Did you know that these Indian states have one hill station each?

India’s hill stations are often associated with the Himalayas or the Western Ghats, where multiple high-altitude towns enjoy cool climates and forested landscapes. However, not every Indian state has the geographical advantage of extensive mountain ranges. Some states have only one officially recognised hill station, making these places particularly important as climatic refuges, ecological zones, and cultural landmarks.
Here is a look at Indian states that have just one officially recognised hill station each.

Morni Hills is the only hill station in Haryana and is located in the Panchkula district along the Shivalik foothills. Rising sharply above Haryana’s largely flat plains, Morni Hills stands out as the state’s sole high-altitude region. The area is characterised by forested slopes, seasonal streams, and natural lakes, which support a distinct ecosystem compared to the surrounding agricultural belt. Beyond its geographical importance, Morni Hills plays a key ecological role by acting as a green buffer zone near the plains.

It is the only hill station in Madhya Pradesh and lies within the Satpura range. Referred to more often as the “Queen of Satpura,” it boasts an elevated plateau, deep ravines, sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and a great area of forest cover. Unlike the rest of the state, the temperatures here are much milder, making it climatically different. The region is also a historic one, with ancient cave paintings that are thousands of years old.

At 1,722 metres, Mount Abu is Rajasthan's only hill station and provides quite a contrast in nature to the deserts and semi-arid areas that characterise the state. It falls within the Aravalli range of mountains and is one of western India's few forested highland tracts. Its altitude ensures a climate cooler than that of the plains and a correspondingly higher rainfall. Historically, Mount Abu was used as a summer resort during the colonial period, a role that crystallised its identity as a hill station.

Jampui Hills is the only hill station in Tripura and lies near the India–Bangladesh border. The area encompasses rolling hills, dense forests, and land that is suited for horticulture, especially orange plantations. Jampui Hills also possesses significance as a site for the preservation of local biodiversity.

Haflong is the only officially recognised hill station in Assam, located in the Dima Hasao district. Unlike the state’s predominantly low-lying floodplains, Haflong sits at a higher elevation and experiences a noticeably cooler climate. It was developed during the colonial period as a hill retreat. Recently, some of the tourist destinations like Umrongso and Maibang, which are in hilly regions, are quite popular these days. But they are actually hill towns/highland areas.