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Hill stations in India are misty, mystical and serene which calls on large number of tourists from several parts of the globe. India hill retreats are popular among both Indian and foreign tourists for pleasurable and fun filled holidays. Hill stations in India are situated in the Himalayan Mountain Ranges in the north, Aravalli and Vindhya ranges across western and central India, and Western ghats in western and southern India. Most of them are situated at an altitude between 600 meters to 3500 meters above sea level.
These places are popular destinations among tourists because of the salubrious climate, serene natural beauty, adventure sports activities and lush green environments teeming with exotic flora and fauna species. Some of the popular Hill Stations in India are:
Shimla:
The British called Shimla the Queen of Hill Stations'. It is one of the most popular hill resorts of India known across the globe for its wonderful natural beauty that enthralls and enchants tourists who comes here from across the globe. This beautiful destination is known for its speckled natural charm, snowcapped peaks, green meadows, colonial bungalows and several cascading waterfalls. It is also among the most sought after honeymoon destinations of India where newly wedded couples come to spend their time amidst pristine natural beauty. Some of the popular tourist attractions of this place are The Mall, Viceregal Lodge, Jakhu Temple, Chadwick Falls, Shimla Ridge, Shimla State Museum, Padam Palace and Prospect Hill many more.
Ooty:
Ooty or Udagamandalam (the Tamil version of the original name) is one the most famous hill retreats of South India situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. It is located in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu state. The composite beauty of mountains covered with dense forest, green valleys, tea plantations, ravines and grueling streams make this place a romantic destination to spend pleasurable and memorable holidays. Some of the popular tourist attractions of this place are Ooty Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Botanical Garden, St. Stephen Church, Rose Garden, Fern Hill Palace, Doddabetta Peak and Arranmore Palace.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling is one of the most organized hill retreats of India which is renowned across the globe for its steep mountain ranges, unending expanse of tea, pristine valleys, garrulous waterfalls and diverse flora and fauna. This romantic destination is situated at an altitude of 2134 meters above sea level against the backdrop of snow clad Himalayan Peaks. Along with the nature's scenic beauty this beautiful hill station is also known across the globe for its monasteries, temples, botanical gardens, colonial mansions, tea plantation and the renowned Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (an UNESCO World Heritage Site).
