Hill stations
Hill stations are towns at a higher altitude than the nearby plains or valleys. The term "hill station" generally refers to the towns in South and Southeast Asia developed by Western colonists as refuges from the heat of the nearby lowlands, up where temperatures are cooler.
Destinations
Stay safeTravelers visiting hill stations at 4000 m or higher may suffer from altitude sickness. Therefore, they should rest at a hotel after arriving at the hill station to adapt their body for low oxygen.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Hill stations" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0