10 Lesser known Summer Holiday Destinations in India to Look Out for in 2020

Come summer and every travel lover is set to beat the heat at a cool, exotic hill station, a wildlife sanctuary or a scenic retreat. Summer holiday is a delightful time with exams over and full family eager to enjoy. Here are some truly unique and exclusively beautiful summer holiday destinations in India. You’ll love to explore them.

Here are 10 Summer Holiday Destinations in India

Auli

Auli, the Himalayan Ski Resort and hill station, is the coolest summer destination in India. Lush with green pastures and snow-capped peaks, it is great for trekking and skiing. Nanda Devi, Nar Parvat mountains, Joshimath, Badrinath Temple and the Valley of Flowers National Park are nearby sites.

Tawang

This amazing little town in Arunachal Pradesh has mesmerising landscape, rocky and rough yet green and serene. Tawang is famous for 17^th century Buddhist monasteries and ethnic Monpa hamlets. Climate is pleasant, people hospitable and scenery simply exotic!

Shillong

Love at first sight…that’s what you will feel at Shillong, a sparkling jewel of North Eastern India, one of the best summer holiday destinations in India. Rightly called Scotland of the East, Shillong landscape is like Switzerland. It offers attractions such as boating in Umiam Lake, skiing and water sports.

Devikulam

Devikulam is a divine retreat in Kerala, God’s Own Country. Seven kilometres from Munnar in Idukki district, Devilulam is rich with velvety green carpets, cascading waterfalls and diverse flora and fauna. The places to see are Pallivasal Falls, Sita Devi Lake, Tea and Spice plantations, Mattupetty Lake.

Dalhousie

Known as Little Switzerland of India, Dalhousie nestled in Himachal Pradesh is a slice of paradise. The hill station has an old-world charm, pine clad valleys, sparkling rivers and Scottish and Victorian architecture. Khajjiar, Satdhara Falls, Panchpula, Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary are some beautiful Places.

Ranikhet

British developed many beautiful hill stations in India for their recreation. Ranikhet is one of them. Literally meaning the Queen’s Farm, Ranikhet is developed around glorious ancient temples, Himalayan hills and forests. Tourist attractions in Ranikhet are Chaubatia Orchard, Jhula Devi Temple, Majhkhali etc.

West Sikkim

For tourists, photographers, trekkers, there is not a lovelier place than West Sikkim. Situated at the foothills of Mount Kanchenjunga, this exotic destination offers one of the most spectacular views of Southeast face of Mt. Kangchenjunga. Other places to visit are Pelling, Geyzing and Pemayangtse Monastery.

Dooars

Dooars in West Bengal is India’s Gateway to Bhutan. World Dooars is derived from Starting from river Teesta in the East to river Sankoshi in the west, Dooars is a local name given to the floodplains of North-East India around Bhutan. The name ‘Dooars’ has emerged from ‘door’ as Dooars is the gateway to Bhutan.

Yercaud

This exotic hill station in Tamil Nadu is called the Land of Seven Forests.  The sprawling coffee plantations are heavenly. Emerald Lake surrounded by hills and greenery is simply magical. Other places of beauty are Killiyur Falls, Lady’s Seat, Bear’s Cave, Pagoda Point, Shevaroy Temple, Tipperary Viewpoint etc.

Kodaikanal

Nestled amidst the sloping Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal means the Gift of the Forests. Pleasant weather mist covered cliffs, mesmerising mountains, beautiful lakes and valleys make this hill station unique. One glimpse of this hill station and you will fall in love with it.

These 10 summer holiday destinations in India are exclusive in their own beauty. A solo trip, couple’s retreat or a family getaway, these destinations are ideal for all. So, go ahead, pack your bags, leave the deadlines behind, let the tensions melt away and go places. Enjoy every moment to the fullest!