Best places to visit in summer in India

Summer is here and you might have started planning to go to a hilly place and enjoy the cool breeze and a never forgetting experience. But, where should you go? With so many options available that you can visit. You suddenly started comparing the best places to visit this summer on travel booking websites and every second review tells you that this one is best and that one is best. So, we are here to tell you the best places that may fit your budget along with a memorable experience.

Table of Content

• Shimla
• Manali
• Nainital
• Ladakh
• Kashmir
• Darjeeling
• Mount Abu
• Rishikesh
• Dharamshala
• Cherrapunji

Shimla

You probably have heard about Shimla, it’s the best place with the hills and so much greenery to satiate your cravings for a hill station. You are looking for the best places to visit in summer with comfort and beauty then Shimla is your best choice. Shimla has the best hotels and places to visit. You can visit the famous Mall road and Lakkad Bazaar, which is fascinating. Don’t forget to visit the Kufri and Ridge to get the best view of Shimla. Also, you can visit the Jakhu Temple and get an Ariel view of Shimla.

The Nearest Airports, railway stations, and cities:

• From Delhi, it’s around 343 km away.
• The nearest airport is Chandigarh international Airport\
• The nearest city is Chandigarh, from Chandigarh it’s approx. 120 km.
• The nearest railhead is Chandigarh and Kalka

Price per person could be 5,000 to 10,000 INR for 2-3 days stay

Shimla Hill Station

Manali

The second best location is also in beautiful hilly state Himachal Pradesh and it is Manali which is also very mesmerizing and beautiful. Here you can visit the famous Rohtang Valley to play with snow in summer and also take a view of the beautiful Beas lake which flows just beside Manali. In Manali, you can experience the lush greenery and snow covered mountains.

The Nearest Airports, railway stations, and cities:

• From Delhi, it’s around 540 km by road.
• The nearest airport is Chandigarh International Airport, which is around
• The nearest city is Chandigarh, from Chandigarh it is approx. 310 km.
• The nearest rail head is Chandigarh, which is 300 km from Manali.

Price per person could be 7,000 to 12,000 INR for 2-3 days stay.\

Boating in Nainital

Nainital

Nainital is also one of the best places to visit if you want to experience the beauty of hills and mountains around you. Nainital is located in Uttarakhand and you can visit many beautiful places there. Don’t forget to take a boat riding in beautiful Naini lake and bird-watching in Kilbury bird sanctuary or in Pangot. Nainital is a must-visit place to refresh yourself.

The Nearest Airports, railway stations, and cities:

• From Delhi, it’s around 348 km by road.
• The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport
• The nearest city is Chandigarh, from Chandigarh it is approx. 450 km.
• The nearest railhead is Chandigarh, which is 440 km from Manali.

You can go here along with your family or loved ones to enjoy a happy summer vacation.

Ladakh

If you are an adventure lover then there is no better place for you in India than Ladakh. The place is famous for its offerings for trekking, riding, rafting etc. Ladakh is situated in the J&K region of Indian and famous for its mountains with scenic views. You will fell in love with its classic view and amazing geography. Lots of monasteries are worth seeing here with beautiful lakes and valleys. People love to go Ladakh for bike trips too. Ladakh could be a good location to go with your friends and family.

The Nearest Airports, railway stations, and cities:

• Leh Airport
• The closest railway station from Leh is Jammu Tawi Railways station which is 700 km from Leh city in Ladakh.
• Leh is about 1300 km away from Delhi by road

You can grab your bike or on rent to enjoy the trip. Take trips to the best location in Ladakh like PangongTaso Lake etc.

Kashmir

The north-most state of India Jammu and Kashmir offers a best places to visit in summer in India. There are lots of places which are famous for their soothing environment and chilled weather in the summer season too. Kashmir is a good place to visit for family holidays, honeymoons. There are lots of places available in Kashmir to visit like Gulmarg, Pulwama, Sonmarg, Pahalgam, and Tral. You will experience a truly different face of India in Kashmir. Lots of places are there in Jammu too but Kashmir is the most famous place to go.

The Nearest Airports, railway stations, and cities:

• The Nearest Airport is Srinagar Airport
• The nearest Railway station is in Jammu.

Lots of lakes, forests, mountains are available to see in Kashmir Valley to make your summer vacation adventurous.

Hazratbal Mosque Srinagar

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is famous worldwide for its tea leaves production but it is actually a popular summer holiday location too. There are lots of things like monasteries, zoo, and hill stations are there in Darjeeling to have a great summer experience. Toy Train of Darjeeling is the famous attraction. If we talk about the weather, this place is one of the best places to go in the summers. You will get a total escape from the hot environment of cities here. You can enjoy visiting its breathtaking peaks with amazing nature views.

The Nearest Airports, railway stations, and cities:

• The Nearest Airport is Bagdogra which 65 km away from Darjeeling
• The Nearest big city from Darjeeling is Kolkata at about 165 km distance

You can enjoy spending soothing evenings in the Batasia loop which is a major attraction for the tourists.

Mount Abu

Mount Abu is the only hill station available in Rajasthan, India. The atmosphere of Mount Abu is totally different from all other areas of Rajasthan. You can enjoy the scenic views of mountains filled with greenery and lots of lakes. There are lots of Jain temples to visit here. It is the most travelled place available in India. You can go here anytime but summer is the best time to experience the beauty of Mount Abu.

The Nearest Airports, railway stations, and cities:

• The Nearest Airport is in Udaipur which is 207 KM away from Mount Abu
• The nearest Railway station is Abu Road which is 19 km away from Mount Abu
• Road transportation is also available

The main attraction of Mount Abu is Nakki Lake which is best to experience its calmness while riding boats in the lake.

Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a north Indian city of Uttarakhand state. The place is known as the Yoga Capital of India. If you are a type of spiritual person then you must go here once and summer is the best time to go here. The fresh breeze coming directly from the surface of the Ganga river will make you fresh all the time here. The place is known for its different temples and ghat. Some famous places of Rishikesh are Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhula, swargasharam, etc. The place is best to learn the yoga and meditation techniques in different institutions.

The Nearest Airports, railway stations, and cities:

• The Nearest Airport is in Dehradun
• The Nearest Railway Station is Haridwar Junction

You must see the evening aartis (holy chants) on Triveni ghat and Gita Bhawan if you are Hinduism lover.

Har ki Paudi, Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a popular hill station situated in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. The place is known for its various Hindu and Buddhist temples. Many places are there to visit like Macloadganj, Naddi, Bhagsunath, kotwali bazar, etc. The climate of Dharamshala always keeps changing and frequent rains are normal even in the summers. The place is best to go with your family and friends with easy transportation and stay facilities. You can enjoy trekking to Triund hills from Dharamshala which is a way of about two days.

The Nearest Airports, railway stations, and cities:

• The Nearest Airport is Gaggal Airport which is only about 12 km from the main town
• The nearest railhead is in Chamunda Marg which is about 20 km from the main town.
• All classes of buses are available to commute in Dharamshala.

Cherrapunji

Cherrapunji is known as the wettest place on the earth. And it is considered as the best place to visit in the summers because of its pleasing environment. If you love rains then go here in your summers. The amazing place will let you fell in love with it. Wonderful climate and hill areas are best to enjoy your days with your loved ones in Cherrapunji.

The Nearest Airports, railway stations, and cities:

• The nearest Railway station is in Guwahati which is 181 km away from this place
• The Nearest Airport is in Shillong.

You must visit a natural double-decker bridge which is a UNESCO heritage site.

Waterfall Guwahati Assam

Hill Farming in Assam

India is full of amazing destination for summer. You should decide your summer visit location according to your interest. We hope you will be able to get your favorite place from the list given above.