India is a country blessed with diverse topography and culture. From the Northeastern region of India to the southern state of Kerala, the landscapes allure you to have a beautiful experience during your travels.
If you are planning to visit India, here are 6 unique places to visit in India.
6 unique Places to Visit in India
1. Lake Tsomgo, Sikkim
Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake, is a glacial lake located in East Sikkim, India, about 40 kilometres from Gangtok.
Situated at an elevation of 3,753 meters (12,313 feet), the lake freezes during winter and changes colours with the seasons, which is significant to the local Sikkimese people.
In May, after winter ends, the area around the lake blooms with flowers like rhododendrons, primulas, poppies, and irises. Wildlife such as Brahminy ducks and red pandas can also be spotted.
Tourists enjoy activities like yak and mule rides, and there’s a small Shiva temple near the lake.
Since the lake is in a restricted area, Indian visitors need permits, and foreign visitors require special licenses and permits.
The steep road leading to the lake rises rapidly in altitude from Gangtok, making the journey scenic and exciting.
As the place is at a high altitude, make sure you drink more water, carry medicines, and acclimatize well before coming. Visiting Tsongmo Lake during your Sikkim trip will surely be a beautiful experience.
2. Nuranang Falls in Arunachal Pradesh
Nuranang Falls is a huge waterfall located approximately 30 km from Tawang town in Arunachal Pradesh. The waterfall is about 100 metres high.
The waterfall is named after the Monpa girl Nuranang who helped the Indian Army soldier Jaswant Singh Rawat fight the Chinese in the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
As the waterfall is in Jang Town, it is also popularly known as Jang Waterfall.
Since Nuranang waterfalls lie on the way to Tawang Town, you can visit this place either before visiting Tawang or while returning. In this regard, planning and choosing the Northeast India Tour packages will ensure you explore the places well.
I hope you get to see the rainbows at the bottom of the waterfall. Beautiful waterfalls, mountain views and trekking trails in Arunachal Pradesh give you a cultural as well as adventurous experience.
3. Mawsmai Cave, Meghalaya
Mawsmai Cave is one of the many caves in Meghalaya that tourists are allowed to visit.
Because of years of abrasion and exposure to underground water, the stalactites and stalagmites in this natural wonder have been carved out into a variety of structures that will astound you.
Mawsmai Cave is lit up for tourists to pass through from one side to another. The cave is located about 4 km from Sohra (Cherrapunji) town.
During our backpacking trip in Meghalaya in 2015, we visited the Mawsmai Cave. It is between the Seven Sisters Waterfall and Sohra main town.
If the weather is good, you can choose to walk to Mawsmai too. As the weather was cloudy mostly with a cool breeze, I and my friend hiked to the Seven Sisters Falls.
4. Munnar, Kerala
Visit Munnar’s tea gardens and take away a beautiful memory. The lush tea plantations of Munnar, are the most well-liked honeymoon locations in Kerala.
Bathed in the combination of white mist and sunshine at sunrise, the place becomes more mesmerizing.
Watch this video by Kerala Tourism on YouTube –
The view is more beautiful when local women prepare to gather fresh tea leaves. Time stops when you step outside into the tea gardens-covered mountains.
While strolling through magnificent gardens with greenery all around, visitors can take pictures. The star of the show here is the vibrant green tea gardens in the centre of Munnar.
The aroma of the tea, accented by birdcalls, and the breathtaking view with an enthralling vista of major tourist destinations including Echo Point and waterfalls, each have their uniqueness.
5. Kumarakom, Kerala: Enjoy a Backwater Houseboat Cruise.
In the backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom, Kerala still has many of its original canals. For up-close views of lush rice terraces and lush coconut trees, take a ride through Kumarakom’s backwaters.
During your Kerala tour, Kumarakom can be a better choice than Alleppey. The backwaters in Kumarakom are larger. Kumarakom is a relatively offbeat backwater destination in Kerala.
Watch this video on Things to do in Kumarakom by Kerala Tourism –
You can also visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary after your ride in the backwaters. If you intend to visit Kerala’s backwaters, consider renting a houseboat from August to February.
During those months, a lot of tourists are attracted to visit the city to enjoy the houseboat experience in the middle of the lake.
6. Wari Chora in Meghalaya
Wari Chora is relatively a recently opened adventure tourism spot in the South Garo Hills District of Meghalaya in Northeast India.
The name Wari Chora is in the Garo dialect, Wari meaning water and Chora means long i.e. a long water body flowing through serpent-shaped canyons.
The water remains turquoise during the months from November to April. Don’t visit during monsoon months. The road would be muddy and slippery to travel.
Wari Chora is about 275 km from Shillong. You can read this travel guide on Wari Chora I wrote for you to plan your Meghalaya trip.
Conclusion
To sum up, irrespective of your age, you will always have fun travelling. Travel aids individuals in developing a deeper comprehension of themselves, their ideas, and their lives.
Travelling to unique places gives you a unique experience. Plan your trip to Northeast India starting from Sikkim by going to Tsongmo Lake. Next, you can visit Meghalaya, followed by Arunachal Pradesh.
Kerala is blessed with both hills and beaches. Enjoy the misty Munnar tea gardens and the Kerala backwaters at Kumarakom. Be it Northeast India or Southern India, the list of unique places to visit in India is manifold.
Wherever you visit in India, the unique places will ensure you have the best unique experiences. Have you added them to your list of unique places to visit in India?
