Here comes a question. “Mountain yaa beach?” “Mountain hamesha”, pat comes your reply. If this is you, you intrinsically know that hill stations are your vibe. You live hill stations. You dream hill stations. And you sleep hill stations. Even if you’re an ardent fan of nature and find it difficult to choose between mountains and beaches, you cannot deny the stunning beauty of the hills. So, here are 7 hill stations in India that you must definitely plan a trip to at least once.
A lot has been said about Kashmir and no words can do justice to the unparalleled beauty of this paradise on earth. When here, go for relaxing walks through nature trails, try your hand at skiing, take an adventurous aerial ride in the gondola, enjoy the pristine scenery of the Alpather Lake, and appreciate wildlife at the Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve. Not just that, bask in the tranquillity of the grand mountains at Khilanmarg and plan a rejuvenating picnic among the snow at Ningle Nallah.
You cannot not visit the endless landscapes of the tea gardens while at Munnar and take a tour around the tea museum to know how the leaves are processed and packaged. Spend some leisure hours amidst nature at Pothamedu View Point. Visit Nilgiri tahr, an endangered wild goat, at the reserved area that used to be the hunting ground for the British. Witness the grandeur of the huge reservoir at Mattupetty Dam and spend some leisure hours at Nyayamakad, Attukal Waterfalls, and Devikulam.
Indulge in river rafting through the white waters of the Zanskar River flowing through the rugged valley of the same name, treat your senses to the beauty of the Pangong Tso Lake, and soak in the peace by the banks of the Tso Moriri Lake.
Go for a lazy train ride at Batasia Loop to enjoy the picturesque scenery at this quaint hill station and fill your soul with an all round of the green hills from the Observatory Hill. Schedule a refreshing picnic at the Nightingale Park and embrace peace at the Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda. That’s not all! If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of leopards at the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, along with other species of wildlife.