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Best North Indian Hill Stations for Weekend Getaway

February 11, 2018 8:00 AM |

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India has always fascinated people from around the world for its beauty. Talking, particularly about North India, it is mostly dedicated to mountain lovers and adventurous people.

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Here is a list of 10 popular hill stations in North India based on their popularity, quality of attraction and their predicted weather temperatures from February 10 to 12.

Srinagar

Srinagar

It lies in the Kashmir valley and also known as the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Here, days will remain cold with good amount of sunshine and maximums settling between 7°C and 9°C. Nights would be shivering cold with mercury hovering around 0°C and 2°C.

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Manali

Manali

It is a Himalayan resort in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is also considered the most famous hill station during summers in India.

Here, days will remain cold and sunny with maximums settling between 10°C and 11°C. Nights would be cold with mercury hovering around 1°C and 2°C.

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Shimla

Shimla

Along with capital of Himachal Pradesh, it was also known as the summer capital of British India. Here, days will remain cold with bright sunshine and maximums settling between 8°C and 10°C. Nights would be chilly with mercury hovering around 2°C and 4°C.

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Kasauli

Kasauli

It is a small hill town, located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as the cantonment town. Here, days would remain cool and comfortable with maximum temperatures settling between 18°C and 20°C. Nights will be cold with mercury ranging from 4°C to 5°C.

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Mussoorie

Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a hill station in the state of Uttarakhand, located at the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges. It is also famously known as the Queen of Hills. The place is also the gateway to the “Gangotri and “Yamunotri” shrines. Maximum temperatures would settle between 11°C and 12°C, while minimums will range between 2°C and 4°C.

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Dehradun

Dehradun

It is the capital of Uttarakhand. Here, days would remain cool and comfortable with maximum temperatures between 20°C and 21°C, while nights will be cold with mercury ranging from 6°C and 8°C.

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Nainital

Nainital

It is a town located in the Kumaon region of the state of Uttarakhand. It is set around Nainital Lake, a popular boating site with Naina Devi Hindu Temple on its north shore. Maximum temperatures would settle between 14°C and 15°C, while minimums will range between 5°C and 6°C.

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Dalhousie

Dalhousie

It is a high-altitude tiny town located in the state Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on five hills and home to colonial-era buildings.  Here, days would remain cold with maximum temperatures between 5°C and 6°C, while nights will be chilly with mercury ranging from 1°C and 2°C.

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Dharamshala and Mcleodganj

Dharamshala

McLeodganj, a suburb of Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" because of its large population of Tibetans.  Maximum temperatures would settle between 14°C and 15°C, while minimums will range between 5°C and 6°C.

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Auli

Auli

Auli is located in the northern state of Uttarakhand and one of the less explored hill stations in India. Maximum temperatures would settle between 0°C and 1°C, while minimums ranging between -3°C and -4°C.

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