Looking For An Escape? Visit These 5 Hill Stations In Western India

What is more perfect than a trip that gets your heart back in tune after a stressful week at work? If you are someone who loves going for treks to the moment or simply just enjoy the scenic view that you get to see from such heights, there are a few hill stations that you must visit.

Even though the mountains of the Northern part of India are romanticised immensely, some hill stations in the western region of India will win your hearts. Here are some of these hill stations that you must visit at least once in your lifetime.

Mahabaleshwar

One of the most breathtaking hill stations of Western India that lies in Maharashtra is Mahabaleshwar. The temperature here remains moderately cool during winter and warm during summer. The best time to visit this destination is between December and February.

Some of the tourist attractions here are:

• Mahabaleshwar Temple
• Krishnabai Temple
• Elephant's Head Point
• Arthur's Seat
• Panch Ganga Temple
• Pratapgarh Fort

Mount Abu

If you are someone who enjoys the royal architecture of Rajasthan, then you are in for a treat with its very own hill station - Mount Abu. The weather in this hill station is moderate and hence comforting and the best time to visit Mount Abu is between October to March.

Here you can see places like:

• Dilwara Jain Temples
• Nakki Lake
• Guru Shikhar
• Sunset Point Mount Abu
• Vimal Vasahi

Don't Miss:5 Winter Treks In India That Adventure Enthusiasts Must Explore

Panchgani

Another hill station lying near Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani is a nature escape in western India that you can’t miss. The weather here remains moderate and doesn't get too freezing during winter. The best time to visit this place is between September and May.

Here you can do sightseeing in places like:

• Sydney Point
• Dhom Dam
• Kate's Point
• Table Land
• Parsi Point
• Harrison's Folly
• Cheese Factory

Don't Miss:5 Scenic Hill Stations To Explore Near Nagpur

Karjat

An offbeat hill station lying in Maharashtra is Karjat. It is a village that will win your heart with its picturesque view. The temperature here remains moderate to slightly warm. However, the fresh wind blowing will mostly be cool. The best time to visit here is between June and September.

Here you can visit places like:

• Kothaligad (Peth) Fort
• Peb Fort
• Bhivpuri Waterfall
• Ulhas Valley
• Bahiri Cave

Image courtesy: Unsplash