Who doesn’t seek a retreat to the hills during the summer? Northeast India is home to some of the most amazing hill stations offering breath-taking views and pleasant weather. Visit these mountainous regions to beat the scorching heat of the deadliest summer. Choose one of the best tour packages in India that include some of the top-rated hills stations of the Northeast.
If you are a mountain lover, you would not feel like missing out the following hill stations:
1.Pelling, North Sikkim:
North Sikkim is heavenly with scenic landscapes offering a panoramic view of Kanchenjunga, Frey and Rathong. Unable to endure the sweltering heat of the summer sun, if you are looking for a pleasant location endowed with paradisiacal beauty, Pelling would be the location to be. Don’t miss out Pelling as it offers the best view of Kanchenjunga. Taking a short walk towards Pemayangtse Monastery, exploring the Rabdengtse Ruins and relishing serenity sitting beside Khecheopalri, a sacred lake would provide you with an experience to cherish for the rest of your life. Don’t forget others North Sikkim attractions including Lachen, Lachung and Gurudongmar lake. Visit the Yumthang Vally during the months of March, April and May when the weather more or less pleasant. It is during this time the valley looks most colourful Rhododendrons bursting into bloom.
2.Mokokchung, Nagaland:
If you want to go to some exotic location to beat the summer heat, plan visiting Mokokchung. This small district town is amazing beautiful with hills and Rhodendron blooms in May. Mix up with the tribal people to get an idea of their amazing culture. Though most of the people here are Christians, they still cling on to some of the traditional practices. Other places of interest include Lankham and Molung. According to folk belief, the souls rest in Molung on their way to heaven. Longkhum offers excellent views in summer when the narrow roads get covered with bright Rhododendrons.
3.Dzouku Valley, Nagaland:
If you are zealous about natural beauty and passionate about trekking, Dzouku Valley in Nagaland should be the summer location to visit. Located at an elevation of 2438m, it is a trekkers’ paradise. Summer embellishes the valley with a wide variety of bright flowers and this is why the valley is also called “Valley of Flowers of the North-East”.
4.Majuli, Assam:
Located just 200km east of Guawahati, Majuli is an awesome location for vacationing. You can take a ferry from Jorhat to reach this river island. The windblown rice fields add to the beauty of this spectacular location in Assam. Check out the rich collection of dresses, maks and jewelleries used in traditional dramas while you are in Majuli.
5.Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh:
The stunning natural beauty of the location has earned Ziro the title of a World Heritage site. Tucked at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level, the plateau is spectacular with mountains surrounding it. The pine trees standing together in large numbers, the flourishing paddy fields, burbling streams and the rice fields make Ziro all the more beautiful. Looking at the never-ending stretches of greenery seeming to touch the horizon will enmesh you with an enchanting feeling. Visit the location at any time between April and June as the temperature doesn’t go above 30 degrees.
Reach out to a reputed travel company to avail one of the most popular summer tour packages in India covering some of the above mentioned location in the Northeast.
