Visiting hill stations in the winter months, come with the fun of their own. If mountains, clear weather, and a pleasing chill in the air are what fascinate the travel bug inside you, then you should definitely plan for a trip to one of the Indian hill stations during the winter months. India has a plethora of hill stations, and you can always pick and choose the one that you love the most, the one where you would love to spend a couple of days in winter with your family, friends, or even on your own!
Here are our top 5 Indian hill stations pick for the winter months:
1. Darjeeling: Well, you cannot say no to this beauty of a hill station in West Bengal. Bordering the northern fringes of the state, Darjeeling has always been one of the most loved hill stations in the country. If you want to enjoy the real Christmas feels of celebration, then the food and ambience of this place will surely touch your heart. And if you are lucky, you will get to experience snowfall here, as well!
2. Shimla: Want to spend the perfect winter getaway with your family or loved one? Then there is no better option than Shimla. Located in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla happens to be one of the most frequented and beautiful hill stations that this country has to offer. When travelling to Shimla, you can always take a toy train ride from Kalka to reach the hill station – we promise you, it’s going to be a treat! And of course, snowfalls are quite common here.
3. Gulmarg: Is snowfall your main priority? Then the place for you to travel to would be Gulmarg. Gulmarg is one of the most heavenly places in the country, and people who visit Jammu and Kashmir, definitely drop by Gulmarg once. It experiences quite a fair amount of snowfall from December to March. Thus, if you are indeed planning on visiting Gulmarg, make sure that you spend some time and get the right thermal wear for women, men, and children to keep you cosy and warm.
4. Manali: If you are planning for a trip with your friends and that too in Himachal Pradesh, Manali is the best option. It does experience snowfall as well, and more importantly, the famous Rohtang Pass is located very near to this hill station. However, it might prove to be a tad bit difficult to access the Pass during the winter months because of heavy snowfall.
5. Nainital and Ranikhet: If natural beauty with a pleasing chill is the combination that you are craving for this winter, then a trip to Nainital is a must. Known for the beautiful Naini Lake, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Do plan a short stay at Ranikhet as well, which is less crowded than Nainital.
Winters are also a really pleasant time to visit hill stations. So, this winter, if you are planning on experiencing pleasing chills in the hills, then pack your bags (and warmers, of course) and head out to any one of these ‘cool’ hill stations!
