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People always love to explore and every traveller is looking for some kind of inspiration, when he is travelling.  It is a fact that there is no other place in this world as much diverse as India. This country has lot of places engulfed in nature which only a few get to experience. If you are a traveller who believes in taking the less travelled road and wishe to get lost in the wilderness of the woods, then we have something for you. Here’s the list of top 10 beautiful places in India which isn’t much crowded and exploited.

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh)

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A smal town situated at an elevation of approximately 3,048 metres which is both historically and naturally endowed. Tawang is a small offbeat region where Dalai Lama was born and it has several abbeys and Buddhist monks which are really a charming view. Tawang is a place which will flatter you with its beauty wrapped in the scent of spirituality.

Tirthan Valley (Himachal Pradesh)

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This valley really has something inside it for the ones who put their feet on its soil. The place can be said as a mysterious beauty which offers an adventure-centric getaway blessed with a wealth of nature’s treasures. Trekking, fishing, wildlife and unexplored hill areas, Tirthan is a complete package to elapse from a stressful life.  Even if you don’t want anything above mentioned, all those pine trees of this valley have the magic to make you chill by actually of doing nothing.

Spiti (Himachal Pradesh)

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A holiday in between simple, innocent people and virgin mountains, Spiti can be a perfect spot for offbeat adventure-seeking travellers. Being home to many Buddhist monasteries, Spiti fills visitors with awe at its majestic grandeur. Summer in this valley is cool and pleasant with green grass and alpine flowers but the winters are harsh and many-a-time unbearable and should be avoided.

Nubra Valley (Jammu & Kashmir)

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A valley in the paradise of earth, which will leave you awestruck for sure.  The rivers Shyok and Nubra course through the Nubra valley, which keeps her even more beautiful. The pleasant autumn season lets you enjoy the beautiful sight of this unexploited paradise. The valley experiences extremely cold climate throughout the year. Winters are extremely harsh with unbearable conditions. The Valley is one of the last treasures of our planet, living in sheer isolation for most of the year in the heart of the great Himalayas. So Nubra will be a great choice if your bags are packed for an adventure.

Gokarna ( Karnataka )

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Gokarna, the land of temples and unspoiled beaches. This relatively offbeat place is widely known as a temple town with pilgrimages and hippies all over, where the essence of the mantras and spiritual chants in air results in a calm atmosphere. Gokarna also has a lot of unspoiled beautiful beaches which welcomes every traveller, who seeks peace and relaxing holidays.

Ponmudi ( Kerala )

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She rests at the lap of western ghats, with a lot of offbeat regions including several tea plantations, lush green hills, streams and waterfalls. How could it feel if you get a chance to trek one of the highest peaks in southern India, Agasthayarkoodam. The magnificent top view of sunrise and freshness of narrow streams will surely be an unforgettable experience in your travel diaries.

Bhedaghat (Madhya Pradesh)

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A really mysterious place, where natives believe that those magical rocks are capable of taking forms and shapes. The marble rocks can simply fire your imagination and it will be a unique travel experience. Bhedagat is famous for such marble rocks and Dhuandar waterfalls which is one of the highest in India. November to May is the perfect time to visit this gorgeous offbeat destination.

Tadoba (Maharashtra)

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If you are a wildlife enthusiast, Tadoba tiger reserve will welcome you to enjoy the beauty of rare species of flora and fauna, Tigers and it is abode to a number of prominent wild denizens like Leopard, Wild dog, Sloth bear, Gaur, Sambar, Barking deer, Cheetal and so on. Apart from tourists, the place is not at all much crowded so it’s an ideal weekend gateway for wildlife and nature lovers for an enchanting wildlife experience.

Talasari Beach (Odisha )

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Ever wanted to experience the charm of secluded beaches? Talasari beach is one of the very few beaches in Odisha which doesn’t have any rush or people. It is a world that needs to be explored. This virgin beach has sand dunes, calmer waves amid several palm trees, coconut trees, cashew tree  and one can simply walk across the beach, river bed or enjoy boat rides and high tides

North Sikkim (Sikkim)

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North Sikkim gives you a chance to explore the eastern mountain range of the Great Himalaya. It can be called as one of the most breathtaking panoramas in India, the region of the Northern part of the Sikkim state is the wonder of Mother Earth. Hiking and trekking are the much sought-after things to do here. May to September are ideal for a trip to this truly offbeat location.

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Have the guts to shun your ears to some unexpected gunfire’s or terrorism for a few days, if so Kashmir can treat you the best. Kashmir rightly been called an ‘angler’s paradise’got its tag for its streams and high altitude lakes.  It gives its visitors, an out of the world experience. And over here, one who would love to have an underwater tug of war can go in for it with ‘Mahseer’, the toughest fresh water fighting fish in the world. Surprisingly this peculiar fish is to be found only in India.

Why just this, you can also club your Kashmir vacation it with some trek by the sides of Vishansar and Gadsar, the alpine lakes of Kashmir.

Getting There:

By Air: Catch a flight to Srinagar from Mumbai, Delhi or Jammu.

By Rail: Board trains from Delhi, Pune, Kanyakumari or Ahmedabad that goes to Jammu Tawi, the nearest railhead to Srinagar.

By Road: Head towards Delhi and travel north to Jammu via Jalandhar. Take NH 1-A, the road that connects Srinagar and Jammu to reach this adventure destination.

Mountaineering in Himachal Pradesh

Are you game to risk your life at the cost of having some thrilling moments mountaineering? If so the rugged terrains and unending narrow paths of Himachal are all yours. Tough climbs and the excitement of exploring the unexplored can best be experienced in Himachal. For rock climbing, jeep safaris and for some uninterrupted cycling too, Himachal is the apt place. After the rough trails for some peace ad tranquillity don’t miss out ‘Dharamsala’.

Getting There:

By Air: There are limited flights from Delhi to Shimla or Kangra.

By Rail: Rail networks are available to Shimla, the capital. There are also narrow gauge railways from Punjab and Haryana to Shimla.

By Road:  Either drive along the Delhi-Chandigarh- Shimla- Kaza stretch or Delhi-Chandigarh – Bilaspur – Mandi– Manali- Keylong- Leh route.

White water rafting in Uttarakhand

Are you a dainty delicate darling whose head spins seeing roaring waters rushing aimlessly, then you better stay away from this?  But it’s definitely a ‘must go’for adventure freaks. Shivpuri, is the place for white water rafting where you get to experience the thrill of fast flowing mountain streams, dashing against dangerous boulders and dizzy rapids. Once you get on the raft, there is no going back without seeing the child in you, screaming and yelling for the twists ad tosses.

Getting There:

By Air: Take a flight from Delhi to Dehradun’s Jolly Grant airport and from there a cab to Shivpuri.

By Rail: Haridwar is the nearest railhead which is 41 kms away from the destination

By Road: As the rafting camps lies between Rishikesh and Kaudiyala, drive along NH 58 or else board buses connecting Delhi and Badrinath, wherein you can get down at Shivapuri.

Scuba diving and Snorkelling in Lakshadweep

Exploring the unexplored adventures is always exciting. Dive in between the totally unknown flora and fauna of the world under sea and have some fun at India’s water sport capital, Lakshadweep. Its coral reefs beneath, baby sharks and unusual seaweeds are going to keep you engaged for hours underwater.

Getting there:

By Air: Fly from Kochi to the airstrip at Agatti.

By Water: MV Bharat Seema, MV Tipu Sultan ad MV Minicoy are the ships operating between Kochi and the islands.

Cavingin Meghalaya

Foreigners have been making use of this caving creational facility in India for years, but her people found its greatness only a couple of years back. Meghalaya has some of the very large caves with beautiful formations and massive cuttings, of which most of them can be well-mapped. And did you know that Meghalaya has South Asia’s deepest and longest cave. So what are you waiting for? You might find national treasures too.

Getting There:

By Air: The nearest airport is at Guwahati, 128 kms from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. From there, either hire a jeep or go in for the helicopter service to the caving destinations.

By Rail: As Meghalaya doesn’t have a train service; the nearest railhead would be Guwahati.

By Road: On reaching Guwahati, take NH40.

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