Wayanad District, in Kerala , India , was formed in 1980 out of Kozhikode and Kannur districts. It’s name is derived from the words Vayal (paddy) Naad (land); 'Land of Paddy Fields'. It is set lofty on the majestic Western Ghat with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m above mean sea level. Wayanad

If you’ve lived in South India, it is unlikely that you haven’t been to Ooty. Ooty or Ootucamund, also called the "Queen of hill stations" is a place where people throng to beat the heat of the South Indian plains. It is the capital of the Nilgiris district and used to be popular summer and

Sattal meaning 'Seven lakes' in Hindi is a collection of seven interconnected freshwater lakes, located in the Kumaon Lake region, around 22 km from Nainital, in the State of Uttarkhand. The seven lakes of Sattal are Panna Tal or Garud Tal, Nal-Damyanti Tal, Purna Tal, Sita Tal, Ram Tal, Laxman Tal and Sukha Tal or

The Solang valley, 13 km north of Manali, is a spot straight out of a picture post card complete with tall coniferous trees, and splendid views of glaciers and the snow-capped mountains. One of the main attractions here is the Shiva Lingam made of ice. According to the local people, the “Ice Shiv Lingam” was discovered

Mount Abu, the only hill-station in Rajasthan, India, is situated on an isolated plateau of Aravali range of hills about 4000 feet above sea level.  It’s a summer capital of Rajasthan and is home to lakes, waterfalls and green forests. It has a very cool climate due to its rich flora covering the entire hillside

People who’ve never seen or touched snow in their lives can choose Manali as the first place to do so. Manali is part of the Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh, and was the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh. Manali is a popular Himalayan tourist destination and its cool atmosphere provides a contrast

Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Western Ghats range with one of the few evergreen forests of the world. It served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj.Mahabaleshwar is located about 120 km (75 mi) southwest of Pune

Chamba is situated in Himachal Pradesh and is known for its uninterrupted heritage and customs. It’s around 49 km North East of Dalhousie and around 623 km from Delhi. The Chaugan is the heart and hub of all activity in Chamba. Tradition is silent as to its use as a polo ground and the name

Matheran, (which literally means a jungle on top) is a hill station in the Raigad district of Maharashtra which was discovered by Hugh Malet in 1850. The British developed Matheran as a popular tourist resort. The Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India has declared Matheran an eco-sensitive region. It is one of the

Ranikhet in Uttaranchal is a small hill station situated in the Kumaon hills. It offers a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayan peaks, making stressed urbanites visit the place for the fresh invigorating mountain air. The environs of Ranikhet are sylvan, peaceful and attractive. Legend has it that a beautiful Kumaoni queen fell so deeply