The Best Hill Stations in North East India
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Destinations · 5 min read · May 2026

The Best Hill Stations in North East India

The North East is dotted with beautiful hill stations, each with its own character, climate and views.

The classics

Shillong charms with its music and lakes, Gangtok buzzes beneath Kanchenjunga, and Darjeeling delivers colonial tea-garden nostalgia.

Quieter escapes

Pelling, Kalimpong, Ziro and Dirang offer calmer, scenic alternatives for travellers seeking peace.

  • Shillong, Gangtok, Darjeeling
  • Pelling & Kalimpong for quiet
  • Ziro & Dirang for offbeat charm
  • Cool climates year-round

We can string the best hill stations into one scenic tour — request net rates.

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