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Hill Stations are the best ones to escape from the sweltering warmth, pollution and chaos of the city. In India, Hill Stations are always being the first choice among friends, families, couples, students, honeymooners and the professionals, to spend their vacations at a much slower pace away from the hustle and bustle. People, particularly those living in the urban areas, favor the unwinding environment of a hill station as it is a welcome relief away from the everyday life. The hill stations of India are famously known for their abundance in pristine natural beauty and flora and fauna. We cater to destinations like Nainital, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Mussourie, Almora, Ranikhet, Gulmarg, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Lansdowne, Gangtok, etc. Delhi Weekend Tours offers you to come and experience magnificent landscapes, pureness of oxygen and peace of mind away from the everyday hustle bustle.

1) Manali - Valley of the Gods
Location: Situated in the central Himachal Pradesh, Manali is at the head of the Kullu valley. It is 280 km north of the state capital Shimla and 108 km from Mandi. Manali is perched at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level and is spread along the banks of the river Beas.
Tourist Destinations: The oft-visited site in Manali is the Hidimba or Dhungri Temple. Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. With the highest concentration of Tibetan refugees in the entire Kullu valley, it is famous for its Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa, built in 1969. The smaller and more modern Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa stands near the bazaar in a garden blooming with sunflowers. The Museum of Traditional Himachal Culture, near the Hidimba temple, is worth a visit, which houses artifacts of folk art of the entire Kullu valley.

2) Dalhousie - The Strawberry City
Location: Dalhousie, situated 80 kilometers from Pathankot, is markedly different and off the beaten track. Sprawling over five hills, Dalhousie has serenity with its own distinctive flavor. Attractive cottages and villas cling to the deodar and pine mantled hills of Dalhousie.
Tourist Destinations: Though spread over five distinct hills (Kathlog, Portreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun) covering an area of 13 sq km, the main center continues to be at Portreyn. The Figure of Eight of Portreyn is the most popular walk in Dalhousie. One of the best viewpoints in Dalhousie is Kalatope, 8 km from the center of Dalhousie. At Panchpulla (Five Bridges) - a good picnic spot-one can find interesting snippets that intertwine India's freedom struggle with Dalhousie. Satdhara has long been known for its mineral water, which was once shipped to England on a regular basis. At Dainkund - the Singing Hill - the passage of mountain winds through the forest that produces a series of effects - depending on the wind's velocity - ranging from a gentle humming to an eerie wail. Tourist also buy Chamba chappals embroidered with gold thread, cane baskets, colorful woolens, and life-like Chamba dolls - all specialties of the region. Red, black and green Chamba chilies adorn many shop fronts.

3) Mussoorie - The Hill Resort
Location: Mussoorie, like other hill resorts in India, came into existence in the 1820s or thereabouts, when the families of British colonials began making for the hills in order to escape the scorching heat of the plains. Mussoorie's name is derived from the Mansur shrub (Cororiana nepalensis), quite common in the Himalayan foothills.
Tourist Destinations: Most people ascend the 400 meters or so from the fashionable Mall to the historical Gun Hill. The Hawa Ghar is one of the most inviting places. The two-kilometer walk from Library Chowk to the colorful Municipal Garden or Company Bagh is yet another favorite walk in Mussoorie. Beyond the garden with its artificial lake, one can move towards Cloud End. In the vicinity can be seen the estate of the first Surveyor General of India, Colonel George Everest (later sir George Everest), after whom the world's highest mountain is named. Even the walk towards Charleville and the Tibetan settlement of Happy Valley is a rewarding experience. However, there are challenging walks as well, such as the ones to Benog Hill (7,000 feet high) and to Lal Tibba, the highest peak (8,000 feet) at Mussoorie. Near Lal Tibba is Childer's Lodge, where a powerful 'coin-operated' binocular is available for surveying the mountains around. One can also view the series of snow-capped mountains.

4) Nainital - The Abode of Naina Devi
Location: Nainital is situated on Kathgodam-Nanital Highway surrounded by the sapphire-like Naini Lake. The names of two Englishmen are always linked with the discovery of the Lake at Nainital. One of them is G. W. Traill, Commissioner of Kumaon and Garhwal. Whereas the other one is P. Barron, a trader in sugar from Shahjahanpur and an intrepid traveler who went full steam to colonize it in 1839.
Tourist Destinations: The entry point at Tallital (lower end) leads to the Mallital (upper end of the lake). You can also enjoy a boat ride here. For yachting enthusiasts there is a yacht club with its temporary membership. Mallital has Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha and the Naina Devi temple complex. Seven hills surround the Nainital Lake and provide excellent trekking spots. Ayarpatta, Deopatta, Handi Bandi, Cheena, Alma, Laria Kanta, and Sher-ka-Danda-and more add on the list. Cheena (Naina) Peak, at 8,568 feet-the tallest of all-commands a superb view of the Himalayas with an intriguing bird's-eye view of Nainital. Kilbury, the second highest, has a forest rest house that offers a quiet weekend. Sher-ka-Danda hill is known for its spectacular snow view. Tiffin Top (Dorothy's Seat), Land's End, Hanuman Garhi, with its famous temple and its glorious sunset, Uttaranchal Government observatory, Satellite Tracking Center are other must visits. Ayarpatta Hill is a haven of trees-oak, fir, deodar, pine and rhododendron. On this hill stands Gurney House which used to be the home of Jim Corbett. It is now a museum of Corbett memorabilia.

5) Ranikhet - The Road to Himalayan Panorama
Location: Ranikhet is a small hill station set in the Kumaon hills and is known for its ancient temples. Located at an altitude of 1824 m above sea level in the northern part of Uttaranchal, Ranikhet is 59 kms from Nainital and 50 kms from Almora.
Tourist Destinations: Ranikhet offers a magnificent view of the great Himalayan peak of Nanda Devi (7816 m). Travelers can walk around the town and its sylvan surroundings. The Jhula Devi temple and the Chaubatia orchards are within walking distance, south of the main Mall Road. Bhaludham, 3 km away from the main town, is an artificial lake. Upat Kalika, 4 km towards north of Ranikhet offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges along with a nine-hole golf course. There are a number of places to visit near Ranikhet. The famous ones include Nainital (59 km), Almora (50 km), Dwarahat (38 km), Sitalakhet (35 km), Tarikhet (8 km) and Khairna (22 km).

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