10 Awe-Inspiring Hill Stations In India

Bangalore: "So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds," quoted by the famous American writer Mark Twain. With the Himalayas running from north to east, the Aravalli and Vindhya Range blanketing across western and central India and the Western Ghats (recently named as UNESCO's World Heritage Site) running through the south-western parts, India is a real traveler's paradise. What make this gifted land so unique is its hill stations - blended with snowy peaks, deep gorges, green valleys, misty woods, frothing rivers, azure lakes and flower-filled meadows. A perfect holiday option, here is the list that features 10 breathtaking, misty, serene hill stations of India.

Shimla

Capital of 'the Magnificent' Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is situated at an altitude of 2159m and surrounded by snow covered mountains, green meadows and a wholesome climate. Decorated in the midst of pine, oak and rhododendron, Shimla is located in the midst of west Himalayas, thus you can experience pleasant summers and snowy winters. With a lot of diversity, Shimla is a perfect place for fishing, skiing, trekking and other adventurous sports. Also known as 'the Queen of Hills', the Shimla Ridge gives you scintillating experience of the sunset as you are sure to cherish the memories forever.