Discover India's unique hill stations
Gulmarg is located in the Baramulla district of Jammu state. Set in the beautiful Kashmir Valley, the hill station marks one of the region's best skiing spots. It's also a convenient base for treks to the Himalayas.
Kerala's Munnar hill station squats on the Western Ghats mountain ranges in Idukki district 1,600 m (5,249 ft) above sea level, overlooking vast swathes of tea plantations. The vibrant greenery is simply overwhelming!
Sikkim, a state in northeastern India, is where to find Pelling, a hill station known as a primary location for trekkers and mountaineers who prefer to set their base here before moving on to the high altitude trek routes into the snow capped Eastern Himalayas and the forbidding Kanchenjunga range.
The charming picture-perfect Nainital hill station in Uttarakhand state is celebrated for its scenic lake, which nestles in the Kumaon foothills nearly 2,000 m (6,561 ft) above sea level. Nainital is surrounded by mountains, the highest being Naina, at 2,615 m
Set at an altitude of 1,585 m (6,472 ft) in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, Manali is one of the most popular hill stations in India's Himalaya range. A year-round destination, Manali attracts adventure tourists for its trekking, horse riding, and paragliding opportunities
Anyone seeking solitude will be rewarded at Chopta, a remote hill station blessed with a scenic yet tranquil aura. Chopta, located in Uttarakhand state and sometimes called "mini Switzerland" for its breathtaking mountain scenery, is one of India's best snow-trekking destinations
Shimla is arguably India's best-known hill station, not least because the city of Shimla is the capital of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Enjoying an elevation of around 2,000 m (6,561 ft), the hill station serves as a welcome retreat from the soaring temperatures of the plains below