These 5 hill stations of India give the same feel as Scotland, you can visit heaven at a lesser cost than Delhi.

Often whenever we imagine lush green beautiful valleys, mist spread all around and waterfalls falling from the mountains, the first name that comes to our mind is Scotland. But the huge expense of a foreign trip does not fit in everyone’s budget. What if we tell you that you don’t need to cross the seven seas and spend lakhs of rupees to see Scotland? Yes, there are some such magical and very beautiful places in India itself, which are called ‘Scotland of India’. The most interesting thing is that the cost of visiting these places is much less than spending a weekend in a big city like Delhi. Let us take you on a tour of those 5 hidden hill stations of India, which will completely compensate for the lack of Scotland in your budget. You will feel like getting lost in the valleys of Coorg. Coorg, located in Karnataka, is officially called the ‘Scotland of India’. This beautiful hill station situated in the hills of the Western Ghats is famous all over the world for its extensive coffee plantations, lush greenery all around and mist covered mountains. The cool breeze and tranquil atmosphere of Coorg will remind you of the rural areas of Scotland. Here you can enjoy homestay at very low cost and taste local delicious dishes. Shillong of Meghalaya is the real Scotland of the East. If we turn to North-East India, then the capital of Meghalaya, Shillong, has been called ‘Scotland of the East’ since the British era. The reason behind this is the rolling hills, beautiful waterfalls and old houses built in British style. Shillong’s cool climate and ever-changing weather mesmerizes the tourists visiting here. It is very easy to reach here from Delhi or Mumbai by flight or train and the cost of living and eating here will not spoil your budget at all. Khajjiar of Himachal Pradesh is the confluence of Mini Switzerland and Scotland. Khajjiar, located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, may have got the title of ‘Mini Switzerland’, but its lush green grasslands and dense pine forests look no less than the hilly roads of Scotland. A beautiful lake situated in the middle of the mountains adds to the beauty of this place. If you are looking for an affordable and very beautiful place near Delhi, then there can be no better option than Khajjiar. Kausani of Uttarakhand, from where the grandeur of the Himalayas is visible, Kausani, located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, is such a peaceful and beautiful hill station, which the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi had called the ‘Switzerland of India’. But the greenery, deep valleys and dense pine forests here will make you feel like the Highlands of Scotland. From Kausani, the view of the skyscrapers of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi and Trishul is clearly visible. One can easily reach here by road from Delhi and in a very low budget. Vagamon of Kerala is the unheard paradise of South India. If you want to go to a quiet and untouched place away from the crowd, then Vagamon of Kerala is the perfect destination for you. Lush meadows, pine forests and tea plantations give this place a Scottish look. The mysterious mist and cool winds here win the hearts of the tourists. Visiting this offbeat hill station of South India will not be heavy on your pocket and will give you an experience like a memorable international trip.