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The city hustle and the monotony of life often make us want to escape into the hills. Why go elsewhere when there are absolutely beautiful hill stations in India to explore.  

Here are best 10 hill stations in India that will surely gift you an experience of a kind. Let’s check them out!

1. Ooty, Tamil Nadu
2. Munnar, Kerala
3. Auli, Uttarakhand
4. Mount Abu, Rajasthan
5. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
6. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
7. Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
8. Haflong, Assam
9. Panchgani, Maharashtra
10. Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh

Ooty, Tamil Nadu

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Ooty is known as the Queen of the Hills and the reasons are so convincing! Situated in the generous bounty of the Nilgiri hills 2,240 meters above sea level, Ooty, also regarded as Udagamandalam, is the ideal destination to spend some quality time in the lap of nature surrounded with your loved ones. The weather is just perfect round the year giving you multiple opportunities to satisfy the mountain lover in you and unwind. Thus, the best time to visit Ooty is anytime, every time!

Need a break from the monotony of life? Check out Ooty Tour Packages and gift yourself the perfect getaway at the Ooty hill station!

Ooty shopping tip: Handmade chocolates and coffee

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Munnar, Kerala

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The Munnar Hill Station in Kerala attracts tourists with its vivid tea estates, lush green landscapes and mesmerizing peaks. This beautiful hill station resides amidst the Western Ghats and preserves and nurtures endangered wild species namely Nilgiri Thar and the Neelakurinji. There are a number of places that you can visit in Munnar. These include the Munnar Tea Plantations, the Attukad Waterfalls, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and many more.

The best time to visit Munnar is from September to May.

Check out Munnar Tourism to know more and book your Munnar Tour Package, today, for hassle-free travels!

Munnar shopping tip: Spices and tea

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Auli, Uttarakhand

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Auli is known as the skiing destination of India and is adorned with pine trees, old oak and apple orchards. Lesser known to people, the Auli hill station is nature’s very own masterpiece. While skiing is one among the top things you can do in Auli, you can also go trekking in the mighty hills of the Garhwal Himalayas, behold the spectacular views of the Nanda Devi ranges and explore Gurso Bugyal. The view from the top will make you fall in love with nature, over and over again.

Auli is enchanting and breath-taking throughout the year. Book your Auli Tour Packages and Uttarakhand Tour Packages to know more about this mesmerizing destination!

Auli shopping tip: Shawls and Tibetan jewellery

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Mount Abu, Rajasthan

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Rajasthan, the state of deserts, palaces and bone-rattling history, treasures a cosy little hill station. Mount Abu in Rajasthan invites a number of tourists every year! The destination is adorned with abundant greenery and a pleasant climate. One among the many places to visit in Rajasthan, when in Mount Abu, is the Dilwara Temples. This complex of temples stands out for its architectural beauty and excellent maintenance.

Spend a day at the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary and watch the wonders of nature closely. Also, enjoy boating and other fun activities at the Nakki Lake that is the epicentre of all the dainty hills in Mount Abu. Rajasthan Tourism will give you more information about the same.

The best time to visit Rajasthan for a quick trip to Mount Abu is from October to March. Check out Rajasthan Tour Packages to know more!

Rajasthan shopping tip: Traditional handicrafts, sarees, quills, etc.

Also read: Mount Abu, Rajasthan’s Summer Capital

Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

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The tranquillity of nature, serenity at its best and minimal tourist buzz are the ingredients of a perfect getaway. Guess what, Mussoorie has got it all covered for you! The Mussoorie hill station is that paradise on Earth that treats its guests with slopes of dense green and snow-capped Himalayan ranges. It is nestled in the Garhwal Himalayan ranges and stands 7,000 feet above sea level. Its sanctity invites honeymooners for a memorable time here and offers them some really amazing places namely the Lal Tibba, Kempty Falls, the Mussoorie Mall Road, Lake Mist, Gun Hill and much more!

The best time to visit Mussoorie is from September to June. Check out Mussoorie Tourism to know more and book a tour using Mussoorie Tour Packages!

Mussoorie shopping tip: Woollens, wooden decorative items and handmade jewellery

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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

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Shimla is the largest city of Himachal Pradesh and resides amidst clouds at a height of 2,200 metres. Mesmerizing hills and tall trees embrace tourists for a warm welcome making Shimla hill station an ideal destination for families and newlyweds. Top places to visit in Shimla include the Mall Road, Kufri, Christ Church and many more. There are a number of points that can help you explore Shimla to the fullest. The cherry on the top is the weather which is just the right amount of cosy and the right amount of cold.

The best time to visit Shimla is from October to June. Know more about the things you can do in Shimla by exploring Shimla Tourism. For bookings and beyond, check out Shimla Tour Packages!

Shimla shopping tip: Tibetan jewellery and antiques

Also read: Shimla, The Abode of Tranquility

Coonoor, Tamil Nadu

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Coonoor is at a distance of 19 kilometres from Ooty and is literally the best hill station in India that resides amidst the Nilgiri hill ranges of Tamil Nadu. These ranges and the gorgeous Catherine Falls together make Coonoor a delightful hill station and hence, a perfect getaway. The heritage and culture in Coonoor is Colonial in nature and is laden with breath-taking sceneries, lush green sceneries and a whole lot of manicured hills. Blissful winds and the congenial vibe make it a go-to place for writers, poets and artists.

The best time to visit Tamil Nadu to explore this paradise is from October to March. Tamil Nadu Tourism will give you more information about the same.

Check out Tamil Nadu Tour Packages to book a trip to Coonoor, right away!

Coonoor shopping tip: Essential oils such as lavender and eucalyptus, handlooms and antiques

Haflong, Assam

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Haflong is one among the top 10 hill stations in India and its generous bounty offers vibrant forests, dainty lakes, breath-taking waterfalls and streams. Lush green tourist attractions make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and camping enthusiasts. It is approximately 600 metres above sea level and resides in the Dima Hasao District of Assam.

As the only hill station in Assam, it hosts large number of visitors. Despite the tourist buzz, the aura at Haflong is cosy, comfortable and serene. One can indulge in solitude whilst weaving memories with their loved ones. The best time to visit Assam to explore this beauty is throughout the year.

Check out Assam Tourism to know more!

Assam shopping tip: Silk sarees, tea and handicrafts

Panchgani, Maharashtra

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Panchgani is one among the top hill stations in India and it derives its name from the five hills that surround it. In the epicentre of five majestic hills, Panchgani encapsulates a number of sunrise/sunset points and mesmerizing valley views. With hills on one side and coastal plains on the other, it is an amazing destination to visit in the months from September to May. It colonial establishments and British influenced architecture is a living proof that Panchgani was a summer resort destination during the British era.

You can visit a number of places such as the Table Land, Parsi Point, Devrai Art Village, Velocity Entertainmentz and much more! Check out Maharashtra Tour Packages to get more information about the same.

Panchgani shopping tip: Home jellies, jams and leather items

Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh

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Introduce the traveller in you to all things and all places old school in the magical town of Dalhousie. One among the best hill stations in North India, Dalhousie is tucked away by the mighty mountains of Himachal and its sanctity is beyond compare. Flower fields, capturing landscapes, pine-clad valleys, the gushing river water and the welcoming air are what define Dalhousie perfectly.

A lot of Himachal Pradesh Tour Packages offer quaint wooden cottages to enliven your Dalhousie vibe! Some nearby tourist attractions include the Satdhara Falls, Panchpula and Khajjiar.

Dalhousie is magical and unimaginable throughout the year. Check out Himachal Pradesh Tourism to get more information about the same.

Dalhousie shopping tip: Buddhist paintings, copper and silver “diyas” and carpets

Also read: Himachal Pradesh – Snowy Abode of Spiritual Significance

There’s this and so much more that India Tour Packages have to offer to bless your travel experiences with the gift of diversity. Check them out, now!

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