Discover diverse hill stations of India

Here is a quick table that links to my experiences of the ‘Diverse Hill Stations of India’.
Sorted in alphabetical order. First, by ‘State’ and then by ‘Place of Interest’.
 
 

Arunachal Pradesh

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Dirang	Enroute to Tawang from Assam, West Kameng District	Hotels at Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh Monpa Tribal Women from Arunachal Pradesh Tribal Houses from Dirang Dzong Visions of Corn from Dirang
Jung	Between Sela and Tawang (35 kms from Tawang)	Jung Falls: A Sensational Setting!
Sangti Valley	15 Kilometres from Dirang, Western Kameng District	Sangti Valley – A Valley in Heaven!
Tawang	Tawang	Tawang: India’s True Shangri-La What to shop for at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, North East India Heavenly Sela Lake in the Eastern Himalayas of India Buddhist Monk at Tak-Tsang Gompa, Arunachal Pradesh High Altitude Sela pass – Backbone of Tawang District Street Photography from Tawang Tongpen La View Point – A Himalayan Vista! Winding Himalayan Roads of Western Arunachal Pradesh The Serene and Majestic Tawang Gompa Travel Photo: Buddhist Student at Tawang Gompa High Altitude Winding Himalayan Roads Thukje Chueling Ani Gompa, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh Sangetsar Lake: Abundance of Himalayan Vistas Jaswantgarh War Memorial, Nuranang, Arunachal Pradesh Penga Teng Tso: A High Altitude Himalayan Lake Ugyenling Monastery: Birth Place of the 6th Dalai Lama Tawang War Memorial: Honoring the unsung heroes of the 1962 India-China War Tak-Tsang Gompa or T Gompa: As serene as it gets
Tenga Valley	Tenga	Tenga Valley – Tucked amidst the Eastern Himalayas

Himachal Pradesh

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Kalpa	Near Recong Peo, Kinnaur	Kinnaur Kailash – Heaven on Earth!!
Shoja	Near Jalori Pass, Kullu District	Skidding through the impassable Jalori pass in the Himalayas

Jammu and Kashmir

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Leh	Ladakh	Motorcycle Ride to the top of the world – Khardung La, Ladakh Zanskar Arts: Leh’s Prime Pashmina Shop Oriental Guest House: A Great Homestay at Leh Hemis Monastery: Ladakh’s richest monastery Sunset Moments from Leh Town At Khardung La: You feel on top of the world Pangong Tso in winter Confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers Standing on the Frozen Indus River Chang La, the 3rd highest motorable road in the world, in winter Alchi Monastery: One of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh Lamayuru: Of rock mountains, scenic peace and home to Ladakh’s largest gompa Shanti Stupa: Of votive stupas, acclimatization and beautiful views Losar Festival at Ladakh Leh Palace: Rich Ruins that overlook the capital of Ladakh The Frozen River Trek of Ladakh

Jharkhand

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Ranchi	Ranchi	Dhoni’s house at Ranchi Snake Charmers still exist in India Bird’s Eye View of Ranchi City Yummy mangoes on the streets of Ranchi! Jagannathpur Temple – Famous Pilgrimage Centre of Ranchi, Jharkhand, India Through the Eastern Ghat Roads of Jharkhand

Karnataka

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Agumbe	Agumbe	Trek to Vanakebe Falls – A sight to behold! Trek to Jogigundi Falls – The Cave Waterfall! Famous Sunset of Agumbe Crazy Roads of Someshwar Ghats Dodda Mane at Agumbe – Great Hospitality with a rustic homely experience Elderly Couple from Malnad: Some Portrait Shots! Kundadri: The Sunrise Point near Agumbe Trekking Guide: Narasimha Parvatha, Karnataka, India Tropical Trek to Koodlu Theertha Falls – A Mystical Experience!! Tropical Trek to Barakona Falls near Agumbe, Karnataka, India Rustic Images from Agumbe Surya Namaskar Sunset Moments from Agumbe
Chickmagalur	Chickmagalur	Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 1: Chickmagalur to Mulaiyangiri Peak Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 2: Mulaiyangiri to Baba Budangiri
Coorg	Coorg	Coffee Country of Coorg
Kakkabe	Near Virajpet and Madikeri, Coorg	Nalnad Palace near Kakkabe in Coorg Monsoon Trek to Nilakandi Falls, Coorg, Karnataka, India Honey Valley Estate: A Peaceful Homestay in Coorg Coffee in Coorg Monsoon Trek to Thadiyendamol Peak, Coorg, Karnataka, India Colourful Plants from Coorg Aura of Coorg’s Coffee Estates Tropical Trek to Chingara Falls, Coorg
Kemmangundi	Kemmangundi	Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 3: Baba Budangiri to Kemmangundi Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 4: Kemmangundi – Hebbe Falls – Kemmangundi Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 5: Kemmangundi – Kalahatti Falls – Mangalore Monsoon Trek to Hebbe Falls, Karnataka, India Kemmangundi in the Monsoons!!
Kukke Subramanya	Kukke Subramanya	Kumaraparvatha Trek, Karnataka, India
Madikeri	Coorg	Abbey Falls near Madikeri in Coorg
Male Mahadeshwara Hills	MM Hills, Chamarajnagar District	Camping Trip – Male Mahadeshwara (MM) Hills, Karnataka, India

Kerala

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Lakkidi	Wayanad District	Monsoon Trek to Chembra Peak, Wayanad, Kerala, India Trek to Chembra Peak – FAQ Lovely Tea Plantations of Chembra Estate Photographing Yellow Flowers at Banasura Sagar Dam Soochipara Falls in the Monsoons Banasura Sagar Dam – A Green Zone Tropical Moss and the Enveloping Mist
Munnar	Munnar	Picture book tea town Trekking the Nilgiri Mountains from Kodaikanal to Munnar in Heavy Rains!! Waterfall amidst a Tea Estate!! Campsite amidst the tea estates of Munnar!! The sun is shining on Munnar Tea Estate!! Through the winding tea estate roads of Munnar!!

Maharashtra

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Khandala	Khandala (on Mumbai-Pune Expressway)	Pit Stop at Khandala in Maharashtra, India

Meghalaya

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Cherrapunji	Cherrapunji, East Khasi Hills district	Wakaba Falls – The Canyon Waterfall in the Cherrapunji district of Meghalaya Duwan Sing Syiem View Point, Sohra Circuit, Meghalaya, North East India Scenic Landscape of Cherrapunji Crystalline Mawsmai Cave, Meghalaya, North East India Panoramic Green Canyons of Meghalaya Noh Kalikai Falls – Magic of Meghalaya Pretty Yellow Flowers from Thangkharang Park, Meghalaya Road that leads into Bangladesh The Noh Kalikai Image Gallery Cliffs of Meghalaya Landscapes near Nohsngithiang Falls, Meghalaya Kynrem Falls – 7th highest waterfall in India Nohsngithiang Falls – 5th highest waterfall in India
Shillong	Shillong	Interesting Facts about Meghalaya Elephant Falls, near Shillong, Meghalaya, India Shillong view from Shillong Peak

Rajasthan

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Mount Abu	Mount Abu	Rajasthan’s hill abode

Sikkim

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Gangtok	Gangtok	The Picturesque Tsomgo (Changu) Lake nestled in the Eastern Himalayas Om Mani Padme Hum – A Buddhist Chant that will touch your very soul! What to shop for in Sikkim? Purple Flowers from Sikkim Snow Leopard makes me trigger happy Young Buddhist Monks undergo Lama Dance Training at Lingdum Monastery, Sikkim, India Frozen Cafe at Nathu La, Sikkim, India Red Panda – Sikkim’s State Animal Club Mahindra’s Royal Demazong – A property with a heavenly view Tibetan Style Lanterns at Sikkim Pink Buds of Princess Flower (Tibouchina Urvilleana) Tibetan Wolf Fall Colours at Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary Traffic pileups enroute to Nathu La, Sikkim, India Tsomgo (Changu) Lake – A Barren Look!! Himalayan Bear Misty Morning Views from Gangtok Pink Flowers from the Eastern Himalayas – A Photo Series Purple Sword Flowers Banjhakri Falls – A Touristy Spot near Gangtok in Sikkim GREEN GREEN Terraced Slopes of Gangtok The Aura of Lingdum or Ranka Monastery, Gangtok, Sikkim, India Scenic Kyongnosla Market enroute to Nathu La Nathu La (Nathulla Pass) – The Chinese Connection
Lachen	North Sikkim	Caught in a snow storm while returning from Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim Gurudongmar Lake – one of the highest lakes in the world
Lachung	North Sikkim	Yumthang – Valley of Flowers in North Sikkim, India
Pelling	West Sikkim	West Sikkim and Pelling – monasteries, waterfalls, high bridges and treks in the Kangchendzonga range

Tamil Nadu

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Coonoor	Shadow of Doddabetta	Coonoor’s Local Flavour at Hotel Ramachandra Steam Locomotive Maintenance Yard at Coonoor Nilgiri Mountain Railway – Go on a Joy Rife on this heritage train
Kodaikanal	Kodaikanal	Motorcycling through country roads to Kodaikanal and Kolli Hills in Tamil Nadu, India Trekking the Nilgiri Mountains from Kodaikanal to Munnar in Heavy Rains!! The Blue Mountains of Kodaikanal and its charming sights!!
Kodanad	Near Kotagiri	Kodanad’s 220 degree view of the Nilgiri Mountains Kodanad: Jayalalithaa’s Home in the Nilgiri Mountains
Kolli Hills	Near Namakkal and Salem	Motorcycling through country roads to Kodaikanal and Kolli Hills in Tamil Nadu, India Nallathambi Resort – A decent place to stay at Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu, India Masila Falls – An Ideal Location for a Natural Shower in Kolli Hills Pepper Climbers from Kolli Hills in the Eastern Ghats of India 70 Continuous Hairpin Bends of Kolli Malai Wish Granting Tree Agaya Gangai Waterfalls – Milk that falls from the sky! Arapaleeswarar Temple in Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu, India
Ooty (Ootacamund/ Udhagamandalam)	Ooty	Home Made Chocolates from Ooty Kalhatti Falls – A Sad Trickle this Monsoon! Nilgiri Mountain Railway – Go on a Joy Rife on this heritage train
Red Hills	Near Ooty	Camping in the lake ecosystem at Red Hills near Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India Tea Estates from the Lake District of Red Hills The Land of the Badagas Emerald Lake in the Monsoons Monsoon Camping by Emerald Lake in the Nilgiri Mountains
Valparai	Pollachi District	Valparai…the unsung hill station of India Monica Garden Tea Bungalow: A Colonial Holiday House at Valparai Malabar Grey Hornbill at Monica Garden Tea Bungalow, Valparai Valparai to Athirapally: One of the top tropical motorcycle routes in India Exploring the Valparai hills on a Motorcycle Nallamudi Poonjolai: Velu saw God here!! Sholayar Dam nestled in the pristine Anaimalai hills of Tamil Nadu Vazhachal Forests: A Fresh Lease of Oxygen in Kerala

Uttarakhand

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Mussoorie	Mussoorie	Global Warming changing the climate pattern in the Himalayas

West Bengal

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Darjeeling	West Bengal	Darjeeling – the true queen of hill stations in India