That Indians prefer to head for hill stations during summer is reflected in TripAdvisor’s recent Summer Vacation Value report. TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site has revealed in its 2016 Travellers’ Choice awards for India’s Hill Station Hotels and Lodgings that the preferred choice of Indians are hill spots. The top 10 destinations selected by it are hill stations which shows penchant of Indians for hilly terrain far from the madding crowd.
As per the report, Himachal Pradesh continues to dominate the list for the fourth consecutive year with seven winning properties, followed by Jammu and Kashmir with three. Also, Sikkim made it to the list for the first time with The Elgin Mount Pandim Pelling ranked 15th.
List of 10 preferred hill destintions in India:
Wildflower Hall Shimla in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh
Spread across twenty-three acres above a canopy of cedar trees with breathtaking views of the Himalayas, the Wildflower Hall Shimla is luxury in its true sense.
Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of INR per night: INR 31,801
Most affordable month to visit: June
Gomang Boutique Hotel, Jammu and Kashmir
The first ever luxury hotel in Ladakh, Gomang offers a magnificent view of the Stok mountains and is great for reading enthusiasts, with an exquisite library with over 3,000 books.
Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of INR per night: INR 8,725
Most affordable month to visit: September & October
The Regent Hill Side Villa & Resort, Tamil Nadu
This gem sits in the midst of a coffee plantation, preserving the essence of the British era of yesteryear with contemporary styles offering its guests a one-of-a-kind experience. It is highly regarded for its service, attention to detail and is also known to be friendly to pets.
Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of INR per night: INR 3,999
Mahasu House, Himachal Pradesh
Mahasu House offers a stay at an altitude of 8,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by the dense forest of Mashobra in the Himalayas.
Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of INR per night: INR 9,600
Holiday Heights Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Set on the banks of the River Beas, Holiday Heights is one of the largest properties in Manali, surrounded by a range of high peak mountains.
Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of INR per night: INR 4,771
Most affordable month to visit: August to December
Uttarakhand continues to mesmerize travellers for the third year in a row with five winning properties from the state. It is closely followed by “Gods own country” Kerala with four lodgings in the list:
Royal Mist, Kerala
It stands in the serenity of nature with a comfortable and subtle atmosphere.
Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of INR per night: INR 3,571
Most affordable month to visit: July to September
Moon Valley Group of Houseboats, Jammu and Kashmir
A houseboat stay is a must-have experience when visiting Kashmir and Moon Valley Hotels on the Dal Lake have aced it. The property is central to all key tourist destinations like Moghul Gardens, Hari Parbat and Pari Mahal.
Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of INR per night: INR 4,256
Most affordable month to visit: October
La Villa Bethany, Uttarakhand
An old English cottage in Landour, this boutique hotel has seven rooms, each with a unique décor that takes you back to the Colonial era.
Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of INR per night: INR 5,999
Mystic Mukteshwar Lodge, Uttarakhand
This beautiful property goes hand-in-hand with nature. Snowy peaks, mist clad valleys, the sounds of the birds and strikingly gorgeous flowers all around to mesmerize you.
Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of INR per night: INR 5,641
Most affordable month to visit: November
Manali Tree House Cottages, Himachal Pradesh
Located in the heart of the city, this charming property is surrounded by apple, plum, pear and walnut orchards.
Bookable on TripAdvisor for an average rate of INR per night: INR 3,297
Most affordable months to visit2: July & November
Feeling the heat? Select one of above destinations and enjoy cool weather to destress yourselves!
