Q. is it better to drive there in my own car or take bus and hire a car for duration ? i have never driven on hilly/mountain roads before. if rental then what are avg charges
You can easily drive by yourself and rentals (for a new corolla) are around 3000 per day without fuel.
Q. has anyone tried AirBnB app to try and book hotels are they any good ?
Yes there are lots of good options available at Airbnb. I myself have tried multiple times.
Q. is it the right weather/season to go or is it too late ? do i have to worry about snow etc
No snow yet. Perfect weather for visits.
Q. any hotel recommendations and what is avg charges per night in this season
Woods Dale in Dunga Galli - around 6000 per night
Q. what are the activities and attractions there
Samandar Katha Lake, Chair Lifts, Sightseeing, Trekkin