These 5 hill stations of India become Switzerland in monsoon, enjoy Europe like valleys in low budget

The beautiful valleys, lush green fields and mist covered mountains of Switzerland, the beautiful country of Europe, attract everyone. Many people dream of visiting Switzerland at least once in their life. But due to huge expenses and lack of time, this dream often remains unfulfilled. If you also want to go to Switzerland, then you do not need to be disappointed at all. The geographical diversity of India is so great that there are many such places here which surpass even those in foreign countries. Especially during the monsoon season, when drops of relief rain from the sky, the appearance of some hill stations of India completely changes. These places look exactly like Switzerland during rainy days. Let us know about those 5 magical hill stations of India, where you can feel like Europe in this monsoon. Official Mini Switzerland of India: Khajjiar (Himachal Pradesh) Khajjiar, located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, is known as ‘Mini Switzerland’ across the world. Seeing the beauty of this place, the Vice Counselor of Switzerland himself gave it this title. The beauty of Khajjiar is at its peak during monsoon. Dense pine forests spread all around, vast green meadows and a beautiful lake situated in the middle of them make this place very attractive. During the rainy season, when these plains are covered with fog and mist, it feels as if you are roaming in a village in the Swiss Alps. Spending time in the calm and ancient valleys here can be the most beautiful experience of your life. Land of clouds and velvet grass: Chopta (Uttarakhand) Chopta, situated in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is a very beautiful and peaceful hill station, which is also known as Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand. As soon as monsoon arrives, the view of this entire valley is worth seeing. The velvety bugyal (grasslands) here become completely green and colorful mountain flowers bloom on them. During the rainy season, the peaks here get hidden behind the clouds and there is a deep fog on the roads. Chopta is also the base camp of Tunganath Temple and Chandrashila Trek. If you are fond of trekking and want to get very close to nature during monsoon, then the fog covered Chopta valleys will make you feel completely like Switzerland. Swiss Look of South India: Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) When it comes to Switzerland-like places, one can also turn to South India. Kodaikanal situated in Tamil Nadu is called the ‘Princess of Hill Stations’. During the monsoon, the deodar and pine forests, the beautiful star-shaped lake and the surrounding hills come alive. During the rainy season, when clouds descend over the hills below, strolling along places like ‘Coaker’s Walk’ feels as if you are floating above the clouds. The cool breeze passing through the misty valleys and the greenery all around will remind you of a European country. Untouched Beauty and Waterfalls: Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) The north-eastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh is known for its natural and untouched beauty, and its city of Tawang looks no less than a paradise in monsoon. When it rains in this beautiful city situated amidst the mountains, the waterfalls here start flowing at their full speed. Tall pine trees hidden in the mist, chants echoing from Buddhist monasteries and sights like the cloud-covered Sela Pass combine to create a landscape reminiscent of the Swiss highlands. If you want to enjoy the Swiss views at a quiet and mysterious place away from the crowd, then Tawang is the best option. Unique confluence of lakes and mountains: Nainital (Uttarakhand) Nainital, the famous hill station of Uttarakhand, is famous all over the world for its beautiful lakes. The beauty of Nainital becomes even more spectacular during the monsoon season. When rain drops fall on the Naini Lake surrounded by mountains and fog starts touching the surface of the water from all sides, then the view starts looking like the famous Geneva or Lucerne Lake of Switzerland. In monsoon, the crowd of tourists is also less, so you can roam peacefully on the Mall Road and enjoy boating among the fog covered valleys. Small seasonal waterfalls falling from the mountains further increase the thrill of this journey.