Hill stations in India
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Hill stations are towns at higher elevations than the nearby plains or valleys. While rulers in precolonial times also used to escape the heat and humidity of summer by venturing to higher ground, most hill stations were established during the British Raj, as the British colonists sought to live in a climate more comfortable and similar to home. The concept of the Hill Station spread beyond India to Britain's other colonies in Asia such as Burma and Malaya, and even to the colonial possessions of other Western powers, such as the French-ruled Vietnam.
UnderstandThe tourist season for the hill stations generally peaks during the Indian summer.
Destinations
Stay safeSome hill stations, particularly those in the Himalayas, are prone to landslides during the monsoon season.
See also
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Hill stations in India" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Sanu N, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons