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India is a vast country with amazing geomorphological diversity. Here one can find oceans, plateau, desert, plains and hills. The northern-most part of Indian subcontinent is bordered by the majestic Himalayas and allied mountain chain. These are the youngest mountains with interesting geological features. Mountains extend from the state of Jammu & Kashmir to North Eastern states like Meghalaya with several hill stations of greater and lesser fame.
Hill stations like Shimla, Mussorie, Nanital are known for their flocking tourists and European style architecture besides the obvious natural beauty. There are several others like Chamba valley, Dharamshala, Kausani, Dhanolti, Pauri, Khirsu etc offering panoramic view of mountains along with serene surroundings. These hills are also famous from religious point of view as they house many revered Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples.
There are many beautiful hill stations in Southern and Western India: Mahableshwar, Panchgani, Ooty are notable hill stations situated in the Western Ghats. Some of the most popular hill states are as follows.
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| Jammu & Kashmir |
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Cradled in the lap of majestic mountains of the Himalayas, Kashmir is the most beautiful place on Earth. On visiting the Valley of Kashmir, Jehangir, one of the Mughal emperors, is said to have exclaimed: "If there is paradise anywhere on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here."
Kashmir has a myth and history, language and literature, art and architecture, culture and tradition, and religion and ritual that is distinct, yet similar to the civilization of the Indian subcontinent. In this once happy valley with its peace-loving people, Buddhism reached the zenith of its glory, Hinduism extended its philosophical frontiers into Shaivism and Shaktism, and Islam achieved a new meaning and practice in its tradition of Sufism. Gulmarg, Sonmarg, House-Boat in Srinagar, Pahalgam, and Leh & Ladakh are the most visited destinations in Jammu & Kashmir.
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| Himachal Pradesh |
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High mountains, snow-covered peaks, green hills & slopes make Himachal Pradesh India's most favourite himalayan destination. A large part of the land is covered by forests. Some of the exotic and scintillating tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh include: Shimla, Manali, Kullu and Dharamshala.
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| Uttarakhand |
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The land of celestial beauty. Blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow clad mountains, gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests, this 'Abode of Gods' includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage. Char-dhams, the four most sacred and revered Hindu temples: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are nestled in the Mighty Mountains. A picturesque state, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas, Uttarakhand promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments.
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| Sikkim |
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Small but beautiful, Sikkim is situated in the Eastern Himalayas. Spread below the Mount Khanchendzonga (8534 mts), the third highest mountain in the world, and revered by the Sikkimese as their protective deity. Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush valleys, fast flowing rivers, hills, Sikkim offers her visitors a rare and singular experience. Within a matter of hours one can move from the sub tropical heat of the lower valleys to the cold of the rugged mountain slopes that reach up to the area of perpetual snow.
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