May 1, 2008

Underrated places in India

India is always flooded with tourists coming from all over the world who seek to experience the cultural diversity, the tropical weather and the spiritual richness of our country. But, some how, we Indians have failed to discover the real beauty of this nation.
It is strange when foreigners tell us most of the things we haven't realized for our own selves. The potentials of some of the most rare, untouched, exquisite places of is qverwhelming. Leaving aside the common places of visits like Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Goa to many exotic places like Ooty, Kanyakumari, Kovalam et al, we still many places have been largely unutilised and little known as a potential travel destinations. Here is a list of 5 places in India that is a must-see for all those passionate travellers looking for a unique experience...

1. Cherrapunjee:


A place quite unknown in our country, other than the fact that it is the wettest place on earth. Cherrapunjee is 56km in distance from Shillong(a famous tourist place) and takes about 90 minutes drive to reach on a clear day. Read more


2. Daman & Diu:


This Union Territory of Daman and Diu and are governed from Delhi. The Daman-Ganga river divides the town in half. The southern part of the city is known as Moti(Big) Daman and the northern part known as Nani(Little)Daman.Read more

3. Tarkali Beach:


Situated in Sindhudurg in Southern Maharashtra,Tarkarli beach has clear waters that allow one to snorkel and scuba dive. The beach is known for its pure shores with emerald green ocean waters, so clear you could see upto 15 feet deep.Read more



4. Auroville:

The Auroville(which means the 'City of Dawn') is an international experimental township. It was inspired by the evolutionary vision of Sri Aurobindo and founded by Mirra Alfassa, known as the Mother. The small but exotic town of Auroville is located at a distance of 6 km north of Pondicherry.Read more




5. Wayanad:

Yet another unexplored place in Kerala, Wayanad is one of the northern districts of kerala, on its border with Karnataka. It is hilly country with a huge swathe of plantations & estates (particularly coffee estates). This mountain district is in many ways the most picturesque in the state, with its rolling hills covered with tropical rainforest.Read more

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