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Solan is a beautiful hill station of Himachal Pradesh, it is named after the Goddess Soloni Devi.This hill station is a perfect destination where you can enjoy your holidays. Solan is popularly known as “mushroom city of India”. It is a largest producer of beer and quality whisky. It’s Dyer-Meakin Brewery is well known brewery in the world.

Solan city was established by British, it is a place where Pandavas lived during their ‘Agyatvas’ period. Main Tourist Attractions of Solan Hill station are Shoiloni Devi Temple, Jatoli Shiv Temple and Bon Monastery. The monastery is situated 12 kms from Solan, it is the second largest Monastry in the world after Tibet. A beautiful picnic spot called Giri Picnic is located amongst the cool waters of Giri.

A must visit place is Karol Tibba, an ideal place for nature lovers. At the height of 1,600 km, Barog is located, it is place where you can enjoy the wonderful views around. There is a toy train ride specially for children. The surrounding areas of Solan are rich in tomatoes, ginger, peas and beans. Solan hill station is blessed with natural beauty, its exotic views will make you spellbound.

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India is the land of culture and traditions. Indian culture, heritage, architecture, fairs and festivals are rich and diverse thereby unique in its own way. Few countries in the world are having such an ancient and diverse culture as India has. It has a lot of options to attract visitors and tourists.

Large in size and amazing in scope, India is a tourists’ paradise. Travel India and get to know about its unique qualities. India is the home of some of the most ancient civilizations and has a lot of options to attract visitors and tourists.

Different tour packages and activities lined up in India are:

Rajasthan Tour Packages:

Enjoy your Rajasthan tour in a land of rippling sand dunes, grand Rajasthan palaces and majestic forts. Enjoy the ride on Rajasthan camel safari, Rajasthan wildlife and Golden triangle Tour. Travel through historic cities of Rajasthan and hear tales of heroic Rajput deeds on your Rajasthan tour.

Wildlife Tours:

Under wildlife tours: A fun filled and thrill full entertainment is provided to unfold the wildlife adventure of India with the wildlife tours  It comprises of trip to national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, wildlife safaris and more..

India Travel packages are coupled with expert guidance on animals and wild life adventure. Surely you will discover the unique “Life in Jungle” and enjoy the non stop thrilling action of wild herds.

Ladakh Adventure Tours:

As one of the leading adventure  tour company in India today. We take special care while arranging trekking tours, mountaineering, Jeep Safari, splendid river rafting in ladakh with our professional guides.

Tour packages are specially designed as per tourist need. For adventure lovers we offer trekking in both soft and tough terrains of Himalayan regions.

Beach Holidays:

Enjoy the beauty of Goa beaches with its glittering sands, coconut palms and ultrafresh variety of sea foods. Plan a holiday today. Mumbai beaches have many enchanting beaches having sand, surf and sun. These beaches are like the soul of this city of dreams, where people enjoy their evenings. Kerala Beaches are beautiful stretches of clean sand known through out the world as world’s best beach destinations.

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We arrange tailor made holidays and tours. We assist you to experience the best in India. Get in touch with our expert consultants and we arrange custom made tours for  your exclusive experiences. With our guides who are well versed with the roads, destination, climate and all information and history about he places you want to visit.

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A video postcard conceived,shoot and directed by Manoj Rastogi, produced by telemission media private limited. A small Hill station JOREPOKHRI near Darjeeling on the way to Nepal Border is worth visiting for its serene beauty. If you are visiting this place in the right time, you will surely ride on Clouds, or you may also like to spent your week end here doing nothing but watching the nature’s own ice-piece. Shree Rastogi visited this place in 2007 with his parents when he was five, and faced TV camera for the first time in his life. Shree was spontaneous in his script so the camera of Manoj Rastogi.

Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is the “Queen of hill stations” and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means “Blue Mountains”. It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2240 meters above sea level

A God Gifted land, India is full of natural wonders and hill stations are one of them. All over the country, in fact, every region namely south, west, north and east is home to one to many hill stations. Most of the hill stations of India were developed by the British East India company and draw millions of tourists round the year from across the globe. The Great India Himalayas, running across the entire length of the country from north to east. Besides, the western and eastern ghat ranges in South and West India are also home to many beautiful hill stations.

Situated thousands of feet above the sea level, with lush greenery all around the hill stations of India take you close to mother nature. Far from the hustle and bustle of cities, the hill station takes provide a soothing respite to visitors. However, visiting all the hill stations at one stretch is not possible. Hence, for the nature lovers who wish to spend a memorable hill holiday, I am suggesting top ten hill station of India.

Darjeeling (East India) : One of the most popular hill stations of India, Darjeeling is situated in the state of West Bengal. Darjeeling is famous world over for its thrilling trek routes and sightseeing. Darjeeling-Sandakphu – Phalut trek is the famous trek route which passes through low areas and very high ridges. From Darjeeling you can have the excellent, uninterrupted view of the worlds third highest peak – Kanchenjunga peak.

Attractions in and around Darjeeling include Batasia Loop,Bhutia Busty Gompa, Botanical Gardens, Chowrasta, Dhoom Gompa, Happy Valley Estate, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Museums, Natural History Museum, Observatory Hills, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center and Passenger Ropeway.

Best way to visit Darjeeling is boarding the toy train from New Jalpaiguri. In fact, the real fun of the hill station lies in the toy train journey between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. The 82 kms long journey takes six to seven hours and it provides you enough time to appreciate the nature. The toy train passes through the lush forests, tea gardens, waterfalls, deep valleys and through the mountains and tunnels.

Manali (North India) : Manali is an ancient town of Himachal Pradesh, situated in the Kullu Valley. A famous honeymoon destination, Manail is bestowed with a great countryside which make an ideal base for adventure seekers. Literally meaning the ‘Home of Manu’, Manali is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in flood. Hence, besides a tourist destination, Manali is a sacred place for Hindus.

Popular attractions in and around Manali are Hidimba Devi Temple, Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa, Gulaba Camp, Malana valley, Manali Sanctuary, Mountaineering Institute, Naggar, Manu Temple, Tibetan Temple, Vashisth Village,Vashisth Hot Sulphur Springs (3Km), Old Manali (3Km), Arjun Gufa (5Km),Jagatsukh Temple (6Km), Solang Nullah (14Km), Rahalla Falls (16Km),Rohtang Pass (50Km) and Beas Kund (50Km). For adventure enthusiasts Manali offers the option of Heli Skiing and Mountaineering. Winter Carnival organized yearly in the month of February is not be missed event.

Shimla (North India) : Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular hill stations of north India. Discovered in 1918 by the British, Shimla abounds with colonial era buildings. Even today, you can see the colonial buildings across the town and experience the bygone era. Annandale, Chadwick Falls, Chapslee, Christ Church And St Michael’S Cathedral, Churdhar Sanctuary, Gurkha Castles, Jakhu Temple, Karyali Lake, Kotesvara Temple, Shirigul Temple, Mahatma Gandhi’s Retreat: Gorgian Mansion, Viceregal Lodge, War memorial and Tattapani are some of thr attractions in Shimla.

Other attractions close to Shimla include Mashobra & Craignano (11Km), Kasauli (12Km), White Flower Hall (13Km), Kufri (19Km),Sarol (23Km),Chail (43Km), Sarahan (44Km), Renuka Lake (45Km), Solan (48Km), Narkanda (110Km), Rampur (140Km) and Sirmour (142Km).

Gulmarg (North India) : Gulmarg literally meaning the ‘Meadow of Flowers’, lies 56 km south-west of Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. A huge cup shaped meadow, with lush and green slopes, Gulmarg looks like a paradise on earth. Set at a height of 2,730 mts, Gulmar valley spreads over an area of 3 sq kms and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Besides it beauty, Gulmarg is famous all over the world for adventure sports of skiing and heli-skiing. Gulmar has also one the world’s highest green golf courses. Gondola lift is a new attraction of Gulmarg, don’t forget to take a fun-filled ride.

Nainital (North India) : Nainital, also called the city of lake is situated in Uttaranchal state of North India. A beautiful hill station, Nainital is surrounded by mountains on three sides. In fact, the life in Nainital revolves around the Naini lake and main markets are located close to this lake. One can enjoy boating across the Naini lake at nominal charges. You can also go for shopping in the Bhotia market or in shops on the Mall road or the Bada Bazaar. Condola ride, land’s end, caves garden, Nainital zoo are some of the attractions of Nainital. Don’t miss the horse riding in Nainital as you need it to reach the snow view point, tiffin top and kilburi.

Ooty (South India) : Also called Udhagamandalam, Ooty is the district headquarters of Nilgiri district. Situated 105 km from Coimbatore, Ooty is often referred to as the ‘Queen of hill station.’The altitude of the hills in the Nilgiri range varied between 2,280 mts and 2,290 mts, Doddabetta is the highest peak having the height of 2,623 mts. A beautiful hill station, Ooty is bestowed with lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens.

Ooty is famous for its lush green tea estates covering most of the hill station. A not be missed event, the annual Tea and Tourism festival visitors from all over the world. Some of the popular attractions of Ooty include Botanical Garden, Government Museum, Kalhatty Falls, Rose Garden, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Ooty Lake and the Summer Festival.

Kodaikanal (South India) : One of most famous serene hill stations of India, Kodaikanal lies 120 kms from Madurai in Tamil Nadu. A charming hill station Kodaikanal is bestowed with wooded slopes, mighty rocks, shimmering waterfalls and a picturesque lake. Set at an elevation of about 2,133 metre, Kodaikanal covers an area of 21.45 sq. kms. Apart from a hill town, Kodaikanal is known for housing educational institutions of international repute. ‘Kurinji flower’ which blossoms once in 12 years is the pride of Kodaikanal. The hill station also makes a perfect base for short and long trekking. The Summer Festival held every year is another attraction of Kodaikanal. One can enjoy golf at the Gold club, or go for boating and enjoy angling facilities at the Kodaikanal lake.

Munnar (South India) : Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. One of the famous hill stations of South India, Munnar lies at an altitude of 1,600 m above sea level. Munnar has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi, towering over 2695 metre. Once the summer resort of the British government, Munnar is dotted with lush tea gardens, criss-crossed by winding lanes. Munnar is home to exotic variety of flora including the ‘Neelakurinji’ flower, blooms once in twelve years. Prime attractions of Munnar include Kuthumkal Waterfalls and Observatory Hills.

Mount Abu (North- Central India) : Mount Abu the only hill station of Rajasthan, provides a welcome break to the people of desert state. A 1,220 m high hill, Mount Abu is situated at the far south-western end of the Aravalli hills around a lake. Besides a hill resort, Mount Abu is also famous for Dilwara Jain temple and other archaeological remains. Gaumukh temple, Government museum, Nakki Lake, Mandakini kund and Summer festival are some of the important attractions of Mount Abu.

Mahabaleshwar (West India) : An important hill station of West India, Mahabaleshwar is situated in Stara district of Maharashtra at an elevation of 1,372 m. Set in the heart of Sahyafri hill, the hill station has a legendary past and the name ‘Mahabaleshwar’ is derived from a temple of Lord Mahadev. Discovered in 1824 by the British government, Mahabaleshwar is known for its scenic beauty and the splendid views of the valleys and the sea. Mahabaleshwar is an excellent hill station for the adventure seekers and the people who love boating and horse riding.

Positive Footprints – India follows a group of travellers as they travel to Jambha, a village deep in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan to help restore a local school. What propels someone to choose this type of trip? What does it mean for the local community to receive this support? and how do these travellers from all over the world pull together in extreme conditions to get the job done. Funding for project materials was made via the Footprints Network (www.footprintsnetwork.org) from 1173 donations made by World Nomads (http travellers.

Manali is a beautiful hill destination located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. 40 km away from Kullu to the north, Manali is situated near the end of the valley of on the National Highway leading to Leh (a beautiful place to see and explore in the state of Jammu & Kashmir). It is connected by road to the major North Indian cities such as Delhi and Chandigarh. It is developed into one of the most popular hill resorts in the past few decades. Many of tourists from all over the world come to visit this beautiful hill resort of India. Located in the upper reached of the Kullu Valley at an elevation of 1220 meters, it allows a breathtaking view of snow capped mountain peaks and wooden slopes both to the north and the south.

The geographical features of magnetic town – Manali attract the attention of travelers, nature lovers, couples, honeymooners, families, adventurers, etc from all over the world. On your tour of Manali you will have wonderful opportunity to see the nature at its best by close. The view of high awe inspiring & snow capped mountain peaks, the gurgling of the Beas River with its clear water which flow the town, the freshness of cedar forests, the sweet fragrance of fruits orchards & flowers gardens, etc have made Manali one of the most popular tourist destinations of the India. In fact, on your tour to Manali you will have a lot of options to do and see.

Also known as the “Switzerland of India” the magnetic town of Manali is a favorite destination for families, couples, nature lovers, and adventurers. Due to exceptional beauty of nature, the beautiful town of Manali is very famous among couples and honeymooners. Couples or honeymooners from all over the country (also from abroad) take a tour of Manali to celebrate spend their memorable moment of life. Lush green & snow-capped mountain peaks, thick deodar forests full of cool breezes & bird songs, fields of wild flowers, fruit laden orchards, picturesque landscapes, etc of the city provide peaceful, romantic and gratifying ambiance for couples to make their vacation memorable.

Apart from exceptional beauty of nature, the city is also famous for adventure & sports. Adventurous tourists from all over the world come here to indulge in adventure and sports. There are several options for adventure and sports in city. Trekking, tout fishing, mountaineering, rock climbing, high altitude trekking, skiing, winter sports, etc are some major activities which you will surely to love to indulge in on your Manali tours to India. The city is the major take off point for a large number of trekking trails, including those Lahaul and Spiti. On your Manali tours you will also have wonderful opportunity to see other attractions like Hidamba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Manali Trekking Institute, Hot Sultpur Spring at Vashist, Tibetan monastery, old temples at Jagatsukh, Solang Valley, etc. There are several tour and travel packages are available for Manali visit. You can choose one of them and begin your tour of Manali. Manali tour package makes you enable to visit famous attractions of the city and indulge in exciting adventurous activities.

Introduction
In the Himalayas range very few places which can we compare with the beauty of Kaushani. Kaushani is also knows as “switzerland of india”. As the whole Kumaon Hills have been famous for their peaceful beauty with the enormous mountains. Kausani was firstly called Valna. Kausani present the delightful of the magnificent mountains and the deep pine forests. Kausani the birthplace of the famous poet Sumitra Nandan. From the Kausani, the peaks Nanda Devi and Trishul are clearly visible from here. In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi spent two weeks in the Kausani. The place where he lived is called the Anasakti Ashram.

Kausani is perfect place to holiday with the family. Because of its natural beauty, visitors come here all over the year. From morning to evening, from valleys to peaks, many different colours can be seen on the Himalayas.

Sight Seeing Kausani
Pant Museum
Pant Museum near from the Kaushani bus stand. This Museum named the Hindi poet Sumitranandan Pant. This museum is the Sumitranandan Pant house of his childhood days. Poet Sumitranandan Pant’s daily use drafts of his poetrys, letters, articles, his awards etc. are show here.

Lakshmi Ashram
Lakshmi Ashram is the famous for social service for the women. It is just 1 km away from the Anasakti Ashram. Gandhiji’s supporter, Sarala Behen used up her whole life here and performance social service. Lakshmi Ashram is situated in a private area in a dark jungle.

Baijnath
Baijnath is 17 kms. from the kaushani. This is very older temple And  bank of Gomti river in a plane valley. Baijnath at an height of 1126 m. The temples are observe upon, for its heritage and carving stone work. This temple was built by Katyuri leader.

Chaukori
Chaukori is famous for the clear view of the Himalayas peaks. It is 75 kms away from the kaushani. In this place you can fell like you can touch the Himalayas. Sunrise and the sunset view of Himalayas are looking beautiful.

Location
The Kausani is placed in the Kumaon Region of Uttaranchal. Kausani placed height of 1880 m above sea level.

How to reach
By Air: The nearest airport is at Pantnagar. The distance between  Pantnagar to Kausani is180 km.
By Rail: The nearest railway station at Kathgodam. It is just 142 km from kausani.
By Road: Kausani is linked with the other famous place like Ranikhet, Gwaldam, Almora, Nainital and Pithoragarh  through road route

One of the largest districts of Kerala, Idduki offers diverse attractions from wildlife sanctuaries to hill stations. Idukki is a picturesque blend of mountains, streams, spice plantations, and wooded valleys. It derives its name from the Malayalam word idukku which means a narrow gorge.

Manali is an important hill station of India. It is situated in the mighty Himalayan Mountains of Himachal Pradesh, India near the northern end of famous Kullu Valley. It is well connected by road to all the major cities of North India like Delhi, Chandigarh and Shimla. It is a popular Himalayan tourist destination which permits a spectacular view of snow capped mountain peaks both to the north and the south. Mighty snow-capped mountain peaks, wooden slopes, deep gorges, lush green valleys, fruit orchards, fields of wild flowers, deodar & pine forests, splendid mountains, caves, etc are some major attractions of Manali tours which have made this small town of Himachal Pradesh one of the most popular hill destinations of the country. Exploring the scenic beauty of Manali provides you ambiance like heaven. Truly this is the heaven on the earth.

Because of breathtaking beauty, Manali is also lovingly described as the “Switzerland of India”. It is a popular destination for nature lovers, peace seekers, families, adventurers, and other tourists too. Nature lovers from all around the world come here to see the superb beauty of nature in the lap of mighty Himalaya. Beautiful flowers, fruit orchards, snow capped mountain peaks, enchanting rivers, wonderful waterfalls, lovely lakes, lush green valleys, etc enchant the sense of nature lovers. You can too enjoy the scenic beauty of nature by close on your Manali tour. The scenic beauty of this hill town makes it a favorite honeymoon destination of India and appeals couples and honeymooners from all over the world. Couples and honeymooners from all around the world come here to spend their romantic and memorable moment of life. Truly exploring the superb beauty of nature in Manali situated the in the lap of mighty Himalaya with your life partner will be a pleasant experience of your lifetime.

Manali is also famous as an adventure & sport destination of India. There are lots of options for adventure and sport activities in the town. Trekking, mountaineering, rock-climbing, exploring lush green valleys, skiing, bathing at Vashist hot water sulphur spring, paragliding, tout fishing in Beas River, water rafting, camping, hiking, jeep safaris, mountain biking, etc are some adventure & sport activities which you will surly to love to indulge in on your tour of Manali, Himachal Pradesh. If fact, this small but beautiful town of Manali is a perfect destination for fun, adventure, and comfort.

So, if you too want to explore the beauty and attractions of the city, tour to Manali and visit the Hidamba Temple – dedicated to Hidamba wife of Bhim, the Manu Temple – dedicated to sage Manu, the Dhungri Temple, the Tibetan Monastery, the Nyingamapa Gompa, the Manali Mountaineering Institute, the Hot water spring, the Solang Nullah, the Dassaur Lake, the Vashist Village, the Nehru Kund, the Gulaba Camp, and many other with exceptional beauty of nature. Thrill yourselves with several adventurous activities on your Manali tour in Himachal Pradesh, India. There are several tour packages for Manali made available by various travel agents and tour operators. Manali tour package makes you enable to explore the beauty and attractions of the city in more and more convenient ways.

Manali is among the most famous destinations of All India Travel Tours which is situated at an altitude 1950 meters above sea level in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is among the famous hills stations in India which is visited by scores of nature lovers and adventure sports seekers. The majestic panorama of Himalayan Mountains with snow laden peaks, dense forests, beautiful landscapes and scenic ambiances lures scores of tourists to this place round the year. Apart from this it is also famous for adventure sports activities  like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. Some of the famous attractions which fascinates tourists during their Manali tour:

Solang Valley

It is among the most famous attractions which is located 13 km from Manali. This is a splendid valley is between Solang village and Beas Kund which is famous for its lush green deodar pine forest surrounded with apple orchards. It is the perfect place from where one can get the best view of glaciers and snow capped mountains. During winter season this place becomes the most famous destination for skiing and in summer season it is hotspot for several adventure sports activities like hiking, mountaineering, paragliding and mountain biking.

Rahala Waterfalls

This is other most famous attractions of this place which is known for waterfall from the height of 2,501 meters above sea level. Apart from the magical attraction of waterfall it is a picture perfect getaway illustrated by deodar forests, silver birch trees, a clear blue sky and fresh mountain air. Scores of tourists come here to enjoy the serene and scenic ambiances of nature which provides solace to the weary souls. The sound of cascading water, the sprawling greenery and the Himalayan backdrop make this place a photographer’s paradise.

Vashisht Village

It is located 3 km from Manali at an altitude of 1,982 meters above sea level. This place is famous for its hot sulphur spring and pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashishta Muni. Scores of tourists come here to enjoy springs which are known for religious and medicinal properties. Many people come here to take a dip in the hot water springs so that they can get relief from various ailments.

Manali is famous hill station of India which is known round the world for its composed serene and scenic natural ambiances. Some of other well known destinations of this place are Manu Temple, Jagatsukh, Kothi, Hadimba Temple and Tibetan Monasteries.

The small town of Chamba is located in a picturesque valley, amidst the Shivalik ranges and is famous for its medieval temples. The architecture of the temples of Chamba reflects the glory of its erstwhile rulers. It is also known for its local festivals………. www.hill-stations-india.com

The Brits controlled India in one form or another for nearly four centuries, and left an indelible mark. Shimla, their summer capital, and other hill stations are oh so very British. But the Princely States’ maharajas, princes and nawabs also left a legacy.

We visited uthranchal in 2003. Ninital is one of the beautiful hill stations India. See the beauty of Ninital lake

Queen of Hill Stations – Shimla is among the most popular hill stations in India which is known for its snow capped hill slopes, green pastures, ambiances of deodar, pine, oak trees and Victorian architectures. The sublime greenery and snow laden mountains of Himalaya make it a famous destination of allindia travel tours which is visited by score of nature lover and adventure freaks. This Capital City of Himachal Pradesh is located in the north-west of Himalayas at an altitude of 2,205 meter above sea level. It is a lovely hill station of all india travel tours which derives its name from ‘Goddess Shyamla’ who is an avatar of Goddess Kali. The panoramic nature and salubrious climate make it a most sought after hill resorts of India where both national as well as international tourists come to enjoy pleasant summer and bone chilling winter. Some of the popular attractions of this place are:

The Mall:

It is the prime attraction which is visited by every tourists of this place. This centre of attraction is among the liveliest places of Shimla which is famous for major hotels, restaurants and recreational centers. It is also known as a shopper’s paradise and hub of merriment. The colonial architectural layouts and designs in the backdrop of Himalayan Mountains make this a romantic place whose visiting experience remains indelible from visitor memory. Some of the prominent attractions of this place are Christ Church, Scandal Point, Kali Bari Temple and General Post Office. The Scandal Point, which is located at the end of the Mall road, attracts large number of tourists for its scenic and picturesque view of mountains and nearby places.

Jakhu Temple:

This temple is situated on Jakhu Hill which is Shimla’s highest peak at a height of 2,455 meter above sea level. The temple is dedicated to lord Hanuman which is believed to be in existence from the times of Ramayana. The Jakhu hill is the highest peak around Shimla which is also famous for its trekking options. During trekking trekkers can get excellent views of the ethereal Himalayan Mountains, sunrise, sunset, and town in the valley. The hill is full of narrow paths and roads which make trekking enjoyable.

The Glen:

The Glen is a famous picnic spot which is located at a distance of 4 km from Shimla. It is the oldest picnic spot situated in the midst of the bushy green forests which make this a romantic destination that appease tourist’s appeal of enjoying pristine nature’s beauty. The famous Chadwick Falls that passes through The Glen heightens the panoramic beauty of this place. The scenic beauty of this place attracts tourists from all over the country and abroad.

The salubrious climate and natural panorama make Shimla a prominent destination for tourists who travel to India to enjoy the diversities of this country. The best time to visit this place is from October to November and from March to May. Some of the other popular attractions of this are Viceregal Lodge, Photo Art Gallery, Tara Devi Temple, Shimla Ridge and Lower Bazaar.

India that is famous for tourist destination where tourists can find wide variety of sightseeing places, attractions, destinations to visit and lots more that attracts million of tourists every year. India is also Hill stations hub where tourists can spend their India holidays with their family to have enjoyable time. Darjeeling in India is known as queen of Hill stations. Darjeeling comprises visions of ataraxis, of vibrant green hills steeped in splendor, a land of breathtaking beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas. Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill stations in the world. This heavenly retreat is bathed in chromaticities of every colour. The flaming red bushes, the sparkling white magnolias, the miles of cockling hillsides covered with emerald green tea bushes, the exotic forests of silver fir under the blanket of a brilliant cerulean sky mottled with mites of clouds, compellingly foxes Darjeeling as the QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS.

Darjeeling – the name is derived from the Tibetan word ‘Dorje’ which means the precious stone or ecclesiastical sceptre, which is emblematic of the thunderbolt of Indra, and ‘ling’ – a place, hence the land of the thunderbolt. The sceptre of Indra is believed to have fallen at a place where now stands the Observatory Hill in Darjeeling. Darjeeling is the ultimate destination for tourists while tours to India. The adventure destination of Darjeeling in West Bengal (India) offers several adventure sports to the daring. The cool height of the Himalayas, the spectacular sunrise and sunsets are unforgettable sights at Darjeeling. As it is Darjeeling attracts botanists, ornithologists, adventurers, photographers and holidaymakers alike.

Place of Interest, Spots and Sight Seeing in Darjeeling, India:

Tiger Hill:

Situated at an altitude of 2590 meters (8482 ft.) and 13 kms from the town, this spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over “Kanchenjunga” and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains. Even Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, is visible from here.

Batasia Loop:

About 5 kms from Darjeeling, this Railway Loop is a marvelous feat of engineering. It is fascinating to watch the toy train wind its way round the loop. A glorious view of snowy peak and town can be seen from this place. Entrance fee: Rs. 2/- Timings: sunrise till two hours after sunset.

Observatory Hill:

Apart from the magnificent view it commands, great religious importance is attached to the observatory Hill by both Hindus and Buddhists who are worshipped here by the hundreds

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park:

Situated on Jawahar Par bat about 2 km. From Chowrasta, this unique institution trains mountaineers. It has a museum containing an interesting collection of mountaineering equipment. Adjacent to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, it is a high altitude wild life park and new home for Siberian Tiger, Himalayan Black Bear, Deer, Red Panda, Snow Leopard and Birds. Timings: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Closed on Thursday.

Natural History Museum:

Within walking distance from Chowrasta, this interesting museum contains comprehensive collection of the fauna of the region. Opens from 10 a.m. too 4 p.m. Closed on Thursdays.

Lloyds Botanical Garden:

A colourful garden situated just below the Market Motor Stand. It contains a representative collection of Himalayan plants, flowers, orchids etc. The green houses are well worth a visit. Timing: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chunnu Summer Falls (Rock Garden) & Gangamya Park:

A worth-seeing place. Beautiful combination of natural hill rocks decorated with fountains and flower gardens. Boating facilities available.

Hayden Hall:

Woolen carpets, cotton shoulder bags, table mats, hand knitted pure woolen sweaters and caps are available for sale at reasonable prices. The items are woven by the local ladies.

Senchal Lake: A favourite Excursion and picnic spot about 10 km. from the town. Senchal Lake provides water supply to Darjeeling town.

Singla: At an Altitude 244 meters or 800 ft. (approx.), this attractive picnic spot near Rangeet River has been earmarked by the Department of Tourism, DGHC for a water sports complex.

Apart from this there are more destinations in Darjeeling where tourists can visit during their India tours like Gram Silpa, Barbotey Rock Garden, Garg World Amusement Park, Lebong Race Course, Happy Valley Tea Estate, Ava Art Gallery, Chunnu Summer Falls (Rock Garden) & Gangamya Park.

Manali, May 3(ANI): With mercury levels rising in northern India, the number of tourists visiting hill stations is also on the rise. A large number of tourists, both Indian and foreigners are thronging the picturesque Manali in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh to get respite from the scorching summer heat. With almost three-fold increase in flow of tourists, the number of hotels in Manali has increased to about 1000 during the past few years.

There are many quiet charming and stunning hill stations in  north India, which are defined in this article. To patronize you for exploring these most charming hill stations, Travel India is with you to explore the magical beauty of these hill stations for instance Darjeeling, kullu, Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie, Ladakh, Mahabaleshwar, Mount Abu, Mussoorie, Nainital, Srinagar, Patnitop, etc.

Darjeeling is the most beautiful hill station; it is famous for natural beauty. The nature of beauty in Darjeeling welcome you to visit with great heart, fresh air and air round pleasant whether. Darjeeling is also known as visitor paradise because every day, Darjeeling provides some thing new to everybody.

Manali is the queen of the hill stations. Manali is an important hill station of Northern India. It is situated in the center parts of Himachal Pradesh. It provides the cool atmosphere and wide diversity of mountain resorts that are covered with apple orchards and pinewood. Manali is one of the most beautiful, charming, and attractive destination. Manali is also popular for adventure Sports like Mountaineering, Skiing, Hiking, Para Gliding, Trekking, Rafting, Kayaking, and Mountain Biking.

Shimla is a charming and wonderful hill Town in the lap of nature; it is surrounded by Pine and Forest. Shimla is one of the most beautiful and charming places. Here you can feel your self very good and see wonderful sight. It is well linked by road to the plains. There is good facilities and maintains and friendly people.

Srinagar is the state capital and great and beautiful Town in Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is called by name of paradise on the earth due to have mesmerizing charm and spectacular sights. There are many tourist places which may mesmerize you with their natural beauty. With the help of tour package for Srinagar, you can see Treasure Trove of Breathtaking natural beauty, Replete with Picturesque Lakes, Verdant and Unparalletd Pease and tranquity.

If your idea of a perfect summer holiday destination is one that offers breathtaking views, picturesque landscapes and clean fresh air redolent with the scent of pine trees and herbs then you should head to any of the hill stations like Darjeeling, Kasauli, Kashmir, Kodaikanal, Manali, Mt.Abu, Mussorie Nanital, Ooty, Shimla and Ranikhet just some of the destinations that bring pleasant memories to mind.

Usually, to reach any hill stations in India one needs to aboard a metre-gauge train from the nearest railway station. As the train begins to chug along the tracks you would realize that the train journey itself is a treat to the senses. Each curve in the mountain-trail presents some breathtaking views worthy of any postcard and the most thrilling part of the journey comes when the train howls through dark tunnels enveloping everyone in complete darkness.

One can experience absolute bliss and tranquillity in these exotic destinations. A mountain trek on a bicycle is perhaps the best way to explore a hill station. What they offer is breathtaking beauty; the sight of hills covered with lush greenery and meadows ablaze with wild flowers, terraced fields, waterfalls and spring-fed streams is a sight to behold. It is perhaps the quietest way to enjoy the hills. One gets to see abundant flora in these hill stations: pines, cedars, himalayan oaks, rhodendrons, wild cherries and so forth, the astonishing variety is for all to see.

Most international carriers offer daily/weekly flights to India that land in Delhi, Mumbai or any other metro. Package deals are the best option as they provide customers the choice of availing bundled offers which include air-tickets and hotel reservations. Customers save themselves from the hassle of booking tickets and rooms separately while agents benefit from higher revenues.

Summers are usually the best time for visiting any hill station in the North of India or if you plan to visit a destination down south then the best time would be from November to March. Ensure that your bookings are made months in advance, so that you get the best deals on airfare and hotels and the maximum value for your hard earned money.

Indias tourism industry is booming with new opportunities and government support. Every year millions of foreign visitors visit on India holidays. India is well known throughout the world for its culture, heritage – both manmade and natural, famous buildings, hills stations, sightseeing places and wonders of the world. The climate of India is variable as we move from north to south. This country is famous throughout the world for its spiritual richness as well. India offers wide variety of tourists destinations to the visitors. Each attractions and sightseeing places of country has been blessed with some unbelievably beautiful and attractive scene. In India there are various beautiful places and hill stations where you spend your holidays and picnics happily while India tours.

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Hill stations in India

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is the queen of all hill stations, famous for its natural beauty, clean fresh air, year round pleasant weather and above all, the ever smiling and welcoming local people. The 3rd highest pick in the world, mount Kanchenjunga is very close to this place and also gives the clearest view. During tours to India, Darjeeling is widely known as visitors paradise because every day it offers something new to everyone ,may be the first time visited and may be the regular one.

Manali

Manali offers wide variety of mountain resorts that are Covered with pinewoods and apple orchards. Manali is one of the attractive, adventure and nature lover destinations from all over the world. At an attitude of 1929 meters, it is bordered by the Rohtang Pass, the gateway to the mighty mountain desert-Ladakh. Perched on the left bank of the River Beas, the Holiday In Manali overlooks a fertile valley covered with gently terraced paddy fields. The majestic snow clad peaks of the Himalayan range provides a breathtaking backdrop.

Ooty

Ooty in India is known as Udhagamandalam is the “Queen of hill stations” and the capital of Nilgiris district India. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means “Blue Mountains”. While holidays in India Ooty is used as land of picturesque picnic spots and Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. An added attraction for the tourists to Udagamandalam is the mountain train journey.

Srinagar

The climatic conditions in Srinagar are mostly alpine. Summers (April-June) are gentle and soothing while the winters (November-February) are icy cold. During December-February it is blessed with heavy snowfall. Srinagar is best visited during summers between the months of April and June. During tours to India you will need to carry heavy woolens while traveling to Srinagar.

Shimla

Shimla is a beautiful hill town in the lap of nature, surrounded by pine and deodar forests. Temperature is ideal in summers and tourists flock it in great numbers and it is highly advisable to get hotel reservations done well in advance despite the fact that there are over 1000 hotels in Shimla. It is well connected by road to the plains. Facilities and amenities are good. People are friendly. It is also comparatively safer than other tourist destinations. All this makes it the favorite travel destination of tourists from India and across the world. A amazingly high percentage of tourists come back here again. It is situated in the north-west Himalayas and is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh in North India.

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Panchgani

Panchgani is an idyllic mountain retreat in the Krishna valley. Tucked away in the Satara district of Maharashtra, Panchgani is a well-known hill station of Maharashtra on the highway to Mahabaleshwar from Pune.

Mahabaleshwar

Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar via Mahad is 220 kms Mumbai to Pune is 180 kms & further Pune to Mahabaleshwar is 120 kms. Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar is 20 kms. Vast green plateau of about 150 sq. kms. Height is about 4500 feet above sea level. Climate is never too hot because of the heights. Never too cold bacause of the nearness to the Arabian Sea. Duration of higher temperature is short.

Matheran

Matheran is Just 85 miles from Pune is an unsullied, pollution free hill station and the most loved one by nature lovers, trekkers and honeymooners. The place is special as you will need to walk a lot here; motor vehicles are not allowed beyond a point. You will find ponies, horses and man pulled carriages if you do not intend to walk. Sharlott lake, Panorama Point, Porcupine Point and the train journey from Neral to Matheran are not to be missed when in Matheran.