Mussoorie is a picturesque hill station located in Uttarakhand, and is a popular tourist destination in India. Furthermore, it also popular for being a major part of ghost stories written by some outstanding literary talent. So, be it author...
“It is by far the best site I have witnessed in the course of 1500 miles trek in the Himalayas” commented P Barron (founder of Nainital), a sugar trader from Shahjahanpur about “Nainital” a scenic hill station in Uttarakhand. This hill station...
Originally known as “Kaludanda” meaning the “Black Hill”, Lansdowne is a small village in Garhwali in Uttarakhand known for its scenic beauty. This village was named after the Viceroy of India Lord Lansdowne in 1887. A combination of a pleasant...
Haridwar is considered to be among the seven holiest places of worship according to the Hindu religion. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand on the banks of the sacred river Ganga. Haridwar is popular for a mela( a Hindu festival) called...
Binsar is a charming hill station located in the state of Uttarakhand in India. Over the years Binsar has become a popular tourist destination. The major reason being the presence of “Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary”.
According to the Lepcha language ( the language of the Lepcha people) “Mirik,” a beautiful hill station located in the Darjeeling district in West Bengal means “place burnt by fire”. This hill station is located at an altitude of 1495 meters...
At an altitude of 1,250 meters above sea level lies a beautiful hill station called “Kalimpong” in West Bengal. This hill station is also the headquarters of the Kalimpong district. It is located on a ridge that overlooks the beautiful Teesta...
Darjeeling is a charming hill station located in West Bengal. According to history the initial part of the 18th century this hill station was under the control of the King of Sikkim which was then later captured by the Gorkhas and then the British.
“Valley of flowers” is a sobriquet given to Yumthang Valley a beautiful grazing pasture in Sikkim. This valley is located at an altitude of 3,564 meters above sea level. This region has over twenty-four types i.e. species of rhododendron...
In the Western part of Sikkim there is an extremely scenic town called “Pelling”. This town is located at an altitude of 2,150 meters above sea level. Currently Pelling is the second most popular tourist destination in the state after Gangtok....
Kohima or the land of the “Angami Naga” tribe and the capital of Nagaland is a beautiful tourist destination and is located in the eastern boundary of the Himalayas. Kohima was the name officially given by the British as they could not pronounce...
Known for its exotic natural beauty is a beautiful hill station located in Meghalaya called Shillong. This hill station also happens to be the capital of Meghalaya. It is located in the East Khasi Hills district at an altitude of about 1,496...
In the state of Meghalaya lies a beautiful scenic hill station called “Jaintia Hills”. The district headquarters of this hill station is located in a place called Jowai. It is popular for its tranquil environment. As a result of which is a...
In the northeastern state of Manipur, there is a beautiful city called “Manipur”. This city is located at an altitude of 2,579 feet above sea level. This city also happens to be the capital city of Manipur. It is known for relics of an old...
“Five hills” is what “Panchgani” a beautiful hill station located in the Satara district in Maharashtra literally means. This hill station is famous for its mesmerizing natural beauty. The true charm of this hill station lies in its cool and...
The sobriquet “Satpura ki Rani or Queen of Satpura” has been given to a beautiful hill station in the state of Madhya Pradesh called “Pachmarhi”. It is located at an altitude of 1100 m above sea level in the valley of the Satpura range in the...
Popularly referred to as “BR Hills” is a scenic hill station located in the Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka known as Biligirirangana Hills. It is located in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, and in close proximity to the border of Tamil Nadu.
Apart from serving as the capital city of “Jharkhand”, Ranchi is also a picturesque hill station. It is considered to be a third most populated city in the state and is elevated at an altitude of 2,136 feet above sea level.
“A city of a thousand gardens” is what Hazaribagh a scenic hill station located in the state of Jharkhand literally means. This beautiful hill station located in the Hazaribagh district at an altitude of about 2,00 feet above sea level.
Shimla a beautiful hill station located in the picturesque state of Himachal Pradesh. This hill station which is located at an altitude of 2,206 meters above sea level is known for its natural beauty and, over the years become a favorite tourist...