April marks the beginning of summers each year. Temperature starts soaring and you will like basking under hills to feel the cool winds. So The EBNW Story features 5 hill stations which can help you feel afresh during summers.
1. Mussoorie
The queen of hill stations, Mussoorie is a captivating stopover paradise for summer. Tranquil lakes, picturesque mountains and fizzle of waterfalls delights the mind.
If you want to escape the crowd and live peacefully in the mountains then this is the best choice.
Attractions in Mussoorie
Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba, Mussoorie Lake, Jharipani Lake, Gun Hill Point are much famed places here.
2. Darjeeling
A perfect gateway for April vacation, Darjeeling is all about tea gardens, majestic historical monasteries, toy trains and breath-taking natural views. The dazzling snow peaks of Kanchanjaga and cute toy trains running between mountains give treat to eyes. It is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Attractions in Darjeeling
Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling Railways, Rock Garden, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park are top attractions to visit in Darjeeling.
3. Lava and Rishyap
At a short distance of 80 km from Darjeeling, Lava & Rishyap are located in West Bengal and gives beautiful glimpses of nature. Lava is a small hill station which is untouched by modernity, free from metropolitan rush and tourist crowds. It is surrounded with oak trees and leeches which can be seen in abundance. The alpine trees dramatically follows the sun which is nothing less than movie scenes. The scenic routes of Lava between Rishyap gives the feeling of traveling in heaven. Lava is a virgin spot clothed in forests and give magnificent view of Mount Kanchanjaga.
Lava is said to be a haven for bird watchers and numerous species of migratory. Some of them include the rusty bellied short wing, blue robin, finch, wren babbler and many more rare birds.
Attractions in Lava and Rishyap
Tiffindra, Shiva Budha Temple, Nebraska Valley Forest, Kolkata Village are nearby attractions in Lava and Rishyap.
4. Parwanoo
Parwanoo in Himachal Pradesh is a gateway to many tourists destination. One can witness awestruck views of mountains with great variety of flora. Beautiful Renuka Lake bestowed with underground springs is like cherry on top the for Parwanoo village. Besides being an amazing monastery, there are so many things to do in Parwanoo right from trekking to car rides, breath-taking cable car ride, and sightseeing. Parwanoo is well famed for its orchards, production of different fruits and natural beauty.
Attractions in Parwanoo
Kali Mata Temple, cactus garden, Garukha fort are top places to visit in Parwanoo.
5. Lansdowne
Lansdowne is one of the quietest and unspoiled hill stations of India. Encircled by the dense oak and blue pine forests, Lansdowne is situated in Uttarakhand. It is considered as ideal treat for the people who love tranquillity. Charming churches, flowering thickets, springs, and ponds encompass the entire hill station. Its natural charm and peaceful environment help to provide relief to mind and interestingly there are other beautiful hill stations near Lansdowne that also offers peace.
Attractions in Lansdowne
Pauri, Mukteshwar, Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Talagrah Tiger Reserve, Tip in Top, Bhulla Tal, Garhwal Rifle Regiment War Memorial are near Lansdowne that should not be missed out