Lansdowne is the closest hill station to Delhi and is a favourite of people who love serenity, romance and want to enjoy nature in its purest form. The hill station is surrounded by cascading Himalayan mountains, which makes for an idyllic eco-tourism getaway. Lansdowne owes its existence to the British who established a Garhwal Rifles cantonment h

Alibag is a beautiful coastal town located at a distance of approximately 108 kms from Mumbai and is famous for its beaches and forts. Some of the beaches include Aakshi, Kihim, Kashid, etc. The city is about 300 years old and was developed by the erstwhile naval commander of Chhatrapati Shivaji. According to tales about the origin of the name of t

Chakrata is a quaint little hill station and cantonment area located between the Yamuna and Tons rivers in Dehradun district. Earlier known as Jaunsar Bawar, Chakrata sits at an elevation of 2,270 m above sea level with a spectacular view of the mighty Himalayas. To the east of Chakrata, lies famous Mussoorie and to the west kaleidoscopic Kinnaur.

Hugging the wild and rushing Ganga where the Himalaya foothills meet the plains, Rishikesh is a mesmerizing and relaxing retreat with plenty to offer for spiritual and adventure seekers alike. Stroll through one of the many peaceful ashrams, visit the colorful temples, take a yoga class, experience the thrill of white water rafting, camp on the ban

Haridwar (or Hari-dwar) literally means Gateway to God in Hindi. As one of four famous sites on which the elixir of immortality was spilled by Garuda, Haridwar is one of the holiest Hindu sites in India and is a popular religious and pilgrimage destination that is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. Along with Ujjain, Nasik and Allahabad,

Devbagh is a small fishing village which sits on a thin strip of land with the Karli River backwaters on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other. Devbagh Beach is adjacent to Tarkarli Beach and ends at Devbagh Sangam. It is easily accessed via the Malvan-Tarkarli road. Devbagh beach is less crowded during the high tourist season and attacts touri

Perched at an altitude of 1250 m above sea level, Kalimpong is a small hill station between Siliguri and Gangtok. It has become a popular tourist destination due to its magnificent views of the Himalaya, dense forests and crisp,cool weather. Initially started as an alternative to Darjeeling by the British during the colonial period, the name '

A small arc shaped beach with clean water and white sand, Chivla is located just north of Tarkarli beach. The beach is never very crowded and has a several very good homestay and resort options. The place is ideal for those who want to stay close to Malvan town.

Situated at an elevation of 1240 m above sea level and about 20 kms from the hill station of Kalimpong, Pedong is a small hamlet surrounded by pine forests with a magnificent view of the snow ranges of the Kanchendzonga Mountains. In the early nineteenth century, Pedong was an important business center located on the old silk route between Tibet an

Mussoorie, a picturesque hill station in the Northern part of India, was discovered in the 18th century by Captain Young. The British officials added to the popularity of this hill station, as they mostly visited it as a getaway from the heat during summer.

Located at about a distance of 32 km from Kalimpong, Lava is one of the most quiet and picturesque places in the region. A visitor is welcomed by oak and fir trees adorning the side of the roads. It is a starting point for trekking to the famous Neora National Park.

A small Himalayan hamlet located at an altitude of 2360 m, Rishop was developed in 1998 and is rapidly transforming from a sleepy little town into a popular tourist destination for those looking for peace and tranquility. The area is very small and one can explore the entire area by foot itself.

Nestled in the hills of Darjeeling, Mirik is a small hill station located 1767 m above sea level and 50 km from Siliguri in an area known as the Chicken Neck of India. The word 'Mirik' was coined by the Lepcha tribe and means'place burnt by fire'. Offering a magnificent view of the mountainous terrain, the tea gardens, dense for

Diveagar is a beautiful coastal village located at about a distance of 170 Kilometres from Mumbai and around 156 Kms from Pune. It forms part of the famous Diveagar-Srivardhan-Harihareshwar tourist circuit. It has one of the cleanest and virgin beaches stretching to about 5 Kms long where one can lounge and relax to rejuvenate the body and mind wit

A small tourist strip located adjacent to the famous Gorumara National Park, Lataguri acts as a staging point for tourists entering the wildlife sanctuary. The place has an ever growing number of resorts in the area for tourists who wish to stay near the park.

Auli is the most popular skiing destination of Uttaranchal state. Auli is situated in Chamoli district of Garhwal region covering elevation from 2,519mts to 3,050mts above sea level. Auli is a "bugyal" which means meadow in the regional language. Auli is often compared with best ski resorts of the world y foreigners. Auli is going to host

Gangtok, meaning hilltop, can also be referred to as the kingdom of heaven with its natural landscaped beauty and peace and tranquility. It is the capital of Sikkim and was ruled by a monarchy until 1975 when it was integrated with the Indian union. It is a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site and filled with several monasteries, religious educational

Ganpatipule is known for the temple of Swayambhu (Self-originated) Ganesh and frequented by thousands of followers every year. The God is considered to be the Paschim Dwardevta (Western Sentinel God of India), and those who visit Ganapatipule, make it a point to pay their respect to this great deity. Ganapatipule also has one of the most spectacula

A beautiful hill station near Mumbai and Pune, Matheran is unique in India in that all vehicles are banned and there are no concrete or tar roads. This gives a feeling of being transported to a past century. Matheran has various scenic points and nature trails, and is a nice getaway to escape the Mumbai pollution and heat as well as a beautiful pla

Located 6 km south of Malvan, Tarkarli is long stretch of beach with white sands and clear waters. There are many resorts of different qualities and service levels on both sides of the Malvan-Tarkarli road which further extends to Devbagh. Singhudurg Fort is visible from Tarkarli beach.

Mount Abu situated at a average height of 1,219 mtr's above sea level is the oasis in the deserted land of Rajasthan and posses the honor of being the only hill-station in Rajasthan as well as north-west India, The world famous tourist destination is known for its Delwara Jain temples and natural beauty world over, situated amidst lush green f

Kashid is a beach town located at a distance of approximately 160 km from Mumbai and is famous for its beach. The beach stretches for 2 km and is surrounded by hills on both sides and is a beautiful sight to behold. The beach is famous for its 'white' sands and also the scenic environment i.e. greenery and hills on the side of the shore.

Bhimtal is an ancient place named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhimeshwara Mahadev Temple, an old Shiva temple in the bank of Bhimtal lake, is believed to have been built when Bhima visited the place during the banishment (vanvas) period of Pandavas.

Choti Haldwani is Jim Corbets village where he lived and hunted the maneater tigers . Today the village is functional as a community tourism , the village people are running the show and also maintaining the Jim Corbet Museum and one can touch the famous gun with which Jim Corbet as a hunter shot down the infamous maneaters of Kumaun.

Harihareshwar, also known as Dev-ghar (House of God), is one of the most important religious places in Maharashtra located at a distance of about 190 kms from Mumbai and about 175 Kms from Pune. It is also known as the Dakshin Kashi and is surrounded by four holy hills named as Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, Bramhadri and Pushpadri after lord Shiva,

Vengurla is a small coastal town in Sindhdurg and is a strategic port since ancient times. The port is surrounded by hills on all sides.

Sawantwadi is a significant and historically important town, which used to be principality till 1947. The town was the seat of the Royal family of Sawant Bhonsales and still retains some of the erstwhile stately grandeur. It is at the foot of the beautiful hill called Narendra Dongar. Sawantwadi has been declared a heritage town and was an importan

Amboli is a small hill station located on a plateau of Sahayadri range at a height of 690 m above sea level and was developed by a British political agent Colonel Westrop. The hill staion is known for waterfalls and thick mist during the rainy season. There are many view points which offers the best bird's-eye views of the thick forests and o

Coorg is situated on the Western Ghats of Karnataka in South India. For the adventurous at heart, it is an absolute treat. Coorg or Kodagu as it is officially known is one of the tiniest district in the southern part of Karnataka covering an area of 4,104 Sq Km.The largest river here, River Cauvery, which the local people worship, rises on the eas

Located at 12.97° N 75.78° E in the Western Ghats at 3000-3500 feet above sea level, resides one of the most picturesque hills of South India.Some call it "the Scotland of the East". The region's cool climate and enchanting hilly terrain is a refreshing change from the mundane. The region boasts some of the best coffee and ca

Chikmagalur which is also known as town of the younger daughter in Kannada. situated in south western part of Karnataka It is 250 km from Bangalore.and surrounded by the Baba Budangiri hills and dense forests. The chikmagalur district is full of scenic surprises hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee blossoms, mountain trails.Mullayanagiri,

Nagarahole a perfect gateway for nature lovers is located at a distance of 95 km from Mysore and it is spread between Mysore and Kodagu districts. Nagarahole National Park includes Forest, little streams, attractive waterfalls and valleys. This park is located to the northwest of Bandipur National Park. Kabini dam divides this park from Bandipur Na

It is located at about a distance of 185 Kms from Mumbai and is close to the famous Diveagar beach and Harihareshwar temples. The place is ideally suited for those looking for a spiritual trip or a weekend getaway since the area and places around it are filled with temples and sites of historical importance. The area is especially famous for its So

Murud is at a distance of about 165 kms from Mumbai and is famous for its beaches as well as its proximity to the famous Janjira fort. During earlier times, Murud was also the capital of the state of Janjira. The place is also famous for being the birthplace of the reputed Bollywood actor Nana Patekar. It is centrally located for those with a long

One of the most picturesque hill stations nestled in the mountain ranges of the Western ghats, Mahabaleshwar is located at an altitude of 1,372 meters in the Satara district of Maharashtra. The region is blessed with abounding natural beauty - shimmering lakes, waterfalls, valleys and dreamy undulating terrains. Also known as the Queen of Hill Stat

Kudal being centrally located, gives tourists staying there an advantage to cover most of the tourism destination as most of the places are easily accessible and are within half hour driving distance. People travelling on Mumbai-Goa stop at Kudal for a night halt.

Malvan is a small coastal town, an erstwhile trading center and a busy port, famous for seafood-based cuisine also known as Malvani cuisine. There are two famous forts in Malvan, Sindhudurg and Padmagad which are supposed to be connected through a tunnel. The coral reef close to Sindhudurg Fort has now become famous and customers come specifically

Kausani is a destination in Himalayan mountain range. It is located 53 km North of Almora. The altitude of this place is about 1890 mts. There are very few places in the Himalayas which can compare with the beauty of Kausani - a picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of the Himalayas.

It was the place of interest for British who frequented this place to escape from the sweltering heat of the Indian subcontinent during their rule. More is known regarding Ranikhet, it is 1869 meter above the sea level and the entire cantonment town is divided into two ridges, namely Ranikhet ridge and Chaubattia ridge. The ridge is 5983 ft above t

Almora is endowed with exceptional natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, exquisite handicrafts, delectable cuisine and exotic wildlife.This charming hill resort was the flourishing capital of the Chand dynasty.

it named after the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment. The park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. the park acts as a protected area for the critically endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection init

Guhagar is Ratnagiri's temple town dotted with many prominent temples but literally Guhagar means cave house. Located is a scenic environment with hilly terrain covered with green vegetation in monsoons and captivating brownish grasslands. Guhagar beach is a weekend destination, and is a unique places to enjoy nature beauty and Konkani culture. The

Harnai Murud is gaining tourist importance day by day and is usually visited by people from Pune and Mumbai during the weekends. It is located on the rugged Konkan coastline and is 11km from Dapoli. Apart from the beautiful beaches, there is an old Fort too at Harnai. This area is not only famous for Alfanso Mangoes but also historical importance a

Binsar is a beautiful, quiet and wild Himalayan destination with rich natural surroundings among dense forest. Binsar is perched on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills. This place is situated 33 km north of the Almora town ..Binsar Hills known asJhandi Dhar, rise to a height of 2412 mts and offer an excellent view of Almora town, Kumaon hills and the grea

Nainital, also known as the lake city and lake district of Uttarankahd, is located around the Naini Lake. This place is named after the Goddess Naini Devi, the presiding idol of the area. It is situated at a height of 1,938 mts. Surrounded by huge mountains and spread with bright coloured holiday homes, lodges and hotels.

Naukuchiatal in the Indian state of Uttarakhand is a pretty camouflage, crammed with the musical serenade of the chirping flock. Embraced by majestic mountains and verdant greenery amidst the twisting mountain roads, this pretty hill station offers picture book sceneries. Naukuchiatal is situated at an altitude of 1,220 meter and it literally means

Dapoli-Ladghar is located at a strategic point for those wishing to travel to all the nearby places of tourist interest. From here, one can visit Murud as well as Karde beaches and also visit the famous Ganesh temple located on a hill at Anjarle. Dapoli is also famous for being home to Krishi Vidyapeeth (Agriculture university) which is the second

Araku is a famous hill station of AP. It is located at a distance of 120 KM from Visakhapatnam ( Vizag )is famous for its scenic beauty. Located on the eastern ghats , it has valley, water falls and streams flowing by the side of the train track and roads . The journey to Araku Valley is the most enjoying as the rail passes through tunnels, hill si

Malgund is the birth place of Kavi Keshavsut the famous Marathi poet, born here in 1866 and is considered to be father of modern Marathi poetry. A beautiful monument and a museum is built in his memory. Malgund is to the north of Ganapatipule and is the upcoming tourism destination.

Visakhapatnam is a coastal, port city, often called "The Jewel of the East Coast", situated in the of Andhra Pradesh, located on the eastern shore of India, nestled among the hills of the Eastern Ghats and facing the Bay of Bengal to the east. It is the administrative headquarters of Visakhapatnam District and is also home of the Eastern