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Best Hill Stations in India for Summer: 10 Cool Escapes

The best hill stations in India for summer offer cool air, green views and easy trips from the plains.

21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Apr, May, Jun

The best hill stations in India for summer offer cool air, green views and easy trips from the plains.

1. Mussoorie

Close to Delhi and Dehradun.

2. Nainital

A lake town with pine forests.

3. Manali

A busy base for adventure.

4. Shimla

A colonial hill town.

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Shimla in 2 Days — A Weekend of Ridge Walks & Bakeries1 night / 2 days₹8,999/ person

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Shimla in 3 Days — Toy Train, The Ridge & Kufri Snow Point2 nights / 3 days₹12,999/ person

Shimla, Chail & Narkanda in 5 Days — Forests, Apples & Hatu Peak4 nights / 5 days₹22,999/ person

5. Darjeeling

Tea gardens and mountain views.

6. Gangtok

A clean, green Himalayan capital.

7. Munnar

Tea hills in the south.

8. Ooty

A Nilgiri hill town.

9. Coorg

Coffee estates.

10. Kasauli

A small quiet cantonment hill town.

Best time to visit

April to June.

Book stays before May holidays.

Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.

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