1. Ajodhya Hills (Places To Visit In Kolkata)

Ajodhya Hills | Among the Best Hill Stations near Kolkata |  Places To Visit In Kolkata

Ajodhya Hills is located in Purulia District of West Bengal. The region is of great significance for the Hindus because according to mythology, Rama and Sita lived here during their exile. Ajodhya Hills is accessible by two routes: Jhalda, and Sirkabhad. Its hard to scale peaks present many challenges even for the most seasoned trekkers and rock climbers. 

The hills are part of the lowest step of the Chota Nagpur Plateau. The land is known for its temperate environment and pleasant weather. The land looks like a plains state which is occasionally interrupted by hills. Tourists love this place for its many forests, waterfalls, hills, and dams.

2. Siliguri (Places To Visit In Kolkata)

Siliguri | Among the Best Hill Stations near Kolkata | Places To Visit In Kolkata

Siliguri is a beautiful region located in the Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts of northeastern India. It is located on the banks of River Mahananda and the Himalayan foothills, which makes it one of the most scenic destinations of the country. Siliguri has a breathtakingly beautiful environment, and a pleasant climate – two main things that attract tourists to any destination.  Read also – Things to do in Kolkata

Some of the major tourist attractions in this region are the ISKCON temple and the Salugara Monastery. The ISKON temple is also referred to as the Sri Sri Radha Madhav Sundar Mandir and is known for its beauty, its large and beautiful campus, and its soothing environment. The Salugara Monastery was built by Tibetan Buddhist Monks who follow the teachings of the great Dalai Lama. It is famous for its 100-foot tall stupa which was built by the Tibetan Lama, Kala Limpoche.

• • Places to Stay: Hotels in Siliguri

3. Mirik (Places To Visit In Kolkata)

Mirik | Among the Best Hill Stations near Kolkata | Places To Visit In Kolkata

Nestled deep in the hills of Darjeeling District in West Bengal, lies the beautiful hill station Mirik. It derives its name from an ancient local language, Lepcha, and is pronounced as Mir-Yok, which means, “a place burnt by fire.” Tourists love Mirik because of its natural beauty, its pleasant climate, and ease of access. What attracts tourists the most to this hill station is Sumendu lake that is surrounded by a garden named Savitri Pushpaudyan. The lake also has two natural borders on either side: one being a forest of pine trees, and the other being a footbridge which locals refer to as Indreni Pool. Rameetay Dara is another popular tourist destination in this region. You can get a complete view of the surrounding mountains from this place.

Besides the Sumendu Lake and Rameetay Dara, some other popular tourist destinations in the region are the Bokar Monastery – a Buddhist meditation center, Debisthan – an ancient temple of a Hindu goddess, Tingling View Point, and Manjushree Park. If you are planning a trip with children, go for horse riding, a children’s favorite, alongside the arched footbridge near Sumendu Lake.

4. Samsing (Places To Visit In Kolkata)

Samsing | Among the Best Hill Stations near Kolkata | Places To Visit In Kolkata

Situated at an elevation of around 3000 feet above sea level, Samsing is a small hill station that lies on the foothills between Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. Samsing, a fusion of rivers, hills, forests, plains, and tea-gardens, is a beautifully landscaped hill town that attracts several tourists from all parts of the country. The view of the snow-clad mountains of Bhutan is one of the most scenic views you would have ever seen.

With cool breeze flowing and a dense layer of fog covering the town, Samsing enjoys beautiful weather for most parts of the year. Those visiting Samsing must also visit the Neora Valley Park, a tourist hotspot located around 18 km from the hill town. Some other tourist spots and places of interest near Samsing are the Rocky Island, Lali Guras and Samsing Tea Estate. 

• • Places to Stay: Hotels in Jalpaiguri

5. Darjeeling ( Places To Visit In Kolkata )

Darjeeling | Among the Best Hill Stations near Kolkata | Places To Visit In Kolkata

Located at an elevation of 6,700 feet, Darjeeling is one of the most beautiful hill stations near Kolkata. No wonder it is called the ‘Queen of the hills.’ Besides being popular for its lush green tea gardens and the picturesque views of world’s third highest mountain, the Kanchenjunga, Darjeeling is also popular for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway that was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

Every year, several domestic and international tourists visit Darjeeling. No wonder Darjeeling is one of the most Googled travel destinations in India. (Ranked third most Googled tourist destination in India, according to a survey conducted by India Today in 2015). Read more Places to visit in Darjeeling