25 The Most Attractive and Spectacular Natural Places in India should Visit Before Die

Every country has their exceptional beauty which attracts people from all over the world. In my country, India has its awesome beauty that charms spread around the world. There are hundreds of natural and man-made places which have been seen every year by tourists. Well, some of them are very unusual and different from the world such as highest mountains, floating lake, floating national park, wide delta region, awesome tea fields, Asia’s cleanest village, flower valleys, breathtaking beaches as well as coral reef and also natural bridge between two countries, second longest beach in Asia, beautiful waterfalls, caves, salt marsh and many more all are having in one place at India. However, India is famed for its landscapes as well as people and festivals.  From north to south and east to west every state having their stunning beauty which are discussing here.

The following some of natural places which is fabulous and gorgeous in India. 

Munsiyari – Magnificent Beauty, Uttarakhand

This new discovery as tourist place in Uttarakhand beauty situated in the Pithoragarh district which is at an altitude of 2298 meters above sea level. Munsiyari is popular for its stunning and magnificent beauty and excursions with high altitude trekkers as this place is the base of Milam, Ralam and Namik Glaciers. However, this is all around thick green forest and this home to a wide variety of bird and animals like wagtail, whistling thrush and hawk cuckoo, falcon and serpent eagle, snow leopard, mountain bear and the musk deer. Best time to visit here from March to April when entire forest turns into colorful Rhododendrons flowers with garden having pink, dark pinkish, red and white flowers combining the Panchachuli peak. However, for take trekking adventure from March to June and September to October as best time to enjoy here.

Munnar – Tea Fields, Kerala

Welcome to visit the tea valley of the Kashmir of South India – Munnar. The world’s best tea estates as more than 50 tea estates in and around Munnar as biggest center of tea trade in India. Well, some of tea estates in here include Harrison Malayalam, AVT tea, Michael’s tea, Brooke Bond and many more. Today, whole Munnar is covered by mile and miles of lush tea gardens like Munnar is essentially a Tea Town as it some as high as 7000 feet above the sea level. However, tea plants are planted 1 meter to 1.5 meters as follow the natural outlines of the landscapes. Even though, a trip to Munnar will be incomplete without having a visit to these tea plantations and never miss to visit Tea Museum as well as no one will return home without tasting or shopping the tea essence of Munnar. 

Stok Kangri – Highest Trekkable, Ladakh

Stok Kangri is the highest mountain at 20,500 feet in the Stok range of the Himalayas in the Ladakh region of northwest India that also notable highest trekkable summit in India. As Stok Kangri in Leh the capital of Ladakh is the most attractive trekking point of the northwest zone. However, in the trekking journey, trekkers find amazing scenic views, walking on the ridge, experience sudden change in atmosphere. Every year, there are lots of people come here and get experience in trekking. Even though, to reach there, people does come along with some challenges and some of them dealing with thin air at high peak. Also, during the Stok Kangri trekking trekkers make way through Hemis National Park that is famous for snow white leopard. Moreover, trekkers have to face temperature changes as its varies from -20 to 10-degree C. 

Mizoram – Lord of the Highlanders, Northeast India

Hidden Gem of Northeast India where found the amazing culture and tradition of the Mizo at Mizoram as it slices its borders with Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Assam and Manipur. However, it is one of the seven sisters of northeast India and means “Lord of the Highlanders” as in local language is Mizo. Well, this land of a great natural beauty, unlimited variety of landscapes with beautiful plants and wildlife. The mountain ranges standing in north-south direction are brilliant with greeneries throughout the year. At 2,065 feet high which is highest peak in state Phawngpuri Mountain as also known as Blue Mountain have a garden od rhododendron of arboretum and veitchianum species. 

Lonar Lake – Land of the Crater, Maharashtra

“Land of the Crater”, Lonar was formed over 50,000 years ago due to the collision of a meteorite on the surface of the region also it is famous for its natural heritage. This lake is 6,000 feet wide and 500 feet deep lake which having alkaline and saline as well as micro-organisms that rarely found anywhere else on the earth as well as important source of scientific research and education. This is only salt water lake in the world that having basaltic rock. However, this area is also surrounded by a lot of flora and fauna makes more stunning. Moreover, at lake’s boundary there is a famous Gomukh temple where snakes and other animals can be spotted like fox, mongoose, deer and many more as well as another temple located here is Daitya Sudan which famed for its architectural style. 

Krem Liat Prah Cave – India’s Longest Cave, Meghalaya

Deep, dark and mysterious, India’s longest cave – Krem Liat Prah which is 31 km founded on the limestone mountain of Meghalaya. This cave is located at the Shnongrim Ridge in Jaintia hills as well as part of other 150 groups of caves and holding a stunning network mystical tunnels. In constructs of dark and silent as low ceiling, slippery slopes and pools of water tourist can walk, wade and crawling also, they found the endemic species such as bats, fishes, insects and many more. 

Shola Forest – The Grasslands, Kerala

Shola – the Grasslands- The Portrait of Indian Forest- Shola forest found in Kerala along the Western Ghats. These forests have rich contains of biodiversity. This have several varieties of Strobilanthes species as well as these forests have different scales of patchiness like large scale where high elevation regions forming one of the Sky Island, another each island there is a matrix of natural grasslands and forests and last one as human habitations have split forest patches on each island. However, these forests have large amount of bird species as some of endemic birds from the sky island. 

Nubra Valley – Cold desert, Ladakh

High altitude cold desert with unique precipitation and little vegetation, Nubra Valley located at Ladakh, Jummu and Kashmir. Well, this is popular for orchards, beautiful magnificent sceneries, Bactrian camels and monasteries that surrounded by Himalayan ranges, as well as its lies between Pakistan, Tibet, China and Himachal Pradesh. Even though, the main attraction of trip to Nubra Valley is going over the so called of hyped motorable road and it is right place to fit into the acclimatization schedule for Ladakh trip. In the year, January to March here is in cold condition as a very few people go and May to August it is peak time to tourist season. Moreover, Diskit town that 150 km from Leh, is dominated by the huge 14th century oldest and largest monastery in the valley. 

Matheran – Smallest Hill Station, Maharashtra

One of the smallest hill station in India that situated at Raigad, Maharashtra. It is popular spot for weekend to beat the summer heat as well as has awesome beauty in monsoon. Well, it is also listed one of the 6 mountain Railways in India that have breathtaking treks of toy trains. However, the government has been declared as an Eco sensitive region as well as car free place with no buzzing and other modes of transportation. It is just 54 km as two hours from Mumbai as people can plan for relaxation in weekend. It has variety of medicinal herbs and plants with has 28 awesome points, 2 lakes, 2 parks, and 4 worship places are here. This wonderful hill station is also famous for shopping as local Matheran hats and sandals as well natural honey also considered to the very popular. Tourist enjoys horse ride to see all sunrise and sunset points which are easily hire from the market with affordable prices. 

Nanda Devi – Second Highest Mountain, Uttarakhand

Second highest mountain in India and 23rd in the world – Nanda Devi is part of Garhwal Himalayas and located in Uttarakhand between Rishiganga valley west and ganga valley east. Also, the national park lies the Nanda Devi Sanctuary a glacial basin surrounded by a ring of peak. Well, this national park is home of a huge variety of flora as 312 flower species and among them 17 rare species have been found here. This Valley of Flowers National Park and this park were listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. The best time to go there from May to October each year except during floods and natural calamities as well as in winter temperature can drop anywhere from 8 to 12-degree C. 

Yumthang Valley- A Valley of Flowers, Sikkim

Yumthang, a Valley of Flowers that lies 140km north of Gangtok in Sikkim which is famous for rare and exotic flowers, the tree line ends. However, it is listed in bucket list of natural lovers as having picturesque beauty. In spring season, whole valley decorated with colorful unique flowers primulas and Rhododendrons that gives awesome beauty and attracts tourists every year. Here, there is 24 species of Rhododendron flowers which blossom from April to May end at that time this place is full of tourist from around the world. Moreover, in right side Yumthang river plus amazing hotspot for tourists. It is also offers a magnificent sight of a wonderful row of peaks with Pauhunri and Shundu Tsenpa. The perfect time to plan a trip here from late February to late June, as mid-June is the time when several colorful flowers blossom.  

Rann of Kutch – Biggest Salt Marsh, Gujarat

The great Rann of Kutch is a seasonal salt march which is located in the Thar desert in Gujarat and Sindh province of Pakistan. It spread in 2,897.78 sq. meter that reputed one of the largest salt desert in the world. In India’s summer monsoon, the whole area turns into salty clay and mudflats that average 15 meters above the sea level. This is one of the hottest areas of India as in summer temperature peaking at 49.5-degree C and winter it decreases below 0-degree C. The Gujarat tourism host the amazing Ran festival an annual 3 months during the winter where tourist can see various part of the desert. In this festival, tourist having enjoy by local culture, food and embroidered colorful clothes with full moon experience. 

 Deodar Forest – Scares Trees Forest, Himachal Pradesh

This tree in the northwestern Himalayas like a scared tree that has been planted extensively as in Europe and north America. The range of deodars across the Hindu Kush and Himalayas at elevations from about 3,500 to 12,000 feet. This forests still exists in the basin of the main tributaries of the Indus river even though they can live thousands of years old and grow approx. 250 feet also its wood is extremely durable and rot-resistant. 

Dudhsagar Waterfall - Heavy Stream of milk, Goa

From the mighty peaks of the Western Ghats and one of the five highest waterfalls of the country and amongst the highest 100 in the world -Dudhsagar Waterfalls are a pleasant experience. The waterfalls are divided in four tiers in the Mondovi river as looked from the distance, its looks like heavy stream of milk flowing effortlessly with much pressure from top to down the hill and splitting into three streams of water and heading steadily to the destination in to deep blue sea. The best period to visit this place in monsoon or post monsoon when most rebellious phase of flow as well as tourists can visit near sights like Devil’s Canyon, Tambdi temple, Bondla wildlife sanctuary also enjoy trekking, swimming, rock climbing and elephant ride and many more. 

Coral Reef – Milky White Coral Sands, Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is only having the coral reef in India which nestled admits the Arabian Sea. Most of Lakshadeep islands are naturally decorated by white coral sands and that are inhabited by some rare sea weeds and plants. However, the Cheriapani Reef is among all largest all reefs in Lakshadweep that covers 1,072 km as well as huge lagoons which is center of tourist attraction. Among them, Perumalpar Reef is most beautiful yet inhanitated islands and thousands of tourists visits here from all over the world. Another one, the Cherbaniani reef is also stunning reefs in islands as one of the emeralds of the blue sea. This island has awesome sandy side and one can find five corals while they trek along the sandy path, also the shallow water near the reef which is excellent for fishing. The magnificent Byramgore reef in Lakshadwep is embellished with milky white coral sands, lush green vegetations, colorful fish and rare species of birds as well as the shallow green sea water where easily seen the live corals.

 Dhanushkodi Beach – National Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu

Extends up to 15 km long also the shore of the place called Mukundharayar Chathram is safest place for taking bath as well as enjoying with the high tide sea as it is not suitable for those who didn’t know swimming. This beach is also a natural bird sanctuary as in winter season sea gulls, flamingos and many more birds from Europe and Australia visits the Dhanushkodi beach. Tourists are enjoying with high tide sea water, bike ride at shore and rejuvenating walk on the beach. There are numbers of places in Dhanushkodi for visit such as Adam’s bridge, Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Pamban islands and Ramar Pathan Temple. 

Chilika Lake – Largest Brackish Water Lagoons, Odisha

Chilika Lake – the largest Brackish Water Lagoons in Asia and one of India’s migrating bird paradise as this lake spread over an area of 1100 sq. meters of Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha or Orissa. It is the mouth of Daya River following into the Bay of Bengal as well as it one of the best bird watching spots in India also famous for fishing and angling. This lake is home to numbers of threatened species of plants and animals. Well, it has a highly productive eco-system having rich resource of fishes. However, here the floating restaurants are serves the best place for food and leisure as well as Rambha where tourists can stay to have water sports in Chilika that just 15 km from Barkul.  Moreover, the place Satapada offers the amazing views of the lake with playful Irrawaddy Dolphins. 

Majuli Island – The Largest River Island, Assam

Majuli the largest river island in Assam and second river island in world after Bananal island in Brazil. Well, this island is formed by Brahmaputra river in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti and joined by the Subansiri river in the north as well as 200 km east from the Guwahati. It has a rich and diverse agriculture and handloom which are their major occupation. However, sunset at Majuli are pink and ethereal that make one forget that civilization can exist in ways less beautiful. Here, in monsoon floods - people are live in bamboo homes which places in concrete pillars at a height about the two feet from the ground. Quiet roads, shaded by bamboo trees, wind their way through the flat terrians. 

Key Gompa – Hill Temple Tibetan Monastery, Himachal Pradesh

The Hill Temple – Key Gompa or Key Monastery, a very famous Tibetan Monastery in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh which is 13,668 feet above the sea level. However, it is oldest and largest monastery in Spiti Valley which made in 11th century and still it has ancient Buddhist scrolls and paintings. Moreover, there are large number of Buddhist monks, nuns as well as lamas live in the religious training center for religious education. This monastery located nearly 12 km from Kaza where tourists reach they’re by taking by bus or cars.  There is number of rare and endangered migratory bird like Pelican, Siberian Crane and Greater Adjutant Stork. 

Auli - The Sky Destination, Uttarakhand

The sky destination in Chamoli district in the Himalaya mountains of Uttarakhand, India. This awesome place located at an elevation of 2,500 meters to 3,050 meters above the sea level as also known as Auli Bugyal in Garhwali that means “meadow”. It lies on the way of Badrinath and has the view of the world’s mightiest mountains range. This place is growing like another hill stations in India as cold winds, the vast snow-covered landscape, the sylvan mountains all add up to make Auli a skier’s heaven. Adventure enthusiasts have to go there during the winter season that is mid-November to late March which ideal for skiers. Even though, in the winter Auli often hosts the National Winter Games. 

Hogenakkal Falls – Indian Niagara Falls, Tamil Nadu

The Indian Niagara Falls - Hogenkkal water fall lies at Kaveri river in Dharampuri district, Tamil Nadu. The carbonatite rocks by these falls are one of the oldest in south India as well as in the world. However, the names from Hogenakkal falls that means “smoking rocks” where people can sit and view the falls.  Even though, the water used to process medicinal properties as well as there are numbers of herbs that grow in its path. Also, tourists have fun with the coracle boat ride which is riding from one end of the river to the other. Though, the perfect time to visit here after monsoon when river is full of water. As well as the water is quite challenging so tourists can also go for trekking on the nearby surrounding hills.

 Khajjiar – Mini Switzerland of India, Himachal Pradesh

Lavish green meadows, cropping sheep, stunning cottages and high deodars as named “Mini Switzerland of India” – Khajjar is a small town near Dalhousie at Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh. This place offers tourists a unique combination of forests, lakes and pastures those located at 6,500 feet. This has small mountain and small lake which one of the major attractive tourist spot in the town as well as nine-hole golf-course that is nestled in the middle of greenery and awesome landscape. There is several option in adventure sports such as paragliding, horse riding, zorbing, trekking and many more those attracts for adventure seekers. Even though, Khajjar can be closed sometimes during winter season because of heavy snowfalls. Furthermore, visitors have to visit some places like Khajji Nag Temple, Lake and ground, Kailash view, village, Fruit farms, Panch Pandav tree, Kalatop Wildlife Sanctury and Golden Devi Temple. 

Marble Rocks – The Life line of MP, Madhya Pradesh

The life line of Madhya Pradesh – The Narmada River flows between the Satpada and Vindhya Range. South of Jabalpur the Narmada makes a huge plunge and become narrow gorges of towering limestone cliffs that one amazing nature. This marble rocks lies at Bhedaghat that about 25 km from Jabalpur and there are three major attraction for tourists such as Dhuandhar waterfall, Chousat Yogini temple and the Bhedaghat. Well, this place is incomplete without a boat ride on the high cliffs or the marble rocks. The trim limestone rocks, rising perpend curly out of placid waters of Narmada river and creating awesome views.

  Kerala Backwaters – Brackish Lagoons, Arabian Sea coast

These are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea Coast of Kerala in South India.  It referred to as “God’s own Country”, with a vast coastline fringed with coconut palm, extensive stretches of biodiverse western Ghats as well as cultural vibrancy that makes one of the best tourist’s destinations. This is used as a mode of transferring goods like coconut, rubber, species and others. However, there several places which are famous for backwaters destinations and among them Alleppey one of the best in list. Alleppey also known as Alappuzha or the “Venice of the East”, which is most significant tourist destination in Kerala because of large network of inland canals. A houseboat in the backwaters is a memorable experience. 

Khatling Glacier – The Ultimate Trek Route, Himachal Pradesh

For trekkers, the ultimate route for trek at Khatling glacier as well as important glacier of Garhwal Himalayas in Tehri district at Uttarakhand. However, this trek starts from a place called Ghuttu and easily approach by nearer towns also this trek passes through small villages, alpine trees and thick beautiful forests during the 45 km. This glacier from that the river Bhilangana river rises and best time to visit here in summer from May to June as this time Himalayas distinctly visible as well as cool breeze adds charm to the vacation also can visit post monsoon as Sahasratal trek look like heaven at earth. This Sahasratal trek at an elevation of 15,000 feet at glacier western fringes.