Places In India That Are So Ridiculously Beautiful That They Inspire Fairytale

 


India is indeed a land of beautiful monuments, majestic palaces, ornate temples, and refreshing gardens. But have you ever wondered what the country has in offer for those who are seeking beyond the ordinary tourist experience? If not, here is your chance to find out.

As you sit confined to your homes in this pandemic, brooding over the monotony of life, allow our list to take you on a virtual tour through some of the most amazing offbeat destinations in India. These destinations are literally so beautiful that they make you forget the line between reality and Fairytale.

 So let the countdown begin-

The Glowing Beach- Bangaram

Imagine a beach that lights up at night! Sounds impossible? Well, then you must definitely checkout Bangaram. Located amidst the Indian Ocean’s sparkling water, Bangaram is a tiny teardrop-shaped island that is part of the Lakshadweep group.

While you can enjoy all the beauties of a tropical island by the day, the nights here are when the real magic begins. While scientists ascribe the phenomenon to a special kind of bioluminescent phytoplankton, to the ordinary eyes, it appears as if the stars have landed down from the very heavens to your feet.

How to Reach?

You can easily reach Bangaram by flying down to the nearest Airport at Agatti Island. From here, both boats and helicopters are available that can take you to your destination.

Best Time To Travel: October- March 

The Barren Beauty-Kutch

If William Blake’s famous lines, “To see the world in a grain of sand,” inspire you, then Kutch is definitely the place you should choose for your next trip. With endless expanses of barren salt desert extending on all sides, Kutch unfurls the beauty hidden in minimalism. Watching the crimson sun melt behind the white salt deserts is indeed a mesmerizing and other-worldly experience.

Equally colourful and fun are the Rann festivals that showcase the best of the region’s cultural heritage. The music and the dance compel you to shake a leg with the locals here.

How to Reach?

The nearest airport to Kutch is the Bhuj Airport, which is only 70 km away from here. It is well-connected with several buses and small vehicles plying here.

Best Time To Travel: July-March; Rann Festival in accordance with the local calendar

The Indian Switzerland-Khajjiar

If you have taken in by the beauty of the Swiss Alps, then you should not miss out this beauty located close at home. Khajjiar, which has been aptly named as “Mini-Switzerland” is bestowed with the green pines, rolling meadows and sparkling lakes. However, unlike the popular hill stations, it is still not very well-explored and holds on to its primitive charms.

The town also offers ample scope for adventure sports such as paragliding and zorbing to its visitors.

How to Reach?

The nearest airport to Khajjiar is located 122 km away in the town of Dharamsala. From here, you can reach the town in local cars and buses that constantly ply between the two places.

Best Time To Travel: March- November

The Valley Of Flowers Park

As the name suggests, this park nestled in the hills of the western Himalayas is home to some of the rarest alpine flowers in the world. When in full bloom, the Valley of the flower seems to be a piece of heaven forgotten on Earth. No wonder photographers from all over the world are crazy to capture it in their lens.

You may also be delighted to know that for those who are interested in wildlife, the Valley presents sightings of rare animals such as the snow leopard and red fox that abounds this forest.

How to Reach?

The nearest airport to the Valley of Flowers Park is Jolly Grant at Dehradun. From here, it is well connected by roadways.

Best Time to Travel: June-October.

Nature’s Bridge-Mawlynnong

Even before the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan had become popular in India, this village community had bagged the title of the “Cleanest Village in Asia.” As pretty flowers and as smiling villagers welcome you to this rural paradise, you are sure to be awestruck by just how clean the public roads and facilities out here are.

Moreover, Mawlynnong is also home to the single-decker root bridge, which has been declared as a UNESCO heritage site. Yes, the entire bridge has been built out of intertwining roots from living trees and has been used by the village community for ages. Walking over this bridge is indeed an experience of a lifetime.

How to Reach?

The nearest Airport to Mawlyngnong is located in the state capital Shillong. The rest of the distance can be covered in taxis and buses ply between the two places.

Best Time to Travel: March-June, Sept-November

Another Piece Of Heaven- Pahalgam

When the 14th Century Persian poet, Amir Khusro, visited the Kashmir valley for the First Time, he aptly described it in his poetry as “Paradise on Earth.” While tourists often throng places such as Srinagar and Gulmarg, Pahalgam remains rather neglected. But in terms of majestic mountains and breathtaking Valleys, Pahalgam is just as beautiful as the other places in Kashmir.

Given that lesser tourists visit this place, it gives you a relatively calmer and more natural setting. Walkthrough its narrow winding streets in the evening or ride through the valleys in a pony. Interact with the locals and enjoy cups of the authentic Kashmiri kawa.

How to Reach?

Roadways well connect Pahalgam to the nearest airport at Srinagar.

Best Time to Travel: March-October

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