From Darjeeling to Ooty: Top 10 hill stations that are just a flight away - details inside
There is no denying the fact that vacationing is the best way to stay happy and unwind yourself. Be it beaches, plains or hill stations, holidaying anywhere can give you all the happy feels and lowers stress as well but since the soaring temperatures are making the world a hotter place right now, there are places where you can go to escape the heat waves.
And, if you think you don’t have enough time to take a road trip to a hill station or travel via a train then you can ditch these time-consuming options and go for flights. And, yes, several hill stations very much have airports and even if some don’t have, the nearest airports around them will help you reach these pretty hill stations in no time.
So, without further ado, let’s have a look at 10 hill stations that you can go to via a flight. Check out the list and take your pick.
1. Shimla.
2. Darjeeling. Picturesque locations, scenic beauty and the weather to die for, this is how we can describe Darjeeling. It is just perfect and very beautiful and it can be reached via a flight as well. The airport in Darjeeling is known as Bagdogra.
3. Shillong. Part of the seven sisters, Shillong is another hill station that is full of peace and will help you unwind. The beautiful holiday destination doesn’t have an airport hence you can take a flight to Umroi airport near Barapani which is just 25 km away from Shillong.
4. Kalimpong. Siliguri’s Bagdogra airport is the nearest to Kalimpong. So, if you want to travel via flight, this would be a great option, as all major domestic flights have good connectivity between the rest of India and Bagdogra. From the airport, you can take a local cab to Kalimpong which is just 79 km away from Bagdogra.
5. Gangtok. To reach here also you need to take a flight to Bagdogra airport. Gangtok is 124 km away from Bagdogra and a local cab can easily help you reach there. The advantage of taking a cab is that you will enjoy a long drive in great weather and beautiful mountains. You can take a chopper also if you want from the airport which will take you to the town in just 20 minutes.
6. Ooty. Nearly 88 km away from Ooty, Coimbatore would be the nearest airport to this serene hill station. This airport is well-connected to the major cities of India and hence reaching Ooty would be no trouble.
7. Kudremukh. This quaint and pretty hill station is everything you want for your next vacation. To reach here via a flight, you will have to take a flight to Mangalore from where Kudremukh is 190 km away. Even though the road trip will take you a while to reach the beautiful place, it is totally worth it, you bet.
8. Mcleodganj. Dharamsala’s Gaggal airport is the nearest one to Mcleodganj. It is just 10 km away from the beautiful hill station. The airport is connected to Delhi and Kullu and has frequent flights to and fro.
9. Mussoorie. Another very popular and very amazing hill station is Mussoorie which can be travelled via bus and car as well but if you are not a road trip person then flights are also available. The nearest airport to this town is the Jolly Grant airport which is located in Dehradun and is 54 km away from Mussoorie.
10. Gulmarg. Being located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Gulmarg is known as one of the prettiest and most serene hill stations in India. Travelling here is not very tough as you can take a flight to Srinagar which is approximately 56 km away from Gulmarg. Once you reach Srinagar, you can book a local cab to reach the hill station.
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