Northern Hill Stations of India
The northern region of India is pocketful of enchanting hill stations. There are innumerable hill stations and each of them features their own beauty, charm,pleasant weather and peace which take your breath away in a blink of an eye. The north Indian hill stations are worth visiting as the beauty of the places cannot be expressed in words, neither can be described. Some of them are discussed below.
Himachal Pradesh, Manali: Lovingly addressed in the Kullu valley, Manali is an ancient town and remains to be one of the top hill stations in north India. It is situated at an altitude of 2,050 meters in the river Beas valley and the top honeymooning destination. It is well known among the romantic couples and adventure sport lovers. A visit is a unique opportunity to get close with nature.
Uttaranchal, Nainital: Nestled in the Kumaon hills, Nainital is one of the most visited places by the tourists and it is lovingly called as a city of 60 Lakes. It is situated at an altitude of 2,084 meters and the hillsare blessed by the nature and offers scenic sites and splendid Lakes. It experiences excellent weather throughout the year and it is beautifully surrounded by the mighty mountains on three sides. It is a worth visiting hill destination .
Uttarakhand, Mussoorie: Situated in the Garhwal hills at an elevation of 2500 meters above the sea level, Mussoorie is another major hill station in the Indian state Uttarakhand. The mesmerizing natural beauties of the hills are worth experiencing. More than thousands of tourists make their visit to the place due to the perfect ambiance of the nature and excellent weather conditions. It is a honeymooner’s paradise .
West Bengal, Darjeeling: lovingly called as the “Queen of the Hills”, Darjeeling is world widely known and a great place of tourist interest from the time of Britishers. It is situated in the foot layers of the great Himalayas and situated at an altitude of 6,710 feet high. Enjoy each and every moment with happiness in Darjeeling and it is a fact that no one returns with empty hand instead take away the most remarkable moments of their visit which they will cherish in their entire life
Himachal Pradesh, Manali: Lovingly addressed in the Kullu valley, Manali is an ancient town and remains to be one of the top hill stations in north India. It is situated at an altitude of 2,050 meters in the river Beas valley and the top honeymooning destination. It is well known among the romantic couples and adventure sport lovers. A visit is a unique opportunity to get close with nature.
Uttaranchal, Nainital: Nestled in the Kumaon hills, Nainital is one of the most visited places by the tourists and it is lovingly called as a city of 60 Lakes. It is situated at an altitude of 2,084 meters and the hillsare blessed by the nature and offers scenic sites and splendid Lakes. It experiences excellent weather throughout the year and it is beautifully surrounded by the mighty mountains on three sides. It is a worth visiting hill destination .
Uttarakhand, Mussoorie: Situated in the Garhwal hills at an elevation of 2500 meters above the sea level, Mussoorie is another major hill station in the Indian state Uttarakhand. The mesmerizing natural beauties of the hills are worth experiencing. More than thousands of tourists make their visit to the place due to the perfect ambiance of the nature and excellent weather conditions. It is a honeymooner’s paradise .
West Bengal, Darjeeling: lovingly called as the “Queen of the Hills”, Darjeeling is world widely known and a great place of tourist interest from the time of Britishers. It is situated in the foot layers of the great Himalayas and situated at an altitude of 6,710 feet high. Enjoy each and every moment with happiness in Darjeeling and it is a fact that no one returns with empty hand instead take away the most remarkable moments of their visit which they will cherish in their entire life
The Mystic Manali Tour this Time
Tourist Places to visit In Himachal
Pradesh
The
scorching heat, the madding crowd, the concrete highs … Don’t you think you need
a break from all these. Don’t you think your lungs are tired breathing the
exhaust of the vehicles? Break your fetters of worry because not so far from the
Indian capital, Delhi, is located the state of Himachal bearing within it the
most happening hill station-Manali. A breathtaking place located along the
foothills of the Himalayas Manali is a scenic paradise. The hill station has fabulous gardens,
beautiful lakes, snow capped mountains and raving rivers. The place is a major
attraction for the international as well as the domestic tourists. The hilly
region is also a major honeymoon destination preferred by the newlywed
couples.
Tourist Places
Himachal
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Lakes in Manali
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Wild Life
Sanctuary
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Manali
Shimala
Kullu
Gulaba
Dharamsala
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Dashir Lake
Bhrigu Lake
Suraj Tal Lake
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Manali wildlife sanctuary
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The
places now that will entertain your touring in the region are Rohtang pass
at 52kms, the Hidimba temple within 1km of Manali, Vashisth hot water spring
and temple at 3kms, Solang valley at a distance of 13kms, Rahala waterfalls at
13kms, the Old Manali which is at 3kms, Nehru Kund at a distance of 6kms and a
few monasteries. These places lie within Manali.
The
adjacent places of Manali available for your visit are the hill station of
Kullu at a distance of 40km, the Mandi District at 102kms and the state
capital Shimla which is located at a detachment of 248kms from here
etc.
The
average temperature here ranges between a maximum of 28 and a minimum of 12
degrees during the summer and max of 14 to a min of -4 degrees during the snowy
seasons. Hence make sure you carry you clothing accordingly. The best months for
you to visit would be from April to October when the days will perfectly match
the nature. The nearest airport though is at a distance of 52kms at Bhuntar and
the railway lines reach nearest up to just Chandigarh 315kms away after that bus
or taxi service is available for you.
The
region is filled with the tranquil waters of some of the picturesque lakes.
About 6kms away from the town of Gulaba, to the east of Kullu, is the
Dashir Lake and the Bhrigu Lake. This water mass bears a panorama
of mountains in its scene and the water of the lake is believed to have healing
qualities for the body ailments and skin diseases. Below the summit of the
Barachala pass lays the Suraj Tal Lake.
The
Manali wildlife sanctuary starts at a distance of 2kms from the main
town. Sprawling through the Deodar, Kail, Horse chestnut, Walnut and Maple tree
zones the Manali wildlife Sanctuary hides in itself the various species of wild
as the Musk Deer, The Snow Leopard, The Monal, Brown Bear etc.
The
himachal people celebrate the local festivals in a very traditional way that
include the Dussehra, Hidimba Devi fair, Doongri Forest Festival, the Tibetan
new year of Lossar and the Nalwari Fair etc. along with the few popular north
Indian festivals.
Ending
your journey in the province can’t be better than taking back the blessings of
the gods and the goddesses of the place. The Hidimba, Jagatsukh, Vashisht
temple, the legendary cave called Arjun Goofa and Manu Maharaj temple are the
ones where the most devotees reach.
