15 Most Splendid Undiscovered Places in India

Travel is like knowledge, the more you see -the more you know you haven’t seen. A true traveler always finding new and amazing places which have been discovered or not. They love those places where find unique and awesomeness. In India, there are many of places which still in best tourist list but they are most beautiful itself and also cheap and crowd free places. However, these places are going to popularity slowly in tourist places. As well as, never expected such kind of places which are actually existed in India and have to listed in bucket list as well as some of them stunning or dangerous. Even Though, India is listed in those countries which have beautiful places and thousands of tourists visits here every year.

Here, I am discussing unexplored yet tremendous places which are rarely famous and known. 

Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh

This small village is located near at Pennar river in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. It is considering the hidden India’s Grand Canyon. Getting there might be a bit of an adventure as there is a great downhill trek through the Canyon leading to the riverbed. This beautiful village has a fort, temples and Jamia Majid but among it looks more awesome where Pennar river cuts through the canyon. This place still listed in one of the unknown places which undiscovered in India, but this has huge potential for tourism.  

Chiplun, Maharashtra

This beautiful city is located at Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra. The name Chiplun means “the abode of Lord Parshuram”. This town is a fast-developing city which become famous picnic spot in recent years also have a strong cultural background. However, this city lies near river Vashishti as well as this has one of the few temples that exists that of Hindu Lord Bhargavram or Parshuram which only few people know. Even though, tourists must visit this place who are going Mumbai to Goa as well as it is nearer to Pune so they can reach very easily. This lovely city situated between north and south highway and nestled in eastern and western Ghat of Arabian Sea. The atmosphere is awesome as it nearer to sea and atmosphere is very pleasant in whole year. The sunsets that can be seen from Vashishti river and Koyna Dam which are stunning scenery and perfect place for listed in weekend.

Phawngpui, Mizoram

Phawngpui the blue Mountain National park as well as famous for adventure trekking place on mountains for Mizoram. Well, it is situated in Lawngtlai district in the southeastern region of Mizoram near the Myanmar border. However, it is the highest peak of the Lushai hills and its western semicircular series of cliffs called Thlazuang Kham that have a sharp and deep fall. Here, tourists can see varieties of rare species butterflies and wild animals also wild orchids. This small town is pleasant atmosphere in whole year as October to April is the best time to visit here. Also, can be part of Mizo’s festivals which celebrate in the months of March, September and November, as during this time people can see lifestyle and culture of local people.

Belum Caves, Andhra Pradesh

The second natural largest and longest cave in India after Krem Liat Prah caves in Meghalaya. This cave consists of black limestone as this system is knowns for its unique formation such as Stalactite and Stalagmite formation. This cave has long passage, galleries, spacious caverns with fresh water and siphons. However, this natural were formed over a period of millions of years with consequent formation of limestone. Its length of 3,229 m, but today only 3.5 km of the caves have been successfully explored and only 1.5 km accessible for tourists. Also, there are 16 different pathways, with main entrance and there are deposits of quartz in the caves. This cave system reaches its deepest point 46 m from entrance level at the point known as Pataalaganga. Well, visitors can visit here any time in a year, but plan a trip when the weather is slightly less hot and pleasant.

Janjehli, Himachal Pradesh

This small town of Himachal Pradesh which is attracting nowadays and also famous for adventure enthusiasts. This beautiful valley is far from Mandi as 67 km and it has 3,300 m long trekking route as well as famed for its unique history. However, this lush green valley filled with agriculture fields, gentle slopes, apple orchards as well as covers with pine and deodar trees also have a small river as like perfect scenic picturesque. Here, there are many adventurous activities like rock climbing, skiing, paragliding and trekking as well. Moreover, in winter season atmosphere can reach around freezing point and hot summer the climate is quite hot, but visitors can visit here thought out the year.

Maravanthe Beach, Karanataka

Ranked in the most beautiful beaches of Karanataka and nearer to 55 km from Udupi. Maravanthe is a small village and beach near the Kundapura, Karanataka. Well, this beach is listed in one of the best scenic view as highway NH-66 runs next to the beach and Suparnika river flows on the other side of the road and this river is almost touches Arabian Sea here and creating spectacular views as it makes a U-turn and goes westward to join the sea after a journey of more than 10 km. this beach has white sandy shores covered with flora as well as limited private cottages and hotels. Another attraction over here is Maraswamy temple which has three garbha griha and three deities are worships. The ideal time to come here at September to March as in post monsoon season and this time is best for swimming and sunbathing. Well, in monsoon season, both Sauparnika river and Arabian sea swell and merge as making the road almost inaccessible.

Lepchajagat, Darjeeling

This wonderful place is considering in those destinations which counted in very uncommon and unknown. This awesome mountain place at an altitude of 6,956 ft. and its nearer to 68 km from Siliguri in Darjeeling. This is the best destination for natural lovers as well as honeymoon goers who can stay for couple of days. This stunning small village is all about forested area full with pines, oaks and rhododendrons also combined with stunning views of Kanchenjunga peaks, fabulous birdlife and tranquility. Here, there are very different species of birds such as Sibia, Sunbird and many more. Moreover, trekking to Himal falls or hawa Ghar is an exciting for visitors. Well, there is no best time to visit here, visitors can visit here anytime in a year.

Dharchula, Uttarakhand

This remote area of Uttarakhand where awesome scenic beauty and lies about 83 km northerly of Pithoragarh along the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage. Dharchula is surrounded by high mountains as well as located in a valley and river of Kali. This small village Dharchula acts as the natural border between Nepal and India over a long stretch where this village follows same traditions, customs and lifestyle like counterpart in Nepal. Here atosmphere is quite differ such as in winters are cold, summers warm and shiny, in upper valleys it receives snow in winter as well as in some area it receives heavy rainfall in rainy days. The climate condition and low human counts it has allowed the green vegetation of this region to thrive as there are oak, pine, apple and deodar trees are easily seen here also wild animals, too. Like other places, this place’s best time to visit between May to October. Here, some of main attraction such as Narayan Ashram, Manosarovar Lake, Chikrila Dam, Kali river and Om Parvat.

Chakrata, Uttarakhand

Nestled between Tons and Yamuna river at an elevation of 7000-7250 feet and 98 km from Dehradun and originally known for British Indian Army. To reach here, there are awesome mountain roads from Dehradun via Mussoorie. However, like other mountain region this place is also have conifers, rhododendrons and oak trees also other major attractions such as Tiger falls (one of the direst waterfall in Uttarakhand), Budher, Kanasar (best rated deodar tree forest in Asia), Chirmari (have to watch best sunset), Deodan and Mundali meadows (perfect destination for winter spots). Here visitors love enjoys to do adventure spots such as trekking, river rafting, kayaking, Parceling, rappelling and rock climbing as these all spots done under the instructor. Chakrata is the place where visitors can visit anytime in the year as summer is smoothing, monsoon pleasing and greenery and in winter it’s have chilling atmosphere.

Phuktal Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir

Another beautiful place located in remote area in Lungnak Valley in South-eastern Zanskar in Ladakh, India. This awesome honeycomb Buddhists monasteries in Ladakh that can easily reach there by foot. It is perfect destination for real and genuine place for trek and trekking lovers would find this monastery as a great gateway with full of enchanting sights and sounds. However, this monastery is not build on a cliff but it has a natural cave also its said that 2,550 years ago important sages, scholars and translators visited this place. Today, there are approx. 70 monks around the monastery and also school build for their children with free of cost. Moreover, French director Marianne Chaud has made a documentary film “Himalaya, a Path to the Sky” on the life of monks in this monastery. Unfortunately, there is no guest house and food items as food made in their kitchen also photography is banned here. In the year, there only three months July to September is the perfect time to visit here and rest of the months Kargil Padum road is closed because of snowfall.

Kanatal, Uttarakhand

This charming hill station situated in Garhwal Himalaya and it ranked in best weekend destination. This tiny village at an elevation of 8,500 feet above the sea level which located at Mussoorie-Chamba road. This one is the best tourist destination for winter due to heavy snowfall as well as ideal for champing.

Varkala Beach, Kerala

Lesser popular but well known and best place as tourist attraction also it famed for fisheries and springs as well as Cemetery of Kerala’s saint Sree Narayana Guru. This small town has pristine beaches, hills, lakes, forts, lighthouses and many more. This untouched beach has many activities to do such as paragliding and parasailing. However, this town has awesome architecture which attracts tourists like Janardhana Swamy, Anjengo Fort, Vishnu temple and Sivagiri Mutt. Moreover, Varkala beach has wonderful accommodation facilities for tourists as well as fast becoming famous Ayurvedic Health Massage Centers as like spa, mineral springs and therapists. This stunning view where edge of the cliff offers mind-blowing sight of sand and sea. This gorgeous place has to visit from September to March.

Mawsynram, Meghalaya

Listed in wettest place in India as like the Rain God extremely generous in to this village Mawsynram, Meghalaya. Well, the major attraction here for the huge formation of stalagmite and it remains Shivling. Also, this village honored as “The Cleanest Village in Asia” as well-maintain roads, spotless houses, polished streets, cobbled sidewalks as well as manicure front-yards and many more. Best visit here between September to November and rain lover have to come in monsoon season, but don’t forget essential for monsoon kit.

Sandakphu, West Bengal

Highest peak in West Bengal and fourth and fifth highest peaks in the world which stands 8,516 m and 8,463 m trying to outdo the world’s tallest peak. This place is also considered the most dangerous offbeat in India because of specifically poisonous wolfbane plant which grows naturally near the peak.

Chopta, Uttarakhand

Considered one of the unexplored place in India, situated in Uttarakhand. This is only valley in here, where has no crowdy, but it’s ideal place for trekking and trekkers can brush up their skills. Chopta, Tugnath and Chandrashila are fully covered with snow in winter season and tourists can enjoy here, they have to plan between December to February as they can also enjoy in snow trekking. This place is actually mean for nature lovers as well as adventure and like to explore new places. Camping is a must, but Camping in the open meadows tourist have to safe from wild animals.