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Hill stations are basically a kind of refuge to the city-slickers, who want to have a break from the hustle bustle of the city. Mostly Indians who cannot afford to go for London travel or other places to beat the heat of the summer and to spend their vacations go to hill stations. In fact, people around the world go for these hill stations during peak tourist season.

The hill stations that you may see in India travel are all mostly searched and discovered by the British, during the British Raj in the nineteenth century. Hill stations, as the name must have already given you the hint, actually consist of hills and mountains, which go about the height of 1200 meters to 2250 meters. The most popular of the hill stations are located in the Himalayan region. Following are the two of the major names in the famous hill stations that one may see in India travel.

1. Ooty is often referred to as the Queen of all the hill stations in India, is actually located in Tamil Nadu. It is mostly famous because of its tea garden and Botanical Garden. Ooty Lake is also quite a famous spot for tourists. There are several reasonable and luxury hotels in Ooty.

2. Shimla is one of the best hill stations of India. It is also the summer capital of India and is actually sprinkled with tourist destinations all over and people come from far to visit these places. There are many luxury hotels and budgeted hotels that may welcome the tourists from all over the world.