Wilson Hills, Gujarat

Wilson Hills is a hill station in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is near Dharampur Tahsil and is also the nearest hill station to Surat.Wilson Hills stands in a densely forested region close to the Pangarbari Wildlife Sanctuary. It is one of the few hill stations in the world from which it is possible to glimpse the sea.It has an average elevation of 750m (2500 feet). The Wilson Hills are popular during the summer months as it enjoys a cooler and less humid climate than the surrounding area.View pointsThere are a total of six points on the Wilson Hills and other places near Wilson Hills. Marble Chatri Pt Steep Valley Pt Ozone Valley Pt Sunrise Pt Sunset Pt shankar waterfalls ptBarumal temple Lady Wilson museumThe district science centreJalaram dham faladharaBilpudi twin waterfallsHistoryWilson Hills was named in memory of Lord Wilson, the Governor of Mumbai from 1923 to 1928, by Vijay Devji, the last King of Dharampur. Lord Wilson and King Vijay Devji had planned to develop the area into a hill station, but the project failed to take place. A monument to their memory remains on the peak.LocationWilson Hills is located at, about 130 km from Surat, 80 km from Navsari, and 60 km from Valsad. It is connected by a tar road to the town of Dharampur, which is 29 km (18 miles) away at the base of the hills.TransportThe nearest airport is in Surat, located around 130 km from Wilson Hills. The nearest railhead is Valsad on the Surat-Mumbai main line.