6 Most Popular Hill Stations in India- Best Options for Summer Vacation

Unlike the western countries, summer in India is the hottest season and gives your permission slip to be lazy. But do you really want to spend your summer vacation sitting idle and feeling hot at home? I think no, plan your summer vacation toady to some beautiful hill station and relish this long break (summer vacation) of the year.
If you are thinking that where to spend summer holidays in India then let me remind you that India is the only country in the world where you can enjoy winter in summer due its geographical features. So here are the few popular hill stations in India where you can do lots of things this summer.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh:

 Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

It’s the perfect summer vacation destination in India that is being served as the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Even in the summer temperature is not more than 20°C. Shimla not only satisfies that taste who are looking for chilly summer, but more than this, it is a heaven for adventure lovers as the city allows them to indulge in rock climbing, trout trekking, river rafting, ice skating (in winter only) etc.  Shimla is also very much loved to heritage buildings, architects, and its mountain train that passes through narrow bridges and tunnels. God has also been a specialty of the Shimla. 

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir:

Srinagar has always been the first choice of nature lovers, situated on the banks of Jhelum River it’s a treasure of the beauty of nature.  There are lots of things here that are waiting for your visit; snow capped hills, Chinar tress and eye pleasing waterfalls can enchant anyone’s heart. Moreover, people can also relish the beauty of gardens made by Mughal emperors that still telling to story of its long history. 

Nainital, Uttarakhand:

Nainital, Uttarakhand

Spend your summer away this year from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan. Nainital is the perfect summer destinations for the people who wish to spend some time with their family or friends in the lap of nature. The city is situated at an altitude of 1,938 meters from the sea level offers you various places of interest like Nainital lake, Naini devi temple, G.B pant high altitude zoo, Sattal, etc.

Ooty, Tamilnadu

Ooty is blessed with extraordinary scenic beauty and salubrious climate. This beautiful hill station is located in the Western Ghats at a height of 7,500 feet. It is the most popular hill station in the South India that welcomes thousands tourists across the India every week. Stone house, Doddabetta, Ooty Lake, Rose garden, Emerald Lake and Kamaraj Sagar Dam are the few best places to visit in the Ooty. Like Shimla, Ooty is also popular for its mountain railways called Nilgiri Mountain railway.

Ooty, Tamilnadu

Munnar, Kerala:

Munnar is the beautiful hill station in the Idukki district of Indian state Kerala. The place is world famous for its beautiful reservoirs, forests and lush green surrounding. Moreover, it’s an ideal destination for family picnics. 

Munnar, Kerala:

Darjeeling, West Bengal

Darjeeling is a small town that is quite popular because of Darjeeling mountain railways that is the UNESCO World Heritage. It is located at an altitude of 6,800 feet above sea level with picturesque tea plantation all round. Natural beauty, fresh air, and year round pleasant weather make it a famous hill stations and perfect destinations for summer vacation. If you have a keen interest in nature photography then visit this place to click the perfect sunrise and sunset. The places of interest around the Darjeeling are Tiger hill, Himalayan Zoological Park, Batasia Loop, Peace Pagoda Darjeeling, Samsing, Suntalekhola, Bhutia Busty Monastery, etc.