Shimla

Location: Himachal Pradesh

Shimla originally called Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills". Located in the north-west Himalayas at an altitude of 2,128 metres the city of Shimla, draped in forests of pine rhododendron and oak, experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters. The city is famous for its buildings styled in Tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture dating from the colonial era.

Manali

Location: Himachal Pradesh

Manali, at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 m (6398 ft) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river (and near its source), it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti.

Mussourie
Location: Uttaranchal

Located at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, Mussourie, is sprawled over a horse - shoe shaped ridge. Easily accessible from Delhi, Mussourie is one of the prime hill resorts of the country. Also called the 'Queen of the Himalayas', Mussourie has picturesque landscape with fascinating green hills and varied flora and fauna.
From the lush green hill of Mussourie, you can have a spectacular view of the commanding snow ranges in the north-eastern side. The small hill station of Mussourie gives glittering views of the Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges.

Mount Abu

Location: Rajasthan
The town of Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, is located at an elevation of 1220 meters. It has been a popular retreat from the heat of Rajasthan and neighbouring Gujarat for centuries. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1960 and covers 290 km² of the mountain. Mount Abu is home to a number of Jain temples. The famous Dilwara Temples are a complex of temples, beautifully carved of white marble that were built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD.

Mahabaleshwar
Location: Maharashtra
The name 'Mahabaleshwar' is derived from a temple of Lord Mahadev and three Sanskrit words, "Maha" (great), "Bal" (power) and "Ishwar" (God).
Mahabaleshwar, Queen of all Hill Stations, is situated at an altitude of 1,372m in the heart of Sahyadri Hills in Satara District.The jungle of Mahabaleshwar is thick & produces many commercial as well as medicinal trees & plants. Mahabaleshwar is famous for its scenic beauty and the splendid views of the valleys and the lake. Things which keep an impact on ones mind long after leaving Mahabaleshwar are its Cool Climate, Video Games and Slot Machines in the Market, Boating and Horse Riding. Mahabaleshwar is by far the best of any holiday spot in Maharashtra for climate, excursions, sports and many other activities.

Ooty
Location: Tamil Nadu
Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. It used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. An added attraction for the tourists to Udagamandalam is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and winds its way through many hair-raising curves and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens.

Kodaikanal

Location: Tamil Nadu

Kodaikanal located amidst the folds of the verdant Pali hills is one of the most popular serene hill stations in India, which mesmerises any visitor. The wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake, Kodaikanal is a charming hill station.
Kodai is situated at an altitude of about 2,133m.The hill town is renowned for its educational institutions of international repute. The pride of Kodaikanal is the 'Kurinji-flower', which blossoms once in 12 years. The hill-plantain fruits and plums are known for their freshness and taste.

Darjeeling
Location: West Bengal
Darjeeling a town in the Indian state of West Bengal is internationally famous for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is popularly know as the queen of Hill stations of East India. It is a trekkers paradise with a varied scope for adventure sports. Dense evergreen forests of Sal and Oak lie around the town, where a wide variety of rare orchids are found , making Darjeeling an ideal destination for holidays.