Hill Stations in India

It can be bit daunting task for any tourist to select the perfect hill station in India for the purpose of touring, outing, adventure and for enjoying honeymoon. However, in this article we have enlisted top 8 hill stations located across India for enjoying holidays, during any season summer or winter.
Here in this article, we are going to share the list of all time and the most sought after or simply the best hill stations of India. Along with it, we have also provided the information, which is the best time to visit these beautiful hill stations throughout the year. However, the list is too long, so here we are trying to limit ourselves to some of the popular hill stations that are high in demand, but also tops search engine results. Just have a sneak peek on the same.
Shimla– No doubt, Shimla is one among the most visited hill stations of India. Located near Delhi, the place is known for chilly weather, snow covered peaks, natural valleys and a perfect place for adventure freaks on the top of white Himalayas. The place is the best to enjoy adventure sports like ice skating, trekking, mountaineering, skiing, river rafting, para gliding and fishing. So, if you are an adventure enthusiast, go and visit this place. The place is a perfect break from your tiring schedule.


Manali– It is not only one among the romantic place and best place honeymoon couples in India, but it comes under the category of the best hill station for adventure enthusiast. The place offers everything that a tourist can demand for. That’s why the people in India called this destination as Switzerland of India. The place is blended with snow capped mountains, where tourists can do a range of activities like camping, rock climbing, heli-skiing, water rafting, bike riding, jeep, and horse riding. So, if you haven’t visited this destination yet, bool your tickets now and see natural glimpses of this hill station.


Darjeeling– It is one of the most wonderful hill stations of India surrounded by Himalayas, Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga. The place is favourite among honeymoon goers and also known as the Queen of hill stations. It is one stop destination for mountain sports lovers and adventure lovers in north east India. Here tourists can do a range of activities like camping, rock climbing, heli-skiing, water rafting, bike riding, jeep, fly in air balloon, para gliding and horse riding. And don’t forget to enjoy the famous toy train journey in Darjeeling, where you can see waterfalls, deep valleys, best nature and scenic beauty. It is truly a spectacular and unforgettable journey.


Leh/Ladakh- Leh is the capital of Ladakh and is the most fascinating hill stations in India. You can check the popularity of this place by checking the facts about this place on the internet. The tour to Ladakh is highly sought after, so plan the journey well in advance. Not only travellers from India, but also from entire world are enjoying the adventurous and uniqueness of this place.
Ladakh/leh is also called as the best known place for thrill activities and for adventure enthusiast. Here tourists can do a range of activities like camping, rock climbing, heli-skiing, water rafting, bike riding, jeep, fly in air balloon, polo, cycling, Para gliding, archery, camel safari and horse riding.


Shillong-Popularly known as Scotland of North- East India, it is the capital of one of the beautiful state of India, called as Meghalaya, the place known for calm, peaceful, clean and pollution free hill station. The place is surrounded by incredible waterfalls, pine tree forest, lakes, mountains and it is known for India’s best golf course. You can enjoy a wide range of activities like:
• River cannoning
• Trekking
• Golfing
• Scuba Diving
• Rappelling
• Zip line


Sikkim-It is one of the smallest hill stations located across India and it is a paradise for honeymoon goers. It is second smallest and lowest populous state in India. As it is the smallest state as compared to other states in India, but it is one of the famous tourist destination. The place is blended with a range of romantic places, pleasant climate, adventurous hill stations, top class resorts and natural scenery. List of hill stations located in Sikkim
• Gangtok
• Yuksom
• Rangpo
• Lachung
• Pelling
• Namchi


Nainital-Undoubtedly, the place is the most visited and one of the best hill stations of North India. It is called as city of Lakes and it offers unmatched charm of natural beauty, dreamy weather, flower valley, magnificent lakes, amazing water sports and rides. Here the tourist can go for camping, rock climbing, heli-skiing, water rafting, bike riding, jeep, fly in air balloon, polo, cycling, para gliding, archery, camel safari, kayaking, visit Jim Corbett national park and horse riding.


Ooty-It is located at the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu state, so it is one of the trendy hill stations of South India blended with natural beauty like lakes, rocks, waterfalls, tea gardens and the famous Nilgiri mountains. The place is known for pleasant climate and it attracts a wide number of tourists every year. So, without Ooty is a dream destination for honey moon goers and people who like to enjoy the vacation to its fullest. So, it tanks among the most visited hills stations in India.

Jyoti Bhatia

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