India is as diverse as it is vast. It is also a country that sees many cultures come together, celebrating their differences and living in harmony. Similarly, there are varied locations in India that emphasize the beauty and diversity of the country.
This tropical state in southern India is growing in popularity, though we still find it hard to understand why it hasn’t always topped travelers’ bucket lists. The best of the region lies in two distinct landscapes, one being the scenic tea and spice plantations of Munnar (also loved for its camping, trekking, and wildlife spotting). The Tata Tea Museum is a must for tea-lovers looking for more on tea history and production. Kerala’s other (and arguably more famous) region is its backwaters, a network of lagoons linked by canals fringed with palm trees, stilted villages, and rice paddies. The easiest way to take it all in is by houseboat, which meander their way downriver and make for a seriously relaxing sojourn.
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1. Yumthang Valley, Sikkim – The Bowl Of Flowers
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On top of our list of the beautiful places in India is Yumthang Valley, the bottomless vale with a remarkable variety of flowers to boast of. It offers an eye-catching vista of peaks along with Pauhunri and Shundu Tsenpa. The valley is an amazing treat where you would become the element of the ceaseless picture exclusive of any sort of infringement.
2. Manali
Manali is a town located in the valley by the Beas River. It is enveloped by the Pir Panjal mountain range to its east. Most people come here to relax in the villages nearby, where you can experience a bit of hippie culture. Adventure enthusiasts are also drawn to the natural terrain that makes for good trekking, climbing and mountain biking. Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley Pandoh Dam are also big draws for tourists.
Best time to visit Manali: May to October
3.Taj Mahal, Agra
One simply cannot talk about India’s beauty without mentioning its most iconic piece of art—the ethereal Taj Mahal. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this marble mausoleum in the 1600s as a monument of “undying love” in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal; they are both buried here. The tomb’s imposing ivory-white façade, a feat of Mughal architecture and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracts upwards of 8 million visitors a year.
Manali is a town located in the valley by the Beas River. It is enveloped by the Pir Panjal mountain range to its east. Most people come here to relax in the villages nearby, where you can experience a bit of hippie culture. Adventure enthusiasts are also drawn to the natural terrain that makes for good trekking, climbing and mountain biking. Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley Pandoh Dam are also big draws for tourists.
Best time to visit Manali: May to October
3.Taj Mahal, Agra
One simply cannot talk about India’s beauty without mentioning its most iconic piece of art—the ethereal Taj Mahal. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this marble mausoleum in the 1600s as a monument of “undying love” in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal; they are both buried here. The tomb’s imposing ivory-white façade, a feat of Mughal architecture and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracts upwards of 8 million visitors a year.
4.Kerala
This tropical state in southern India is growing in popularity, though we still find it hard to understand why it hasn’t always topped travelers’ bucket lists. The best of the region lies in two distinct landscapes, one being the scenic tea and spice plantations of Munnar (also loved for its camping, trekking, and wildlife spotting). The Tata Tea Museum is a must for tea-lovers looking for more on tea history and production. Kerala’s other (and arguably more famous) region is its backwaters, a network of lagoons linked by canals fringed with palm trees, stilted villages, and rice paddies. The easiest way to take it all in is by houseboat, which meander their way downriver and make for a seriously relaxing sojourn.
5.Yumthang Valley, Sikkim
As far as natural beauty is concerned, it doesn’t get much better than Yumthang Valley in North Sikkim’s high Himalayan mountains, known as the “Valley of Flowers.” Every July to September, trekkers are allowed into the valley, whose sloping meadows are temporarily set ablaze with the colors of several hundred species of orchids, rhododendrons, and native wildflowers. On your hike, keep your eyes peeled for blue sheep and musk deer.
6.Nubra Valley, Ladakh
Non-locals require a permit (and a knowledgeable guide) to reach this cold desert valley, perched 10,000 feet above sea level in remote Ladakh, but what you’ll find here will take your breath away. Nubra’s lunar-like landscape is the result of little to no precipitation, so lack of vegetation leaves the spotlight entirely on its glaciated mountain peaks, desolate hinterlands, and a smattering of ancient Buddhist monasteries and tiny settlements built up along the roadside strung with prayer flags. A single “motorable road” carves its way through the valley.
Non-locals require a permit (and a knowledgeable guide) to reach this cold desert valley, perched 10,000 feet above sea level in remote Ladakh, but what you’ll find here will take your breath away. Nubra’s lunar-like landscape is the result of little to no precipitation, so lack of vegetation leaves the spotlight entirely on its glaciated mountain peaks, desolate hinterlands, and a smattering of ancient Buddhist monasteries and tiny settlements built up along the roadside strung with prayer flags. A single “motorable road” carves its way through the valley.
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