Palampur Hill Station

A very beautiful place that is going to fill you with a new energy Palampur Hill Station. It is also called as tea capital of northwest India that contributing in making it a very special resort or perfect delight and refreshment.The climate is mild because of abundance of water. Palampur Hill Station has got its place in Kangra valley that is close to Dhauladhar Range,basically it is in the northwestern region of Himachal Pradesh and 30kms from hill station Dharmshala.


History: Previously Palampur was a part of local Sikh Kingdom but later on it came under the British. You would be amazed to know that Palampur has got its name from the local word "pulum' means lots of water.

Places to visit: Palampur Hill Station has got high ranges of Dhauladhar Mountains, it has a scenery that gives you very beautiful sublime contrast. Here you can visit fine specimens of colonial architecture or take a visit to tea factory.Avery important landmark of Palampur is St. John's church, Bundla Chasm is there if you are in a mood of having a little walk.Neogal Park will give you a breathtaking view of the Dhauladhar Range. Other attractions are wooded areas, you can also check pottery and local handicrafts.
Palampur Hill Station has got a wonderful place Sujanpur Tira,known for forts and ancient temples. Chamunda Devi temple, Tibetan monastery and a mini zoo are some of the must visit places.

How to get there: Maranda is the closest railway station at a distance of 2 km from Palampur, bus station in in the south of main bazaar. Also You can hire a taxi or cab to reach Palampur.

Devikulam

History: Beautiful hill station located in the lap of Idukki District that is 16 km from Munnar that forms its place in the Southern State of Kerela in India, and it is above 1800 m sea level, a wonderful picnic spot that gives you a chance to refresh yourself in so my new ways,as per the legends Goddess Sita Devi took bath in the refreshing lake waters of Devikulam and that lake is now named as Sita Devi Lake.


Places to visit:

The scenic beauty of this hill station is really attractive like:

* The waterfalls of Pallivasa
* Green Tea Plantations
* Natural vegetation with slim blue and red gum trees
* Mineral Water lake Devi
* Spectacular views of Munnar
* Sita Devi Lake for fishing
* Trekking Spot Anamudi the highest peak


Nelelakurinji, the flower that bathes the hills,Eravikulam National park,Kumily located at a distance of 4 Km from Thekkady, u can enjoy jungle walks also, Manglam Devi Temple is really magnificent on 'Chaitra Pournami' a festival occurs here.Another place is Marayur that has got 'Sannyasi Caves , it is a Sandal Forest. Moolamattom an Electricity generating project. Idukki that has got dam and Wild life Sanctuary and Rajamala a part of National park

How to get there: Well the weather is pleasant all over the tar and you can enjoy the cold breeze , if you want to reach Devikulam you are suppose to climb a steep mountain track, from Kochi distance is 149 km and Kottayam 132 km and takes 4 and ½ hours 4 hrs respectively.

Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh

Located at an altitude of 926m , this beautiful hill station was founded by Raja Varman he named the town after the name of his daughter Champavati. Chamba is embedded with outstanding architectural style and the beauty of this hill station is unmatched really famous for its architectural superiority, this wonderful hill station has got a grassy promenade that forms a wonderful shelter for Sui Mata and Minjar festivals.


Chamba has got very fascinating places to visit like Laxmi Narayan Temple, the most famous attraction of Chamba, it has got six temples of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, Brajeshwari Devi Temple dedicated to goddess Durga and hs got really astonishing fine carved sculptures, it has specially got the Shikara Style at the top it has got wooden amalaka. Beautiful Hill station Chamba is in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India .


Chamunda devi temple made for goddess Chamunda, you will get fine wood carved ceiling having animal and floral motifs, here the devotees offered little brass bells to get all the wishes, Sui Mat Temple for Sui Mata, the local princess of Chamba there are colourful painting that pictures the life of Sui Mata.Main gateway of Chamba is Gandhi gate and collected with Basohli and Kangra style of paintings here is Bhuri Singh Mueseum.

And if you are a trekking lover then Chamba has really got something for you to let you enjoy well-defined snow ranges of Pir Panjal, Laskar and Dhauladhar.

Tabo Hill Station

Surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, as this amazing hill station is called as Tabo Hill Station that has got its place in the wonderful valley of Spiti it is in Himachal Pradesh, as this place is very popular for Tabo Monastery, and this monastery is placed at an elevation of 3050 meters above the level of the sea.Tabo Hill Station gives you very exotic view of snowclad mountain ranges.


As this hill station is embedded with Tabo Monastry, is the main educational institution in the eastern part of Spiti, and was founded by Rinchen Zangpo sucn a noted scholar he did all his possible efforts to make it a developed and advance centre of studies, as Tabo monastery has got an enormous collection of so many beautiful paintings along with the scriptures. The most unique feature is that it is made up of mud and blocks of bricks.


From Kaza hill station, at a distance of 50 kilometers you will find Tabo Hill Station, Kullu and Shimla are the nearest airports, if you are really looking for utmost pleasure and happiness then there is no other perfect place than Tabo Hill Station, the beautiful and eyecatchy sight scenes will make you fill with an unforgettable experience so to have a close interaction with nature just switch to Tabo Hill Station.

Toranmal Hill Station

This wonderful and natural beauty has got its place at an altitude of 1461 m called Toranmal Hill Station,really can be defined as most peaceful place on this earth well it would be better to call it as a heaven on the earth, this hill station is located in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra and has got the surroundings of Satpuda hills as Satpuda hills is embedded with 7 hills.


Toranmal Hill Station is not at all crowded by people a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate yourself, it has got the gift of narrow hill roads,they are fanned by thick wood, this heaven on earth has got beautiful lakes and temples, a must visit place is Yashvant Lake it is a natural lake that really gives you breath taking sights and delightful views, the temples of Nagarjun and Goraknath will fill you with utmost divinity.


Most memorable and grand fair of Maha Shivratri takes place, pilgrims from all parts come to visit the fair, wonderful and mesmerising spots of Toranmal Hill Station are Machindara Gumpha which is a natural lake, Kamal Talao , Khadki Point and very fascinating Lotus Lake that is really blessed with natural scenic beauty, and if you are a trekking lover then there are two trekking points mainly dedicated to trekking are Seetalhai and Khadki .

So get ready to have a refreshing delight the perfect destination is Toranmal Hill Station.

Malshej Ghat Hill Station

A wonderful place that is going to fill you with a refreshing feel yes it is the beauty of Malshej Ghat Hill Station, Malshej Ghat has got its place in Pune district on Maharashtra. A place that gives you a blend of happiness and pleasure, this incredible hill station is situated at a height of 700m above the level of the sea, if you are an adventure lover then it is a must place for you to visit.



Yes it will definitely become your favourite destination as so can enjoy here trekking, Malshej Ghat Hill Station is blessed with real beauty of hill station, it gives you a real panoramic and exotic views, you would be welcomed with , charming mountains and a very rejuvenating as well as refreshing climate, a real holiday retreat to make therm most memorable ever. Most fascinating attraction is migratory flamingoes they usually come in monsoons.


If you want to enjoy with real spirit them go there in winters, the cozy climate also makes you more cozy and you will get a wonderful gift of greenery that is quite enough to mesmerise you, to fill you with immense -pleasure there are lakes along with meandering waterfalls, a perfect place to relax, its other attractions are Shivenri Fort, Buddhist caves, Harishchandragadh, Shiva temples, Lenyadri and Bhima River..

Jawahar Hill station

A wonderful place that is going to fill you with more energy and enthusiasm, a place where you would love to go again and again, yes it is Jawahar Hill station, that has got its place in Thane district, well this beautiful and live hill station is called as Mahabaleshwar of Thane, really the beauty is incredible, and fills you with majestic effect, there is a wonderful variety of flora to keep you stunned.


Jawahar Hill station has got the gift of exotic valleys, it has got all the required stuff that needs to make your trip more memorable and pampered, if you are fond of tribal kingdoms and want to explore tham in a new way, then Jawahar Hill station is going to give you the chance to explore it in a new way, as it is one of the tribal kingdoms of Maharashtra.

A perfect gateway is Jai Vilas that gives you the new dimensions to find out and explolre the fascinating tribal livinbg in a unique way, here you cal also see the famous Warli painting of Jawhar ,other fascinating places are Dadar Kopra Falls and to fill oyur days with more warmth and pleasure there are wonderful sunset points, Jawahar Hill station is a place that you would like to visit again and again, really cant afford to miss it.

Dooars Valley

A beautiful place for a perfect hangout, and if you are planning and looking for a wonderful place to make your holidays special then this is your destination, a place that is embedded with widespread lush green tea gardens, and so many mesmerising silvery mountain streams with wonderful rolling hill slopes, very beautiful and eye catchy sights.


There are small quiet ethnic villages to welcome you from the bottom of their heart as they have got their place in an out line of the magnificent Himalayan ranges, from where you can witness the eternal beauty of endless sky. Dooars Valley is a gateway to Darjeeling hill stations, this green beauty has got so many places of interest like Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary.


Another must visit place is Gorumara National Park, and the place that you can't afford to miss it is Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary and Buxa Tiger Reserve, Lava an another destination that has got its place at an altitude of 7200 ft, at a distance of 32 km from Kalimpong, it is really going to fill with so much breathtaking views that you wont forget till long

It forms a gateway to the Neora National Park. Lolay Gaon gives you an ultimate panoramic view of Kanchenjunga along with memorable view of Sunrise over Kanchenjunga.

Lava and Lolegaon

To have a mystic feel and want to get spell bounded with the scenic beauty around here is a perfect destination for you that is Lava and Lolegaon, this beautiful hill station has got its place on the foothills of the eastern Himalayas, this place is really blessed by the wealth of nature,lava has got its place at a height of 7200 feet
above the sea-level where as Lolegaon has got its place at an altitude of 5500 feet.


These hill stations are very lose to the nature, you can have the fun of this mesmerising beauty by taking Jeeps, they are available in Darjeeling, with enchanting roads they are embedded with deep valleys,trickling mountain streams along with towering mountains ,this hill station is lined up by tall pine trees.You should see the wonderful Lolegaon forest that is dominated by pines and Tall oaks.

A place that is must visit is Lava Monastery really gives you a charming mystic feel,it is a very colourful building from outside, most vibrant place is Lava Bazaar, Lava and Lolegaon has got a place called Tiffin Dara, this place is suitable for driving but to thrill you with an adventure there are also pine covered wild roads that are most suitable for trekking, a little queer spot in Lava and Lolegaon
act as a window to have a wonderful sight of major peaks of the Himalayas.

This hill station is fully equipped with comfortable resorts, this place has also got very beautiful log huts really an unforgettable experience and will remain in your memories for forever, the glorious sunrise of beautiful Kanchenjunga range is going to fascinate you.

Sonamarg

To get refreshed in the summers a wonderful destination is waiting for you it is Sonamarg that brings you the reason for spectacular vacation, a very famous hill resort has got its place in Jammu and Kashmir, it serves as a gateway to Ladakh such a popular destination to enjoy all kind of adventure sports, this place is also gifted with a spectacular valley , amazingly there is a well in the valley that can turn anything into gold.


Wonderful sight seeing at Sonamarg- to mesmerise you it gives you a blend of smells and , sounds , a must visit place is Nilagrad, basically it is a colony of Baltics that makes a small river meet river Sindh, the colour of the river is red because it is embedded with curative properties, you can enjoy mahseer fishing and if you are looking for adventures then you may go for trekking trails.


A wonderful gift that is an add on to the beauty of Sonamarg is Krishnasar Lake and Bisansar Lake, just check out these lakes for ultimate pleasure, Sonamarg has some beautiful options for excursions like Baltal , another point that has got its place at a distance of 20 kms from Sonamarg named Zoji-la pass, if you travel further you will reach to holy cave Amarnath, through out the year pilgrims use to
come here.

Yushmarg a happening picnic spot here you will find green pastures along with pines, if you are on the trip to Sonamarg, then don't forget to visit glaciers they are located at Thajiwas, it is a good place to have an interesting walk, main Sonamarg lies on the Srinagar Leh highway.

Kodaikanal Hill Station

If you really want to interact with natural beauty then you can choose very beautiful hill station of India named Kodaikanal, a very popular hill resort that has go its place in Tamil nadu, this hill station is proudly situated at an altitude of 2100 meters. Gifted with an ample amount of natural beauty and you will really feel yourself very close to the nature only at Kodaikanal Hill Station.


Kodaikanal is also called as Kodai, well is it a favourite destination for honeymooners and holidayers, a place that calls you again and again if you have been there once. It is natural treat to eyes, embedded with natural scenes that is going to fill you with utmost pleasure an delight, you can witness pure beauty there, this hill station has got magnificent and mesmerising landscapes.


Fascinating waterfalls with cascades that gives you breathtaking views, and if you are expecting some kind of adventure there then you can carry on with great trekking trails they have got their place in the forest surroundings, that gives you 17 trekking routes. Kodaikanal is famous for Neel Kurinji Flower that is also known as Strobilanthus Kunthanus, a very special flower that exclusively blossoms once in twelve years, and when ever it comes out it converts the hill slopes of Kodaikanal, onto blush purple sheen.

There is a Kodai Club where you can enjoy fireplace, piano a vast library, there is a restaurant that has got a glowing hearth-fire and an old English plates.Most exciting spot is lake in the heart that gives you a chance to enjoy angling and boating, another spot is called Dolphin's Nose, there is a chain of wonderful tourists spot like Kukal Cave, Golf Course, Pillar Rocks and Bryant's Park.

Kerala Vythiri

If you are in search of good hill station to refresh yourself then your search ends up here, a wonderful destination to cheer you up is Kerala Vythiri , and you are a nature lover then this place is particularly for you, here you can also enjoy trekking, this beautiful place has got its place 1300m above the sea level her you will find wonderful Thamarassery Ghat that is going to give you perfect feel of
pleasure.


Kerala Vythiri has got wildlife sanctuary and you would be gifted with heart touching sounds of birds and animals, to re-energize your soul and senses it is the only destination. And you can enjoy more at the times of Monsoons as it increases the beauty of western ghats, best time to visit May to September. Kerala Vythiri is an evergreen rain forest.

You will find here conifer,fir trees and pine,along with wild animals like thrush, Malabar squirrel and Nilgiri langur, to mesmerise you there are water bodies and small streams, you can see wonderful tree houses the main attraction of this place, there are Small lodgings they are made of wood are perched at the top of the trees, going to give a wonderful sight to view.

Other beautiful places are Edakkal Caves made from Ambukuthi Hills,Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary,Chembra peak, a fresh water lake The Pookot Lake lets you enjoy boating with a fresh water aquarium. There are Likkidi hills you can enjoy trekking here, so this place is absolutely not to miss, just go and feel the magic.