The metropolitan cities are all fine and dandy but most of us have been bored enough to visit the same old cities time and again. There are so many treasured places hidden in the nooks and crannies of the states and today, it’s time we discovered them, one at a time.
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1. Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh:
Whether you want to go on a camping trip or just sit in your room gazing at the mountains, reading your book in between, Ziro is the ultimate perfect place to go. Hidden in the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, this quaint little town is interspersed with rice fields, small scoops of the population and rolling expanses of nature. The most famous highlight in Ziro is the “Ziro music festival” where music lovers from all over the world and India come together to celebrate music in all its glory in the month of September. You can travel to Guwahati or Jorhat by train or flights and take the local bus or taxi to arrive at Ziro.
2. Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh:
Only 120 km away from the city of Vishakhapatnam or Vizag, the Araku Valley is nestled in between mountains. The climate remaining significantly pleasant all year round, Araku is famous for its rich coffee plantations. You can see the vast slopes of coffee when you enter the town. Tourist attractions include the impressive Sangda Waterfalls, the naturally enhanced Borra caves and more. You can see how coffee evolved to the enticing Araku version in the Araku Tribal museum. The nearest place to travel to Araku from is Vishakhapatnam or Vizag, which is accessible through both flights and train.
3. Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh:
Himachal Pradesh houses the small hill station of Khajjiar, also titled as the “Switzerland of India”. Khajjiar has unspoiled beauty in the small and picturesque villages dotted all over the place. You can take a walk along the Khajjiarlake and feel the serenity set in your body. The Khajji Nag Temple, built in remembrance of Khaji Nag, the king of snakes, is also worth mentioning with its snake sculptures. If you are a big fan of trekking you will definitely love going through the hidden and lush routes Khajjiar offers, to explore. Khajjiar is accessible from all towns of Himachal Pradesh so you can arrive at any of the towns like Shimla, Chamba or Dalhousie and then take a ride to Khajjiar.
4. Mawlynnong, Meghalaya:
Recently voted the cleanest city of India, Mawlynnong has an abundance of attractions to offer you when you go there. You will revel as you see the trees lining the road and feel at peace. Connect with the Earth and yourself in “God’s Own Garden” as you join the locals in planting trees and cleaning the roads frequently. Visit the naturally formed root bridges and get drenched in the Mawlynnong waterfalls. You can reach Mawlynnong by hitching a ride from Shillong (the nearest airport) and Guwahati (the nearest railway station to Mawlynnong). You would be able to come in more contact with the local culture during the festival times that is during Behdienkhlam in July, Wangala between September to December and many more.
5. Spiti, Himachal Pradesh:
Spiti Valley is absolutely the best choice if you are a biker and a huge fan of long drives into the mountains. Literally meaning “middle land”, this huge terrain of unpopulated roads are the middle ground between India and Tibet. Get a bike in hand and plan the ride through the zigzag roads of Spiti as you take in the panoramic beauty of the land. However, do remember that the roads in Spiti are said to be one of the most dangerous roads of India. The best season to go to Spiti would be in the summer since the roads are clear and you can enjoy the tantalizing mixture of the sun and the winds at your back. You can travel to Spiti Valley from Manali or Shimla, taking a stop in Kaza, the nearest town to Spiti.
6. Nubra Valley, Jammu Kashmir:
Nubra Valley is one of those places you should definitely include in your bucket list of “Top Places to visit before I Die”. The Nubra valley is just below the actual line of control and is one of the most beautiful places you can witness in your entire life. Imagine a valley that has been made by two rivers – hosting a number of villages at the bottom and having a rich heritage of playing an important part in enriching India. Nubra Valley is exactly that – Brought to form by the Nubra and Shyok river meeting and separating the Karakorum and Ladakh ranges, smack dab in what was known as the silk route of India. You can reach Nubra valley from Leh, which is the nearest accessible place from Nubra.
7. Dzukuo Valley, Nagaland:
The Dzukou valley in Nagaland is one of the most mesmerizing places to be in India. The main characteristic of Dzukou valley are the numerous flower plantations carpeted along with the valley floor. It is a beautiful scene to see when the flowers bloom at the same time, along with the special pink DzukouLilly that only grows in this entire region. Wisps of white clouds will touch your face when you are high up at the peaks, after a tedious day of trekking. The entire place looks like one of the mountains from the Lord of the Rings, beautiful and stark. You can reach Dzukou from either Manipur or Nagaland.
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