North India, the
abode of hill stations beckons tourists to get refreshed. If you wish to be one
with nature, then head to hill stations of North India. A visit to North India hill stations enables tourists to get refreshed amidst the scenic
vistas of nature.
On your hill
stations tour to North east India, you can explore the following places:
Gangtok
The vivacious
capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok invites tourists to relax amidst the serene
ambience of Himalaya. Voyagers can enjoy here the tranquillity of nature as
well as the richness of tribal culture. The existence of Buddhist monasteries
and exotic flora adds to the popularity of this North India hill station. The
place does not disappoint adventure buffs as well. Tourists can enjoy several
adventure activities like trekking, mountain biking, yak safari, hand gliding
and white-water rafting.
Shillong
Referred to as the
'Scotland of the East,
Shilong lies at an elevation of 4, 909 feet in the East
Khasi hills of Meghalaya. While visiting Shilong, tourists can
explore the dazzling attractions of this hill station of North East India. These
include Sweet falls, elephant falls and spread eagle falls. Rising and falling
hills are the highlights of this charming hill station. Its clean surroundings
attract visitors to spend some time in leisure.
Referred to as the
land of Monpasis, Tawang lies at an elevation of 3500 m above the sea level.
Famed for its natural beauty, the hill station attracts tourists with its
splendour of natural beauty. Lies in Arunachal Pradesh, the landscapes of
Tawang enjoy snowfall in December and January.
Pasighat
Known as the
Gateway of the Arunachal Pradesh, Pasighat lies on the banks of the river Siang.
The place is best to witness the nature in its purest form. This scenic hill
station of North East India is known for its scenic beauty diffused in the
form of rising and falling Himalayan landscapes, exotic flora and fauna.
Tourists can also have fun in various adventure sports like river rafting,
trekking, fishing and angling on their visit to Pasighat.
Ziro
Lies 150 km far
from Itanagar, Ziro is a small hill station in Arunachal Pradesh. This
picturesque destination is known for its collection of floras. Ziro is also
famous for its tribal heritage. It lies in the valley of the Apatani plateau.
Pelling
Abounding with
secluded spots, North east India hill stations are a big hit with
tourists. Visit Tawang Hill Station where you can also take delight in
snowfall.