8 Best Hill Stations In Western India That You Absolutely Must Visit Before 2024 Ends

1. Lonavala, Maharashtra

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2. Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra

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3. Matheran, Maharashtra

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4. Saputara, Gujarat

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5. Mount Abu, Rajasthan

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6. Panchgani, Maharashtra

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7. Lavasa, Maharashtra

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8. Amboli, Maharashtra

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