Hill Stations Tour

India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world and is marked by high degree of unification and cultural pluralism. India is not only blessed with rich culture, historic monuments, sprawling metropolises but the country is endowed with equally rich and vast treasure of natural landscapes. Much of India's landscape is dotted by hills and mountain ranges. The majestic Himalayas located in the north of the country is stretched some 2561 Km in an arc shape housing some of the most beautiful and exotic hill stations of the world.

The picturesque Indian hill stations are among top hill stations of world. The most famous Hill stations of India are located in the Himalayan region in the Kashmir, Himachal and Doon valleys. Hill stations like kullu manali, dalhousie, ladakh, nanital, dehradun, ootty and shimla are the perfect destinations when it comes to natural beauty. These Hill stations are popular as resorts among both Indian and foreign visitors and offer world class accommodation facilities to their visitors.

Kullu-Manali

Kullu-manali, twin valley of Himachal Pradesh, is most gorgeous and charming hill station in India. This magical land is blessed with awe-inspiring view of snow coated peaks and wooden gorges. This spectacular destination is surrounded by lush green valleys, gushing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes and blooming flower orchards. Major attractions of Kullu are Bijli Mahadev temple, Raghunath Temple, wild life sanctuary and hot springs. The hill station Manali offers an excellent opportunity for adventurous sports activities like trekking, mountaineering and river rafting. Apart from the adventurous activities, tourists can travel to Manali to witness century old temples and monasteries like Hadimba temple, Manu temple and the Gadhan Thekchhokling monastery. During the festival season, this valley comes alive with dance, music and fair.

State : Himachal Pradesh
Area : Kullu Area - 6.68 sq.kms; Manali Area - 5.12 sq.kms
Temperature : 25°C - 12°C (Summers) 15°C - 03°C (Winters)
Altitude : Kullu - 1,219 metres; Manali - 1,926 metres
Language : Pahari (Local Dialect), Hindi, English
Best Season : April - Mid-July; September – November
Snowfall : Heavy snowfall in the winter season

Plan a tour to one of the calm & peaceful holiday destinations of India, Kullu-Manali that offers an excellent opportunity to the tourists to explore the century old temples, forts, and monasteries. Travel to this paradise for exciting and adventurous sports and get experience of lifetime

Shimla

Shimla, capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the famous hill station India. This exotic place has most vivid imperial legacy. Having legends of a colorful past, this place is paradise for relaxation and recreation. Shimla has been blessed with all the natural bounties, one can think of. Dwelling on a panoramic location, the hilly town is surrounded by green pastures and snow-capped peaks. The spectacular cool hills accompanied by the structures made during the colonial era create an aura, which is very different from other hill stations.

Ladakh

Ladakh, popularly known as 'Hermit Kingdom', is a majestic place bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram. This charming place is coated with snow carved peaks, semitransparent lakes, barren terrain and mystic culture and it is also known as little Tibet and has a great Buddhist tradition. Tour to the various mosteries out of which Shey, Thikse, Hemise, Lamayuri, and Likir are the most important ones.

The hill resort of Ladakh is surrounded by the Karakoram Range in the north. The Himalayas border Ladakh in the south. The Indus River flows through Ladakh and divides it into Leh, Nubra, Zanskar, lower Ladakh and Rupshu. Geographically speaking the landscape of Ladakh comprises of uplands, craggy, barren cliffs and plateaus.

State: Jammu and Kashmir
Area: 45,100 Sq. Km
Temperature: 10 and 20 °C (Summers) and In winter, Temp may dip to −50 °C
Altitude: 2,500 To 4,500m
Language: Ladakhi, Hindi, English
Best Season: June to end September
Snowfall: Heavy snowfall in the winter season

Every year in the month of June Hemis Festival is held which is a unique experience. This is the highest inhabited region in India and the River Indus with its tributaries, slice their way through the ranges. This revered compassion of mankind indeed is one of the greatest discoveries in the world of spirituality. Thus, give yourself a chance and visit this heaven which is famous for spectacular scenic beauty, exotic wildlife, diverse culture and purity echoes the mantra of peace.

Mussoorie

Mussoorie, situated in the foothills of the Himalaya ranges, is most charming and frequently visited hill station with its green hills and varied flora and fauna. Termed as queen of hill of hill station, mussoorie offers a wonderful view of the Himalayan snow ranges to the north-east and the Doon Valley., Roorkee, Saharanpur and Haridwar to the South, creating an almost serene atmosphere for the tourists.

This hill station is blessed with the true resplendence of nature and gives almost serene atmosphere to the tourists. Cascading waterfalls, the woods in the neighborhood and grassy slopes, all add up to the beauty of Mussoorie as a must visit Hill Station in India.

Places of the order of, Kempty falls, Lal Tibba coupled with the activities of the genre of Dehradun-Mussoorie Trekking and Gun Hill Trekking which is the second most highest place of this Hill Station in India, add up to the beauty of Mussoorie. The Badrinath, Kedarnath, Bandar-poonch, Sri Kantha and Nanda Devi peaks can be seen from here. Camel's back hill can be reached by electric trolly.

State : Uttarakhand
Area : 65 sq km
Temperature : Summer 31.2°C(max);7.2°C(min) Winter 7.2°C(max);1.1°C(min)
Language : Hindi, English
Best Season : April-June and September- November
Snowfall: Every year between December and February.

This fascinating hill resort endows with all kind of amusement and every facility for domestic and foreign tourist. Visit this fantabulous hill station and get the experience of truly tranquil and undisturbed nature.

Nainital

Nainital has become known as one of the most charming and scenic hill resort in India. Nainital is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and headquarters of Nainital district in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas. Surrounded by the mountains on the three sides, Nainital has earned the epithet of 'Lake District' of India. The most prominent of the lakes is Naini Lake ringed by hills. Nainital has a varied topography and this district has other claims to distinction also: Corbett, India's first National Park; Kathgodam, nucleus of the timber trade and a railhead for Kumoan; Bhowali, Major fruit market and Kaladhungi, fertile wheat bowl and home of Jim Corbett. Its snow-capped peaks, verdant valleys, Rolling Meadows and crystal lakes have beckoned lovers of nature since ages.

State: Uttarakhand
Area: 11.73 Sq. Km
Temperature: Summer 27°C(max); 10°C(min) Winter 15°C(max);3°C(min)
Altitude: 1938 Meters or 6,360 ft, above sea level.
Language: Hindi, English and Kumaoni.
Best Season: March to June & September to November
Snowfall: Every year between December and February.

The salubrious climate, the emerald surrounding and mesmerizing beauty of this paradise can hold the attention of anybody. For tourist who enjoy bustle, there is lot to do; boating or sailing in vivid colored yachts; horse riding; walking along shady roads. Due to having unique features and physical characteristics, the town is also a popular health resort and attracts tourists around the year. This unique hill resort is rich in scenic setting and a must visiting destination for everybody where its unending expense of charming splendor is nothing short of romance.

Kufri

In the state of Himachal Pradesh, Kufri is a tiny hill station located near Shimla. This exquisite place is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes. It is a travellers paradise -lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes, flower bedecked meadows, beautiful temples and monasteries steeped in time. May it be for relaxing, sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, fishing, para-gliding, skiing, ice skating and golf, Himachal has it all

In winter season, Kufri is renowned for its trekking and hiking trails. Adventure-seeking travelers throng Kufri in winters to enjoy skiing and tobogganing along its snow-covered slopes. Kufri is also famous for its nature parks and picnic spots. Travel to this tiny station which is famous for its beautiful and cool refreshing atmosphere that suffuses it.

State: Himachal Pradesh
Temperature: bracing throughout the year
Altitude: 2,510 m above sea level.
Language: Hindi, English and Himachali
Best Season: April-June

Dehradun

Dehradun, capital of Uttarakhand, is a quiet town in the foothills of the Shivalik Range and it is one of the oldest cities of India. It is surrounded by the Himalayas Mountains on the north, Shivalik Hills on the south, river Ganges on the east and river Yamuna on the west.

Dehradun- full of adventure, spiritualism and tranquility- is an entry point for all the trekkers and mountaineers onto their journey into the Garhwal Himalayas. A gateway to the popular hill station of Mussoorie and the pilgrimage centres of Haridwar and Rishikesh, In a middle of commercial boom, Dehradun has a string of premier educational institutes like the forest Research Institute, Rashtriya Indian Military College and the Indian Milirary Academy.Dehra.

State: Uttarakhand
Area: 300 Sq. Km
Temperature: Summer 27° C to 41° C; Winter 9° C to 27° C
Altitude: 640 Meters
Language: Hindi, English Kumaoni and Garhwali
Season: Ideal around the year

It is favoured tourist destination as it attracts tourists, piligrims and enthusiasts around the world and main attraction of this exotic place are Tepkeshwar Temple, Malsi Deer Park, Kalanga Monument, Laxman Siddh and Chandrabani. Visiting this wonderful picturesque town with moderate climate and a number of places with breathtaking beauty has proved to be heaven for everybody.

Ootty

Located in the mountainous range called the Blue Mountains or Nilgiris, Ootty is one of magnificent hill resorts in India. Moreover, this wonderful place, also known as Queen of Hill Stations, not only offer respite from dust and pollution but also offer chance to see the undefiled beauty of nature in real sense. Presently one of the most popular hill stations in South India, this stands with extended arms to all those who hate heat and want to spend very memorable vacation.

The verdant hills, the lush green valleys and the pristine natural beauty of the hill resort of Ooty offers the urban tired souls a chance to resume their affair with Nature, to whom they truly belong. The heavenly hill resort like a blushing bride peeks from behind the lofty Nilgiri hills. It draws swarms of tourists every year and the major attraction are Rose Garden- situated in the heart of Ootty town, the Ootty Lake, Botanical Garden, The Dodabetta Peak and Lamb's Rock. The unassuming beauty of this heavenly hill resort beckons you to come and embrace the tranquility and solace that tours to Ooty India offer.

State: Tamil Nadu
Area: 36 Sq. Kms.
Altitude: 2,240 mts.
Temperature: In summer Max. 25°C, Min. 10°C; In winter Max. 21°C, Min. 5°C.
Language: Badaga, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam and English.
Best Season: April to June and September to November.

Go to this land of dreams and tranquility, see hill slopes covered with greenery and wild flowers, hear the silence of the mountains broken only by the calls of birds and the chirping of crickets and get glimpse picturesque surroundings.