Hill Stations

Introduction

A perfect refuge to beat the scorching heat or to find privacy in serene surroundings, hill stations in India are perfect getaway for tourists looking for that ‘something extra’ in their vacation. Captivating your senses with the visual treat it provides, the novel cultures and traditions only add to the fancy quotient of your vacation.

Resting in the nature’s lap, the hill stations here have ample luxury resorts and retreats to amp up the luxury quotient for superior comfort. Spread over a number of states in all regions of the country, these hill stations are perfect choices for a fusion of nature, adventure and leisure together.

Destinations

Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Shillong, Ladakh

Highlights

Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh)
Kasauli (Himachal Pradesh)
Dalhousie (Himachal Pradesh)
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)
Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
Mussorie (Uttarakhand)
Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir)
Shillong (Meghalaya)
Ladakh
Almora (Uttarakhand)
Kasauni (Uttarakhand)
Nainital (Uttarakhand)
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand)
Dhanaulti (Uttarakhand)

Entertainment and Nightlife

These places offer amazing, out-of-the-usual entertainment options which are a refreshing break from the city life. Although the pub culture is also gaining grounds in these hill stations with increasing tourist attention, most of the tourists still prefer to explore the novel options hill stations offer including adventurous sports, relaxed walk to a village, trekking or camping.

Other Attractions

Angling, Bird watching, trekking, visiting apple orchards, trout fishing, toy train ride, water rafting, skiing, yak ride, camping, ice skating, paragliding, festivals, monasteries

Cuisines

Himachali cuisine (Kaali Dal, Chana Madra, Masala Fried Okra, Auriya Kadoo)
Uttarakhand cuisine (Bhang ki Chutney, Gahat ki Dal, Mandua Chapati, Urad Dal ke Pakore, Til ki Chutney)
North East cuisine (Dumplings, Fish baked banana leaves, Mylliem Chicken, Dohneiiong)
Tibetain cuisine (Thukpa, Tsam Thuk, Shab Tra, Sha Phaley)

Luxury meter

The hill stations are nothing short of luxury options for all sorts of travellers. The resorts take care of all advanced services and comforts while not compromising on the privacy factor. At places, you could also get a suite with your own piece of the scenic views the mountains offer. The main markets bring you the vibrant atmosphere of the hill stations while the trails help you explore the mystic side of the mountains. All in all, a plush comfort resting in the serene surroundings of nature - now who wouldn’t want that?

Gay-friendly quotient

The hill stations in India offer a comfort retreat for all gay tourists to explore the nature without worrying about the privacy. The locals here are friendly and non-interfering, and certain hill stations have significant foreign population as many travellers from the west come for long stays or on backpack trip to these stations, making it a small blissful place with familiar surroundings.