India is endowed with beautiful and majestic sceneries that have turned out well for tourism here. With more and more tourism concentrating on the popular hill stations in India, there are still lesser known hill stations, untouched by the pressures of commercialization. Staying in these quaint little hills station and their wooden guesthouses can bring back olden day charm to your tour! Today, Triphobo will today chart out 15 of these pristine unknown hill stations in India that you should check out soon before they turn mainstream:

1. Kausani: Hidden Hill Station in Uttarakhand

Best time to visit Kausani: Between March and May

How to reach: Nearest Train station is Kathgodam from where you can take a taxi for Kausani (64 kms).

Attractions Near Kausani: Baijnath Temple, Rudradhari Falls & Caves and Anasakti Ashram.

Lesser known amidst the tourists in India, this valley is known for offering mesmerizing views of the Himalayan peaks Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. Resembling Switzerland because of its densely forested pines and tea gardens, Kasauni is a pretty place to explore.

2. Chaukori: Experience Beautiful Mornings Here

Best time to visit: Between April and June

How to Reach: Nearest Train station is Kathgodam from where you can take a taxi for Chaukori (180 kms).

Attractions Nearby: Kapileshwar Mahadev, Ulka Devi Temple and Jayanti Temple Dhwaj.

A small quaint hill station that offer you a retreat from the mundane life, Chaukori is counted among the most unexplored tourist places in Uttarakhand. It is located in Pithoragarh district of Kumaon Himalaya and known for its tea gardens which were established by the British colonial rulers. Chaukori is the best place in Uttarakhand for witnessing the enchanting views of morning sun rays kissing the snow clad peaks of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Panchauli Group of mountains.

3. Kanatal, Mussoorie: Experience Nature at the Best

Best time to visit this hill station: Between April to October

How to reach: Nearest place is Mussoorie from where you can take a taxi to Kanatal (38 kms).

Attractions Nearby: Apple Orchards, Flower gardens and Natural waterfalls.

Located just 38 kms from the well known hill station of Mussoorie, Kanatal is away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. A perfect place to find apple orchards, pine forest, wild flowers and tiny temples that would soak all your exhaustion. For people who are seeking retreat from the heat of the cities, Kanatal appears to be the best pick as the temperature of Kanatal does not go beyond 28 degrees.

4. Khati, Uttarakhand: Unexplored Hill Station

Best time to visit: Between April and October

How to reach: Nearest Train station is Kathgodam from where you can hire a taxi to Khati (147 kms).

Attractions Nearby: Pindari Glacier trek, Natural beauty and Kharkiya village.

One of the least known summer holiday destinations in India, Khati can be reached by trekking. Plush greenery, quaint locales and sparse population makes this small hamlet a paradise of untouched natural beauty. Khati village is located on Pindari Glacier Trek and it is the last inhabited village on the way to Pindari Glacier. Kharkiya is the last road to Khati and one needs to treak from here. The trail is lined with beautiful blend of rhododendrons and oak forests.

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh: Extreme Natural Beauty

Best time to visit : During the summer months between March and October. Avoid the monsoon months from July to September.

How to reach: Tezpur is the major rail head closest to Tawang. Buses and private taxis are available to reach Tawang (319 kms).

Attractions Nearby: Buddhist monasteries and Natural beauty

At an altitude of over 10,000 feet, Tawang never tires of being described as tranquil and serene, along with other words that describe a place of extreme natural beauty. With Tibet on one side and Bhutan on another, Tawang presents a beautiful Buddhist dominated cultural mix. The main attraction here is the Tawang monastery, said to be the biggest Buddhist monastery in the world outside Lhasa.