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India During Summers: Hill Stations to Explore!

  • Posted on June 11, 2019
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India During Summers: Hill Stations to Explore!

If you are bored of the busy city life and want to find peace in nature’s bounty, you should go for a vacation on the hill stations in India having a rich flora and fauna to cater to your need for solace in the perfect scenic beauty. You can easily settle down for some days and enjoy a peaceful life in the blissful locations of this Indian subcontinent by booking cheap flights from Vancouver to India.

Here we have compiled a list of hill stations in the country that can easily quench the thirst for peace among the picturesque and pristine hills at these destinations:

Shimla

shimla

Also known as the queen of the hills, Shimla experiences the long gone days of the British Raj even now. It is located at an altitude of 2159 meters. The entire place is strung across by ridges with sharp hillsides. Also, it has oak, pine deodar, and rhododendron forest stretching out in all the directions. Most of the actions in Shimla take place across the long lane called the Mall.

The most common activities include the walk along the mall road and the ridges. Various activities for entertainment are carried out here all connected to the Mall. The vehicles in this area are strictly prohibited. You can enjoy the beauty of this place by booking cheap flights from Halifax to Delhi and making the rest of the journey through other modes to capture the scenic beauty.

Major Attractions:

  • Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
  • Viceregal Lodge
  • Christ Church
  • Arki Fort
  • Scandal Point
  • Jakhoo Temple

Ooty

ooty

This is a bustling hill station in the hills of Tamil Nadu. The major center of the hill town remains swarmed with the travelers and visitors at all days of the year, but the real treasures of the city lie deep inside the area at the remote corners. Among the major Ooty’s charm lie the well-manicured garden, sunset points, temples, parks, and verdant surrounding that are dotted with mosses and pines.

You can have a charismatic experience at the Nilgiri Mountain Railways to enjoy the inspiring scenery of the Nilgiri Mountains.

Major Attractions:

  • Avalanche Valley
  • Lamb’s Rock
  • Kalhatti Falls
  • Nilgiri Mountain Railways
  • Emerald Lake
  • Dolphin’s Nose
  • Rose Gardens
  • Doddabetta Peak

Darjeeling

DARJEELING

When it comes to the charming hill stations in India, World Heritage Darjeeling Railways stands out of all the hills. This place is famous for its world-class tea plantation. This place is soothing to eyes, uplifting of the souls, and refreshing for the minds. One can visit various monasteries, historical places, and tea gardens in this area through a ride on the toy train. You can stay at the Glenburn Tea Estate to experience the luxurious tea walks. You can also savor the awesome views Kanchenjunga peak of Himalayas. Get your cheap flights from Ontario to India booked now to dwell into this beautiful lure of black tea.

Major Attractions:

  • Peace Pagoda
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railways
  • Bhutia Busty Monastery
  • Batasia Loop
  • Tiger Hill
  • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

Mount Abu

Mount Abu

Situated in the desert state of India, Mount Abu can be termed as the Oasis in the desert. It has verdant settings, salubrious weather, various lakes, and waterfalls that are nowhere to be seen in the entire state. It is located at a height of 1164 meters in the Aravali Hill range. Mount Abu is a home for about 80 Hindu temples and various Jain temples attracting lion shares of tourists. The best time to visit this place is from May to the mid of June, so you can get your cheap flights from Halifax to India booked now.

Major Attractions:

  • Dilwara Jain Temples
  • Nakki Lake
  • Trevor’s Tank
  • Abu Road
  • Guru Shikhar
  • Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Toad Rock

Lonavala

Lonavala

This is a verdant delight situated near Mumbai and Pune. At this place, you can have the experience of walking over the clouds as they can be found soaring beneath you. You can also find a treat for your love for history at this place. It can be best visited during the month of July when it experiences the monsoon.

Major Attractions:

  • Lonavala Lake
  • Lohagad Fort
  • Bhushi Dam
  • Visapur Fort
  • Karla Cave
  • Nagphani

Almora

Almora

This place is located in the Kumaon Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Almora is less popular among the tourists and has offered an inspiring and rejuvenating refuge to the personalities like Swami Vivekanand and Rabindra Nath Tagore. This place is a perfect destination for those who wish to do nothing but commuting with the inspiring nature. This is the finest getaway from Delhi and you can book the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Delhi India from the month of April to November.

Major Attractions:

  • Zero Point
  • Jageshwar
  • Katarmal Sun Temple
  • Kasar Devi Temple

McLeodganj

McLeodganj

This place in Himachal is a pastoral delight. This is a place where many cultures and traditions co-exist and are perched on a horseshoe-shaped ridge. This town can be termed as a global village as it has cultures varying from modern hippies to global nomads and from British culture to that of the Tibetan.

You can experience mild activities and trekking at this place. People here come to get indulged in the meditation sessions, volunteering, and lavish nature walks.

Major Attractions:

  • Dal Lake
  • Tsuglagkhang Temple
  • The Tibet Museum
  • Tsechokling Gompa
  • Bhagsunath Temple
  • Bhagsu Falls
  • Namgyaima Stupa

Gangtok

Gangtok

Gangtok is a captivating hill station famous for majestic and charming valleys. Other than this, it is also popular among many trekking enthusiasts. This hill station attracts tourists from all over the world with its captivating beauty and alluring serenity.

Major Attractions:

  • Flower Show
  • Tashi View Point
  • Rumtek Monastery
  • Banjhakri Hills
  • Tsongmo Lake

Nainital

Nainital

This is one of the most famous hill stations in the country and is known for its picturesque beauty, green hills, and enchanting lakes. Nainital has places and temples that have hills at its backdrop to enhance their view. Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal are other hill towns located near Nainital that are less visited but cannot be missed for their verdant flora and charming lakes.

Major Attractions:

  • Nainital Lake
  • Tiffin Top
  • G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
  • Sattal
  • Ghorakhal
  • Naini Peak
  • Snow View
  • Naini Devi Temple
  • Gurney House

Visit these pristine hill stations in India by booking cheap flights from Vancouver to India, where you can retire and settle down in nature’s lap. You can visit these places during summers to beat the heat and enjoy the heavenly beauty of the picturesque valleys and hills. These places are a perfect getaway for the peace lovers as well as for the adventure seekers. Plan your trip well in advance to explore this marvelous subcontinent where the refuge and refreshment it provides to its travelers.

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