Planning a trip? Here are 5 best hill stations near Noida within 300 Km you must visit in October News24 –
The Dussehra long weekend from October 2 to 5, and the upcoming festivities are the perfect excuse to escape from Noida’s busy life. What’s better than packing your bags and visiting the amazing hill stations within 250 to 300 km from the city? This is the time to give a peaceful retreat to your body and mind, leaving all work behind. Here’s a list of the 7 best hill stations you can visit to get away from the relentless heat and chaotic life in Noida.
Lansdowne, Uttarakhand (252.2 kms)
Lansdowne, a quiet town full of lush greenery and pines and oaks, is just 252.2 km by road from Noida. This hill station, nestled in the Himalayas, is one of the best places to visit this October. Churches, temples, flowering thickets, and ponds enhance the beauty of the town. It is the headquarters of the Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army. The major attractions are Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Kaleshwar Temple, Kalagarh Tiger Reserve, Tip-in-Top, Bhulla Tal, Churches, and Garhwal Rifle Regiment War Memorial.
Nahan, Himachal Pradesh (281.3 Kms)
Nahan, just 281.3 km from Noida by road, is another captivating tourist destination, located in Himachal Pradesh. The town, set against the backdrop of mountains, houses marvelous temples and gardens, ideal to visit during the late monsoon. The major attractions are Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary, Shri Mahamaya Balasundari Jee Temple, Rani Tal , Jaitak Fort, and ECO Park Kangniwala.
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand (304.2 Kms)
The Queen of the Hills, Mussoorie, just 304.2 km from Noida by road, is one of the best tourist destinations to visit this October. Its lush green hills and winterline (a rare natural phenomenon) attract people from all over the country. The famous attractions are Surkhanda Devi Temple, Landour, George Everest House, Bhatta Falls, Jharipani Falls, Kempty Falls, Municipal Gardens or Company Bagh, Camel’s Back Road, Lal Tibba, Mussoorie Lake, Christ Church, and Mall Road.
Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh (Around 300 kms)
Kasauli, a small hill station in Himachal Pradesh, is one of the best tourist destinations, located just 300 km from Noida by road. The famous attractions are Monkey Point, Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Baba Balak Nath Temple, Lawrence School, and Chirst and Baptist churches.
Nainital, Uttarakhand (280.4 Kms)
Nainital, also known as the ‘Lake District’, is nestled in the Kumaon Himalayas. This place, just 280.4 km from Noida, is surrounded by seven hills – ‘Sapta-Shring’ – Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma, Lariya-Kanta, and Sher-Ka-Danda. The famous attractions here are the Naukuchiatal, St John in the Wilderness Church, Tiffin Top, Himalaya Museum, Kainchi Dham, Kilbury, Pangot, Sariyatal, Ghorakhal, Khurpatal, Snow View Point, Nainital Zoo, Naina Devi Temple, and Naini Lake.
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