Top 10 Oldest Hill Stations to Visit in India in 2025

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Cloud Banner Shimla, once British India's summer capital, is a popular hill station with well-preserved colonial architecture, shopping, dining, and adventure activities. Its Mall Road and Jakhoo Temple offer stunning views. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

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Cloud Banner Mussoorie, known as the "Queen of the Hills," blends natural beauty with modern attractions, making it a popular destination for honeymooners, families, and outdoor activities. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Ooty, Tamil Nadu

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Cloud Banner Kodaikanal, a popular destination for honeymooners and nature enthusiasts, boasts a cool climate, serene Kodaikanal Lake, and attractions like Coaker's Walk and Pillar Rocks, and Bryant Park with vibrant flower displays. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

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Cloud Banner Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station, offers unique attractions like Dilwara Temples, Nakki Lake, Guru Shikhar peak, and a serene retreat with panoramic views of the Aravalli range. Mount Abu, Rajasthan

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Cloud Banner Coonoor, a serene Ooty alternative, boasts tea gardens, scenic trekking trails, Sim's Park, Dolphin's Nose, and tea estates, offering visitors a serene escape and a chance to reconnect with nature. Coonoor, Tamil Nadu

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