Top Ten Hill Stations of North India

TOP TEN HILL STATIONS Of NORTHERN INDIA

• Dhanaulti
• Shimla 
• Manali 
• Kullu 
• Nainital 
• Mussoorie 
• Ranikhet 
• Almora 
• Auli 
• Chamba 

India is a geographical country with innumerable nature’s gifts like Mountains,Rivers,Valleys,Hills etc. Due to its natural beauty many hill stations increases day by day.

Dhanaulti

Dhanaulti is a very popular hill station and tourist attraction in Northern India. It is situated in the foothills of Himachal Range.

Location – Tehri, Uttarakhand

Altitude – 2286m from sea level

How to reach – By Air (Jollygrant Airport), By Road (Buses available from Dehradun, Rishikesh)

Culture – Garhwali

Places to visit – Surkanda Devi Temple, Deogarh Fort, Thangdhar Camp, Apple orchard Resort.

Shimla

Shimla is an attractive hill station and Tourist spot of Northern India. Because of its natural beauty and greenery environment many people across the world travel here every year.

Location – Himachal Pradesh

Altitude – 2276 m from sea level

How to reach – By Air (Jubbarhatti Airport) By Road (Buses and Taxies available across India)

Culture – Himachali and Kumauni

Places to visit – Jakhoo Temple, Vice regal Lodge, Kufri Fun World, The Mall Road.

Manali

Manali is a most popular hill station and tourist destination in northern India. This place is covered mainly with snow and ice throughout the year. Many people spend their summer in Manali.

Location – Himachal Pradesh

Altitude – 2050m from the sea level

How to reach – By air (Bhuntar Airport approx.50 km) By road (Buses and Taxies available across India)

Places to visit – Solang Valley, Jogini Waterfall, Hampta Pass, IRM Museum.

Kullu

Kullu is a Famous hill station in Himachal Region of Northern India. It is popular for skiing, Ice sports and many adventurous events especially during Summers.

Location – Himachal Pradesh

Altitude – 1279m from the sea level

How to reach – By air (Bhuntar Airport approx.10 km) By road (Buses and Taxies available across India)

Places to visit – Great Himalayan National Park, Jalori Pass, Manikaran Hot Springs.

Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a most popular and naturally gifted hill station located in the Himachal Range in Northern India. It is an attraction of many tourists since British Rule. It is also known as ‘Queen of Hills’.

Location – Uttarakhand

Altitude –2006m from the sea level

How to reach – By road (Buses and Taxies available from Dehradun and Rishikesh)

Places to visit – The Mall Road, Library market, Kempty Falls, Bhatta Falls, Lansdowne.

Ranikhet

Ranikhet is a popular hill station located in Almora district of Uttarakhand in Northern India. It is a cantonment area surrounded by deodar trees and beautiful valleys.

Location – Almora, Uttarakhand

Altitude – 1869m from sea level

How to reach – By Air (Pantnagar Airport), By road (Buses and Taxies available from Dehradun, Almora)

Places to visit – Jhula devi temple, Chaubatia, Naukuchia Taal, Rani lake.

Nainital

Nainital is one of the most popular and exquisite hill station located in kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is famous in northern India for its natural attractions like lakes, hills and mountainous views during evening.

Location – Uttarakhand

Altitude – 2084m from sea level.

How to reach – By Air (Pantnagar Airport), By rail (Kathgodam Railway Station) and By road (Buses and Taxies available across India).

Places to visit –Naini lake, Mukteshwar Temple, Naina Devi Temple, Eco cave Gardens, Snow view Point.

Almora

Almora is one of the popular hill station of Northern India located in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is mostly famous for its wildlife, culture and Pahari cuisines. Almora is also known as ‘Rajapur’.

Location – Uttarakhand

Altitude – 1646m from sea level.

How to reach – By Air (Pantnagar Airport), By rail (Kathgodam Railway Station), and By road (Buses and Taxies available across India). 

Places to visit – Jageshwar Dham, Zero Point, Kumaon Regimental centre Museum, Bright End Corner.

Auli

Auli is one of the least explore hill station in northern India. Due to heavy Snowfall, many tourists refuse to travel to the wonderful place. It is mainly popular for Skiing, Summer resorts, Open rides etc.

Location – Uttarakhand

Altitude – 2500m to 3000m from sea level.

How to reach – By Air (Jolly grant Airport), (Rope Way from Joshimath) and By road (Buses and Taxies available across India).

Places to visit – Artificial lake, Winter Ski-Resort, Trishul Peak, Gorson Bugyal.

Chamba

   

Chamba is a least known but naturally beautiful hill station of northern India, located on the banks of Ravi river in Himachal Pradesh. It is famous for its scenic beauty and pleasant weather.

Location – Himachal Pradesh

Altitude – 996m from sea level.

How to reach – By Air (Pathankot Airport), By road (Buses and Taxies available from Delhi, Haryana and all over India).

Places to visit –Laxmi Narayan Temple, Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary, Chamera Dam.