Chart 571 - Hill Stations of India 1

Hill Stations of India 1 Chart

Spectrum Chart - 571 - Hill Stations of India 1

1. Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) - Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies on the banks of the Jhelum River. The city is famous for its gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. Srinagar is one of several places that have been called the "Venice of the East".

2. Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) – Shimla is the capital and also the largest city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. Shimla is the principal commercial, cultural and educational centre of the hilly regions of the state. The colonial architecture and churches, the temples and the natural beauty of the city attract a large number of tourists. The Kalka–Shimla Railway line built by the British, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also a major tourist attraction.

3. Manali (Himachal Pradesh) – Manali is a hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of 2,050 m in the Beas River Valley. It is a popular tourist destination and serves as the gateway to Lahaul & Spiti district as well as Leh.

4. Munnar (Kerala) – Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the south western Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 m above sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town.

5. Dalhousie (Himachal Pradesh) - Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in Chamba district, in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Dalhousie is built on around five hills. Established in 1854 by the British Empire in India as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats. It has charming architecture, including beautiful churches. Tall Oak and pine trees, serene atmosphere, cool weather, less populated is one of the most fascinating hill stations of India.

6. Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) - Kodaikanal referred to as 'The Princess of Hill Stations', is situated amidst the folds of the verdant Palani hills in the Western Ghats at an altitude of about 2133 m in the state of Tamil Nadu. Kodaikanal is one of the most frequented hill resorts in India. With its spectacular rocks, tranquil woods, lovely lake and intoxicating air, Kodaikanal is an ideal hill resort for the tourists from all over.

7. Gangtok (Sikkim) - Gangtok is the capital and the largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of 1,650 m. The hospitality industry is the largest industry in Gangtok as the city is the main base for Sikkim tourism. Ecotourism has emerged as an important economic activity in the region which includes trekking, mountaineering, river rafting and other nature oriented activities. Summer and spring seasons are the most popular tourist seasons.

8. Udhagamandalam (Ooty) (Tamil Nadu) - Udhagamandalam (Ooty) is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. This hill station has splendid green downs and lofty hills of extraordinary scenic beauty and is endowed with a salubrious climate similar to the English summer. Located in the Western Ghats at a height of 7,500 ft. Ooty lake, which offers boating facilities to tourists, is a major tourist attraction in Ooty. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway(NMR) is one of the oldest mountain railways in India and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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