India is having a great portion of Himalaya, which is the highest and largest mountain range of the world. In respect of natural diversity even there are diverse ranges of hills and mountains from the mighty Himalaya in the north to the medium tropical highlands of middle India to the mountain line dotting the Indian coastline in the east and the west India is having one of the greatest diversity of hills and mountains and tourist abodes in the hills which are called hill stations. The hill stations in India are referred sometimes as the heavenly abode considering their tranquility or sometimes as queen or jewel of mountain considering their shimmering beauty. Though most of the popular hill stations in India are in Himalayas, there are some great hill stations in other smaller mountain ranges in other parts of the country. Here we would introduce top 10 hill stations of India.
Hills in Shimla
Shimla with its scenic wave of Blue Mountains and most sophisticated and blazingly beautiful range of heritage architecture is rightly called to be the queen of Himalayas. Shimla becomes snow clad in the winter and in the summer it provides the brightness and hue of the Himalayan trees and meadows and thus it remains always a charming destination among the hill stations in India.
Hill Stations in Manali
Manali is famous for its close proximity to the highest recesses north western Himalayan ranges and snow covered passes in the high altitude of north western Himalayan ranges and Manali is greatly a popular destination for ice sports and other hill sports like paragliding, parachuting, etc.
Hills in Nainital
Nainital is famous for its beautiful Naini Lake and the specter of the snow covered mountains in the distance. The city is covered in various places by the beautiful lofty pine forest range and colorful hues of rhododendron trees. One of the most popular hill stations in India because of the combination of the natural beauty, some great British Heritage sites and a lot of trekking routes to the surrounding peaks of the Himalayas.
Darjeeling Hill Station
Darjeeling offers one of the most spectacular views of the Himalayan mountain range. The golden peak of Kanchenjunga from the Darjeeling is one of the most breath taking views that this hill station in India is so much known for. Among many other tourist attractions botanical garden, Batasia Loop, Passenger ropeway, Observatory Hills, Mirik Lake are mentionable.
Hills in Gangtok
Gangtok being one of the highest altitude hill stations in India offers spectacular view of the high mountain range surrounding the city. Some of the oldest monasteries and pagodas in the eastern Himalayas are situated here that immensely adds to the tourist attractions of the city.
Gulmarg
Gulmarg is the right description of the hill station which means meadow of flowers. This great hill station in India is situated over the top of a huge cup shaped meadow that is surrounded by spectacular high Himalayan mountain range and pine forests, hues of Himalayan wild flowers and trees invade the hill station to make it look most blazing. Gulmarg with ropeway cab and other mountain sport attraction is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India.
Almora
Almora in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand is one of the few hill stations in India that offers such great beauty along with tranquility deep in the abode of high mountain ranges. Almora is the closest town to the great Himalayan Peak Nanda Devi and also surrounded by many of the lofty mountains in the upper Himalayas. This gorgeous hill station in India offers breathtaking view of the high mountains and offers a lot of tourist attractions that combines beauty, heritage and the history of this hill station in India.
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