Summer is here, and if you are in India, you know most parts of the country are battling a heatwave at the moment.
GIF: PEXELSHere are some cool places that you can visit this summer to beat the May heat.
Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Shimla is a popular hill station and a great escape from the scorching heat.
Distance: 343 km from Delhi.
Situated in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas, Nainital is a serene and picturesque hill station with a beautiful lake.
Distance: 330 km from Delhi.
The glistening Mt Kanchenjunga, the azure sky... there's a reason Darjeeling is called the 'Queen of the Hills'.
Distance: 658 km from Kolkata
Kalimpong is a hill station in West Bengal renowned for its panoramic valley views, buddhists monasteries, churches and Tibetan handicrafts.
DISTANCE: 666 km to Kolkata
A beautiful hill town that offers a cool and pleasant climate, scenic views, and a range of outdoor activities.
Distance: 572 km from Chennai
Yercaud is an unexplored hill station, not too far from Chennai.
Distance: 367 km from Chennai
Known for its coffee plantations and stunning scenery, Coorg is a superb escape for nature lovers.
Distance: 245 km from Bengaluru
Located just outside of Bangalore, it is a popular hill station that offers stunning views and the perfect weather.
Distance: 61.4 km from Bangalore
A popular hill station among the youth, Lonavala offers a pleasant climate, scenic views, and plenty of outdoor activities.
Distance: 89 km from Mumbai
A small, planned and less explored hill station near Pune, Lavasa is stylistically based on the Italian town of Portofino.
Distance: 189.3 km from Mumbai