India is a land of amazing treasure troves. It is a world famous destination for memorable vacations that will linger into your heart and mind for rest of your life. India has distinct topographical features like plains, verdant valleys, barren desert, hills which makes it a picture perfect land.
Hills stations in India are the most sought after tourist destinations for both Indian and foreign tourists. There are several hill stations in India which are located amidst the Himalayan mountain ranges. Due to their proximity to Himalayas they have a pleasant atmosphere through out the entire summer season. Some of the popular hill stations of northern India are Srinagar, Gulmarg, Shimla, Dehradun, Nainital, Manali etc. Even there are some more popular hill stations which are located in southern part of our country such as Kodaikanal, Ooty, Coorg etc.
Beside these popular hill stations, India is also blessed with some more hill stations which are still unexplored but can be an ideal destination for a great weekend or honeymoon vacations. Such hill stations are available in each and every region of India like in northern India, there are Chopta, Kausani etc, Kalimpong in eastern India, Chikaldhara hill station in western region and last but the not the least in southern India there are Anantgiri hills and Yercaud hill stations.
Unexplored Hill Stations:
Chopta Hill Station: Chopta is a picturesque hill station located on the Gopeshwar-Ukhimath Road about 40 kms. from Gopeshwar in the Garhwal region. It is perched at an altitude of about 2,900 m above sea level. This tiny hill station is enriched with some beautiful tourist attractions such as Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Tungnath Shiv Temple, Gopeshwar, Kanchula Korak Musk deer sanctuary, Ukhimath etc. This beautiful place is decorated with alpine vegetation, orchids, and many high altitude vegetations.
Kausani Hill Station: Kausani is a hill station of awesome view, located just 53 km north of Almora in Kumaon region of Uttaranchal state. It is only 14hours drive from Delhi by road. From Kausani, one can have the privileged to view the snowy Himalayas and the high snow-capped mountain peaks of Nanda Devi and Trishul. Plan your trip to Kausani, from April to June, as it is the best time to visit Kausani. At this time of the year, temperature ranges from 11c to 26c.
Kalimpong Hill Station: Kalimpong is a serene hill station located in the northern fringe of West Bengal at an altitude of 1250m. It is a place of spectacular scenery, famous mostly for its monasteries, churches, libraries for study of Tibetan and Himalayan languages and culture. Some of the favorite spots of tourists in Kalimpong are Durpin Dara, Kalibari, St, Theresa Church, Mangaldham, Flower nursery producing orchids and gladiolis. This place is linked to Darjeeling, Siliguri and Gangtok by road. Even the Bagdogra airport is 80kms from here. You can visit this place any time in summer.
Chikaldhara Hill Station: Chikaldhara is the only hill station and coffee growing area in entire Vidharba region. It is situated at a height of 1,118m in Maharashtra. This place is famous as a summer resort and has marvelous tourists hotspots like Wan and Chikaldhara Sanctuary, Melghat Tiger Reserve, Gavilgadh Fort, Bhimkund, Devi mandir, Shakkar lake and three points namely Sunset point, Panchbol point, Hariken point etc.
Anantgiri Hill Station: Anantagiri is a splendorous hill station located just 40km from Vishakapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. It is situated atop of the Elysian Tirumala Hills approximately 17 km from Araku valley. Unmatched beauty of this place attracts loads of tourists to some of its awesome tourist attractions such as Bheemunipatnam, Ramakrishna and Rishikonda Beach, Sri Venkateswara Konda, Borra Caves, Vuda Park and Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Simhachalam Temple and Dolphin’s Nose. This hill station is a perfect site for honeymoon due to its cool and pleasant environment through out the year.
Yercaud Hill Station: Yercaud is another less explored hill resort of southern India. It is located at an altitude of 1, 515m in Shevaroy hills in Tamil Nadu. The climate of Yercaud is very cool, in contrast to the other nearby regions. Temperature here never rises above 30c. It is an ideal place for trekking in forested slopes and boating at Yercaud and Small lake. Yercaud is famous for its vast coffee plantations. It is dotted with some breathtaking tourists spots such as Lady’s Seat, Killiyur Falls, The Grange, The Servarayan Temple and Anna Park. Yercaud is well connected to Coimbatire, Bangalore, Salem by road. Tiruchirapalli has the airport which is very close to Yercaud.
By: Jolly Mazumdar
Posts Tagged ‘Northern India’
Put India At The Top Of Your List For Places To Travel
October 28th, 2009
India, the world’s largest democracy, is one country that shows various contrasting shades in every aspect of life. From snake charmers to high tech engineers, there is an opulence of variations. Travelers who visit India are sure to return.
If western India has desert then the world’s rainiest place lies in the eastern part. There are so many places to visit in India that time will fall short, not the places. To know more about the destinations that are worth visiting you need to follow some India travel tips.
It is always a good idea to do some background reading before you travel in India, so that your experience becomes all the more interesting and memorable. There are no problems related to the accommodations in India.
You can find 4-star and 5-star hotels of international standard with exceptional services and food that can hardly be compared with any other cuisine in the world.
The palace hotels and deluxe hotels in India are a world apart and many of them have even been declared as the “foremost hotels of the world”.
If you are a medium budget traveler, then there are 3-star hotels and many 2-star, 1-star, tourist bungalows, traveler lodges, youth hostels, holiday homes are there for travelers with a small budget.
As a first time traveler if you can look beyond the pollution, dirt and poverty on India, you can surely find that this country has profound vibrations with years of austerities practiced and has a beautiful and unique experience to offer to those who come here.
When you go to Northern India, you can visit: Jammu Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh that are situated at the foot of the Himalayas. There are hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Kulu and Mussourie that are famous for their gardens, flowers, snows, lakes and scenic beauty. You can enjoy various snow games here along with river rafting, trekking and mountaineering.
New Delhi is another state worth visiting because it is not only the capital of India, but there are many modern and historic places to visit because this state has seen the rise and fall of many empires. Red Fort, Coronation Durbar Site, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar are some of the places of special interest for the tourists.
If you want to be in a tropical and beach heaven while your stay in India then visit Goa, which is an extremely popular spot for international as well as national tourists.
It has some of the cleanest and best beaches in India with some magnificent monuments that include churches. Some of the popular beaches are:
- Varca,
- Anjuna,
- Dona Paula,
- Baga
- Covala beaches.
When you move from Western India to North West India you can visit Rajasthan, a city of royal forts, waves of sand dunes, invincible forts, magnificent palaces and royalty in every part of it. You cannot come across as many paradoxes of India assembled in any state, as you can in Rajasthan. Some of the popular places are, Hawa Mahal, Palace on Wheels, Jaisalmer Fort, Jal Mahal and Lake Palace and much more. Amritsar is another destination worth visiting. It is in North India and one of the major cities for Sikh religion. The Golden Temple in this state is their sacred shrine. The Himalayas are also located in North India and spans in states like Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Sikkim, Uttranchal and Arunachal Pradesh.
You are certainly going to like the beauty of the snow-capped mountains peaks of Kashmir that have made it earn the name Jannat or Heaven. Make sure to read and research a bit, before you start out. Plan your next vacation to India.
By: Will Moore
North India Tourism – North India Travel Destination Guide
October 14th, 2009
India is most beautiful country on earth. It is not only a country but it is blessed with all types of landscapes, cultures, traditions and people. India has so much to offer for people who want to travel in India.
There are many destinations in India that are unforgettable but the north India tours are the best part that I found when traveling in India. The travel destinations in northern part of India are full of moisture and rainy weathers that makes your journey more pleasant when you roam in north India. The north India tourism has numerous hill stations spots that all are completely blessed with beauty, culture and traditional foods.
You can enjoy the camel ride in great Rajasthan with most amazing traditional Rajasthan kingdom hotels that are built with royalty and pride. The Rajasthan is one of the best north India travel destinations.
The hill stations of Himalayas in north along with the cultural and modern life of cities situated with the mountains of Himalayas will provide you the soothing weather that you always wish to find while traveling in any part of the world. Tourism in India is blessed with beautiful weather. Northern India tours provide you with the cheap shopping offers. You can do shopping with open heart because the products are very cheap in north India, especially the hand made crafts and clothes are best to buy from there.
The fairs and festivals of incredible India are very unique. During your travel in norther part of India, you can see the cultural effects of people living in Himalayas cold mountains to the people of dessert Rajasthan at one glance. This is the best part about the India tourism and northern India tours provides you with the ever lasting impressions of natural and creative beauty. The Jammu and Kashmir of north India is the pride land of nature’s beauty. The Kashmir is so beautiful that you can not see any thing else on the world except for the beautiful landscape in Kashmir. Every landscape gets different after covering a small distance and that is the most admiring thing I found about the north India travel destinations.
New Delhi, the capital of India is located in northern part of India. It is home of the democratic people and offers a wide variety of political works and city life. But between the cities are the beautiful historic monuments built by the Mughal emperors in eighteenth and nineteenth century. The north India tourism will provide you offer to see every thing from desserts to hills, from villages to cities at single location. The golden triangle tour to India is best thing to see while traveling in north India. It is always the site that all tourist wishes to see. But you have to set the time for visiting the golden triangle. Try to visit the place in cooler weather from October to March. Otherwise, the weather is hotter and you can not enjoy your trip at best while doing travel to India.
By: Alexa Keri
