Pangot This small village in Uttarakhand is a haven for birdwatchers, offering spectacular views of many bird species and expansive vistas of hills.

Valley of Araku This Andhra Pradesh hill town is tucked away in a picturesque rural area. It offers great trekking opportunities as well as breathtaking vistas of river gorges, orchards, and waterfalls.

Bhandardara This hill town in Maharashtra is situated on the Sahayadri mountain ranges. It provides breathtaking vistas of sparkling lakes, lush green pastures, and cascading waterfalls.

Beautiful Fagu is a village in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh's Kufri district. The homes in this town have stone walls. Views of the magnificent Himalayan ranges are available.

Coonoor This foggy hill town in Tamil Nadu is a great place to spend the summer with the family. Views of the Nilgiri Hills and vibrantly green tea estates are stunning.

Darrang This Himalayan gem is in Assam and features expansive tea estates. It's a great place to observe birds as well.