8 Bucket-List Worthy Hill Stations To Head To With The Gang Post Pandemic!

Raise your hands if you’re tired of dealing with quarantine anxiety, staying at home blues, pollution filled atmosphere, boring house chores, not getting time to spend with bae or meeting the squad at the usual hangout spots? Not to forget, dreaming about a parallel universe where you're spending time in a picturesque hill station, gorging on marshmallows while you whisper sweet nothings to your partner! Well, to keep the dream alive, we’re bringing you a hand-picked list of the best hill stations that are the visual answer to the song lyrics, ‘shower me with good times, cover me in the sunshine’ that y'all should put on your future bucket list to unleash the travel junkie in you! 

1. Kasol

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Nowadays everyone is heading to Kasol, from solo travellers to college and school students, it's become a favourite among all. The best attractions worth seeing here are the Tosh which is famously known as a village-turned-hippie colony and Parvati Valley along with beautiful coniferous trees and the Kheerganga and Manikaran that's gonna leave you in awe! 

2. Munsiyari

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This one is an underrated gem most of you must have not heard of. Located deep in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand, In Munsiyari you and your partner can relax in the calm atmosphere admiring the natural scenery, boating and trekking! One can also witness beautiful views of mountain peaks such as Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Rajarambha. To reach here, you can take a train up till Kathgodam where there is a long, but extremely scenic and visually rewarding bus journey to town.

3. Leh Ladakh

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This magical hill station doesn't need a description. Added in the bucket list of all adventure lovers, bloggers, places to see before you die, everyone must have once said, ‘I wish to ride a bike in Ladakh’, and why not, with its scenic splendour, majestic mountains and pristine blue lakes, Ladakh should definitely be a place you should not miss out on! But beware, it's not for the weak-hearted as it normally takes a day to adjust to the atmosphere there. The Pangong Lake, Magnetic Hill, Thiksey Monastery, Royal Leh Palace adds charm to Leh Ladakh, so make a trip when things calm down!

4. Mount Abu, Rajasthan

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The only hill station of Rajasthan is a popular weekend getaway from Delhi, Mount Abu is dotted with an array of impressive temples, glimpses of historical forts and elegant palaces, ideal for escaping from the heat while you experience the royalty of the state. Plan a trip with your gals soon and enjoy the scenic wonders of Mount Abu!

5. Mashobra

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Mashobra is a beautiful town in Himachal Pradesh that will remind you of a Karan Johar movie! This town is covered in pine, oak, cedar, and deodar trees, a beauty that the district of Shimla boasts of. The apple orchards add to the picturesque scenery of this town. Famous as the ‘Quieter Shimla’, Mashobra is one of the unexplored hill stations near Delhi. Places you can't miss here are the Reserve Forest Sanctuary, The Presidential Retreat, the Tattapani River, Mahasu Devta Temple and more gorgeous sites!

6. Shoghi

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With a distance of 300 km from Delhi, This quaint hill station in Himachal Pradesh is a small suburban town located near Shimla. Amongst the less crowded destinations, Shoghi is an ideal destination for Delhiites to spend a weekend in solitude. So, while planning a trip to Shimla, make sure you visit Shoghi along the way and make a pitstop to experience a blissful time. 

7. Bir Billing 

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 The first love of all adventure junkies, this destination is a small village located in the Joginder Nagar Valley that is famous for paragliding adventure sport. It also serves as a destination for meditation, spirituality and other recreational activities. Bening home to a large Tibetan refugee settlement, it features several Buddhist monasteries. If you are daring you should check out this spot for a time worth remembering!

8. Lansdowne

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Located at a height of 1,700 metres above sea level, this tiny hamlet is among the most exotic hill stations near Delhi that you should consider going to! Pristine environment, salubrious weather, enchanting slopes, Lansdowne is idyllic for anyone who yearns solace. Plan a trip with the fam or friends and experience the beauty and peace Lansdowne has to offer! 

So where are you heading for memories for a lifetime?