List of Hill Stations In India PDF – State Wise Famous and Popular
Hill Stations | Height from Sea Level (m) | States |
Coonoor | 1860 | Tamil Nadu |
Dalhousie | 2035 | Himachal Pradesh |
Darjeeling | 2135 | West Bengal |
Gangtok | 1850 | Sikkim |
Gulmarg | 2550 | Jammu and Kashmir |
Kalimpong | 1250 | West Bengal |
Kasauli | 1895 | Himachal Pradesh |
Khandala | 620 | Maharashtra |
Kodaikanal | 2120 | Tamil Nadu |
Kullu valley | 1200 | Himachal Pradesh |
Lansdowne | 2120 | Uttarakhand |
Lonawala | 620 | Maharashtra |
Mahabaleshwar | 1370 | Maharashtra |
Manali | 1830 | Himachal Pradesh |
Mandi | 709 | Himachal Pradesh |
Mannar | 1160 | Kerala |
Mt Abu | 1220 | Rajasthan |
Mukteshwar | 1975 | Uttarakhand |
Mussoorie | 2006 | Uttarakhand |
Nainital | 1940 | Uttarakhand |
Ooty (Ootocamund) | 2290 | Tamil Nadu |
Pahalgam | 2200 | Jammu and Kashmir |
Panchgani | 1200 | Maharashtra |
Pachmarhi | 1065 | Madhya Pradesh |
Periyar | 915 | Kerala |
Ranikhet | 1830 | Uttarakhand |
Shimla | 2210 | Himachal Pradesh |
Top 10 Best Hill Station In India – Most Beautiful Hill Station
1. Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Mount Abu is the only hill station in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state situated close to the Aravali hills near the border of Gujarat. Mount Abu is 540 Km far away from Jaipur. This place is at the 1219 m height of sea level. There are various temples in this place i.e. Adhar Devi Temple, Shri Raghunathji Temple, Jain Temple, Dilwara temple. Nakki Lake and Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is the center of visitor attraction. Sunset of Mount Abu is the best in places.
2. Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali is in Kullu district, 270 KM from Shimla, 309 KM from Chandigarh, 544 KM from Delhi. It is at the height 6260 m of sea level. Many people visit to the Manali and best season of Monsoon Mid-September to December. This place is for trekkers, rafting, skying, paraglading. One vihar park, Solang valley, hot water spring, Himalaya National Park, Manali Sanctuary, Rohtang Pass and Hindu temples i.e. Hidamba temple, Manu Maharaj temple, Buddhist temple, Lord Ram temple. It is a popular tourist destination and serves as the gateway to Lahaul and Spiti district as well as Leh.
3. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Mussoorie is a hill station in the Dehradun district of the northern Indian state Uttarakhand. It is about 35 Km from Dehradhun and 290 Km from New Delhi. It is at the height 2005 m of the sea level and is in the base of Himalayan. Mussoorie is also called Queen of Hills. Landmarks i.e. Nahata Estate, Gun Hill, Kempty Falls, Lake Mist, Municipal Garden, Mussoorie Lake, Bhatta Falls, Jharipani Fall, Mossy Fall, Lal Tibba, Nag Devta Temple, Happy Valley etc. enhances the tourism economy.
4. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Kodaikanal is a city in the hills of the Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its name mean in Tamil is “The Gift of the Forest” and also referred as “Princess of Hill stations”. It is 426 Km away from Chennai and 120 Km from Madurai. It is famous for Honeymoon district. You will find each type of trees and Palani Hills, Trekking, Boating and Horse Riding, Kodaikanal lake, Bryant Park, Coaker’s Walk, Green Valley View, Pine forest, Pillar rocks, Guna caves, Silver Cascade, Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple etc.
5. Nainital, Uttarakhand
Nainital is a popular hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Situated at an altitude of 2,084 metres (6,837 ft) above sea level, Nainital is set in a valley containing a mango-shaped lake, approximately two miles in circumference, and surrounded by mountains, of which the highest are Naina. Famous landmarks are Nainital Lake, Naini Peak, Tiffin Top, Snowview Point, Gurney House, Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Naina Devi Temple, Cave Garden, Mall Road, Himalayan Darshan, Thandi Road, Hanumangarhi etc.
6. Munnar, Kerala
Munnar is a hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above mean sea level. Munnar is also called the “Kashmir of South India” and is a favorite destination for honeymoon. It is 130 Km away from Kochi Hill Station. You will find pleasant climate and environment. Trekking, Boating, Paragliding, Kundala Dam, Cowboy Park, Rose Garden, Elephant Park, Signal Point view, Idly Hill View Point, Anamudi Peak etc.
7. Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Udagamandalam abbreviated as Udhagai or Ooty. It is 86 KM away from Coimbatore and 547 Km from Chennai. It is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. Government Rose Garden, Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Stone house, Tea Factory, San Stiphan Church etc.
8. Darjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling is a town and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located at away 514 Km from Kilkata in the Lesser Himalayas at an elevation of 6,700 ft. It is noted for its tea industry, the world’s third-highest mountain. Tiger Hills, Observatory Hill, Rock Garden, Monus tree, Passenger Ropeway, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, monasteries showcase the pagoda style architecture, peace pagoda etc.
9. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla also known as Simla, is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is also a district which is bounded by the state of Uttarakhand in the south-east, districts of Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the east, Sirmaur in the south and Solan in the west. Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is the principal commercial, cultural and educational centre of the state. Christ Church, the Jakhoo Temple, the Mall Road and the Ridge, Institute of Advance Study, Kufri, Toy Train, Scandal Point, Tara Devi Temple, Himachal state Museum etc.
10. Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. It is the northernmost city of India with over 1 million people.
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