Hill Station North Destination Information

Almora ( Uttrakhand )

• Almora is a good place to conveniently enjoy the spectacular snowscape of the central Himalayas. On a clear day – and most days in Almora are flawless – you can see forever and almost every peak. Almora allows you to enjoy the mighty Himalayas together with ridge of hills painted in different hues of blue and green.

• Almora was the seat of power of the Chand Dynasty who ruled the land of Kumaon for almost one thousand years. An interesting fact about the discovered and developed by the British. There are a number of places of tourist interest around Ranikhet. Chaubatia is famous for its orchards; Tarikhet, eight Kilometers away, was once the nerve center of the Freedom Movement.

Places to Visit

1. Chitai Temple
2. Kosi Temple
3. Bright End Corner
4. Martola
5. Katarmal
6. Binsar
7. State Museum
8. Deer Parkr Park

Chail ( Himachal Pardesh )

• Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala, When was facing an exiled from Shimla, he decided to create his own summer capital, which was Chail. Chail is built on three hills, the palace is on Rajgarh Hill, the Residency Snow View once occupied by British resident is on Pandhewa Hill and on the third hill Sadh Tiba where Chail is situated.

• Chail has also the highest cricket ground in the world. Chail is the small stations that are located near Shimla. They are famous for trekking and hiking trails. Adventure – seeking travellers throng Chail to enjoy skiing, tobogganing, sightseeing, para-gliding, ice skating and golf.

Places to Visit

1. Cricket Ground
2. Maharaja ’s Palace
3. Sidh Baba Ka Mandir

Chamba ( Himachal Pradesh )

• A small town located on top of a plateau in Himachal Pradesh. Chamba offers tourists the perfect destination for a dream vacation. This beautiful  locale is situated in the Valley of river Ravi.

•  A sightseeing tour to Chamba will be no less than a rejuvenating vacation as you get to treat your eyes to some of the most scenic natural surroundings.

• Explore the various tourist attractions of the valley and get bedazzled by the unique amalgamation of the past with the present.

Places to Visit

1. Bharmour
2. Bhuri Singh Museum
3. Hari Rai Temple
4. Hari Narayan Temple
5. Chaugan

Dalhousie ( Himachal Pradesh )

• Dalhousie being one of the beautiful tourist spots plays an important role in the economy of the state. The major industry is tourism. Dalhousie has a huge number of hotels to accommodate the tourists. 

• Dalhousie also offers several non-hotel stays like independent villas and bungalows which offer an alternative to typical hotels. There are just over 600 hotels, which provide temporary jobs to about 5,000 to 8,000 people every year.

Places to Visit

1. Bakrota Hills
2. Village Lohali
3. Gandhi Chowk
4. Bakrota Hills
5. Dalhousie Cantonment
6. Sadar Bazar
7. Tibetan Market
8. Panchpula

Dharamshala ( Himachal Pradesh )

1. Dharamshala stands at the foot of Dhauladhar and has a magnificent view of snowy peaks, deodar and pine forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills. The snow line is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than any other hill station in India.

1. Dharamshala now really has become international, with a number of Tibetan settlements and the residence of Noble Laureate the ‘Dalai Lama’.

Places to Visit

1. Bhagsunag Fall
2. Dharamkot
3. St. John’s Church
4. Mcleod Ganji
5. Dal Lake
6. Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

Khajjar ( Himachal Pradesh )

• Khajjiar is often reffered to as “Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh”. The lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. Grazing herds of sheep, goats and other milch cattle present a prefect pastoral scenery. There is a small lake in the center of the saucer shaped meadow which has in it a floating island.

• Much of the lake has degenerated into slush because of heavy silting during rains.

• The picturesque locales, serene ambience and captivating charm of Khajjiar lure tourists from far and wide.

Places to Visit

1. Khajjiar Lake
2. Kailash View And Horse Riding
3. ‘Panch  Pandav’ Tree
4. Khajjiar Village
5. Golden Devi Temple

Manali ( Himachal Pardesh )

• Manali is a popular Himalayan tourist destination. Manali’s cool atmosphere provides a contrast to hot Indian summers. Manali is famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, Yak skiing is a sport unique to this area. Manali also featured in Time magazine’s “Best of Asia” for its “Extreme Yak Sports”.

• Manali also offers hot springs, religious shrines and Tibetan Buddhist temples. Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. With the highest concentration of Tibetan refugees in the entire Kullu Valley, it is famous for its Gadhan Thekchhonkling Gompa, built in 1969. The monastery is maintained by donations from the local community and though the sale offhand-woven carpets in the temple workshop.

Places to Visit

1. Manikaran Gurudwara
2. Hadimba Devi Temple
3. Club House
4. Manu Temple
5. Jagatsukh

Mussoorie ( Uttranchal )

• Popularly known as the Queen of Hills, this charming hill station.  Mussoorie is one of the beautiful hill stations in India and the most frequently visited. 

• It provides excellent respite to people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions of the plains, especially since it is close enough to the capital to make just weekend trip. Also , major Hindu pilgrimage sites like kedarnath, badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh are not far from this place.

Places to Visit

1. Gun Hill
2. Municipal Garden
3. Childer’s Lodge
4. Camel’s Back Road
5. Jharipani Fall
6. Bhatta Fall
7. Nag Devta Temple
8. Mussoorie Lake

Nainital ( Uttrakhand )

• Nainital is also known as ‘Lake Paradise’. In its beautiful ‘lakes’, option of boating through yachts, paddle boats and traditional  rowing boats are available. Perhaps Boating is the main attraction of the visitors coming to Nainital.

• The hill station of Nainital, situated in the foothills of kumaon, is known to enjoy nature’s splurge to the fullest. People flock to this beautiful town of Uttarakhand, just to enjoy its gripping weather and splendid natural beauty. Apart from natural splendour, the places to see in Nainital include a host of other attractions as well.

 Places to Visit

1. Naina Devi Temple
2. Naini Lake
3. The Mall Road
4. Aerial Ropeway
5. Governor’s House ( Raj Bhawan )
6. Snow View Point
7. Eco Cave Garden
8. Naina Peak / China Peak

Naldehra (Himachal Pardesh)

• Naldehra is a beautiful place, thicky cedar-forested and situated 2044 meters above sea level. It is located just 22kms ahead of Shimala. Naldehra means the abode of God ‘Nal’. 

• The blue skies, lush green forests and an occasional rainbow thrown in makes the place look like  it has been painted on a canvas. The main highlight of Naldehra is the oldest golf course of India, which has the reputation of being the most challenging. 

• This 18-hole golf course was designed by the British Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon since he was so mesmerised by the beauty of this place. The Naldehra of today is a full–fledged golf and leisure destination. Naldehra  got its name from the Nag temple ( or Dehra of the God nag ) which lies bang in the centre of the course.

Places to Visit

1. Golf Course
2. Tatapani

Palampur ( Himachal Pradesh )

• Palampur is a fascinating spot in the Kangra Valley, surrounded on a sides by tea gardens and pine forests. The place enjoys a healthy. The  Scenery presents a sublime and beautiful contrast-the plain presents a picture of rural loveliness and repose, while the hills are majestic. 

• Behind this town stands high ranges of Dhauladhar mountains, whose tops remain covered for most part of the year. This place is being developed as  a large tourist centre. 

• A ropeway and an amusement park is also on the to be established here. There are also some pleasant walks around the town. A short walk from here takes one to the awe inspiring Bundla chasm which falls over a 100mts. to the Bundla stream.

Places to Visit

1. Bir and Belling
2. Baijnath
3. Neugal Khad
4. Bundla Stream
5. Shobha Sing’s Art Gallery

Patnitop (Jammu & Kashmir)

• It is the lower Himalaya Range close to the Pir Panjal range, 47 kms from Udhampur and 112 kms from Jammu. This famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful plateau, at am altitude 0f 2024 meters acoss which the Jammu-Shrinagar Highway passes. 

• The towns of kud and Batote are nearby. Kud is a very small town where a sweet shop makes fresh Patissa. It can be bought from the shop and melts in one’s mouth. Batote is known as a place for quality rajma or the kidney bean.

• Now you can enjoy the thrill of flying, at Patnitop. The paragliding joyrides rides are conducted at Dawariyai, 2m landmark, on the Patnitop-Sanasar road. You can ask for paragliding, at the Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) barrier.

Places to Visit

1. Patnitop Road Tunnel on NH 1A
2. Madhatop
3. Shiv Garh

Ranikhet (Uttrakhand)

• Ranikhet indeed has a breath-taking and pristine charm. The tranquillity and beauty of this place is unmatched and unscathed. Away from the hustle-bustle of popular hill stations in India, this is a perfect destination for those who are looking for a calm and peaceful holiday. 

• Amongst the beautiful scenic vista of Ranikhet lie some beautiful places and scared temples that are worth visiting. From the ancient temples to nascent built orchards and parks, Ranikhet offers a journey that starts from glorious history and ends up bringing you to an era of development and technological advancement. 

Places to Visit

1. Jhula Devi Temple and Ram Mandir
2. Nanda Devi Mela
3. Rani Jheel
4. Hairakhan Dham
5. Mankameshwar Temple
6. Majhkhali
7. Chaubatia Orhard
8. Bhalu Dam
9. Cantonment Aashiyana Park
10. Sunset Points

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

• Shimla in the eyes of the tourist is of the adventurous slopes, snow-capped peaks, and the wonderful ambience. The aura of Himachal’s beauty is spread on the valley of Shimla that features a relaxing yet thrilling vacation throughout. 

• After the British Colonialsim, Shimla experienced abundant growth in tourism especially during the summer months, when people plan to escape the heat of the plains. This hill retreat of Himachal Pradesh thus draped in palm and  pine tress is an amazing place of visit. Tourists coming to shimla would have different purpose on mind. The Ridge is a space in the heart of the city offering view of the nearby ranges.

Places to Visit

1. The Mall, Viceregal lodge
2. Himachal State Museum
3. Jakhoo Hill
4. Annandale
5. Chadwick Falls
6. Prospect Hill, Sanjauli, Temples
7. Daranghati Sanctuary

Shrinagar ( Jammu and Kashmir )

• If there is heaven on Earth, then it is in Srinagar. The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar is an Ideal place for holiday especially during the summers; however you can visit this place throughout the year as well. Srinagar is located in the western part of the Kashmir valley of Northern India. 

• The flowing Jhelum River adds to the beauty and serenity of the city. History says that during 3^rd century BC, Srinagar was a part on the Mauryan Empire. 

• This hill resort is also well known for its gardens and lakes. Srinagar, arguably a city that embodies romance and beauty, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir; perfectly placed in the center of the Kashmir Valley is aptly called the Venice of the East. Srinagar literally meaning ‘the city of wealth and abundance’ in Sanskrit, was founded around 150 AD by king Pravarasen II.

Places to Visit

1. Gulmarg
2. Pahalgam
3. Sonamarg
4. Dal Lake
5. Hari Parbat
6. Shankaracharya Temple
7. Mughal Gardens
8. Pari Mahal
9. Shalimar Bagh
10. Jama Masjid

Bhimtal ( uttrakhand )

• Bhimtal is a town and a nagar panchayat in Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand, India, situated at an altitude of 1370 meters above sea level and is about 22 kilometers from Nainital. The major attraction in Bhimtal is the Bhimtal Lake, which has an Island of its centre. 

• About 5 km from Bhimtal is the famous group of lakes known as Sattal, which is a place of attraction for nature lovers. Clear water of lakes surrounded by thick forest and voice of birds is a wonderful experience. Hill near the lake known as Hidimba Parvat. It gets its name from demon Hindimba of Maharashtra.

• Vankhandi Maharaj, a monk and environmentalist lives on the hill now, and has created a sanctuary for the wild animals around the hill.

Places to Visit

1. Bhimtal Lake
2. Pannatal Lake

Binsar ( Uttarakhand )

• Binsar is a beautiful, quiet and wild Himalayan destinations with rich natural surroundings among dense forest. Binsar is perched on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills. This place is situated 33 km north of the Almora town in the Uttarakhand state of Indial.

• From Binsar once can see the 300k panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks like Kedarnath Peak, Shivling, Trisul and majestic Nanda Devi from a place called ‘Zero Point’. Binsar is the epitome of serenity and tranquillity with perched on top of a hill with a spectacular view of the snow capped peaks and the Almora valley.

Places to Visit

1. Khali Estate
2. Mary Budden Estate
3. Binsar Mahadev
4. Binsar Sanctuary Museum
5. Kasar Devi Temple
6. Zero Point