Hill Stations In India That Won't Blow Your Budget!

Written By Ruchika Mandora Image Credits: Gettyimages

Lansdowne

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Chikmagalur

[{"selector":"#anim-d13e6148-c84d-4f6f-bae5-1b93caa97cf0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.53662086642366%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] One of Karnataka's prominent hill stations, Chikmagalur is 150 kilometers from Mangalore. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Araku Valley

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Chakrata

[{"selector":"#anim-5fa867e6-5114-49c0-a799-bda0f2fd0de5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(57.81249974400788%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Chakrata, a little hill station 2100 meters above sea level, is cheaper than Mussorie and Nainital. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Gangtok

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Kasol

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Chopta

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Kausani

[{"selector":"#anim-4fb760c2-ea30-4312-a17b-297ac937e208 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(57.81249974400788%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":14000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Kausani, surrounded by deep valleys and scenic scenery, offers a good view of the Himalayas. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Shillong

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Yelagiri

[{"selector":"#anim-5427d2d0-895d-4061-a7e3-2defbc87e9fb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727574570689%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Yelagiri, in lovely Tamil Nadu, is a growing tourist destination. This hill station, 300 km from Ooty, is beautiful and suitable for family vacations. Image Credits: Gettyimages