The vast topography of India makes it an ideal travel location. You get to see different aspects in one go. Since it’s January and Republic Day is just around the corner, we thought of celebrating this special occasion with seven mountain destinations that you should definitely visit. Here are our recommended mountain destinations where you can travel for a long weekend (yes, we are counting Friday as leave *winks*) JK!
7 Mountain Destinations To Visit In India
1. Junnar, Maharashtra
Junnar in Pune district is a historical place and home to many forts. The place is an attractive tourist destination, especially for its mountain ranges. You can enjoy trekking along with the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges. Besides, Junnar has many historical places that you can visit.
Distance from Mumbai: Almost 155 km
Distance from Pune: Almost 93 km
2. Vagamon, Kerala
Vagamon in Idukki is a must-visit if you want to experience the beauty of nature. The majestic and grassy hills give you a picturesque view of the untouched beauty. You can enjoy various adventurous activities like paragliding, trekking, rock climbing, etc.
Distance from Kochi: Almost 102 km
3. Valparai, Tamil Nadu
Valparai hill station in Tamil Nadu is a pollution-free land and is surrounded by tea and coffee estates. It offers you an exotic experience of the greenery of cardamom and cinchona trees. Also, it is one of the best tourist places to visit in Tamil Nadu.
Distance from Coimbatore: Almost 109 km
4. Anini, Arunachal Pradesh
Anini in Arunachal Pradesh is known for its pleasant weather and beauty. Its tranquillity and calmness will make you crave a more relaxed environment. Here you can explore tribal heritage and culture.
Distance from Itanagar: Almost 583 km
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5. Hemis, Ladakh
Hemis is a small and quiet village in Ladakh located on the banks of the River Indus. This place is famous for the Hemis monastery, built by King Sengge Namgyal. The serene landscape is why you should surely visit Hemis. You can explore the Buddhist culture while visiting its monastery as well.
Distance from Leh: Almost 40 km
6. Chopta, Uttarakhand
Chopta Valley in Uttarakhand is a small village. Also, it is known for the shrines of Lord Shiva and many devotees come here to visit them. The place offers a scenic, picturesque and untainted view of nature. It is also a base camp for travellers trekking to Chandrashila trek.
Distance from Dehradun: Almost 198 km
7. Malana, Himachal Pradesh
Among the hills and valleys of Himachal Pradesh, Malana is an ancient village situated on top of mountains. Also, it is a famous destination for hipsters and backpackers. You can see nature in its true form with lush greenery and deep valleys. And, you know why else it is famous for.
Distance from Shimla: Almost 225.2 km
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So, where are you heading for the long-ish weekend?
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