5 Cool Hill Stations to Travel in Nepal
                     5 Cool Hill Stations to Travel in 
Nepal This Summer
Hill Stations in Nepal
The sweltering heat of the summer is upon us. If you 
are looking for destinations to cool off this summer, 
you do not have to look far! 
Nepal has some of the best destinations to cool off 
the summer heat. The 5 hill stations below are your 
perfect short getaways that are worth exploring for 
their natural beauty and cool climate! 
These top cool places to visit in summer are sure to 
boost your hunger for wanderlust.
Illam
Illam
With lush rows of tea gardens, Ilam is a beautiful district in 
Eastern Nepal.
 Its world-renowned tea production gives the city the apt name 
of being called the "Tea City of Nepal." Take in the cool breeze 
as you walk through the rows of the tea garden. 
You will get a first-hand experience of the immense hard work 
and effort put in by the growers so you get your perfect cup of 
tea!
 Besides the tea gardens of Ilam, you can venture out to nearby 
places like Antu Dada, Sandakphu and Kanyam for majestic 
Himalayan views.
How to Get To Ilam?
The easiest and convenient way to get to Ilam is to 
take a flight to Bhadrapur. The nearest airport to 
Ilam is Bhadrapur Airport (Chandragadhi Airport). 
Once you take a 45 minutes flight from Kathmandu 
to Bhadrapur, you will need to take a 3-hour drive to 
reach Ilam. Buddha Air has daily and direct flights 
between Kathmandu and Bhadrapur.
Sarangkot
Sarangkot
6 kilometres from the tourist hub of Pokhara is 
Sarangkot, a quaint hill station popular as the best spot 
to view the rising sun against the backdrop of the 
Annapurna range. 
At an elevation 0f 1592 meters, your eyes will glide over 
the hill and get the stunning views of Himalaya ranges 
such as Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. 
Machhapuchhare. 
An added bonus is the panoramic views of Pokhara city 
and Phewa Lake.  It's best to spend a night there so you 
can get the perfect sunrise and sunset experience.
How to Get To Sarangkot?
Take a direct flight to Pokhara and drive to 
Sarangkot. You have options to take a taxi, bus, bike 
or even cycle to Sarangkot. With Buddha Air, you can 
get to Pokhara via the following flight routes:
Daily and direct flight between Kathmandu and 
Pokhara.
Take a direct flight from Bhairahawa to Pokhara.
Take a direct flight from Bharatpur to Pokhara.
Dharan
Dharan
Another popular hill station in the eastern part of Nepal 
is Dharan. It is also the gateway to the Makalu Base 
Camp Trek.
 Dharan is also known as the "Brigade of Soldiers" as it 
was once a recruitment centre for Gurkha soldiers. The 
religious shrines, religious and historical values of this 
locale makes it a prominent hub for travel. 
You get to experience an amalgamation of cultures as 
people from the surrounding districts of Sankhuwasabha, 
Tehrathum, Ilam, Panchthar, Dhankuta, Bhojpur, 
Taplejung and Khotang live together in Dharan.
How to Get To Dharan?
Dharan is located 40 kilometres north of Biratnagar.  
You can take a direct flight from Kathmandu to 
Biratnagar and drive to Dharan.
Alternatively, Buddha Air also has 
three flights weekly between Tumlingtar and 
Biratnagar.
Bandipur
Bandipur
It is one of the most beautiful stations in Nepal 
where history and culture prevail!
Bandipur is known for its well-preserved Newari 
architecture and its pristine natural environment. 
Besides its intricate architecture and amazing 
mountain views, there are top religious places in 
Bandipur like Khadga Devi, Bindhabasini Temple, 
Chandithan and Mahalaxmi Temple.
Bandipur is becoming one of the top destinations for 
relaxing vacation on the hills while enjoying 
stunning views of mountains.
How To Get To Bandipur?
As it is located between Pokhara and Kathmandu, 
you can fly to either of these destinations and drive 
to Bandipur.
Gorkha
Gorkha
Gorkha has such rich history, that it is a mandatory 
mention on any books written about the "History of 
Nepal." Besides being a birthplace of Prithivi Narayan 
Shan, Gorkha is home to the Gurkha soldiers, who are 
known all over the world for their bravery.
Gorkha has some of the most beautiful architecture 
with the historical and cultural environment. The 
palace on top of the hill and the centre of the town add 
beauty to the town. If you are up for trekking the 
Manaslu Circuit, Gorkha is the gateway to this trek.
How To Get To Gorkha?
Located 60 kilometres east from Pokhara, after you 
land from your flight to Pokhara, use any convenient 
means of transportation to reach Gorkha in under 3 
hours.