List of major hill cities of India, and their height:

Here is the general information about the names of the major hill towns of India, the height and in which state they are located. Some questions are definitely asked in every exam based on the major hill cities of India, so it is very important for your preparation for all types of exams. Let us know about the names, height and their location of the major hill cities of India:-

List of Major Hill Cities in India:

City name State name Height (in m)

Jammu and Kashmir 2651
Gulmarg Gulmarg is a hill station in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Its original name was Gaurimarg, which was changed to Gulmarg by Yusuf Shah Chak in the 16th century. Due to its beauty, it is also called the heaven on earth. It is one of the major tourist destinations of the country.
Known as the land of flowers, this place is located in Baramulla district. The lush green slopes here attract tourists towards them. 2730 m above sea level. Gulmarg, situated at a height of altitude, attracts a large number of tourists during the winter season.

Tamil Nadu 2286
Ooty Utkamandalam or Ooty is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu. Situated on the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, this city is mainly known as a hill station. Coimbatore is the nearest airport here. It is well connected by roads to Tamil Nadu and other parts of Karnataka but to reach here by train or toy train from Kannur.

Himachal Pradesh 2206
Shimla Shimla is the capital and largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is also the headquarters of a district of the same name. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India.
After independence, the city of Shimla became the capital of the state of East Punjab and was later declared the capital of the state upon the formation of Himachal Pradesh. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the Queen of the Hills. It is the major commercial, cultural and educational center of the state.

Jammu and Kashmir 2195
Pahalgaon Pahalgam is a small town in Anantnag district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a famous tourist place as well as an important stop of Amarnath Yatra.

West Bengal 2134
Darjeeling Darjeeling is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. The town is the headquarters of Darjeeling district. The city is located in the Lesser Himalayas in the Shivalik ranges. The word Darjeeling is derived from two Tibetan words, dorje (thunderbolt) and ling (place). It means "place of barrage".

Tamil Nadu 2133
Kodaikanal Kodaikanal is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kodaikanal Hill Resort in Tamil Nadu, 2133 meters above sea level, mesmerizes everyone with its beauty and serene atmosphere. Nestled in the middle of Palani Hill, this place is the main hill station of South India.
The fun of visiting here is doubled during the blooming of Kurinji. Although this flower blooms once in twelve years. The people here consider the flower of Kurinji as their pride.

Uttarakhand 2118
lance down Lansdowne is a cantonment town in Pauri Garhwal district in the state of Uttarakhand (India). Lansdowne is a very beautiful hill located in Garhwal of Uttarakhand. Its altitude is 1706 meters above sea level. The natural shade here is mesmerizing. The weather here remains pleasant throughout the year.
The greenery spread everywhere makes you feel a different world. Actually, this place was settled by the British by cutting the mountains. The special thing is that this hill station is very close to

Himachal Pradesh 2035
Dalhousie Dalhousie is a hill station brimming with colonial charm, with soft echoes of Raj. Spread out over five hills (Cathlaug Potres, Tehra, Bakrota and Bolun), the city is named after the 19th-century British Governor General, Lord Dalhousie.

Uttarakhand 2005
Mussoorie Mussoorie is a hill town in the state of Uttarakhand, India, which is also known as the Queen of Hills. Located at a distance of 35 kms from Dehradun, Mussoorie is one of the places that people frequent. It is one of the major places to visit. This mountainous tourist destination falls in the Himalayan range in the middle of the Himalayan ranges, which is also called the Queen of Mountains.

Uttarakhand 1938
Nainital Nainital is a famous tourist city of India located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is also the headquarters of Nainital district. Nainital district has special importance in the Kumaon region. Nainital is counted among the major regions of the country.
It comes in 'Chhakhata' pargana. The name 'Chhakhata' is derived from 'Shashtikhata'. Shashtikhata means sixty locks. Earlier there were sixty panoramic pools in this zone. That is why this region was called 'Shastikhata'.

Himachal Pradesh 1890
Kasauli Kasauli is a city in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. Situated at an altitude of 1890 above sea level, Kasauli is a small hill station in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at a distance of 77 kms to the south of Shimla and Kasauli is visible on the toy train at the time of approaching Shimla hills. Famous for its cleanliness and beauty, Kasauli is visited by a large number of tourists. It is sometimes called Chhota Shimla.

Tamil Nadu 1859
Transgender Coonoor is a taluka and a municipal area in the Nilgiris district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its tea production and is the second largest hill station of the Nilgiri ranges after Ooty. It is considered an ideal destination for trekking expeditions to the Nilgiri ranges. Its nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport.

Sikkim 1850
Gangtok Gangtok or local name Gangtok is the capital of the north-eastern state of Sikkim in India. Ranipool is a very attractive town situated on the west side of the river. The beautiful scenery of the entire range of Kangchenjunga peak is visible from here. The ancient temples, palaces and monasteries of Gangtok will take you to the world of dreams.

Himachal Pradesh 1829
Manali Manali is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is a popular hill station of Himachal Pradesh located in the north of Kullu Valley. Situated at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level, Manali is situated on the banks of the Beas River.
Thousands of tourists come to this hill station to get rid of the summer. The temperature here reaches below zero degrees in winter. Apart from the beautiful natural scenery here, you can also enjoy sports like hiking, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking in Manali.

Uttarakhand 1829
Queen farm Ranikhet is a major hill tourist destination in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is a military cantonment located under Almora district of the state. Ranikhet is a very beautiful hill station surrounded by deodar and oak trees. The snow covered Central Himalayan ranges can be clearly seen from this place. Pindari Glacier, Kausani, Chaubatia and Kalika can be reached for convenient excursions from Ranikhet.

Jharkhand 1800
Ranchi Ranchi is a metropolis of India and the capital of Jharkhand state. It is the third most famous city of Jharkhand. It is also known as the City of Waterfalls. Earlier, when it was a part of the state of Bihar, it used to be the capital of the state due to its relatively cold weather in summer. Ranchi used to be its center during the Jharkhand movement.

Jammu Kashmir 1768
Srinagar Srinagar is the capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Nestled in the middle of the Kashmir Valley, this city is one of the major tourist destinations in India. While Srinagar is famous for Dal Lake, on the other hand it is especially famous for various temples.

Uttarakhand 1650
Bhuvali Bhowali or Bhuvali is a town in the Nainital district of the state of Uttarakhand. It comes under Kumaon Mandal. 'Bhawali' is a wonderful city of Kumaon due to its quiet environment and open space. There is a fruit market here.
It is such a focal point from where different motorways go to places like Kathgodam, Haldwani and Nainital, Almora - Ranikhet Bhimtal - Sattal and Ramgarh - Mukteshwar etc.

Meghalaya 1496
Shillong Shillong is a hill station in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya and the capital of Meghalaya. It is also the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district. It is said about the city that the rolling hills surrounding the city reminded the British people of Scotland. That's why they called it Scotland of the East.

Himachal Pradesh 1496
Solan This city is also known as Mushroom City. Mushroom production 2 kms from Solan It is done in distant Chambaghat. Solan is named after Mata Shoolini. The state level Shoolini fair is held here once in a year. The famous Pandava cave is situated in the zenith of Karol hill of Solan. It is believed that it was built under the Lakshagriha during the time of Pandavas.

Maharashtra 620
Lonavala Lonavala or Lonavala is a hill station and a city council located in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Lonavala is famous across India for its famous sweet Chikki. It is also a major station on the railway line between Pune and Mumbai. It also falls on both the major roads between Pune and Mumbai, the Mumbai-Pune Speedway and the Mumbai-Pune Highway.

Maharashtra 620
Khandala Khandala is a hill station in the Western Ghats, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located at a distance of three kilometers from Lonavala and seven kilometers from Karjat. Khandala is located at one end (above) of the Bhor Ghat, a major ghat on the road link between the Deccan plateau and the Konkan plain. Heavy road and rail traffic passes through this ghat.

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