Hill Stations

Coorg (Kodagu), India - waterfalls, coffee estates and ridge views, minus the overhyped stops

Manali, India - snow peaks, valley adventure sports, and knowing which Rohtang permit is real

Ooty, India - toy trains, tea gardens, and knowing which "factory tour" is just a shop

Shimla, India - toy trains, colonial charm, and knowing which monkeys to avoid