1. Landour In Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand’s Landour is located 6km away from Mussoorie. It’s a cantonment town which has a breathtaking feel of a hill station. The old-world vibe in Landour has inspired a myriad of artists for many years. Landour is known for breeding famous literary geniuses like Ruskin Bond, Allan Sealy and Colleen Gantzer to name a few. So if you’re looking for a quiet spot to hone your inner artist then Landour should be your abode.
2. Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh
When you think of a relaxing holiday, Mashobra in Himachal Pradesh must come to your mind. This quaint little town is connected to Shimla via Hindustan-Tibet Road. This road was built in 1850 by Lord Dalhousie. The thickly wooded cedar, oak, rhododendron and Himalayan deodar gives this hill station a blanket of greenery. It’s calming to the eyes and will leave you aspiring to stay here forever.
3. Aru Valley, Kashmir
Experience a wholesome holiday of horse riding, trekking, bird watching and much more at Aru Valley in Kashmir. This hill station has a village-like vibe similar to Pahalgam but it offers much more. When you’re here you visit the Betaab Valley, Chandanwari and the Baisaran which over picturesque views. Photography enthusiasts can click gorgeous pictures here. Apart from this you can even go for a refreshing morning stroll or go horse riding. This is one of the best lesser-known hill stations in India.
4. Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh
This charming little hill station is perched right on top of a hill above Mcleodganj in Himachal Pradesh. It’s tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Dharamshala. Scattered with quaint little village homes and guesthouses. Dharmkot is famous for its meditation centres named Vipassana, Tushita and Dhamma Sikhara. The slow-paced life and the trekking site, Triund has been attracting travellers since quite some time. When you’re here do spend some time at the cute cafes here and gorge on a variety of freshly prepared continental food. Stock on fruit wines which you can easily find at the grocery stores here.
5. Tawang- Arunachal Pradesh
The ultimate city to enjoy solitude and some much-needed me-time has to be Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. It’s interestingly one of the least crowded cities in India. Located at an altitude of 3048m this hill station is naturally and historically blessed. but you have to get a special government-issued Inner Line Permit to enter the district. You can get it from New Delhi, Tezpur, Guwahati and Kolkata. The snow-capped mountains and Buddhist monasteries makes this hill station a must-visit place.
6. Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh
South India has its own hidden gem when it comes to hill stations. Araku Valley is Andhra Pradesh’s charming little secret. Known as the ‘Food bowl of India’, this hill station is known for its coffee plantations, waterfalls and caves. Visit her during the months of September to October and March to May. Covered in mist and greenery Araku Valley has beautiful sightseeing spots nearby like Sangda Waterfalls, Borra Caves, Katiki Falls and many more.