Hill Stations in India – Perfect holiday destination for all moods and ages

Nov 18
09:48

2010

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Hill stations in India, with its panoramic views, omnipresent tranquillity and strength emanating from the solidarity and permanence of the great mountains, are a must visit for people who are still delving on taking some time off their busy schedules.

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Professionals tired of busy schedules and long hours of work,Hill Stations in India – Perfect holiday destination for all moods and ages Articles mothers tired of complaints from children’s schools and regular tests , love birds seeking an abode of romance and ecstasy or visitors to this mystical land of diversity, a hill station in India offers repose and solace to one and all.  The green landscapes, the misty hills, the rippling water from the Lakes and waterfalls, leave an indelible mark on one and all visiting these abodes of natural beauty.

The northern part of India is bestowed with many beautiful hill stations with strikingly impressive landscapes, enthralling lakes and waterfalls. Hill stations in North India that are commercially popular and easily accessible, include places like Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Nainital, Chamba, Sonamarg, Khajjar, Auli and many more. The vast fields of Ranikhet, juicy apples and plums of Chakrata and the beautiful Bougainvillea flowers of the Jhula Devi temple are sure to be exciting points of discussion after your visit to these hills.

Hill stations in South India are popular for lustrous waterfalls, plantations, caves and Lakes. Kodaikanal is popular among tourists because of the verdurous forests, monolithic rocks and waterfalls that typify the serenity of this place. Ooty, Coonoor, Munnar and Yelagiri are the other most sought after hill stations of India. From the hills, the exotic scope of the fine villages and picturesque rawness of the cliffy grounds look so snappy that no scenery would ever appeal to your eyes again. The peaceful surroundings and the magical command of south India beckon you to explore the homophonic.

Of all the tourist hill stations in India, Darjeeling in the East is known to offer closest proximity to the Himalayas with clear visibility to the world’s third highest peak, Kanchenjunga. Gangtok, Mirik, Kalimpong, Shillong, Tawang and Peling are other places worth a visit in the Eastern frontiers of India. Also, along with its scenic beauty, Gangtok is one such stop in the search of a serene India hill station, which with its numerous Buddhist monasteries and peaceful temples will not only feast your eyes but your soul too.

The Western part of India also holds a special place in the list of India hill stations as many numinous hill stations like Khandala, Lonavala, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, Matheran and Saputara continue to fascinate and attract the mountain lovers and peace seekers. The Western Ghats are its best during the rainy season when you can enjoy the majestic sight of lofty green mountains and long drives along the Bombay Pune expressway.

For the snow lovers, best time to visit the hill stations would be November, December and January while those, who need to chill out during the hot summers, Hill station India, should be their first point of search in the list of must visit tourist destinations. Rainy seasons are not very pleasant tourist months for the hill stations but if you want to enjoy the comfort of a warm bed and hot tea with clouds sweeping by your hotel window, nothing can be better than the quiet and lonely rainy season in the hills. A lazy afternoon on a boat in the Naini Lake watching dreamy clouds around you play hide and seek is sure to give you the best unwinding experience.

So if you are yet to enjoy the mountains, this little description should further strengthen your urge to take time off from work.