Thursday, July 19, 2012

Kashmir, Darjeeling and Ladakh: 3 top Hill Stations in India

Kashmir, situated in the state of Jammu & Kashmir in northern India, is a top draw for tourists. The scenic delight of Kashmir is truly beyond comparison. Be it the deep valleys or the snow-clad mountains or the sprawling flower gardens or the beautiful apple orchards, Kashmir’s beauty is unparallel. Now-a-days, Kashmir tour packages are easily available. You can look up for a good package on the internet. Depending on your budget, you can easily find a suitable package that will maximize your fun and minimize your expenses.

Dal Lake is one of the biggest attractions of Kashmir. The lake is mostly frozen and presents a beautiful picture. When the ice melts, it offers excellent boating facilities on houseboats. Other sports like angling and fishing can also be enjoyed here.


Kashmir also boasts of some alluring royal gardens like the Nishat Bagh and the Shalimar Bagh. The Pari Mahal is a beautiful palace that will inspire awe and admiration. Jama Masjid, the largest mosque of Srinagar, is another must visit. Other attractions of Kashmir are the Royal Spring, Hazratbal shrine, Shahi Masjid and Nazim Bagh. During your trip, also make sure to visit Gulmarg and Sonmarh which are extremely panoramic.

Though Kashmir can be visited round the year, for idyllic climate you are advised to buy the Kashmir tour packages between May-September. In case you are heading there in winter, make sure to carry enough woolens. For its breathtaking beauty and a warm, cosmopolitan culture, Kashmir is truly one of the hottest hill stations in India.

Darjeeling tourism: Darjeeling, situated in the state of West Bengal, in eastern India, is another popular hill station. It is majestically beautiful and proffers a captivating view of the Kanchenjunga. Make sure to carry your binoculars when you visit Darjeeling.

Under Darjeeling tourism package, you can stay in the best hotels and enjoy sightseeing to the fullest. Mall Road is a must-visit. It is a scenic viewpoint and houses a number of local shops and restaurants. Enjoy the snacks of Sunflower restaurant and have dinner in Lunar.


Your tourist guide will also tell you to visit the panoramic Tiger Hill at the crack of the dawn. The view of the sunrise from Tiger Hill is stupendously beautiful. Other popular attractions of Darjeeling are the Darjeeling Zoo, Maitreya Buddha Monastery, Senchal Lake and The Observatory Hill. At Ghoom, you can even enjoy a toy train ride.

Best time to visit Darjeeling is between April-June or between September-December. Try to avoid the monsoon season as it gets very wet during that time. So, buy a Darjeeling tourism package and go for a splendid holiday.

Ladakh tourism: Ladakh is another hot tourist destination that has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is a vibrant place which proffers excellent opportunities to dig into some thrilling sports like river rafting, parasailing, trekking, rock climbing and mountain biking. Ladakh is also famous for its monasteries and a warm culture. Under Ladakh tourism packages, you must check out some of the famous monasteries like the Hemis Monastery, Thikse Monastery and Spituk Monastery. Royal Palace, Jama Masjid and Stok Palace Museum are other chief attractions.


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Ladakh’s snow-capped mountains and scenic delights make it a perfect getaway for honeymooners and family people. So, buy a Ladakh tourism package and travel to this enchanting destination.

11 comments:

  1. Leh Ladakh Tours in Trans Himalayan region of India is the most impressive range of the world and is a storehouse of adventure sports.
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  2. Kullu is one of the most obviously magnificent knoll stations in India and kullu Manali is a humble slope town arranged in northern close of Kullu Valley. Kullu Manali are celebrated around the world summer withdraw goals. Kullu and Manali are supplement to one another

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  3. I expect you have not another question about Kashmir, Darjeeling and ladakh travel guide, after reading this blog post. The Author beautifully describe to all tourist places of Himalayan regions. As already mentioned in the post, you can enjoy lot of things during your trip. If you got newly marriage then make your honeymoon tour in ladakh at budget and give a perfect surprise to partner.

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  7. Your blog is very beautiful. You have also provided good and informative post about hill station. I will add one more hil; station destination that is Himachal Tourism, a queen of hills.

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  8. Places to Visit in India-India is a well known travel destinations, which is renowned for its beautiful places and natural beauty since ancient. There are many things for tourist in India. Monuments, rivers, hill stations, wildlife, beaches, backwaters and heritage sites are main attractions for tourists.

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  9. you have suggested top most hill stations. If I will suggest more then It would be Kullu Manali- a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh.

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  10. Very informative blog post. Thanks for suggesting these hill station. Himachal pradesh in north India is also one of the best place to explore hills.
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  11. Very nice post provided by you blogger. It is very informative post.

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