Kalimpong district is a district in the state of West Bengal, India. Originally known as Dalingkot tehsil,[a] the region was alternatively under the control of Sikkim and Bhutan. In 1865, it was annexed from Bhutan by British India under the Treaty of Sinchula, and administered as a subdivision of the Darjeeling district from 1916 to 2017.[2][3] In 2017, it was carved out as a separate district to become the 21st district of West Bengal.[3][4] The district is headquartered at Kalimpong,…

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Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park which was established in 1982. It is located in Chamoli in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear,[1] snow leopard,[1] musk deer,[1] brown bear, red fox[1] and blue sheep. Birds found in the park include Himalayan monal pheasant and other high…

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Rishikesh, also spelt as Hrishikesh, is a city governed by Rishikesh Municipal Corporation (since October 2017),[1] and a tehsil in Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as the “Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas” and “Yoga Capital of the World”.[2][3][4][5] It lies 21 km (13 mi) north of the city Haridwar and 45 km (28 mi) southeast of the state capital Dehradun. As of 2021, Rishikesh tehsil…

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Kausani (Kumaoni: Kôsānī) is a hill station and Village situated in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is famous for its scenic splendour and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. Mahatma Gandhi called this place the ‘Switzerland of India’,[4][5] due to similarity in landscapes. History During Independence of India in 1947, Kausani was situated in the Almora District[6] till 15 September 1997 after which Bageshwar district was carved…

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Located in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, Almora is the place you want to be if you want to experience the Kumaon culture, handicrafts, wildlife and most importantly, the mouth watering cuisines. Unlike other hill stations in Uttarakhand, which were developed by the British, Almora was founded by the ruler of the Katayuri Dynasty around the 9th century AD. The king then donated a large portion of the region to the Chand Dynasty who founded the town and named it…

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Auli is in Chamoli district in the Himalayan mountains of Uttrakhand, India. Auli, also known as Auli Bugyal, in Garhwali, which means “meadow”, is located at an elevation of 2,800 metres (9,200 ft) above sea level. Between June and October, the valley has one of highest numbers of flower species found anywhere in the world, with 520 species of high altitude plants, 498 of which are flowering plants with significant populations of endangered species.[1 Tourism Auli is a hiking and…

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Yelagiri (Tamil: [jeːlaɡiɾi]) is a hill station located in the newly formed Tirupattur district of Tamil Nadu, India, situated off the Vaniyambadi-Tirupattur road.[1] Located at an altitude of 1,110.6 metres above Mean Sea Level and spread across 30 km2, the Yelagiri Hill (also spelled Elagiri Hill at times) is surrounded by orchards, rose-gardens, and green valleys.[2] Yelagiri is a branch of Annamalai Hills. History Yelagiri or Elagiri is a small hill station located in between the towns of Vaniyambadi and…

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Look beyond what is visible and the spectacular unexpectedly unfurls. Come to this small yet enchanting hill town of Tamil Nadu. A yellow-base board with ‘Coonoor’ written in black using Tamil and English as the language of communication tells tourists that that they have finally arrived in a very popular hill destination of Nilgiris. Popular for its green slopes of tea plantations, leaves laden with morning dew ready to be taken away to the tea packaging units, Coonoor hill station…

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A small grazing pasture in the North Sikkim district of Sikkim, the Yumthang Valley has grown to fame and recognition amongst trekkers and nature lovers as the ‘Valley of Flowers” for the beautiful flowers that bloom here by the dozens each year, including the rhododendrons that are famous here. A small grazing pasture in the North Sikkim district of Sikkim, the Yumthang Valley has grown to fame and recognition amongst trekkers and nature lovers as the ‘Valley of Flowers” for…

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Pelling is a small hill town in the district of West Sikkim, India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,200 feet). The town is located at a distance of 10 km from the district headquarters of Geyzing and 131 km from Gangtok. A regular bus service connects the two towns. However, with the influx of tourists, the region is undergoing a metamorphosis, with the roads being repaired and hotels being set up. Location and surroundings The Himalayas…

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Namchi[1] is a city and the administrative headquarter of the Namchi district in the Indian state of Sikkim. The appellation Namchi means Sky (Nam) High (Chi) in Sikkimese.[1] Geography Namchi is located at 27.17°N 88.35°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 1,315 metres (4,314 ft). Namchi is situated at an altitude of 1,675 m (5500 feet) above sea level. It is situated at a distance of 78 kilometres (48 mi) from the state capital Gangtok and 100 kilometres (62 mi)…

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The capital city of the border state of Nagaland and sharing one of its borders with Burma is the Kohima Hill Station. It is not only an important city from an administrative and cultural point of view but also has an abundance of natural beauty to offer any visitor.The area became famous during the British Raj when they were invaded by the British army in the 1840s, but the fierce Nagas refused to back down, protecting their land for many…

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The capital city of the state of Mizoram, Aizawl is a beautiful, bustling hill station and also one of the major cities of North Eastern India. Despite this, one can find much indigenous culture here, with a population distribution that aptly represents the communities within the people of Mizoram. As such, it becomes a one stop visit to all of the state of Mizoram. Aizawl is situated on a ridge at a height of 1132 meters above sea level, in…

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Cherrapunjee is hill-station in the North East Indian state of Meghalaya. Located at an altitude of 1430 meter, Cherrapunjee is famous for having very high rainfall. The nearby village of Mawsynram (Arial distance about 15 km) has recorded the highest rainfall in the world. The Bangladesh Border and the plains of Bangladesh are quite close from here. Cherrapunjee is surrounded by beautiful valleys and hills which attract many tourists from India and abroad. The place is locally known as ‘Sohra’…

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Jowai, the exquisitely beautiful destination is located in the Jaintia Hills, the heart of Meghalaya. It is renowned for its scenic vistas that are exclusive to this region. Enclosed by Myntdu River from three sides, it maintains chilly winters while the summers are pleasant. The place is a humble fusion of heritage and vibrant culture that reflects in the lifestyle of the locals. It is home to thePnar tribes, which are famous for preserving their unique customs and traditions. To…

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A slender gorge tucked in the ragged hills of Western Ghats in the Pune District of Maharashtra, Malshej Ghat Hill Station is home to a varied species of flora and fauna. The tranquil hill station is an abyss of absolution and rejuvenation to the chaotic minds and is one of the most frequented weekend gateways. The enthralling treks on the neighborhood hills and witnessing the ebullient waterfalls followed by the thriving fauna and flora coupled with the panoramic landscape are…

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Agastyaarkoodam is one of the peaks in the Western Ghats, Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India.[1] This peak is a part of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve which lies on the border between the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Tirunelveli district and Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram district. The perennial Thamirabarani River originates from the eastern side of the range and flows into the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It is 1,868-metres (6,129 ft) tall. Agastyaarkoodam is a pilgrimage centre for devotees of the…

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