| |
 |
Himalaya Holidays |
|
|
|
|
Himalaya Holidays |
|
|
|
| Mountain Ranges |
India is blessed with seven well renowned mountain ranges - The Himalayas, The Shiwaliks, Aravali Range, Purvanchal, Vindhya range, Satpura, The Western Ghats or Sahyadri...... |
| read more.. |
|
|
 |
Famous Hill Station |
| » Home » Famous Hill Station |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Anantagiri Hill Station
Anantagiri is located at the top of the Elysian Tirumala Hills approximately 17 km from Araku valley, which is 112 kms from Visakhapatnam. Among the ranges of the Eastern Ghats Anantagiri is located at a distance of 40 km from Visakhapatnam.Anantagiri is a charming hill resort in the state of Andhra Pradesh...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Auli Hill Station
Located in the cradle of snow-capped mountains Auli, is a place too good to be put in words.The adventure destination of Auli lies towards the north of the state of Uttaranchal in Chamoli district and forms a part of the Garhwal mountain range. Auli is 16 km away from Joshimath at height of 2895m...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Chail Hill Station
Chail is a beautiful hill station and a popular resort. 43-km from Shimla, Chail is an enticing hill stations of Himachal Pradesh. This idyllic resort, set amidst scented forests of pine and deodar, was once the summer resort of the maharajas of Patiala. Chail (2,150 m) overlooks the Sutlej Valley...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Chamba Valley Hill Station
Situated at the height of 996 m. above sea level on the south bank of the Ravi River, just 56 km from Dalhousie ,the ancient Pahari capital was founded in 920 A.D. by Raja Sahil Verma, who named it after his favourite daughter Champavati. Chamba, the land of antiquity, art and scenic beauty...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Chikaldhara Hill Station
Situated at an altitude of 1,118 m , Chikhaldara is the only hill resort in the Vidarbha region, and has the added distinction of being the only coffee-growing area in Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is full of deep valleys, and these valleys are full of velvet mist and majestic trees. All this makes it a very popular summer retreat...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Coorg Hill Station
Introduction (Coorg) CoorgMudduraja, the Kodagu King had Mudduraja Keri as his capital.In the year 1681 he renamed it as Madikeri. It is the headquarters of Kodagu District at a height of 1170 meters.It is about 100 km from Mysore.Makikeri is famous for its coffee and oranges. It is famous as birthplace...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Darjeeling Hill Station
Darjeeling , the queen of all hill stations and also the 'Dream-land of the East', famous for its natural beauty, clean fresh air, year round plesent weather and above all, tea estates and the famous Darjeeling Tea...
Darjeeling gets its name from Dorje (Thunderbolt) and Ling (Place)...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Dharamsala Hill Station
Dharamsala, one of the most exotic and beautiful hill resorts of India, is situated on the high slopes of the Kangra Valley against the picturesque backdrop of the amazing Dhauladhar mountain ranges in the lower Himalayas.
The hill resort set in exotic surroundings of lush green forests comprising...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Gangtok Hill Station
The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok (which means 'hilltop'), sprawls down the west side of a long ridge flanking the Ranipul River. The scenery is spectacular and there are excellent views of the entire Kanchenjunga Range from many points in the environs of the city. Its picturesque mountain range with several...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Gulmarg Hill Station
The meadow of flowers About 50 kms away from Srinagar, it is a cup-shaped meadow 3 kms long, and over 2000 metres high. Then natural beauty of Gulmarg has attracted tourists since long. The snow-clad peaks and the lovely landscapes of Gulmarg have provided background for several Bollywood ventures...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Himachal Pradesh Hill Station
The entire teritory of Himachal Pradesh is mountainous with altitude varying from 350 to 7000 metres above the mean sea level. Himachal Pradesh is a hilly and mountainous tract with conifer-clad mountains, chalet-like huts with overhanging balconies and serene blue valleys watered by snow-fed streams. ...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Kalimpong Hill Station
Kalimpong is located at an altitude of 1250 meters. Kalimpong attracts its travelers through is its quiet atmosphere. Kalimpong is famous for its monasteries, Churches and a private library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan languages, culture etc.. Kalimpong has some of the best Gladiolis and orchid producing nurseries...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Karnataka Hill Station
Karnataka with its capital at Bangalore is the country's 8th largest state. It is a charming land of Southern India has rich history and culture. It is located at Deccan Plateau, and is surrounded by Maharashtra to the north, Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Kerala to the southwest...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Kashmir Hill Station
Situated in the northern part as the crown of India, the vale of Kashmir is one of the most beautiful regions of India. It is borderedCar Hire by Pakistan, China and Afghanistan from West to East. Called the 'Switzerland of India', the brilliance of its snow-capped mountains, the tranquility of its silver lakes ...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Kerala Hill Station
With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Kodaikanal Hill Station
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. Kodaikanal is one of the most frequented hill resorts in India. With its spectacular rocks, tranquil woods, lovely lake and intoxicating air...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Kufri Hill Station
Kufri is a tiny ,beautiful and scenic hill station located 19-kms from Shimla on the National Highway No.22.Once Kufri was just a "kufer" or Pond. It is famous for its trekking and hiking trails. Many skiing enthusiasts tour Kufri in winter, when the hill resort dons the white sheet of snow. It is one of the most popular destinations...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Leh Hill Station
Leh, the capital of Ladakh district, is a fascinating hill station. It is one of the favorite tourist destinations located in the northernmost parts of the country. Leh has been the center of Tibetian-Buddhist culture since ages. It's Gompas have attracted devout Buddhists from all over the world....
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Lonavala and Khandala Hill Station
Lonavala or Lonavla and the adjacent Khandala are beautiful, charming and twin hill stations, 622 m. above sea level and 5 Kms a part from each other are situated in the Sahyadri ranges.
They are located around 64 km away from the city of Pune and 96 km away from the city Mumbai...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Madhya Pradesh Hill Station
Madhya Pradesh is called the 'heart of India', not only because of its location in the centre of the country, but also because, it has been home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, forts and palaces are peppered all over the stat...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Mahabaleshwar Hill Station
At 1,372 meters above sea level, around Lake Venna, is the highest hill station in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar is one of the most spectacular and the largest of Maharashtra hill-stations. Mahabaleshwar in Sanskrit means God of Great Power. It was summer capital of Governor...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Meghalaya Hill Station
Meghalaya is situated in the north-eastern region of India, between the Brahmaputra valley in the north and the Bangladesh in the south. The state of Meghalaya (the abode of clouds) is geographically known as the "Meghalaya Plateau" or the "Shillong Plateau". It is the detached north-eastern extension...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Munsiyari Hill Station
Munsyari 125 kms from Pithoragarh and at an altitude of 2135. A 80 miles journey from Pithoragarh is full of adventure. Flora and fauna changes as one travels, from chir to deodar, deodar to surai and spur to paper tree and rhododendrons. At Nachani(a midway village) greets you with delicious food...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Ooty Hill Station
Ooty (Ootacamund) the Queen of the Hill Stations, also known as Blue Mountains is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. 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. ..
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Panchmarhi Hill Station
Pachmarhi situated on a large plateau ringed by hills on the evergreen central Satpura ranges, is known as the Queen of Satpura for its spectacular beauty. The hill station at a height 3550 ft. is located in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. The place is surroundedr...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Patnitop Hill Station
Patnitop, situated near Vaishno Devi Temple, is a busy hill station and a good place to enjoy the nature, which is always in its full bloom. With all its beauty at a hill station, it is a charming plateau at 2, 024m. The grassland is surrounded by dense woods and lush greenery of Pines...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Pithoragarh Hill Station
Pithoragath is the easternmost district of Uttaranchal. Bound by Tibet in the north and Nepal in the east, it is strategically an important location. Pithoragarh is in the inner Himalayas at a height of 1,851 meters in a spectacular valley, called "Little Kashmir" The pilgrim route...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Sikkim Hill Station
Sikkim lies in the Eastern Himalayas. Being a region which had its geophysical uniqueness owing to its location and climate conditions, human inhabitation was sparse. The population inhabiting this area were of Indo-Mongoloid, Tibetan or Nepalese origin. The population of the region is rural and tribal...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Tamil Nadu Hill Station
Tamil Nadu is situated on the south eastern side of the Indian peninsula. It is bounded on the east by Bay of Bengal, in the south by the Indian ocean, in the west by the states of Kerala and Karnataka and in the North by the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu. ..
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Uttaranchal Hill Station
Uttaranchal formerly a part of Uttar Pradesh was formed on November 9th, 2000 as the 27th state of the Indian Union. It is one of the most beautiful and enchanting region of northern India, therefore, it is also known as Dev Bhoomi, the Land of Gods . The location of the state is such..
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Wayanad Hill Station
The name Waynad is derived from the expression 'Wayanadu' which means land of paddy fields. Wayanad, a little paradise on the earth, is one of the loveliest hill stations of Kerala located in the heart of the Western Ghats (mountain ranges) at an altitude of 700-2100m above sea level...
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Yercaud Hill Station
Yercaud, at a height of 1515 metres, is situated in the Shevaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu. A serene little hill town, Yercaud is located on the Eastern Ghats and promises a unique experience because of its unusual topography.While the rest of this region is more or less dry...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
