India Travel Guide

Hill stations near Bangalore

today we will be looking at some of the many hill stations located near Bangalore which is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Vacationing spots are becoming more and more popular these days, as people are starting to use travelling as the activity of choice when they acquire their long deserved break from their work and the hectic lifestyles of their daily lives. Recently we can find that India has grown to become one of the hotter tourist spots and is becoming more and more frequented by tourist every year.

Horsley Hills station
The famous Horsely …

Kodaikanal tourist places

Kodaikanal is an ideal and popular hill resort, often referred as the ‘Princess of Hill Stations’ in India. Kodaikanal offers some great tourist places, several scenic natural attractions to enjoy for tourist. It is located at an altitude of about 2,133 Meters high and covers an area of about 21.45-sq-km. The hill town is famous for its educational institutions of international repute.

There are some waterfalls and lakes that are worth visiting in and around the town. These places serve as perfect picnic spots, providing the right setting for relaxing. The high rising mountains, surrounding Kodaikanal, offer haunting images of clouds settling upon them, with lush expanse of flora around. …

Lava Lolegaon Travel Guide

Lava and Lolegaon : Lava, about 97 kms. From Siliguri and 32 kms. from Kalimpong, is at an altitude of 7755 ft. and remains hidden in the mists and clouds almost throughout the year. It stands against the backdrop of the Neora Valley National Park. Attractions approached from this unique landmark of bio-diversity are the emerald green valleys, lakes, waterfalls, the snow-capped mountain peaks and the unforgettable, ever smiling helpful village folks.

One can get a completely different view of Mt. Everest at sunrise than what one has from Tiger Hill of Darjeeling. Lava holds no end to sightseeing …

Igatpuri hill station

Igatpuri is a beautiful hill station situated in Nashik district in Maharashtra, in the lap of Sahyadris at a height of 1900 feet in Western Ghats. About 140 Kms from Mumbai and 45 km from Nasik on busy Mumbai-Agra NH-3, Igatpuri is a small town, offering spectacular views of natural beauty. Those looking for some Devin peace in nature’s lap must visit here at least ones in a life time. Igatpuri has a pebbly terrain accompanied with thick forests.

Igatpuri is a small hill station but it has all the ingredients of a convincing weekend getaway. After …

Agumbe hill station

Agumbe hill station, a small village located in Karnataka at a height of 2725 ft above sea level in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. Agumbe is a dream destination for all those who wish to find peace with nature in the western ghats. It is known to be the wettest region in Karnataka receiving highest rainfall. The tiny village is much known for its beautiful sunset and the trek opportunities it offer. It is also famous for its glorious sunsets and travelers on the highway from Shimoga to Udupi or Mangalore. This was the town where the classic serial “Malgudi days” was filmed. A number of trekking trails are available …

Ziro Hill Station

Ziro /Zero hill station is located about 150 kilometers away from Itanagar, capital city of Arunachal Pradesh. Ziro’ is one of the most famous hill station in the state. It is the headquarter of Lower Subansiri District. Located at an altitude of 1688 meters above the sea level, it comprises the original Ziro village and the new Zero town (Hapoli). The distance between these two places is 5 kms. Shops, markets, Government’s handicraft center and banks are in new Zero town. This place is also well-known as Apatani Plateau. Local people of this place are called …