Hill stations
Best Hill Stations in India (2026)
Cool air, forested slopes and long views — the places people head to when the plains get hot. 42 destinations in India, each with its guide, best time to visit, hotels and traveler reviews.
Dalhousie
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: Spring (March-June) and Autumn (September-November) offer ideal weather.
Darjeeling
West Bengal
Best time: March to May for pleasant weather; Sept-Nov for clear views.
Dharamshala
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Gangtok
Sikkim
Best time: March to June offers pleasant weather and clear mountain views.
Jibhi
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Kalpa
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June and September to November offer pleasant weather and clear views.
Kanatal
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Kodaikanal
Tamil Nadu
Best time: March to June offers pleasant weather for exploration.
Lachung
Sikkim
Best time: March to June offers pleasant weather, clear views, and blooming rhododendrons.
Lonavala
Maharashtra
Best time: Monsoon (June-September) for lush landscapes; October-March for pleasant weather.
Mahabaleshwar
Maharashtra
Best time: October to June offers pleasant weather for exploration and strawberry picking.
Mount Abu
Rajasthan
Best time: October to March offers pleasant weather, ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Mukteshwar
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Munnar
Kerala
Best time: September to March offers pleasant weather, ideal for exploration.
Munsiyari
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Mussoorie
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Nainital
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and October to December
Ooty
Tamil Nadu
Best time: March to June offers pleasant weather, ideal for sightseeing.
Shillong
Meghalaya
Best time: March to June offers pleasant weather, ideal for exploring.
Tawang
Arunachal Pradesh
Best time: March to October offers pleasant weather and clear views.
Aizawl
Mizoram
Best time: October to March
Chail
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Chakrata
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Chitkul
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Dhanaulti
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Harsil
Uttarakhand
Best time: April to June and September to November
Joshimath
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Kasauli
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Kausani
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and October to December
Keylong
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Kufri
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Lansdowne
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Malana
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Manali
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Mashobra
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Nahan
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Narkanda
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Pauri Garhwal
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Pithoragarh
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Ranikhet
Uttarakhand
Best time: March to June and September to November
Shoja
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June, September to November
Tosh
Himachal Pradesh
Best time: March to June and September to November offer pleasant weather for exploration.