People turn to the mountains to escape the scorching heat in the summer months (April to July). Crowds of tourists flock to hill stations (Overcrowded hill stations in summer) to enjoy the cool breeze, the beauty of nature and peace.

Due to this, some famous hill stations (Avoid these tourist spots in peak season) become so crowded in summers that people are unable to enjoy their travel. Due to overtourism, problems like traffic jams, increased hotel prices and pollution increase here.
Because of this, all the fun of your vacation can be spoiled. To avoid this, if you want to spend a peaceful and relaxing vacation, then avoid visiting these 5 hill stations in summer. Also know which other hill stations (Best alternatives to Shimla and Manali) can be visited in place of these.

Which hill stations should one avoid visiting in summer? (Avoid These Tourist Spots in Summer)

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

Shimla is one of the most famous hill stations in India. As soon as summer starts, there is a rush of tourists here. Places like Mall Road, Ridge and Jakhu Temple become so crowded that it becomes difficult to even walk. Due to traffic jams, it takes hours to reach places like Solan and Kufri adjacent to Shimla. The prices of hotels and resorts start skyrocketing, which puts a lot of pressure on the budget. So if you want to enjoy peace and natural beauty, it would be better to go to less crowded hill stations like Chail, Sarahan or Chitkul instead of Shimla.
Also read: Have you ever noticed… why there is a ‘Mall Road’ at every hill station like Shimla, Manali or Mussoorie?

Manali (Himachal Pradesh)

Manali is a very popular hill station for adventure and honeymoon, but in summer it becomes so crowded that the roads get jammed and there are long queues at tourist spots. Traveling becomes difficult due to permit problems and traffic to go to Rohtang Pass. The prices of hotels and cafes also increase a lot. So if you want an experience like Manali, then you can go to places like Kasol, Jibhi or Tosh, where there is less crowd and the natural beauty is equally spectacular.

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand)

Rishikesh is famous for yoga and spiritual tourism, but in summers the atmosphere here becomes quite bustling. The number of tourists coming for river rafting and trekking increases, which increases the crowd and pollution in the city. Hotels and guest houses get booked, making it difficult to find a good place. If you want a calm atmosphere like Rishikesh, then places like Lansdowne or Chopta may be a better option.

Nainital (Uttarakhand)

Nainital is called the “Queen of Lakes”, but in summer its beauty fades due to the crowd of tourists. There is so much crowd around Naini Lake that it becomes difficult to enjoy boating. Traffic jams and parking problems also become common on the roads. So if you want to see a beautiful place like Nainital, then you can go to less crowded hill stations like Almora, Ranikhet or Mukteshwar.

Mussoorie (Uttarakhand)

Mussoorie is called the “Queen of Hills”, but in summers its queenly charm is lost due to the crowds. Places like Mall Road, Camel’s Back Road and Gun Hill are so crowded that it becomes difficult to roam around peacefully. Hotel prices increase a lot and the atmosphere becomes noisy. If you want the atmosphere of Mussoorie, then quiet hill stations like Landour or Dhanaulti can prove to be a better option.