Top Seven Hill Stations Around the World

Hill station, this term was mostly used in the colonial era when many countries were under the control of British rulers. Britishers in order to protect themselves and their family members from diseases and chaotic city life in their colonies, established towns in the hilly slopes of those colonies. These hill stations served as a sanitorium and summer retreat for them. However, after independence, the residents of these colonies have started exploring these hill stations and started planning their trips to spend some leisure time in the hilly and snow-capped mountains. Hill stations are full of natural beauty, greener landscape, sloppy roads, and sites which make the eyes and heart go lost in its serenity.

The soothing atmosphere and mysterious thick forests in these hill stations worth everyone’s time once in a lifetime. Some of the most popular hill stations around the world including in India which one should definitely visit are mentioned below.

1- Thredbo, Australia

Dwelling in the valley of Thredbo river which is also known as Crackenback river, Thredbo is a village and ski resort. This hill station is prominent for having white snowy landscape and largest ski run and hosting a summer blue music festival. Tourists especially adventure enthusiasts from all corners of the world flock up here to enjoy sports activities like trekking, camping, mountain climbing, and cycling organized here.

2- The great smoky mountains, USA

Popular among tourists for witnessing the natural fog which hangs over the hill station because of vegetation exhalation, the great smoky mountains are sometimes called smoky mountains or just smokies. The culture of this hill station is influenced by that of southern Appalachia and captivates the attention of many tourists who find white water rafting and reserve forests the most thrilling.

3- Zermatt, Switzerland

Resting at the foothills of the highest peaks of alps, Zermatt is a popular ski resort in Switzerland. This is a small village which welcomes thousands of tourists every year who come here to explore wide-spread green landscape covered with colorful flowers and excellent weather. It is also the starting point for hikes into the mountains.

4- Kullu and Manali, India

Popular among tourists from all around the world, these towns are located in the apple state of India. These places are blessed with an enchanting view of the green landscape, colorful locality, religious spots and essence, snow-capped mountains, and rapidly flowing rivers. The magnificent blend of every aspect of tourism in Kullu and Manali entices tourists to spend their vacations enjoying adventurous activities and exploring every corner of these towns.

5- Crimea, Russia

Crimea houses both mountains and sea in the one landscape because of which many tourists find a trip to Crimea a full package serving the purpose of both diving into the sea and trekking in the hilly slopes of Russia. This place is the perfect blend of adventurous activities, water parks, and botanical gardens in a highly diverse landscape.

6- Gangtok, India

Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim state of India hosting a spectacular view of scattered Himalayan range. One can also travel to China through Gangtok via roadways with special permission from the authorities. Tourism is an important part of the economy here because of the existence of ancient monasteries, museums, natural lakes, flower gardens, and zoological parks.

7- Munnar, India

One of the many tourist destinations of Kerala tourism in India is Munnar. Munnar is also called Kashmir of south India and is a popular honeymoon destination. Tourists especially who have a great taste in coffee are attracted to the rolling green landscape securing the coffee plantation. One sight that every tourist tries not miss is of the neelakurinji flower which blossoms every twelve years.

The spectacular mountainous view and breathtaking sights of the foregoing hill stations have served as the impeccable reason to plan a trip to these landscapes.