8 Best Mountain Places to Explore in India

June 19, 2024 By Char Dham Yatra

8. Matheran, Maharashtra

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7. Gangtok, Sikkim

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6. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

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5. Darjeeling, West Bengal

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4. Ooty, Tamil Nadu

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3. Munnar, Kerala

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2. Manali, Himachal Pradesh

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1. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

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