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Hill Stations in India

Published July 23, 2009 | By Guest

In the fall of 2008, I did the public train and bus thing in India and went to three hill stations north of Delhi. It was a trip I will not forget. The sweet-strange smell of India is forever etched in my scent memory. Here are some highlights:

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Manali and beyond

Dharamsala

This hill station is famous because it is where the Tibetan government is in exile. It was crowded, lots of yoga…

Manali

This was my favorite hill station – hands down.

It is orchard country, and Manali and beyond… settled in a valley with mountains surrounding the area.

There is hiking, parasailing, skiing and other pursuits for outdoorsy people.

Old Manali was where its at. The Orchard House was a great place to stay – +91+1902-254123 or email thepeak21@yahoo.co

Shimla

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Statue of Indira Ghandi in Shimla.

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Indian Institute of Advanced Studies in Shiml

Shimla was a very lively, bustling place. “The Mall” was where everyone hung out. The views were spectacular. The statue of Indira Ghandi and The Indian Institute of Advanced Studies are worth checking ou

Added bonus: I had food poisoning on the flight home from Delhi. 15 hours of fun. Folks, the bathroom became my seat on the plane – it was a character-building experience. A wonderful lady on the plane nursed me back to life. Thank you, wherever you are….

Until next time,
Liz

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  • http://www.theroadforks.com Akila

    My favorite hill station is Ooty in South India. Tea plantations grow over ledges all over the mountainside and roadside vendors make the best chai I have ever tasted.

  • http://www.lizoke.com Liz

    Thanks for the comment Melvin! Just twittered about your website – very cool concept.
    I still think about India all of the time. Its a pretty amazing place.

  • http://www.traveldudes.org Melvin

    Our trip to Shimla & Manali I also will never forget! I had the worst stomach problems ever in my life and was in the night train from Delhi to Shimla. :)
    But up there in the plane, I guess was similar. :)

    But it was still fantastic up there!

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