Indian continental has seven principal mountain ranges. The largest of all is the Himalayas that lies in the northern part of India and then there is Shivalik range that also lies within the same region has some famous hill stations that includes Dalhousie, Kullu, Shimla, Nanital and many more. Hill stations are popular as resorts among both Indians and visitors, providing a relaxing and salubrious retreat from the heat of the plains.

Almora is a wonderful place to conveniently enjoy the spectacular snowscape of the central Himalayas. Away from the bright lights of cities, in a peaceful atmosphere lies Almora which brings alive all that is beautiful in nature. Almora is situated at the top a peak that is half circular.

Almora is a wonderful place to conveniently enjoy the spectacular snowscape of the central Himalayas.Away from the bright lights of cities, in a peaceful atmosphere lies Almora which brings alive all that is beautiful in nature. Almora is situated at the top a peak that is half circular.

Haflong is a hill station in Assam, situated at an altitude of 680 m from the sea level. Assam Haflong is famous for its scenic features comprising of azure blue hills, emerald green rivers, unique orchids such as Blue Vanda and rare species of birds. Haflong in Assam is often referred to as the land of blue hills. Inhabitants of Haflong generally include Himar, Mizo and Naga tribes. Pineapple and oranges are grown here in abundance. Haflong is best known for a lovely lakeside resort developed in the lavish green hills around the town.

The hill resort of Ladakh is one of the ten provinces in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ladakh offer the magic of the majestic mountains and the Tibeto-Buddhist Culture. The lovely Ladakh is one place where you may suffer from sunstroke and frostbite at the same time. The snow capped peaks and the barren lands beckon more intense and adventurous of travelers. You need to be in the wilderness of Ladakh to enjoy its virginal beauty. The hill resort of Ladakh is surrounded by the Karakoram Range in the north. The Himalayas border Ladakh in the south.

Nainital is a beautiful hill district situated in the Central Himalayas. Nainital is known as India's 'Lake District' because numerous lakes are spread across it's boundaries with an area of 11.73 sq km.The town is set around Naini lake (tal) and hence the name and is encircled by seven hills. According to Hindu legend when the body of Shiva's consort,Sati,was dismembered,one of her eyeballs fell into the Himalayan foothills and the emerald green Naini Lake (or Tal) was formed. Whether this is true or not there is no denying that Nainital is unbelievably beautiful and a magnetic draw for thousands of Indians.

The hill resort of Mussoorie is often referred to as the "Queen of the Hills". Any tourist who experiences the magic of the hill resort will but agree with the sobriquet. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie gets its name from the Mansur shrub that is commonly seen in the hill resort.

Manali is an important hill station of northern India and is the destination of thousands of tourists every year.Manali derived its name from Manavalaya meaning the abode of Manu or "Home of Manu" and here, the temples are treated as pilgrimages. Its cool atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. Manali is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, para gliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking.

Ootacamund or Ooty is situated in the Nilgiri Mountains near the Junction of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. Ooty is the only hill station in India, which attracts visitors during all seasons. It has built up a fame as the `all-seasons -hill resort' and the `queen of hill stations'. It is one of the most popular hill resorts in southern India at an elevation of 7216 ft above sea level. The first inhabitants of this land were a tribe called Todas lived even before the British came in the early nineteenth century. However, the credit for modernising Udhagamandalam goes to the British who constructed the first railway line in the area and made it the summer capital of the Madras Presidency.

India Travel Destinations takes the willing enthusiast to a trip down Shimla, one of the most commonly visited Hill Stations in India, Himachal Pradesh. An India Travel Destination tour takes the tourist to this Queen among the Hill Stations in India in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is home to the vast natural Flora of the order of Cedars, Poplars and Rhododendron trees. Shimla as one of the most popular Hill Stations in India is also home to two Churches of the order of Christ Church and the neo Gothic Tudor Library building.

The capital of Jammu and Kashmir and the largest city in the state, Srinagar (1,730m) is famous for its canals, houseboats and Mughal gardens. The city itself is quite unlike most other large Indian cities for here you are much more in Central Asia than on the sub continent. It's a city full of intriguing alleyways and curious buildings. A place where it's very easy to spend a few hours simply wandering - particularly along the old city streets near the Jhelum river.

Organized in the only hill station of Rajasthan, this is the coldest place at this time of the year. Folk dances and a general atmosphere of gaiety prevails in this tiny hill resort and the tourist has ample time to relax and enjoy himself.

'Pond of the Goddess' alias Devikulam is known so for the reason that Goddess Sita, wife of Lord Rama, once had a bath in a pond nearby and hence this place is named after the incident. About 1800 meters above the sea level and 16 kms southwest of Munnar, Devikulam is a small and beautiful hill station in Kerala, South India.

One of the most famous hill resorts of South India, Idukki is immensely appealing for travelers seeking an escape to the mist layered mountains and an adventure with a difference. Deriving its name from the Malayalam word Idukki literally meaning 'a narrow gorge', this hill station will never fail to amaze you. The mountains of Idukki are the source of the River Pamba.