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Charming Hill Stations Of India

By: Prithvi Raj Home | Travel-and-Leisure


The hill stations of India are synonymous with relaxing vacations. When you think of a break from the humdrum of life; head to one of the many exotic hill station locations spread across the length and breadth of India. Unwinding in the scenic landscapes coupled with a pleasant climate is the perfect antidote for the stressful everyday office as well as family life. Hill stations are also known to be popular holiday getaways for families; perfect environs to bond and chill out with close friends and family. Tour operators offer suitable packages to enable vacationers make the most of their holidays while easy accessibility from the major cities play a big role in popularizing these tourist hotspots.



Depending upon your geographical location you have a plethora of options. You can head to the nearest hill station to chill out and relax. A sojourn to Mussoorie is observed to be a popular way for unwinding. Mussoorie offers for sightseeing opportunities as well; Gun Hill, Kempty Fall, Lal Tibba, Jharipanai Fall etc are some of the hangout zones for tourists and the local people alike. Nainital is another niche hill station destination. The Dorothy Seat, Snow View, Land"s End, Raj Bhawan, St. John in Wilderness and Nanda Devi are the most prominent sightseeing options in Nainital. It also offers boating opportunities in the Naini Lake and Bhimtal Lake. Ranikhet follows close where the major attractions are comprised of the Hera Khan Temple, Jhula Devi Temple, Uphat, Hairakhan Temple, Manila, Khairna and Jaurasi. On the other hand, Almora is known for its green belts and the numerous ancient temples. It offers an opportunity to explore the Bright End Corner, G B Pant Museum, Bageshwar Shrine, Binsar, Kataramal Sun Temple and Chitai Temple. Dehradun has always seen heavy footfall among ardent vacationers. Bhimtal and Chamba are most often combined with other major hill station destinations thereby providing greater options to the tourists. Shimla, the queen of hill stations is often talked of in the same breathe as Manali because of their striking similarities. These hill stations are considered the original gateways to good times. In the north-eastern part of India, the famous hill stations include Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Gangtok, Itanagar, Shillong and Tawang. Down south; Coonoor, Coorg, Kodaikanal, Ooty, Khandala and Ananthagiri are known for their cool climate and healing powers.



India Hill Station Tourism has witnessed considerable growth over the years; the changing lifestyle of the people is a reflection of this trend. Vacationers are spoilt for choice given the number of hill stations in India while India tourism seems to stand to gain from the professional management of the tour circuits.



A sojourn to Mussoorie is observed to be a popular way for unwinding. Mussoorie offers for sightseeing opportunities as well; Gun Hill, Kempty Fall, Lal Tibba, Jharipanai Fall etc are some of the hangout zones for tourists and the local people alike. Nainital is another niche hill station destination. The Dorothy Seat, Snow View, Land"s End, Raj Bhawan, St. John in Wilderness and Nanda Devi are the most prominent sightseeing options in Nainital. It also offers boating opportunities in the Naini Lake and Bhimtal Lake. Ranikhet follows close where the major attractions are comprised of the Hera Khan Temple, Jhula Devi Temple, Uphat, Hairakhan Temple, Manila, Khairna and Jaurasi.



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Prithvi Raj is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Hill Station in India. Now he is rendering his services to http://www.tourismpoints.com/.

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