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Where India's elite flees the April heat: the quiet case for hill-station grand dames

Mountain & Lakeside Retreats

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21/04/2026

by Sanjana Kulkarni

Where India's elite flees the April heat: the quiet case for hill-station grand dames

A practical guide to classic luxury hill station hotels in India, from Shimla and Mussoorie to Darjeeling and Ooty, with tips on room choices, pricing, wellness facilities and when to book for May and June.

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