10 Best Hill Stations In North India To Visit In Summer

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Mohit Bisht

Are you planning for a trip to hill destinations this summer vacation to get respite from the scorching heat? Here are the 10 best hill stations in North India you must visit.

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Nainital, Uttarakhand

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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

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Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand

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Manali, Himachal Pradesh

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Lansdowne, Uttarakhand

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Dharamshala & McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh

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Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir

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Jibhi, Himachal Pradesh

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Lamayuru, Ladakh

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Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

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