Scorching weather creates lethargy and exhaustion. We generally look for a break from the scorching heat of summers for refreshment. We look for places with gigantic snow clad mountains to relax. In India, there are some striking hill stations where we can enjoy our summer vacation.
Located deep in the foothills of Himalayas the place is one of the most popular hill resorts in India.
Best time to visit: March to June
How to reach: By Air Jubarhati airport, by bus, by train, and by road.
Average cost/couple: INR 1800 per day
Main Attractions: Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, Arki Fort, Scandal Point, Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, Viceregal Lodge, Jakhoo Temple and Christ Church.
A charming hill station is known for the refreshing mind and uplifting the soul.
Best time to visit: April to June
How to reach: By flight Bagdogra airport, by train, the nearest railway station to Darjeeling is New Jalpaiguri.
Average cost/couple: INR 1500 per day
Major Attractions: Tiger Hill, Bhutia Busty Monastery, Peace Pagoda, Batasia Loop, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park.
A bustling hill station in the Nilgiri Mountain Range in the Tamil Nadu.
Best time to visit: March to June
How to reach: By air (Coimbatore is the nearest domestic airport), By Train the nearest railhead is Mettupalayam. You may also choose to go by bus.
Average cost/couple: INR 4500 per day
Main Attractions in Ooty: Avalanche Valley, Lamb’s Rock, Kalhatti Falls, Dolphin’s Nose, Rose Gardens, Doddabetta Peak, Nilgiri Mountain Railways, Botanical Gardens, Kalhatti Falls, Emerald Lake.
A charming hill station with mesmerizing beauty.
Best time to visit: March to June.
Average cost/couple: INR 3000
How to reach: The nearest domestic airport to Lonavala is Lohegaon Airport, Pune. Lonavala has its own railway station. There are state buses, private buses and taxis to reach by road.
Attractions in Lonavala: Bhushi Dam, Lonavala Lake, Lohagad Fort, Karla Cave, Nagphani, Lonavala Lake, Visapur Fort.
The place is a popular weekend getaway from Delhi and also preferred by hikers.
Best time to visit: March to June.
Average cost/couple: INR 3000
How to reach: The nearest major railway station is at Pathankot. By flight, the nearest airport is at Gaggal.
Attractions in Dharamshala: Dal Lake, The Tibet Museum, Tsuglagkhang Temple, Bhagsunath Temple, Namgyaima Stupa, Bhagsu Falls, Tsechokling Gompa.
