18 APR 2023

10 Places In India To Beat The May Heat

DRISTI SHARMA

Summer is here, and if you are in India, you know most parts of the country are battling a heatwave at the moment.

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summer Is here

WHERE TO GO?

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Here are some cool places that you can visit this summer to beat the May heat.

1. Shimla, HIMACHAL PRADESH

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.

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2. Nainital, Uttarakhand
 

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.

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3. Darjeeling, WEST BENGAL

The glistening Mt Kanchenjunga, the azure sky... there's a reason Darjeeling is called the 'Queen of the Hills'.
Distance:
658 km from Kolkata

4. Kalimpong, WB

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

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5. Kodaikanal, tamil nadu

A beautiful hill town that offers a cool and pleasant climate, scenic views, and a range of outdoor activities.
Distance: 572 km from Chennai
 

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6. Yercaud, tamil nadu

Yercaud is an unexplored hill station, not too far from Chennai.
Distance: 367 km from Chennai

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7. Coorg, KARNATAKA

Known for its coffee plantations and stunning scenery, Coorg is a superb escape for nature lovers.
Distance: 245 km from Bengaluru
 

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8. NANDI HILLS, karnataka

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

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9. Lonavala, MAHARASHTRA 

A popular hill station among the youth, Lonavala offers a pleasant climate, scenic views, and plenty of outdoor activities.
Distance: 89 km from Mumbai

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10. Lavasa, maharastra

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