The Kullu valley hill station is an exotic place to visit because of its isolated located. Its former name Kulanthpitha means end of the livable world, because beyond this valley lies the greater Himalayas, which were very difficult to climb. Kullu valley lies at an elevation of 1200 m above sea level, at a point where rivers Beas and Sarvari meet.

Kullu is more of a pilgrimage spot because of its famous template. The most important of these temples is the Raghunath temple. This temple was built by Raja Jagat Singh, who ruled this place in 1660, as a form of penance for his misdeeds. He brought an idol of Lord Rama from Ayodhya and he established it, in this temple. During times of the Dusshehra festival, the temple is flooded with tourists.

Situated three kilometers from Kullu is the Jagannathi Devi Temple. Those coming here can see a majestic view of Kullu valley, as the template is located at an elevation. Another unique temple which is a must see is the Bijli Mahadev Temple, which as the name suggests is often struck by lightning

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Manali is a hill stations located in the central part of Himachal Pradesh. It is 2050 meters above sea level is located right across the River Beas. This is a beautiful hill station, famous for its many religious spots and also for offering sporting opportunities such as biking, mountaineering, kayaking, trekking, rafting and much more.

There are many places to see in Manali. Here is a look at some important places which are a must see for visitors:

• Arjun Gufa – This is also known as the cave of Arjuna, and it is the place where Arjuna performed penances to gain the Pashupata Ashtra from Lord Indra.

• Kothi – This is a beautiful spot, which offers a magnificent view of the Himalayas. It is about 12 kilometer away from Manali and lies at the foot of the Rohtang pass.

• Hadimba Temple – This temple is four storey temple well-known for its wood carved doorway. It I located in the middle of the forest called Dhungiri Van Vihar

• Rahala Waterfalls – These scenic waterfalls are located just 16 kilometers away from Manali. They lie at an altitude of 2,501 m.

The closest airport to Manali lies in Bhuntur, which is 52 kilometers south of this hill station.

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There are many beautiful hill resorts in India and of them Darjeeling top on the list of must see hill stations. Tucked away in the north-eastern part of India, in West Bengal, Darjeeling is also declared by the UNESCO as a World heritage Site. The best time to visit this hill station is from April to Mid-June, September to November. Fresh air, clean climate and a cool environment makes a vacation in Darjeeling, one that simply cannot forget.

There are many interesting tourist spots here and place which are a must see. Darjeeling is well-known for its Tibetan monasteries and Tibetan culture. One famous place which must be visited here is the Yiga Choeling Monastery. This monastery has 15 images of Lord Buddha and also has many ancient palm leaf and paper manuscripts which hold information in Tibetan script.

Assistors coming to Darjeeling must come to the Museum of Natural History. This museum has some of the best collection of animal, reptile, bird and insect specimen. Those interested in examining and understanding different flower varieties should visit Llyod Botanic Garden as it houses some of the most exotic and varied alpine flora and orchids.

Darjeeling is a place of breathtaking natural beauty and Mount Kanchenjunga can be viewed from here. Another spot of natural beauty and which is also a frequently visited spot for picnics is Senchal Lake. This Lake is situated close to tiger hills and provides drinking water to the town.

If you are interested in visiting Darjeeling, make your vacation bookings between April to mid –June or September to November. The nearest airport is 100 kms away in Bagdogra. Visitors are sure to reveal in the serene environment of this place and in its scenic locales. Darjeeling is also most famous for its toy train ride which takes visitor across waterfalls, valley, mountains, and other scenic attractions that bring out much of the hidden beauty of this lovely hill station.

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One of the most important and famous hill stations in India is Mahabaleshwar. Such is the beauty of this scenic hill station that is also referred to as the ‘Queen of all hill Stations’.

Situated in the Sahyadri Hills, at an altitude of 1,372m, Mahabaleshwar is a real get-away from the summer heat. Established in the Mahabaleshwar plateau, Mahabaleshwar is full of perennial springs, streams, and waterfalls. The British established this hill station precisely for this purpose and ever since then it has been getting more and more visitors every year, who come here just to escape from the heat and hectic life, to enjoy a couple of days of solitude and peace, reveling in the beauty of nature.

Mahabaleshwar is made up of essentially three villages - Malcolm Peth, Old “Kshetra” Mahabaleshwar and some areas of Shindola village. Today with the development of the new highway, this hill stations can be quickly reached from Mumbai in just a matter of five hours. One of the most important tourist spots here is Venna Lake in which tourist can take boat rides. Surrounded by trees on all sides, this lake area has a real beauty seen in none other.

Many people come to Mahabaleshwar to visit the Mahabaleshwar temple. This hill station is also the origin of the Krishna River. According to legend, the source of this river is from the mouth of a cow’s statue situated in an ancient Mahadev temple, in old Mahalabeshwar. The river’s tributaries Koyana, Venna(Veni), Savitri, and Gayatri all come out of the same statue, meander elsewhere and then after a point, join back with the Krishna River.

Mahabaleshwar is a premier holiday destination. Since it was used by the British as a summer resort, you can see quite a lot of cottages constructed in the old British style here. Tourists can also see here, a lot of the historical traces left by Shivaji, the heroic Maratha warrior king. The best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is after June till October. Just 19 kms from Mahabaleshwar is the famous Panchangi hill resort which is oft visited by tourists.

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Almora is a beautiful hill station destination located in the Central Himalayas. The town of Almora is famous for its history and culture, once begin ruled by the descendents of the Kyutar dynasty and Chand dynasty. Visitors can see many historical monuments belonging to different eras here. Traditional styles are seen clearly in home and roads constructions.

The town of Almora was established in 1568. One of the most interesting aspects of Almora is that it is situated in a peak which is half-circular, giving it a sort of unique positions amongst its surrounding areas. Unlike other hill stations which came into ring during the British raj, this is a hill stations which developed by the Indian population. Two beautiful rivers Kaushik (Koshi) and Shalmali (Suyal) flow out close by and the loveliness of the rivers, plus the mountain ranges makes this town to be one of breathtaking beauty. So lovely was the beauty of Almora that Mahatma Gandhi referred to it as ‘Switzerland of India’! Almora is also known for its exotic fruit varieties and you can see orchards of the best apples, plums, peaches, apricots and much more in when you visit this place.

Those visiting have a magnificent view of the Himalayan ranges from this town. Just about 2 Kilometers from Almora is the Bright End Corner, which is a scenic spot from which sunrise and sunset can be viewed over the Himalayan range. About 3 kilometers from Almora is a deep park, which is an oft visited tourist spot.

Right at the heart of Almora is the famous Nanda Devi temple, which is a must see for every person who visits here. Other important temples to visit here are Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple, Chitai, Jageshwar, Baijnath, Binsar Mahadev, and Garhnath. Almora is also well-known for the ‘Adwaita Ashrama’, established by Swami Vivekananda and also referred to as Mayabati . This is also an important spot to visit.

The best time to visit this enchanting hill station is between the month of April and June and then September and November. The nearest airport is in Pant Nagar in Nainital.

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Lahaul Spiti - The Lap of Chenab is a wonderful resort and is the largest district in Himachal Pradesh. The Lahaul region is at a height of 3000-3900 M. The Spiti valley is connected to Lahaul through the 4500-m Kunzam pass. The district is named after its two subdivisions where the height varies over 6,500 m in the high peaks to 2,740 m at the exit point of the Chenab River. The Spiti valley has around 30 monasteries and thus is often known as “little Tibet.” The Kyi Gompa is the largest and the oldest monastery in the Spiti Valley. The Chaam festival, held in the month of June/July, is a much-awaited event of this Gompa. Kibber or Khyipur, 11 km from Kyi Gompa is the highest settlement in the world (4205 meters) with a motorable road and electricity.

The Ladarcha festival held here each July attracts Buddhists from all over the world. The Tabo Gompa is the largest monastery complex of Buddhist religion with nine temples within the complex. The Pin Valley has been declared as a national park, where one can see the snow leopard. The 600-year-old Kungri Gompa here is worth a visit. Kunzam, a mountain pass at an attitude of 4551 meters, with a temple of Kunzam Devi is also a must visit. One can also trek from here to the famous and beautiful moon lake Chandratal (4070 m). Asia’s biggest glaciers, Bada and Chotta Sigri, can be viewed from here. At Gondhla, one can visit the seven-storey castle of the Thakur of Gondhla. The Guru Ganthal gompa, in Tupchiling, 4 km away, is about 800 years old and an important tourist spot.

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Almora is one of the north Indian hill resorts in which we can enjoy the stunning snowscape of the central Himalayas. It has tourist visiting almost all over round the year. It allows us to enjoy the mighty Himalayas together with ridge of hills. The terraced fields, the stone slatted barrack-like village houses amaze us. Ranikhet is surrounded by many tourist spots. Chaubatia is known for its orchards and Upat which is about 6 kilometers from Ranikhet has a golf course. Binsar which is of about 32 kilometers from Almora offers wonderful view on Himalayas. Bageshwar and Sitalakhet are other attractions. Bageshwar is one main staying place for the journey to Pindar Glacier, which is about 3,820 meters height. Kafni glacier is close to Sitlakhet and that Glacier is about 3,870 meters height.

Baijnath is an idyllic place which is situated in Garur valley, on the banks of river Gomti. It has temples that have been built in the 13th century. Jagehwar has a Shiva temple which is one among the 12- jyotir lingas in the country. Almora has a Nanda Devi temple in the heart along with a museum which is a storehouse of information about cultural heritage. Almora also has a deer park. Almora comprise alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss and innumerable species of wild flowers. On the whole Almora is one of the best places for nature lovers.

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Kodaikanal in the southern side is situated in the Palani hills of Tamil Nadu. It is a tourist place with beautiful nature, scenery and lakes to visit. Kodaikanal literally means “gift of the forest”. In the south the main destination for honeymoon is Kodaikanal. The main attraction of Kodaikanal is its Kurinji flower which blooms once in 12 years. The last flowering season was 1992.

The other attractions of Kodaikanal are the lake where boating is famous. Shanbaganur Museum has archeology, local trees and animal specimens. It has a variety of 300 specimens. Solar physical observatory is the place where the planets and stars can be seen using the telescope. Silver cascade is where the people can have a bath as there is waterfall. Standing in the Dolphin nose the traveler’s can have a look at Yawning Chasm. Bryant Park has a glasshouse and Flower Park which has shows in the month of May. Kukkal cave is a beautiful and historic cave show traces of the leaf clad paliyans. Kodaikanal has many shops to look which mainly concentrate on the Indian handicrafts. The best time to visit the place is April to June. There are many luxury and budget hotels and resorts to stay where you can enjoy your stay in Kodaikanal.

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Kalimpong is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. The hill station is famous for many tourist destinations and exotic orchids that are spread around the hill station. Kalimpong is located in the northeast part of India at about 1,250 meters above the sea level. This hill station is located at about 50 kilometers from Darjeeling and 80 kilometer from Gangtok.

Kalimpong Park hotel is one of the best hotels in the hill station. This hotel was once called as Dinajpur house. The hotel is designed and is made to face north east. A beautiful view of the hill and valleys can be clearly seen from the hotel. This hotel has its own garden and parking lot. The facilities that are offered by the hotel is garden, conference hall, free vehicle parking arrangement, telephone, money changer, viewing gallery, 24 hours hot/cold water facilities along with both indoor and outdoor games. The guest room services includes laundry, baby sitters, car rentals, medical services, travel desk, restaurant and bar facilities. This hotel is located at about 80 kilometer from the airport and 71 kilometers from the railway station and 1 kilometer from the downtown area.

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Pachmarhi is a pleasant hill station which is located in Madhya Pradesh. This hill station is located at about 210 kilometers from Bhopal. Pachmarhi is walker’s paradise and is covered by green meadows and rinsed by streams and water falls. This hill station was first found out by James Forsyth in the year 1857. Even now we can find many British monument and churches which belong to British era even now.

Pachmarhi has various tourist destinations that need to be visited. Indira Priyadarshini point is from where the whole of Pachamarhi hills can be viewed. Earlier this place was called as Forsyth point after its founder James Forsyth. Jamuna Prapat , Dhoopgarh, Pandav caves, Handi Khoh, Apsara Vihar, Mahadeo Hill, Jata Shankar, Catholic church and Bison Lodge are few places to visit. Satpura national park is an excellent place to watch wildlife in its natural habitant.

Amaltas Hotels in Pachmarhi offer excellent rooms. All the hotel rooms are well furnished. They have both indoor and outdoor games and conference hall and travel desks. Pachmarhi is located 210 kilometers away from Bhopal Airport. This hill station is connected to Nagpur, Bhopal and Pipariya.

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