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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