Famous Hill Stations
Famous Hill Stations In India
Shimla
Nearest Airport- Javarhathi Airport (22km)
Nearest Railway Station: Kalka Railway Station Tourist Attraction: The Mall,Jakhu Temple, Christ Church, Shimla Herritage Walk,Green Velly,kufri fun world,laxminarayan Temple and more.
Food: Madra, Dhaam, Sidu,Thupka, Babru, Chiken Anardana, chha Gosht.
Nearest Railway Station: Kalka Railway Station Tourist Attraction: The Mall,Jakhu Temple, Christ Church, Shimla Herritage Walk,Green Velly,kufri fun world,laxminarayan Temple and more.
Food: Madra, Dhaam, Sidu,Thupka, Babru, Chiken Anardana, chha Gosht.
Manali
Nearest Airport: Bhuntar Airport (50 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Joginder Nagar Railway Station (165 km)
Tourist Attractions: Hidimba Devi Temple, Solang Valley, Manu Temple, Beas River, and more.
Food: Siddu, Chana Madra, Tibetan Momos, Thukpa, Dham, Kullu Trout, Babru, Aloo Paratha, Kadha, Lassi.
Nearest Railway Station: Joginder Nagar Railway Station (165 km)
Tourist Attractions: Hidimba Devi Temple, Solang Valley, Manu Temple, Beas River, and more.
Food: Siddu, Chana Madra, Tibetan Momos, Thukpa, Dham, Kullu Trout, Babru, Aloo Paratha, Kadha, Lassi.
Darjeeling
Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport (70 km)
Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (88 km)
Tourist Attractions: Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), and more.
Food: Momos, Thukpa, Darjeeling Tea, Aloo Dum, Chowmein, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (88 km)
Tourist Attractions: Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), and more.
Food: Momos, Thukpa, Darjeeling Tea, Aloo Dum, Chowmein, and more.
Sikkim
Nearest Airport: Pakyong Airport (31 km)
Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (148 km)
Tourist Attractions: Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Rumtek Monastery, Pelling, Yumthang Valley, Kanchenjunga National Park, and more.
Food: Thukpa, Momos, Phagshapa, Chhurpi, Sikkimese Dumplings, Sel Roti, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (148 km)
Tourist Attractions: Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Rumtek Monastery, Pelling, Yumthang Valley, Kanchenjunga National Park, and more.
Food: Thukpa, Momos, Phagshapa, Chhurpi, Sikkimese Dumplings, Sel Roti, and more.
Nainital
Nearest Airport: Pantnagar Airport
(65 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam Railway Station (34 km)
Tourist Attractions: Naini Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Snow View Point, Tiffin Top, Nainital Zoo, The Mall Road, Kilbury Bird Sanctuary, Talli Tal, and more.
Food: Momos, Thukpa, Aloo Ke Gutke, Samosa, Sweets from local bakeries, and more.
(65 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam Railway Station (34 km)
Tourist Attractions: Naini Lake, Naina Devi Temple, Snow View Point, Tiffin Top, Nainital Zoo, The Mall Road, Kilbury Bird Sanctuary, Talli Tal, and more.
Food: Momos, Thukpa, Aloo Ke Gutke, Samosa, Sweets from local bakeries, and more.
Srinagar
Nearest Airport: Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport (12 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Srinagar Railway Station (12 km)
Tourist Attractions: Dal Lake,
Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple, Nishat Bagh, Hazratbal Shrine, Wular Lake,
Shalimar Bagh, and more.
Food: Rogan Josh, Gushtaba, Yakhni, Dum Aloo, Shami Kebab, Kashmiri Pulao, Phirni, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Srinagar Railway Station (12 km)
Tourist Attractions: Dal Lake,
Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple, Nishat Bagh, Hazratbal Shrine, Wular Lake,
Shalimar Bagh, and more.
Food: Rogan Josh, Gushtaba, Yakhni, Dum Aloo, Shami Kebab, Kashmiri Pulao, Phirni, and more.
Kodaikanal
Nearest Airport: Madurai Airport (120 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Kodai Road Railway Station (80 km)
Tourist Attractions: Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park, Coaker's Walk, Pillar Rocks, Silver Cascade Waterfall, Suicide Point, Berijam Lake, and more.
Food: Dosa, Vada, Parotta, Appam, Tea and Snacks, Chocolates, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Kodai Road Railway Station (80 km)
Tourist Attractions: Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park, Coaker's Walk, Pillar Rocks, Silver Cascade Waterfall, Suicide Point, Berijam Lake, and more.
Food: Dosa, Vada, Parotta, Appam, Tea and Snacks, Chocolates, and more.
Mcleodganj
Nearest Airport: Gaggal Airport (20 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot Railway Station (90 km)
Tourist Attractions: Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu Waterfall, Triund Trek, Namgyal Monastery, Tsuglagkhang Complex, Tibetan Museum, and more.
Food: Tibetan Momos, Thukpa, Butter Tea, Sautéed Vegetables, Veg Thali, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot Railway Station (90 km)
Tourist Attractions: Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu Waterfall, Triund Trek, Namgyal Monastery, Tsuglagkhang Complex, Tibetan Museum, and more.
Food: Tibetan Momos, Thukpa, Butter Tea, Sautéed Vegetables, Veg Thali, and more.
Leh Ladakh
Nearest Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (5 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (700 km)
Tourist Attractions: Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, Tso Moriri Lake, Khardung La Pass, Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill, Hemis Monastery, and more.
Food: Thukpa, Momos, Skyu, Chhutagi, Butter Tea, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (700 km)
Tourist Attractions: Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, Tso Moriri Lake, Khardung La Pass, Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill, Hemis Monastery, and more.
Food: Thukpa, Momos, Skyu, Chhutagi, Butter Tea, and more.
Mussoorie
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport (60 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun Railway Station (35 km)
Tourist Attractions: Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Camel’s Back Road, Mussoorie Lake, Mall Road, Lal Tibba, Company Garden, and more.
Food: Momos, Chaat, Aloo Ke Gutke, Samosa, Maggi, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun Railway Station (35 km)
Tourist Attractions: Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Camel’s Back Road, Mussoorie Lake, Mall Road, Lal Tibba, Company Garden, and more.
Food: Momos, Chaat, Aloo Ke Gutke, Samosa, Maggi, and more.
Gulmarg
Nearest Airport: Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport (51 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (290 km)
Tourist Attractions: Gulmarg Gondola, Apharwat Peak, St. Mary's Church, Khilanmarg, Outer Circle Walk, and more.
Food: Rogan Josh, Kahwa, Saffron-infused dishes, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (290 km)
Tourist Attractions: Gulmarg Gondola, Apharwat Peak, St. Mary's Church, Khilanmarg, Outer Circle Walk, and more.
Food: Rogan Josh, Kahwa, Saffron-infused dishes, and more.
Ooty
Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport (88 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Ooty Railway Station (2 km)
Tourist Attractions: Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak, Rose Garden, Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train), Pykara Falls, and more.
Food: Ooty Chocolates, Varkey, Hot Coffee, Samosa, Momos, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Ooty Railway Station (2 km)
Tourist Attractions: Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak, Rose Garden, Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train), Pykara Falls, and more.
Food: Ooty Chocolates, Varkey, Hot Coffee, Samosa, Momos, and more.
Famous Hill Stations Outside India
Hallstatt, Austria
Nearest Airport: Salzburg Airport (80 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Hallstatt Railway Station (5 km)
Tourist Attractions: Hallstatt Lake, Hallstatt Salt Mine, Dachstein Ice Caves, Skywalk Hallstatt, and more.
Food: Wiener Schnitzel, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Hallstatt Railway Station (5 km)
Tourist Attractions: Hallstatt Lake, Hallstatt Salt Mine, Dachstein Ice Caves, Skywalk Hallstatt, and more.
Food: Wiener Schnitzel, and more.
Faroe Island, Denmark
Nearest Airport: Vágar Airport (45 km)
Nearest Railway Station: There are no railway stations in the Faroe Islands.
Tourist Attractions: Torshavn,
Mykines Island, Lake Sørvágsvatn, Mulafossur Waterfall, and more.
Food: Faroe Islands Fish Soup, Whale Meat, Puffin, Rye Bread, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: There are no railway stations in the Faroe Islands.
Tourist Attractions: Torshavn,
Mykines Island, Lake Sørvágsvatn, Mulafossur Waterfall, and more.
Food: Faroe Islands Fish Soup, Whale Meat, Puffin, Rye Bread, and more.
Wengen, Switzerland
Nearest Airport: Zurich International Airport (160 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Wengen Railway Station (0.5 km)
Tourist Attractions: Jungfraujoch, Mannlichen, Kleine Scheidegg, Lauterbrunnen Valley, and more.
Food: Fondue, Rösti, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Wengen Railway Station (0.5 km)
Tourist Attractions: Jungfraujoch, Mannlichen, Kleine Scheidegg, Lauterbrunnen Valley, and more.
Food: Fondue, Rösti, and more.
Val di Funes, Italy
Nearest Airport: Bolzano Airport (55 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Bressanone/Brixen Railway Station (15 km)
Tourist Attractions: St. Magdalena Church, Odle Mountains, Funes Valley, Puez-Odle Natural Park, and more.
Food: South Tyrolean Speck, Knödel, Apfelstrudel, Polenta, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Bressanone/Brixen Railway Station (15 km)
Tourist Attractions: St. Magdalena Church, Odle Mountains, Funes Valley, Puez-Odle Natural Park, and more.
Food: South Tyrolean Speck, Knödel, Apfelstrudel, Polenta, and more.
Paro, Bhutan
Nearest Airport: Paro International Airport (5 km)
Nearest Railway Station: There are no railways in Bhutan; the nearest station is in India (Siliguri, 170 km)
Tourist Attractions: Tiger's Nest Monastery, Paro Dzong, Chele La Pass, Kyichu Lhakhang, and more.
Food: Ema Datshi, Phaksha Paa, Momo, Red Rice, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: There are no railways in Bhutan; the nearest station is in India (Siliguri, 170 km)
Tourist Attractions: Tiger's Nest Monastery, Paro Dzong, Chele La Pass, Kyichu Lhakhang, and more.
Food: Ema Datshi, Phaksha Paa, Momo, Red Rice, and more.
Zurich, Switzerland
Nearest Airport: Zurich International Airport (12 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Zurich Hauptbahnhof (0.5 km)
Tourist Attractions: Lake Zurich, Old Town (Altstadt), Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum, Uetliberg Mountain, and more.
Food: Fondue, Rösti, Swiss Chocolate, Raclette, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Zurich Hauptbahnhof (0.5 km)
Tourist Attractions: Lake Zurich, Old Town (Altstadt), Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum, Uetliberg Mountain, and more.
Food: Fondue, Rösti, Swiss Chocolate, Raclette, and more.
Great Smoky Mountains, USA
Nearest Airport: McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville (60 km)
Tourist Attractions: Clingmans Dome, Cades Cove, Alum Cave Trail, Laurel Falls, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, and more.
Food: Southern BBQ, Cornbread, Biscuits and Gravy, Fried Green Tomatoes, and more.
Tourist Attractions: Clingmans Dome, Cades Cove, Alum Cave Trail, Laurel Falls, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, and more.
Food: Southern BBQ, Cornbread, Biscuits and Gravy, Fried Green Tomatoes, and more.
Table Mountain, South Africa
Nearest Airport: Cape Town International Airport (20 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Cape Town Railway Station (4 km)
Tourist Attractions: Table Mountain Cableway, Signal Hill, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and more.
Food: Bobotie, Bunny Chow, Biltong, Cape Malay Curry, and more.
Nearest Railway Station: Cape Town Railway Station (4 km)
Tourist Attractions: Table Mountain Cableway, Signal Hill, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and more.
Food: Bobotie, Bunny Chow, Biltong, Cape Malay Curry, and more.