• A life in the plains and hotter regions of India, often demands a recluse from the busy, hot and routine life and take a break at someplace that is cold and pleasant. India has many hill stations where you can re-energize and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. • Let us look at the best five hill stations in India:
Auli, Uttarakhand • It is the top choice for ski lovers. Auli lies in Uttarakhand at an elevation of 2500 meters to 3050 meters. • Auli is the most famous destination in India for skiing. It gives a panoramic view of Mt. Nanda Devi, Nar Parbat and many other mountain regions. • There are many mountain bike trails and hiking trails in summers for enthusiasts. You can go to Gurson Bugyal and Kawani Bugyal which gives a picturesque view of the Lower Himalayas and Chenag Lake.
Coorg, Karnataka • At an elevation of 1750 meters above sea level, this place is filled with lush green hills, coffee, pepper, vanilla and ginger plantations. • Abbey Falls is 4 kms from city center, lies between the strong bushes of coffee plantations and trees along with pepper vines. • Some other places worth visiting in Coorg are Talacauvery, which is the origin of Cauvery river from the Brahmagiri hills, Nagarhole National Park with varied flora and fauna, Namdroling Monastery and Burude Falls.
Darjeeling, West Bengal • Best Travel Deals in India, At an elevation of 2050 meters of sea level, it lies in the lower Himalayan Ranges with the foremost spotting point as Mt Kanchenjunga, which is the third highest peak in world. • Take a ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train, make a visit to Tiger Hill from where you can rejoice at looking the sun rays hitting the twin peaks of Kanchenjunga, visit Japanese Peace Pagoda and Rock Garden, and Nightingale Park which has a large Shiva statue and has been converted from private courtyard to public use.
Munnar, Kerala • One of the most picturesque places in India as also one of the most popular hill stations of India, Munnar is ideal for visiting in all seasons. • Few places you shouldn’t miss are Rose Garden which has a number of rare species, Echo Point which is located in mid of Mudraphuza, Nallathanni and Kundala, Elephant Arrival Spot for a wilderness ride ride on an Elephant, Photo Point on way to Madupetty Dam which is an ideal place for photography.
Gulmarg, Kashmir • Gulmarg, situated at an elevation of 3,950 meters above sea level, means ‘Path of Roses’.
• The entire town and nearby places are worth visiting like Kongdori, the Gulmarg Gondola, Khilanmarg, Maharani Temple, Alpathar Lake, Ningle Nallah and so many more.
• This place is bitter cold in winters and best visited in summers to admire the nature at its best.