Planning a Trip? 7 Best Hill Stations in India to Explore

This monsoon session is generally believed to be one of the most beautiful times to visit the Indian hill stations. There are less crowds,best prices, and the surroundings turn thick green, which is hard to spot during other seasons. Nonetheless, safety is becoming a real worry for tourists in this monsoon, with several popular mountain trails suffering due to rain. But there is much to cheer about, with many hill stations unaffected and open for visitors to explore safely. Here are seven such places, along with their unique features, some useful tips, and how to enjoy them without breaking the bank.




Shimla is still open for visitors. Colonial architecture looks even more charming under the hide, of monsoons Session

• Tip to proceed : Take a trip to Jakhoo Temple, walk down Ridge Road, and spend time at the cafes at Mall Road
• Unique recommendations: Go in the early morning when the fog is dense; it will feel like you are in a painting as well as not so many people are there in that time
• travel tips: Live near Chotta Shimla and save 30% to 40% on budget
• Friendly budget: ₹2,500 to 4,000/day Approx

Nainital is one of the most safest spots and best for a monsoon vacation in Uttarakhand, with Naini Lake appearing Magical in the Rain

• Advice Tip to proceed: Boat rides at Naini Lake, Mall Road strolls, Snow View cable car ride
• Unique recommendations: Go on a weekday Nainital is much more crowded on weekends during monsoons session
• Affordable travel tips : Stay in rooms overlooking the lake only if necessary, as interior rooms are available at a discount of 20%-25% on the same deal
• Friendly budget: ₹2,000 - 3,800/day

Mansson session make this town all the more relaxing, being as it is a town with a strong Tibetan influence, monasteries, and cafes

• Advice Tip to proceed: Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu Falls, exploring cafes in McLeod Ganj
• Best recommendations: Take along a lightweight rain coat rather than an umbrella as the lanes are too narrow for using an umbrella
• Affordable travel tips: shelter at Tibetan family-run guest houses is much cheaper than hotels and provides home-cooked food
• Friendly budget: ₹1,800–3,500 per day

Reached through Dehradun, these mountain towns do not use the disrupted northern roads at all. Specifically, Landour provides a literary appeal.

• Tip to proceed: Camel’s Back Road, Gun Hill, Lal Tibba, heritage cafes of Landour
• Unique recommendations: The heritage cafes of Landour offer hand-written menus and slow service visit only enjoy the experience
• Affordable travel tips: Opt for Landour rather than Mussoorie town for accommodation as it is more peaceful and usually more affordable
• Budget friendly Cost: Around ₹2,200-4,000/day

Coonoor has Niligiri beauty with much less crowd, and the tea gardens of this city look beautiful in monsoon clouds.

• Tip to proceed: Sims Park, Dolphins Nose point, Nilgiris Mountain Railway ride
• Unique recommendations:Get toy train ride booking done a day before as monsoons bring seat availability owing to schedule changes
• Affordable travel tips: Accommodation at homestays located inside tea plantations is economical compared to hotels and offer homemade South Indian cuisine
• Friendly Budget: ₹1,800 – 3,200/day

The hill station of Rajasthan comes alive in the monsoon session creating a marked difference from its surrounding environment.

Tip to proceed: Nakki Lake boating, Sunset Point, Dilwara Temples
Unique recommendations: Explore Dilwara Temples during the evening as the carvings of marble look best during that time of the day
Affordable travel tips : Mount Abu is among the most affordable hill stations mentioned in the list; Rajasthani Thalis are available in abundance at local dhabas for a much better price than restaurants
Friendly Budget: ₹1,500–3,000/day

The hill station of Gujarat remains unseen by tourists, with the waterfalls and misty peaks looking best in rains.

Tip to proceed: Boating in Saputara Lake, Ropeway journey, Forest Nature trails
Unique recommendations: Travel to Gira Waterfalls (nearby) which are strong during monsoons but not many tourists know about them
Affordable travel Tip: This is the cheapest hill station in the list with great options for less than ₹2000/day
Friendly Budget: ₹1200-2500/day


The monsoon session has not just an end to trips up the hills this year, but rather the map. Here are 7 places which have remained unbeatable by landslide-ravaged roads and offer you the most beautiful views, all this without even paying as much as in the peak season.

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Is it safe to travel to Hill stations in India during monsoon?
Yes, most hill stations are safe to travel to, but it really depends on the area and path. Be aware of weather forecasts and landslide warnings before traveling, particularly in the state of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
What are the precautions to take while travelling to the hill stations during this monsoon?
The areas that are currently experiencing landslides and road closures, including parts of Kullu, Chamba and the Gangotri Highway region, should stay out until the situation improves.
What is the best time to travel to hill stations during monsoon time?
Most of the Indian hill stations experience the peak of monsoon season from the end of June to September. The mornings are usually clear with heavier rain in the afternoon.
Do you feel that the government of Nepal would have more investments to spare?
Yes. The hotel prices may be up to 40% lower than in the main season as currently it is off-season for hill tourism and much of the popular attractions are less crowded.