Best Places You Must Visit In India.

India is filled with such a wide variety of wonderful destinations and beautiful places to visit, it can be quite difficult to compile a list of the best ones. Thinking about a traveler who, for whatever reason, has never set foot outside his or her hometown, where would be the first places they might visit?

There are some of the destinations in India that offer you an ethereal escape from the world of strife and leave you invigorated enough to go back.

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Kudremukh, Karnataka

Located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, India, Kudremukh is a mountain range.  The third highest peak in Karnataka, one side of this mountain resembles the face of a horse and hence the name Kudremukh which means horse- face in Kannada.  Covered in lush green forests, hills, valleys, and lakes this is a paradise for a nature lover.  

This hill station houses the Kudremukh National Park which came into being for the protection of endangered species of wild animals like the lion-tailed macaque and the tiger. The Government of Karnataka declared Kudremukh as a national park in the year 1987 and is a famous tourist destination. At 1892 meters the Kudremukh peak is the highest point in this National Park.  The rivers Nethravathi and Tungabhadra have their origin in this place.

Coming down to the South, Kudremukh in Karnataka is considered to be the manifestation of a pristine form of nature. It receives rains for 6 months and its landscape is enveloped with nature, rivers, and the beautiful town park. Battling your boredom, you can stay here in forest guest houses and cottages to have calm views of the waterfalls like Kadambi and Hanumana Gundi.  Kudremukh Peak is superb for trekking.
With a number of sacred ponds like the Naga Theertha, Varaha Theertha, Rudra Theertha, and Amba Theertha located within the hill station; this is also a popular destination for the pilgrims. 

Pangong Lake, TSO lake, Himalayan Range

Pangong Lake is nature's paradise, located in the Himalayan hills and is about 140 km long. The lake also shares its waters with the region of Tibet as well. It has a romantic view to offer due to which it has been a part of many Bollywood (Indian film industry) scenes and songs as well.  Sit here for hours around the lake and gaze at the clear sky in a moonlit night, views that would definitely help you battle the vagaries of life.

The one factor that makes this Lake so popular is the fact that it keeps changing colors. Situated in the Himalayan range it is approximately 140 km from Leh in Jammu and Kashmir. The name of the lake Pangong was got from the Tibetan word Banggong Co which means a narrow and enchanted lake. And now you know that the lake has got its name rightfully. You will know this when you visit the beautiful lake of Pangong. You are sure to be enchanted by the charm.
All you need to do is take a five-hour drive from Leh to reach Pangong Lake. The best part about this journey is the route that leads to the lake. You have to pass through Ladakh which is another great tourist attraction of the country and drive over the world’s third-highest motorable mountain pass called the Chang La. 

Chitrakoot Falls, Jagdalpur

Very few people would know that Chitrakoot falls in Jagdalpur is the largest waterfall in our country. The mouth of the waterfall is about 1000 feet wide and is horse-shoe-shaped. You can really experience the chill in your spines as the water gushes down into a deep cavern.

Around 38 kilometers away from Jagdalpur, Chitrakoot Falls unveils a powerful vision during the monsoons when the Indravati River floods. The otherwise meandering streams come together to unleash their power and completely cover the flat ground above the cliff.

The sheer power of this 300-meter wide waterfall has led visitors to rightly coin a special term for this spot and we call it India's Niagara. Local boatsmen lead you to stunning sites near the spray below the waterfall to witness Chitrakoot Falls in full glory. The view of the waterfall at sunset and the changing hues around it is a sight to remember.

Bhandardhara, Maharastra

Bhandardara is set on a dam and is known for its remote and idyllic location, waterfalls around the area (June - Oct), and boating in the lake. Visit this place to get an ultimate rendezvous with nature

Bhandardara is a Nature's bounty and this little town is home to many scenic waterfalls in the country. ... Sightseeing is the most common activities to do in Bhandardara and some of the distinguished places to visit here are Bhandardara Lake, Wilson Dam, Umbrella Falls, Randha Falls, Ratangad Fort, and Kalsubai Peak.


Blessed with lush greenery, Bhandardara is also a popular stopover for tourists traveling to Nashik and Shirdi. ... Arthur Lake and Wilson Dam are the most famous tourist attractions here.

Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh

It is not difficult to understand why Khajjiar is often referred to as the mini-Switzerland of India. The wide grassy areas that meet dense forests of deodar and cedar forests, with cottages dotting them at occasional intervals, lend them an appearance similar to the Swiss countryside. If you have seen similar landscapes in movies and magazines and wished there was such a place closer to home, well, here it is. You can choose to drive during your trip to Khajjiar, but you would be missing a lot of the fun than if you were trekking from Chamba. The beauty that marks the route is well worth the time and effort.

Khajjiar is a picturesque sleepy hill town near Dalhousie surrounded by hills, lakes, and meadows. Apart from immersing in the quiet mystery of this glorious yet not so popular place you can also indulge in various adventure sports like paragliding, horse-riding, trekking, and the like. So, when you are feeling low Khajjiar is the best place to visit.

Khajjiar is incomplete without its lake, which is known as Khajjiar Lake. It stands right in the middle of the meadows that are surrounded by thick cedar forests. The lake is beautiful by itself and plays a large part in contributing to the overall beauty of the area. The lake hosts a floating island. Upon closer look, you discover that it’s a patch of grass that floats continuously on the surface.

Munnar, Kerala

Munnar is located in the southern state of Kerala. The hill station has one of the most breath-taking views with its widespread tea-estates and relaxing homestays.

Munnar rises as three mountain streams merge  - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala. 1,600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. One of the most sought-after honeymoon destinations in Kerala, Munnar is replete with resorts and logging facilities that fit a wide range of budgets.

 Sprawling tea plantations, picturesque towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years will bloom next in 2030. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2,695 m. 

Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

Rann of Kutch is the northern part of the desert is the borderline area of India and Pakistan. The desert has huge stretches of white salt spread all around which makes the terrain appear like some planet in outer space at night. So, visit this place once in a lifetime.

Rann of Kutch is a massive expanse of cracked earth, inland from the sea, that promises to take your breath away. The nothingness for miles is both nerve-wracking and stunning with small oases of water bodies and shrub forests doubling up as homes for pink flamingoes and wild asses.

Tribal hamlets with cylindrical mud bhungas (huts) are the epicenter for Kutchi embroidery, tie and dye, leatherwork, pottery, bell metal craft, and the famous Rogan painting by the only surviving expert family. Approximately 200 km east of the Rann, is the Little Rann of Kutch, which houses the 4953-sq-km Wild Ass Sanctuary. It homes the only remaining population of the chestnut-colored Indian wild ass (khur), as well as blue-bulls, blackbuck, and chinkara.

 Kumbhalgarh Fort

The impregnable Kumbhalgarh Fort, sitting on a high mountain ridge seems like an impression from the past. Soaring above the surrounding rugged mountainscape, at 3,600 ft, the fort can be seen much before one arrives at its foot. With the second-longest wall in the world, about 38 km long, the Kumbhalgarh Fort is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, known as the Mewar Fortress, it was the birthplace of the great Rajput king, Maharana Pratap.

Surrounded by the opulent hills of Aravalli, the scenic town of Kumbhalgarh is home to the renowned world heritage site of Kumbhalgarh Fort. Besides the splendid Badal Mahal is known for its grandeur, astounding architecture, breathtaking views, and colorful murals.

Located in the lap of the Aravalli range, the sprawling Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the exciting places to visit in Kumbhalgarh. This sanctuary is home to numerous highly endangered animals like the rare grey jungle fowl, and the white-breasted Kingfisher.

Apart from the endangered animals, you can spot many creatures like nilgai, sambhar, leopards, and wolves. What makes the reserve a distinct one is a fact that wolf breeding is successfully conducted here.