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Summer Rush — Hill Stations at Their Busiest

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Where to Go in May

Manali

Every North Indian’s summer escape — Rohtang Pass opens for the season

5°C to 20°C Very High From ₹5,999
Budget:₹8,000 - ₹28,000 per person
Highlights:
Rohtang Pass day trip
Solang Valley paragliding
River crossing at Beas
Atal Tunnel to Sissu
Book Cab to Manali

Shimla

Colonial charm with summer buzz — Mall Road comes alive

12°C to 25°C Very High From ₹4,999

Mussoorie

Closest hill station to Delhi — perfect for families with young children

14°C to 28°C Very High From ₹3,999

Nainital

Lake District magic — boating, trekking, and mountain views

12°C to 25°C High From ₹4,999

Kasol

Backpacker paradise — perfect weather for Kheerganga and beyond

8°C to 22°C High From ₹5,999

Dharamshala

McLeod Ganj buzzes with travelers — Triund Trek at its best

14°C to 26°C High From ₹5,499

Dalhousie

Quieter alternative to Shimla/Manali — old-world charm with fewer crowds

12°C to 22°C Medium From ₹5,999

Chopta & Tungnath

Uttarakhand’s hidden gem — world’s highest Shiva temple trek

5°C to 15°C Low From ₹5,999

Auli

Summer meadows replace ski slopes — Bugyal treks with panoramic views

5°C to 18°C Low From ₹6,999

Spiti Valley

Roads start opening — early season adventurers get pristine landscapes

-2°C to 15°C Low From ₹9,999
Festivals & Events

May Festivals

Buddha Purnima

Summer Festival Shimla

Manali Summer Carnival

May Travel Tips

Book hill station cabs 3-4 weeks in advance — May is absolute peak season

Expect traffic jams near Shimla, Manali, and Mussoorie on weekends

Start early morning to avoid highway congestion — leave Delhi by 4-5 AM

Carry light cotton clothes with one warm layer for hill station evenings

AC is essential for plains travel — temperatures cross 40°C in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur

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