Hill stations are the mirror of nature, we visit hill stations to distress ourselves, to enjoy our life and yes don’t forget the fun activity that we do there. Hill stations are very popular and one of the most preferred places for vacations. India has no dearth of hill stations and that means you have a lot of options to choose. So making your swayam vacation an easy task we have compiled some of the hill stations which you should refer and prefer as your holiday destination this vacation. So let’s take a ride of this page to know more about the amazing hill stations in India.

SHIMLA 

Located in the Land of God’s Himachal, Shimla is very popular and most visited hill station in Himachal Pradesh. From its exotic view to its European architecture Shimla has everything to win your heart. Shimla vacation will be like a hangover to your mind which will not let you feel sober so easily. Let’s talk about some of its main attraction which makes Shimla not an ordinary place. Here, we have heritage Kalka Shimla railway, which is a toy train which provides you with a ride from Kalka to Shimla. This ride will be your life’s best ride.

Then we have Jakhu Hill which is famous for Shree Hanuman Temple in Shimla. The Ice Skating Rink is also the famous hotspot of Shimla and the very famous The Mall Road of Shimla which is a popular place for hangouts and provides you with the amazing view of Shimla which is just camera-worthy. So don’t forget to pack your camera and your smile.

Manali 

Winter or summer this place is perfect for the vacations so no matter when you have time just visit this amazing and equally mesmerizing Manali. It has a very famous Rohtang pass. This pass act like a dividend between Kullu valley and Lahaul Spiti valley. Here you can enjoy yourselves by doing some ice skiing, sledging, snowball fighting. This place will surely make you enjoy yourself.

In Manali, another place that you can visit is the Solang valley and Nagger Castle which is made of wood and stone and 500 years old. You will get mesmerized by its architectural beauty. Hidimba temple is another famous attraction of Manali. Surrounded by lush greenery this temple is a great example of ancient architecture and spirituality. Jogini waterfall is located near Vashisth temple, this waterfall is famous for its amazing view and serenity. 

Thekkady 

Like Himachal Pradesh south is also no less when it comes to hill stations. It has a number of hill stations which are very popular and mesmerizing. Thekkady is also one of the popular places in Kerala and renowned hill station which has ample of picturesque view and places which you can visit. Periyar national park is the most popular tourist magnet of Thekkady. Covered by mountains and rich in lush greenery this park has a very welcoming aura for its visitors. Here you can spot various flora and fauna.

Murikkady is another popular place which is just a few km away from Thekkady. Surrounded by tea, coffee and cardamom plantations this place welcomes you with the strong aroma of these flavours. Mangala Devi temple is surrounded by greenery and from here you can have the beautiful views of mountains which make this place irresistible and amazing. Thekkady is that place where you can have a long walk, surrounded by lush greenery and magical environment this place is just love –worthy.

Munnar 

Munnar is another Oh so wow! location from Kerala. It is a hill station which is not only famous in the south it has its mark all over India. Munnar is very famous for tea plantations and you can see slopes of tea plantation in a much-defined manner. Top station is one of the top locations of Munnar which let you have the classic view of Western Ghats. Sunset time is the best time when you can have the extraordinary view of this place.

Echo point and photo point both are the famous places in Munnar for its own reason. Echo point is famous for the echo it makes of your sound, this place is also ideal for hangouts. Photo point as the name points, this place is picture perfect and mesmerizing. Covered by tea plantations this place is perfect for your selfie. So don’t forget to explore this place when you visit Munnar this vacation.

Nainital 

Family vacations, honeymoon trip whatever the reason is Nainital is the answer of all your hill station search. Also known as Lake District of India Nainital is located in Uttarakhand. The very famous Naini lake of Nainital gives mesmerizing experience to its visitors. Nainital has three major lakes which help in making it cool and composed throughout the year that is the reason you can enjoy pleasant weather here. Places that you can visit here is the Naini Lake which is a pear-shaped lake. Snow point is another major attraction of this place along with Naina Devi temple, Naini peak and Hanumangarhi. Nainital is also called the best shining diamond of Himalayan belt so get some shine form this shinning and amazing place known as Nainital.

Ooty 

Ooty is that place which is recommended by every doctor in 90’s movie when their patient is sick. I hope you all are healthy and ready to visit Ooty with a cheering spirit. It is located in Nilgiri hills. It is also facilitated with the name queen of hill stations and no wonder it is. Combination of mountains and green valley this place is perfect for a holiday vacation. This place was also very famous among Britishers all thanks to its natural and captivating beauty. The famous places in Ooty where you can wander are deer park, here you can spot other animals as well along with deers. Ooty lake is another famous tourist attraction in Ooty, here you can enjoy lake boating. Tiger safari in Mudumalai tiger reserve is one of a kind experience that you can have in Ooty. Ooty is a very fun place to visit and it will surely give you a very nice experience of the vacation.

Popular hill stations are not over yet, but these are the most preferred and favoured places as hill stations in India Which you should and must visit to add some travelling experience in your life. Whether it is Shimla in Himachal or Munnar in Kerala, all places have some extra factor and unique character which make them worth visiting. For more information about these places please visit here.