India is blessed with many great hill stations. Some of the world’s best, in fact. They are all beautiful and are major attractions for foreigners. Telling which one is more beautiful is a difficult task, given – without being vague – beauty is subjective.
Few people may prefer a bit crowded hill stations that have many pubs and great night-life Manali, others may love a secluded hill station that’s closer to nature like Binsar. So which one is more beautiful largely depends on your own needs and preferences.
To help you here, other than Kashmir (Srinagar), here are 5 hill stations in India that are very popular and beautiful:
McLeodganj- Often considered as the Mini Tibet, McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh is a complete delight for the tourists that have plenty of cool activities, like meditation, nature walking, trekking and more.
Shimla- Located in the foothills of Himalaya, Shimla is the most popular hill resort in India, often finding place in Bollywood movies. Its Arki Fort, Christ Church and Jakhoo Temple are major attractions. Plus, the city also has many entertainment activities.
Matheran- Who would think that Maharashtra would home one of India’s most beautiful hill stations (trust me, it’s better than Lonavala). Matheran is nature at its best, where vehicles are entirely banned. It’s a perfect weekend getaway.
Shillong- Nature has wrapped this Capital of Assam with greenery everywhere. With cool climate prevailing round the year, this one is situated at the height of 1496 meters above sea level which makes it super awesome with serene environment.
Auli- Touting breathtaking view of the Himalayan peaks, it has dense coniferous forests that serve it as a great destination for trekking. It is also a popular spot for skiing.
Pick any destination. None of them will disappoint you.