MATHERAN
- Nearest hillstation from Mumbai. Full
with Shady trees. Free from motor vehicles.
A tranquil place. Hill
Train runs through this place.
MAHABALESHWAR
- Famous hillstation with good walks
, lake and a market. Closed in Moonsoons
due to heavy rains (around 235 inches).
Good old temples.
EASTERN
INDIA
DARJEELING
- Altitude: 2134 m; Surrounded by tea
plantations and famous for its tea.
Exotic views of Kanchenjunga. lake,
handicraft market and a hill
toy train are main attractions of
Darjeeling.
KALIMPONG
- Altitude: 1250 m; It is a small bazaar
town on the foothills of Himalayas.
Kalimpong has three Buddhist monastries.
GANGTOK
- Capital city of Sikkim. Much like
Kathmandu with Buddhist monastries and
the famous Rumtek monastry nearby.
SHILLONG
- Altitude: 1496 m; This pleasent hill
station is known for its climate and
breathtaking views. Also called as "Scotland
of the East"
