Shimla is packed — here are 5 hill destinations Indians are choosing instead

Chakrata is also becoming a major hub for tourists, particularly those hailing from Delhi, who wish to give a miss to the crowded Shimla destinations. Chakrata, a peaceful cantonment town, has still managed to escape unchanged, thanks to curbs placed upon unchecked development. Pine forests, rock features, and a pleasant climate have contributed toward making it a haven for tourists who are interested in hill stations where commercialization hasn’t taken over. Unlike Shimla, there are no packed promenades here, but only steep roads, homely stays, and miles of silence, much sought after these days among tourists.