Meerut is a city rich in cultural heritage and history but if there’s one thing that residents of the city crave for, it is the hills. Lush greenery surrounding magnificent hills and cool breeze, it is the perfect place to be. But if you’re someone living in Meerut, you can easily visit hill, stations near the city that are a long drive away.
Here are 5 hill stations that you can visit from Meerut for a quick weekend getaway:
1. Kanatal: If you want to escape the rush of the city, Kanatal, a small town in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal district is the perfect place. Surrounded by apple orchards, the hill, station has many homestays for a peaceful stay.
2. Auli: Another hill station to visit from Meerut is Auli which is covered in snow almost every year and perfect for people who like cool temperatures. The main attractions at Auli are chair lift, Vridh Badri Temple and Nanda Devi National Park.
3. Almora: Do you want to go to a hill station that is surrounded by tall pine trees? Head to Almora where nature will surprise you with its beauty. The Kasar Devi Temple, Katarmal Sun Temple and Govind Ballabh Pant Museum aren’t to be missed here.
4. Landsowne: Landsowne is a popular hill station in India comprising oak trees and structures from the colonial era. Some of the main attraction here are Garhwali Museum, Shri Tarkeshwar Dham Mandir, St. Mary’s Church and Tip In Top Point.
5. Rishikesh: If you are an adventure sports lover and want to experience a thrilling weekend Rishikesh is the hill station yum just go to. The place has a nice climate and is ideal for water sports. Popular places to see here are Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhula, Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Tempel and Parmath Niketan Ashram.
So Meerut, start making your summer vacation plans now!