Horsley Hills

Horsley Hills is located in Kudappa district of Andhra Pradesh. This hill station situated at a height of 1256 m was discovered by W.D. Horsley. Horsley Hills is a calm and peaceful hill destination completely surrounded by lush greenery. A number of types of trees like Devdaru, Eucalyptus and Teak are seen here. Although this place hosts an impressive natural beauty but has still not gained much popularity among the tourists. That is also the reason why the beauty of nature at Horsley Hills has remained unspoiled. The best time to visit Horsley Hills is August to March.

Horsley Hills

How to Reach

Horsley Hills is easily accessible from Tirupati and Bengaluru by hired cars and buses. Horsley Hills is 123 km from Tirupati and 136 km from Bengaluru. Tirupati and Bengaluru is well connected to other parts of the country by rail.

Hotels

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Hill Resort. Tariff - Rs. 770-6600. Tel: (08571) 279323.

Chaukori

Chaukori is a serene hill station nestled in the hills of the Western Himalayan Range in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. At an altitude of 2014 m, the place offers mind blowing views of snow peaked mountains including Panchachulli, Choukhamba, Nandadevi etc. The calm environment, lush greenery and colourful flower covered landscapes make Chaukori, an ideal place to spend your holiday. View of sunrise and sunset from Chaukori is an unforgettable experience. The prime attraction of Chaukori is the Mask Deer Research Centre which remains open from 9 am to 3 pm. You can also visit Patal Bhubaneswar, 50 km from Chaukori.

Chaukori

How to Reach

The nearest railway stations from Chaukori are Kathgodam and Lalkuan. Regular train services are available from other parts of the country to Lalkuan and Kathgodam. Hired cars are plying from Lalkuan Junction and Kathgodam to Chaukori via Nainital. Almora is 108 km away while Munsiari is 98 km from Chaukori.

Hotels

KMVN Tourist Resthouse. Tariff - Rs. 1250-1900 (Breakfast included). Tel: (05964) 217347.
Angan Resort. Tariff - Rs. 800-1000. Tel: 9897209933.
Haridarshan Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1500-3000. Tel: 9830133511.
Hardik Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1800.

Lamahatta

Lamahatta is a new hill destination near Darjeeling which is being developed by WBTDC. This eco-tourism destination is coming up as a part of the Darjeeling-Lamahatta-Takdah circuit. The place is perfect for honeymoon couples. Lamahatta is situated at an altitude of 6500 ft. The prime attraction of Lamahatta is its untouched natural beauty. The magnificent Kanchenjunga mountain range and the Teesta river adds to the beauty of this place. A number of trekking route are also there at Lamahatta.

Lamahatta

How to Reach

The nearest rail head is New Jalpaiguri. Trains are running from Kolkata and other cities of India to New Jalpaiguri. From Siliguri you can reach Lamahatta via Jorabungalow. Another route takes you from Siliguri to Teesta and then Lamahatta via Lopchu. Lamahatta is 23 km from Darjeeling and 41 km from Kalimpong.

Hotels

There are 15 home-stays and 5 luxury tents at Lamahata.
Contact: DFO, Darjeeling Forest Division, Tel: (0354) 2252159, Email: dfodarj@gmail.com or Forest Range Officer, Takdah Forest Range, Tel: 8116602248.
You can also stay at:
Kanchanview Home-Stay. Tel: 9734932403. Tariff - Rs. 1000. Food: Rs. 500 (Non Veg), Rs. 350 (Veg).

Ranikhet

Ranikhet is a beautiful hill station surrounded by oak, pine, cedar and cyprus trees. Just 60 km from Nainital, this hill town is at an altitude of 1829 m. One can enjoy a spectacular view of a wide range of the Himalayas from Ranikhet. You can visit Chaubatia, 10 km from Ranikhet. There is an apple orchard and research centre of Uttarakhand Government. Bhalu Dam, an artificial lake is located 3 km from Chaubatia. Other attractions of Ranikhet are Jhuladevi Temple, Regiment Golf Course, Tarikhet, Tapoban, Dunagiri, Vaishno Devi Temple and Kumaon Regiment Museum.

Ranikhet

How to Reach

Ranikhet is 22 km from Jageshwar. The nearest rail station from Ranikhet is Kathgodam. Regular train services are available from other parts of the country to Kathgodam. Hired cars are plying from Lalkuan Junction and Kathgodam to Ranikhet via Nainital and Almora.

Hotels

KMVN Tourist Resthouse Ranikhet. Tel: 220893. Tariff - Rs. 1440-2000.
Ranikhet Inn. Tel: 263645. Tariff - Rs. 1800.
Hotel Rajdeep. Tel: 220017. Tariff - Rs. 800-1500.
Parvati Inn. Tel: 220361. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1400.

Pedong

Pedong is situated 21 km away from the town of Kalimpong. Situated at an height of 5000 ft above sea level the town is surrounded with oak, pine and devdaru trees. One can also get a panoramic view of the town and the hills from Tinchuley hill. The town of Pedong consists of two parts. One is called the upper and the other is called lower. Most of the attractions are located in the lower part. One of them is the Pedong Monastery. This monastery was constructed by the Bhutanis in the year 1837. The ancient curvings of the temple are worth seeing. To experience the natural beauty of Pedong you must visit Dumsang Fort which was ruined by the British in the year 1864. The newest attraction of Pedong is the Tinchuley Hill. From Tinchuley Sunrise Point one can get a view of Namchi in the South, Kalimpong in the East, Tiger Hill in the North and Siliguri in the West. Other attractions include Ramitey, Franco Swiss Museum, Silence Valley, Reshi River, Rikkisum and Crosshill.

Pedong

How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah and Kolkata station to New Jalpaiguri. Buses and shared jeeps are plying between Siliguri and Kalimpong. Pedong-bound shared cars are leaving Kalimpong every hour. You can also get cars for Pedong from Algara.

Hotels

Silk Route Retreat. Tel: 9932828753. Tariff - Double Bed Rs. 880-1650.
Jalep La Village Resort. Tel: 9932744403. Tariff - Double Bed Rs. 1000, Four Bed Rs. 1200, Cottage Rs. 1500.
Dumsang Guest House. Tel: (03552) 281212. Tariff - Double Bed Rs. 1000-1500.
Pedong Valley Resort. Tel: 9002503203. Tariff - Double Bed Rs. 1200-1500.
Green Valley Resort. Tel: (033) 24762717. Tariff - Double Bed Rs. 900-1500.

Jageshwar

Jageshwar is an offbeat hill spot in the state of Uttarakhand. Actually Jageshwar is not a hill station. It is a hamlet situated on the banks of Jataganga river. The place is surrounded by forests of Devdaru trees. The prime attraction of this village is the Jageshwar Temple. Other temples include Dandeshwar Temple, Mrityunjay Temple, Navadurga Temple, Kuber Temple, Sun Temple etc. You can also visit Chaukori from Jageshwar. On the way don't forget to see Patal Bhubaneswar.

Jageshwar

How to Reach

The nearest rail station from Jageshwar is Kathgodam. Regular train services are available from other parts of the country to Kathgodam. Hired cars are plying from Lalkuan Junction and Kathgodam to Jageshwar via Nainital and Almora.

Hotels

KMVN Tourist Rest House. Tariff - Rs. 1050-2200. Tel: (05962) 263028.
Shubham Guest House. Tariff - Rs. 1000-2000. Tel: (05962) 220402.