Lesser known reasons to visit India!

    

Gandikota, the Grand Canyons of India

located on the banks of the Pennar River, Andhra pradesh.

Admire the shimmering Pennar River that bejeweled the landscape. This place is recommended to all the travellers and explorers, it is a hub for photographers and picnic-goers. There is a magnificent fort here which was built in the 13th century.

Loktak Lake

located in Manipur, well known as the floating lake.

It is said to be the largest freshwater lake in the north-east region of India. It covers a stretch of approximately 286 Sq. Km and is situated at an elevation of 768.5 M.

Gondal

located in Gujarat.

The ruling family of Gondal were known to be huge car enthusiasts and their vast collection of automobiles is on display in the museum located in the palace premises. There is even a replica of the Big Ben, do not be surprised if you spot Vintage Ford and Buick taxis.

  

Gurez Valley

lies near Srinagar in northern part of the state. 

The visual appeal of this place lies in its snow-capped mountains, rare flora and fauna, Echoing the magical beauty of Kashmir. The animals that you could catch sight are the Himalayan brown bear and the snow leopard

  

Orchha Town-lost grandeur

in the Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh,

beside the Betwa River, it stands on a huge palace-fort. The most noted ones are Jahangir Mahal, reflecting the splendour of Mughul architecture, Chaturbhuj Temple belonging to the 9th century and Ram Raja Temple that is simple yet stunning.

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park -UNESCO Heritage site

in Panchmahal district, Gujarat,  

it is studded with forts and bastions that begin at the hills of Pavagadh, and lengthen into the city of Champaner.

Tosh -A paradise for backpackers, nature lovers and trekkers

lies in the enchanted Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh,

situated at a height of 7874 ft above sea-level. To enter the village, one has to walk over a wooden bridge. This is a place where you can lap up the pleasant weather along with picturesque views of the valley and unblemished hills. Psychedelic and trance parties too are held deep in the woods.

The cleanest village in Asia,Mawlynnong Village, also called ‘God’s Own Garden’. 

in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya.

Monsoons cast a magic spell here as little cascades meander into the streams and the entire region is painted green. Apart from basking in the natural beauty, other delights from here include a visit to the famed Living Root Bridge and a chance to witness a balancing rock.

A remote hamlet where sands seem to roll out into eternity

lies in the Khimsar Dunes Village, Rajasthan.

Most of us are aware of Rajasthan and its several gems like Jaipur and Udaipur. But how many of us actually know about the Khimsar Dunes Village, which embodies the very desert nature of the state. It resides about 15 minutes from the Khimsar Fort. Only accessible by jeep, camel or horseback, this remote hamlet is where the sands seem to roll out into eternity. Resonating the beauty of the Thar Desert, you might come across a mini-lake that springs out of nowhere. But be warned, it might only be  a mirage!    

The Laitlum canyons  are also called ‘End of Hills’, or ‘Edge of the World’.

Situated under the Mawkynrew block in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 

at a distance of about 45 minutes drive from state capital – Shillong via Smit. This unique gorgeous place is nothing but surreal. Once atop the panoramic Laitlum Canyon, a visitor is greeted with a majestic view of the grassy valleys and tiny hamlet called Rasong, which lies deep below the sheer gorge amidst nature’s lust greenery grandeur in all its beauty of the Laitlum gorge.  

The Rosary Church also known as the “floating church”. 

in Shettihalli, few kms from Hassan, Karnataka

The church was built in the 19th century by French missionaries, and was abandoned in the 1960s after the construction of a dam nearby. What makes this church so special is that it’s partly submerged during the monsoon season. Visitors during the monsoon will need to pay a small fee to be taken by coracle (boat) to the ruins.

Appreciate your attention.

**Compiled from various sources on the internet.