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7 Offbeat Hill Stations To Rejuvenate Your Worn Out Soul This Summer
-Mansi Senghar
Planning a trip after months of tiring long schedules, boring meetings, and the heat wave can be exhilarating. But the question is ‘where do I go?’.
India has a long list of picturesque hill stations that one can visit. But more than often, when we think of a hill station the destinations that almost involuntarily tickle our brain are Kasol, Manali, Mussorie so on. (Oh, have you already started imaging the mountain breeze flirting with your hair?)
Sorry to cloud your imagination but here’s also the situation that you must consider before getting too excited. So imagine, the wind is in your hair, and just when you are starting to feel the serenity, you are nudged by literally too many tourists trying to feel the same way. Not the rejuvenation you were looking for, isn’t it!!!
Hyped, over-crowded, chaotic, expensive, and sullied are the few adjectives that describe the situation of these hill stations a tad bit too perfectly.
Zeroing down the gem of a location for your holidays can be a long tedious journey and we bet you just want to skip to the good part. So from Kashmir to Kerala, here’s a list of 7 unsullied, quaint destinations waiting to be explored.
India has a long list of picturesque hill stations that one can visit. But more than often, when we think of a hill station the destinations that almost involuntarily tickle our brain are Kasol, Manali, Mussorie so on. (Oh, have you already started imaging the mountain breeze flirting with your hair?)
Sorry to cloud your imagination but here’s also the situation that you must consider before getting too excited. So imagine, the wind is in your hair, and just when you are starting to feel the serenity, you are nudged by literally too many tourists trying to feel the same way. Not the rejuvenation you were looking for, isn’t it!!!
Hyped, over-crowded, chaotic, expensive, and sullied are the few adjectives that describe the situation of these hill stations a tad bit too perfectly.
Zeroing down the gem of a location for your holidays can be a long tedious journey and we bet you just want to skip to the good part. So from Kashmir to Kerala, here’s a list of 7 unsullied, quaint destinations waiting to be explored.
Kokernag, Jammu & Kashmir
Kokernag isn’t just picturesque but it is straight out of a painting. It is a vision for sore eyes that also lures out the tourists who are looking to heal.
The best time to visit this beautiful destination is from March to June, which is when the spring season starts. The place looks heavenly during these months.
Kokernag Waterfall, a freshwater spring in Kokernag not just adds to the enchanting beauty of this place but has medicinal values as well. The place is famous for its gardens, the largest freshwater springs in Kashmir, and its trout streams.
The best time to visit this beautiful destination is from March to June, which is when the spring season starts. The place looks heavenly during these months.
Kokernag Waterfall, a freshwater spring in Kokernag not just adds to the enchanting beauty of this place but has medicinal values as well. The place is famous for its gardens, the largest freshwater springs in Kashmir, and its trout streams.
Theog, Himachal Pradesh
If you want to lose yourself in the tranquillity of nature, away from the city jazz, Theog is the place you should visit.
A quiet escape, wrapped in the arms of the mighty Himalayas, Theog is one of the most beautiful and underrated hill stations minus the rush. It is also considered one of the favourite camping site options for campers.
When in Theog, one must indulge with the locals and enjoy the simple way of living and the joy of little things from up close.
PS- Connoisseurs of folk music can also enjoy the Pahadi folk music, especially during the annual Summer Festival.
A quiet escape, wrapped in the arms of the mighty Himalayas, Theog is one of the most beautiful and underrated hill stations minus the rush. It is also considered one of the favourite camping site options for campers.
When in Theog, one must indulge with the locals and enjoy the simple way of living and the joy of little things from up close.
PS- Connoisseurs of folk music can also enjoy the Pahadi folk music, especially during the annual Summer Festival.
Yumthang, Sikkim
Situated at an elevation of 11,800 feet, surrounded by snow-clad mountains, rhododendrons, hot springs and vibrant local communities, Yumthang, the valley of flowers is often compared to the Swiss Alps.
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is one of the biggest attractions in Yumthang and is home to more than 250 species of beautiful flowers which usually bloom in February and June. For adventure seekers, it offers treks to Green Lake and Phunithoka.
Some of the must-visit attractions are Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Yumthang Chu, and Zero Point. Also, the Himalayan delicacies are to die for!
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is one of the biggest attractions in Yumthang and is home to more than 250 species of beautiful flowers which usually bloom in February and June. For adventure seekers, it offers treks to Green Lake and Phunithoka.
Some of the must-visit attractions are Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Yumthang Chu, and Zero Point. Also, the Himalayan delicacies are to die for!
Dong, Arunachal Pradesh
The place that is ushered by the first tangerine glow of sun every day, Dong, a tiny hamlet, located at an elevation of 1,240 metres is a serene secluded village located in Arunachal Pradesh.
Dong is a must visit place for every golden hour lover.
To catch the first rays of the sun, you can either start in the wee hours of the morning, i.e., 3 am or camp under the stars at the plateau and wait for the sunrise. Trekking is the best way to explore this gorgeous destination.
The place is enriched with unspoilt natural beauty and is a paradise for photographers.
This isn’t all as you can overlook Burma and China across a beautiful, panoramic view of the rivers and meadows underneath from the peak at Dong.
Dong is a must visit place for every golden hour lover.
To catch the first rays of the sun, you can either start in the wee hours of the morning, i.e., 3 am or camp under the stars at the plateau and wait for the sunrise. Trekking is the best way to explore this gorgeous destination.
The place is enriched with unspoilt natural beauty and is a paradise for photographers.
This isn’t all as you can overlook Burma and China across a beautiful, panoramic view of the rivers and meadows underneath from the peak at Dong.
Chaukori, Uttarakhand
Uttrakhand gets a lot of rush during spring and at the end of the year but if you are looking to visit somewhere quiet to calm your soul you should visit Chaukori, Uttarakhand.
Apart from the picturesque view, Chaukori hosts large stretches of lush emerald tea garden that make for the most beautiful stroll amidst the tangerine sunsets. Surrounded by profuse flora and the towering Himalayan range, Chaukori is an idyllic destination to visit from April to June.
Apart from the picturesque view, Chaukori hosts large stretches of lush emerald tea garden that make for the most beautiful stroll amidst the tangerine sunsets. Surrounded by profuse flora and the towering Himalayan range, Chaukori is an idyllic destination to visit from April to June.
Yercaud, Tamil Nadu
Nestled in the hills of the Shivaroy range in the western ghat, Yercaud has a panoramic view of natural bounties that exudes a magical charm. Yercaud Lake, Loop Road, Pagoda Point, Bears Cave, Pagoda Point, Silk Farm, and Rose Garden, Kottachedu Teak Forest, and Kiliyur waterfall make Yercaud one the most beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu and the best place to visit in Summer.
The 32- km loop road is one of the most remarkable trails. The dense trees make it one of the most enticing roads that will fill up your nostrils with the mesmerising aroma of coffee beans.
Visiting Yercaud in May has its added perk as you get a close peep at the rich heritage of this region during the annual summer festival.
The 32- km loop road is one of the most remarkable trails. The dense trees make it one of the most enticing roads that will fill up your nostrils with the mesmerising aroma of coffee beans.
Visiting Yercaud in May has its added perk as you get a close peep at the rich heritage of this region during the annual summer festival.
Ponmudi, Kerala
The last on our list and probably the best one is, Ponmundi. A valley covered by mist-laden slopes, mountain flowers, wild orchids, and exotic butterflies flying all around you.
It’s not us but the locals that describe Ponmundi as the best weekend drive away from the city. During the drive, one can always stop at the breath-taking Kallar River on the way, which flows parallel to the road in the opposite direction, with the picturesque Meenmutty Waterfalls only a few kilometres away.
The tree house view tower is another great place to visit while you are in Ponmundi.
Bon Voyage folks!!!!
It’s not us but the locals that describe Ponmundi as the best weekend drive away from the city. During the drive, one can always stop at the breath-taking Kallar River on the way, which flows parallel to the road in the opposite direction, with the picturesque Meenmutty Waterfalls only a few kilometres away.
The tree house view tower is another great place to visit while you are in Ponmundi.
Bon Voyage folks!!!!
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