The summer season in India has just begun with the Meteorology Department predicting a serious heat wave throughout the country. Now, the best way to beat the “scorching” heat that has been predicted is by planning a trip to a hill station. Now, there are several hill stations within the country that are truly worth visiting. However, there are only a few available in the country capable of providing for relief from the sizzling heat. So, here is presenting a list of few “Indian Hill Stations” worth a visit to beat the unbearable heat expected this summer.
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a. Shillong– Meghalaya:
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Shillong Map
“The Abode of Clouds” is the literal translation of Shillong, a picturesque northeast Indian hill station situated in Meghalaya.
Located at an altitude of about 1,965 feet above sea level, it is renowned for its beautiful landscape. Furthermore, this hill station is popular for some picturesque tourists spots such as Elephant waterfall, and Mawlynnong Village, and Ward’s Lake. In addition, to its scenic beauty this hill station also possesses an extremely pleasant climate throughout the year. And hence, it is a combination of great weather and magnificent landscape which makes Shillong, one among a few “Indian Hill Stations” worth visiting this summer to beat the scorching heat.
b. Nainital– Uttarakhand:
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Nainital Map
“Sarovar Nagari or Lake City” is how a beautiful hill station in Uttarakhand known as Nainital is also referred to as.
Located at an altitude of 2,084 meters above sea level, it is known for its picturesque beauty. Furthermore, it is popular for a number of tourist attractions that include Cave Garden, Nainital Zoo, and Governor’s House. In addition, a spot called “Hanuman Garhi” situated in this scenic hill station provides for magnificent views of the setting sun. So, it is a fusion of natural scenic beauty and consistent pleasant climate throughout the year which makes Nainital, one among a few “Indian Hill Stations” worth visiting to escape the sizzling heat predicted this summer.
c. Kasauli– Himachal Pradesh:
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Kasauli Map
“1842” is the year in which an extremely scenic hill station known as Kasauli located in Himachal Pradesh was first established. 
Elevated at an altitude of 1900 meters above sea level, it is renowned for its extremely temperate climate. Furthermore, the magnificent view of the rising sun can also be viewed from this hill station especially from the circuit house. A number of spots such as Kasauli Brewery, Nahri temple, Krishna Bhawan Mandir, and Christ Church attracts a lot of tourists. It is therefore the pleasant weather and the beautiful landscape which makes Kasauli, one among a few “Indian Hill Stations” worth a visit to beat the heat of the upcoming scorching summer.
d. Gangtok– Sikkim:
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Gangtok Map
Situated in the Eastern Himalayan mountain range is a picturesque hill station known as Gangtok in Sikkim. 
Located at an altitude of 1650 meters above sea level, it is renowned for its picturesque beauty. This hill station comprises of a number of beautiful waterfalls as well as lakes. In addition, adventure related activities such as paragliding, river rafting, and cable rides are also extremely popular over here. Therefore it is a mixture of scenic landscapes, pleasant climatic conditions, and adventure activities which makes Gangtok, one among a few “Indian Hill Stations” worth visiting to escape the oppressive heat that has been predicted this summer in the country.
e. Coonoor– Tamil Nadu:
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Coonoor Map
Located in the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu is an extremely scenic hill station known as Coonoor. 
Situated at an altitude of about 1850 meters above sea level, it is renowned for its picturesque beauty. Furthermore, this hill station also provides for magnificent views of the the surrounding tea plantations. It also possesses a rich flora and fauna, and comprises of spots such as Dolphins Nose, Sim’s Park, Lambs Rock, St Catherine Falls which are popular with tourists. It is therefore a combination of pleasant climate, beautiful landscape, and splendid flora and fauna which makes Coonoor, one among a few “Indian Hill Stations” that must be visited in order to beat the oppressive heat predicted for this summer.
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