10 of India’s most loved hill stations: For the quintessential Darjeeling experience, book a room at the Glenburn Tea Estate & Boutique Hotel. Coonoor, in the Nilgiri Hills, is considered by many as a hill station far prettier than its neighbour Ooty Shillongs Umiam Lake is perfect for kayaking, boating or even an impromptu jam session by the lake Gulmarg is a world-class ski resort and has the worlds highest gondola ski lift The mighty Ganga, which flows through Rishikesh, offering Grade III and IV rapids. FOR ADVENTURE-SEEKERS Experienced and novice paragliders come to Bir-Billing in the Dhauladhar mountains of Himachal Pradesh. FOR TREKKERS Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh has freshwater lakes, deep canyons and mango groves make for mesmerising treks. FOR SPA ADDICTS Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas, boasts an extensive spa menu combining Western and Indian treatments. Coorg has evolved from a humble hub of coffee plantations to being home to many luxury spa resorts. FOR WILDLIFE ENTHUSIASTS Wayanad in north-eastern Kerala is easily one of the most biodiverse hill stations in India. Almora is a delight for bird-lovers. The forested slopes of Jhandi Dhar Hills contain several species of birds, such as the laughing thrush and the forktail.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 11:01:37 +0000
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