7 Offbeat Hill Stations In India Which Are Waiting To Be Explored ASAP!

While popular destinations have their charm, offbeat destinations are yet unexplored and give you a reason to visit to chase the unexpected. You don’t know what you will find in these places as there is yet a lot unexplored. This offbeat destination has their adventure as you need to find out how to reach there and arrange your accommodation could also be a challenge sometimes and some extra work but an untamed beauty of these places make every worth it. These hill stations are yet unadulterated and untouched by many. Hence providing you with perfect offbeat hill stations in India which are waiting to be explored by enthusiastic travelers.

7 Offbeat Hill Stations In India

Here is a list of the offbeat hill stations in India which will definitely give you a break from the hustle bustle.

1. Lachung
2. Lambasingi Hills
3. Peerumedu
4. Neliampathy hills
5. Raithal
6. Rajgundha
7. Tungi

1. Lachung

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Lachung is in the north part of Sikkim, which is a less-traveled destination. It is at around 100 km from Gangtok. You can never go wrong if you choose Lachung as your offbeat hill station to travel this summer. It is a very beautiful place with blooming wildflowers and Gurudongmar Lake as the main attraction. The place is an ideal way to drive to and chill during your summer holidays. You not only get rest from hot summers but also get to view the surreal mountain ranges with snow-covered peak at the length of a sight. The place has got several local hotels, or you can even try a homestay at this place enjoying the local cuisine. The place also holds some beautiful waterfalls and apple orchards. It is located on the banks of river Lachung Chu, which flows right in the middle of this village. Popular fruits grown in this city are apples, peaches, and apricots. One can even visit the Lachung Gompa or handicraft center, which has got hand-woven rugs and blankets.

How to reach: Nearest connected place via trains and flights is Gangtok and you can reach your destination via road or hire a taxi from Gangtok.

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2. Lambasingi Hills

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Lambasingi Hills are popularly called Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh due to a one-time legend that there was snowfall in this place during winters which are not so natural for Hill stations in the Southern part of India. Though you cannot see snow very often the dewdrops get frozen due to near freezing temperature during winters at this place. The place even during summer is cold enough to give the essence of winters. You will never see full sun blooming before 10 am. This place is around 100 km from Visakhapatnam at the height of 1000 meters above sea level.

The economy of Lambasingi relies majorly on pepper and coffee plantation. The place is yet not so developed and hence either you can find a homestay at this place or live at Narsipatnam which is the nearest town to have hotels for your lodging. Lambasingi is yet not so popular as a tourist destination and hence has an untamed beauty which makes it’s a perfect offbeat hill station in India.

How to reach: This hill station is around 600 km from Hyderabad which is the nearest well-connected city. If you wish to take a train, then you can reserve your seat up till Chintapalli which is around 20 km away from Lambasingi.

3. Peerumedu

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Peerumedu is a beautiful hill station in Idukki and holds a treasure of pristine beauty and serene ambiance. There are several legends behind the name of this place. Some say it is associated with the name of a saint – ‘ Peer Mohammed’ who resides in this place doing his prayers and others say that as the place is home to several guava trees popularly called ‘Pera’ hence the name Peerumedu. The place is heaven yet untouched, but there are several nearby places which could be of interest if you decide to stay longer at this offbeat hill station. Some of them are – Kuttikanam, Thrissanku hills, Peeru hills, Grampi, Pattumala and many more.

Peermedu was once summer capital for the king of Travancore and have a monument where the kings use to stay during their summers. This monument is now a heritage and is well kept by the government and archaeological department. Peermedu supports eco-tourism and has lush coffee, tea, and pepper plantations. You can even sight waterfalls at this place and try activities like trekking, cycling and horse riding which supports the local economy.

How to reach: The nearest railway station is Kottayam which is 75 km away from this hill station, however, people often take buses running from Kumily or Kottayam to reach Peerumedu. The nearest airport is situated in Kochi (120 km).

4. Neliampathy hills

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Neliampathy hills hold yet unblemished beauty and are a perfect destination far away from city hustles, providing you a perfect lap of nature which is both pollution free and holds peaceful vibes. The place is home to vast tea and coffee plantations and holds the serenity of Western Ghats due to its proximity to Palakkad. The place has last lands of tea and coffee plantations and is also famous for its oranges grown here. The place adores amazing climate amidst the wealthy rivers flowing in this place and is perfect for sight-seeing and other adventure activities. This place is also famous for the weaver’s community which provides local handloom once part of Mysore Royalty’s wardrobe.

Nelliyampathy hills are part of Sahyadri ranges and are covered with lush green forests. Also, another attraction of this place is Paddy farms which are bio farms for this reason and people often visit Nelliyampathy to have a look at these bio farms. This place supports eco-tourism. Nearby attractions include Pothundy Dam, Seethargundu Viewpoint, Padagiri, Nemmara and many more.

How to reach: The place is around 102 km away from Coimbatore which is the nearest well-connected city. Several KSRTC buses are passing through this hill station via NH7 and NH47.

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5. Raithal

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Raithal is a self-sustaining village in Uttarakhand. The place is around 45 km from Uttarkashi and is often known due to its proximity to Barsu which is a resting space for people pursuing the Dayara Bugyal trek. The place is blessed with views of snow-capped Himalayan ranges and a perfect destination to experience the local life of Uttarakhand. The village holds a population of around 1500 individuals who mainly cultivate potato, green peas, wheat, and other local fruits. The economy is also supported by famous homestays and local honey making. The locals are also involved in helping tourists with their trekking expeditions as guides and porters. One can enjoy an inspiring yoga morning, followed by leisurely nature walks in this village.

You can appreciate the Garhwali architecture in the houses in this place with carved windows and mostly made to resist earthquakes. Other attractions include the Someshwar temple dedicated to Shiva and Shani. You can also experience cycling expeditions here on rented bikes available from GMVN Tourist Rest House. The place has various homestays in traditional Garhwali houses. There is also GMVN Rest House, but bookings need to be made as they are often pre-booked. The main source of power and electricity in this village are solar energy. Most homestays would also include meals, serving local home-cooked authentic Garhwali meals.

How to reach: Nearest airport to this place is in Dehradun which is about 225 km away. Various state-run buses are passing through this village which can help you reach here.

6. Rajgundha

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Rajgundha is one of the favourite places for trekkers and is located in Himachal Pradesh. The trekkers often come here to start their trek, which is a 16 km trek lasting around 2 for days passing through green pastures and snow-capped mountains. One can very easily enjoy the environment which fills you with a lot of positive energy while the eternal beauty of their place imbibes you in its magic. While coming down to this village for the trek, you can spend some time in the village too, experiencing their local lifestyle and culture. They can help you arrange things like angling, wildlife sighting and camping, which is not so often accessible at this place.

What makes this an offbeat destination is that there is no direct connecting road to this place and is located amidst the pristine beauty and enchanting valley. You can also sight various wild birds and animals in this place due to its proximity to the Dhauladhar wildlife sanctuary. You can enjoy living in mud houses supported by mountain rocks. The economy of this place is mainly supported by farming, vegetating pulses, and vegetables.

How to reach: Rajgundha is located just 55 km from Bir and adjacent to Barot. There are cabs available to travel to Barot from Bir and then a short walking distance would reach you to Rajgundha.

7. Tungi

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Tungi is famous as it accommodates Club Mahindra Resorts and is near Lonavala. The place provides a perfect hideout in monsoons and is a drive into paradise with its scenic views. The view captures the green triangle hills of the place and is located 85 km from Pune on the foothills of Tungi Fort and Lake Pavna. It provides its visitors a perfect place to relax and unwind, especially during summers and with resorts, you get everything you need to spend a relaxing holiday. The resort provides a swimming pool and phenomenal food. They also hoard kids playing area and each unit has a terrace projecting into the valley giving you a pristine view. Especially sunsets here are to die for.

How to reach: The place is connected via road from Pune and is around 85 km away.

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When summers arrive, everyone hoards towards the hill stations. However, due to the easy accessibility and popularity these days, most of the popular hill stations are often overcrowded and are slowly losing their magic to become an over-busy place. In such a scenario where should you head in search of a pristine peaceful vibe and get some relaxation from the scorching heat? If yes, then make sure to mark these places when planning a vacation in India.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Offbeat Hill stations In India

What makes these destinations offbeat?

These places are not so popular and are not marked as popular tourist destinations in travel maps yet. Hence are often less visited. But you can find local adventure in these places too.

What is the mode of accommodation at these places?

Mostly you will have to arrange for homestays at these places. Well, this will also help you understand their local culture better. Mostly things are arranged by locals in these places.

In this case, these places are offbeat, how come they are still good options to visit?

You need to visit these places to share the joy of exploring nature in its most nascent stage which we have lost in the most popular destinations due to their over-commercialization.

Are these places reachable with good connecting roads?

People are living in most of these places, hence they are connected though sometimes you might have to take a different way than usual to reach these places.

So offbeat places are often not so developed places?

Well, they are not yet developed as tourist destinations, hence have a lower number of footfalls. Most of the things are arranged by locals in these offbeat destinations.

Is there any other form of lodging at these places than homestays?

Well, in some places you can find Government resorts for which you need to make bookings well in advance. Another option could be you can live in a nearby populated city and travel to your destination to enjoy your travel and go back.

Being offbeat means these places are low budget holiday destinations?

Well, that depends on the itinerary of your travel. Of course, they will be less expensive than other popular destinations when you compare them.

How can I arrange for my travel to these offbeat destinations?

Now, most of the homestays are even listed on popular travel engines. You can make your bookings there. Or you can contact some nearby resorts and ask them if they can help you arrange a trip to these destinations.

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