India is home to numerous such delightful places that are truly paradise for nature lovers. Ever thought about going to a place where you will literally have to cut through jungles to walk and discover sceneries you never thought existed! While there’s no denying that accessibility might be an issue here but where’s your spirit of adventure if you hesitate at that! So, here are some of the most underrated places in India that have been long ignored and now it’s high time more people knew about them.
If you want to reveal the beauty of the best underrated places in India, then read on!
Ziro Valley – Arunachal Pradesh
Probably the most exciting place in this list, and one of the peaceful tourist place in India. Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh is so blessed with beauty, serenity that one simply can’t ignore this place from adding it in (after knowing about it) his/her bucket list of places to visit in India. While being here, you can expect the beautiful view of puffy white clouds sailing in the skyline and the verdant sheets of meadows and rice fields irregularly all over the valley. Ziro Music Festival is the perfect time to visit the place as during this you not only get a chance to explore the place but also to relish it to its fullest through this event.
Another way to get to know more about this pretty landscape is meeting and interacting with people of the Apatani tribe. Undoubtedly, they are the most friendly, modest, and warm-hearted people with an interesting culture and legacy which you obviously will come to know while interacting with them. If you are a photographer, then this place promises to give you some best clicks of serene nature, tribal people, and a lot more.
How to Reach
The nearest airport from Ziro Valley is in Jorhat (Assam) which is 188 km away. However, the nearest railway stations are at North Lakhimpur and Naharlagun located at a distance of 117 km and 102 km, respectively. From Guwahati, a night bus is available that takes you to Ziro.
Lepchajagat – West Bengal
Lepchajagat is one of the most underrated places to visit in India, a small village in the state of West Bengal and is often treated as a day trip away from Darjeeling as the distance between the two destinations is just 13 km.
Nurtured by the rich wilderness, this place is perfect for all the honeymooners looking out for lesser-known hill stations in India to plan their romantic trip.
The awe-struck vistas of misty environ enveloped by the dense forests, mainly consisting of pine, oak, and rhododendron trees, and the snow-clad Kanchenjunga peaks are something which you can’t get to see daily in your life. One can also plan a short stay at Lepchajagat with his/her trip to Darjeeling.
How to Reach
Siliguri houses the nearest airhead which is located at a distance of 67 km from Lepchajagat. New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is the nearest railhead (74 km) to Lepchajagat. From both the airport and station, you can hire a taxi to reach Lepchajagat.
Keibul Lamjao – Manipur
A special destination to start this special list! A kingdom of waterways and floating meadows, Keibul Lamjao in Bishnupur district, Manipur is the only floating national park on our planet.This park is one of the peaceful tourist places in India and initially it was declared to be a sanctuary in 1966, however, late in 1977, it was subsequently given the status of national park.The region of the park is defined by phumdis – a local word relating to floating mats of soil and vegetation that make this place the only one of its kind in the world. The 80 percent of the park’s flora is submerged, whereas the vegetation constitutes a 90-120 cm thick encrust on the water.
Besides the floating vegetation, a major highlight of the park is the Loktak Lake – India’s largest freshwater lake. A major portion of the lake also falls within the national park. Sprawling over an area of 40 sq km, this beautifully located park has a unique and rare fauna which include the endangered deer subspecies, known by the name Sangai (found only in Manipur), that has made tremendous comeback as they were once on the brink of extinction. Despite being so surreal, this place is so hidden that only a few have heard about this little-known travel destination in India. See it by yourself, if you haven’t believed us.
How to Reach
From Imphal, Keibul Lamjao is located at a distance of around 53 km and is well connected by road. Both buses and taxis are available from Imphal that will take you to the Keibul.
Lonar Crater – Maharashtra
Some 52,000 years ago, Lonar Crater Lake in Maharashtra was created as a result of a meteor impact on the earth. A notified National Geo-heritage monument, Lonar Crater supports microorganisms that are rarely found elsewhere on the earth.
Apart from this quirky fact, the place is also an ideal trekking destination in the region. This stunning underrated tourist place in Maharashtra not only serves travelers with nature’s bounties, but one can also relish the indelible experience of wildlife and pilgrimage around this beautiful lake as there are a number of temples in its vicinity. A number of birds, both migratory and local, can also be seen in the serene ambiance of this place.
How to Reach
Aurangabad Airport serves as the nearest airhead from Lonar Crater which is located at a distance of 133 km. However, Jalna Railway Station is the closest railhead from Lonar Crater that is situated 79 km away. Aurangabad also endeavors good connectivity of road and highways. Besides, both private and government buses are also available from Aurangabad that passes through Jalna. It is preferred to get down here; from Jalna buses to Lonar Crater run on a regular basis that take around 2-3 hours to reach the destination
Wayanad – Kerala
Step into the new world of pristine and cleanest nature here at Wayanad that one could ever get to see and relish! Nurtured by the mountains of Western Ghats, Wayanad is a winter destination in Kerala and can be perfectly described as the concealed solitaire of Kerala and, the fact is, it truly stands on it. Just for a moment, forget about the renowned Coorg, Munnar, and Ooty as Wayanad will be taking over the place of these hill stations in southern India. From being a honeymoon getaway to a nature’s paradise, this place boasts its unique grandeur that entices all sought-after travelers. Blessed by the salubrious weather that goes round the year, Wayanad is rich in everything; from wildlife and plantation to the clean ambiance that makes it a perfect destination to be on the top of the list of best hill stations to visit in TamilNadu. However, the most attractive feature of this beautiful destination is the forests, which are more than 3000 years old.
How to Reach
Calicut International Airport, located at a distance of 98 km from Wayanad, is the closest airport. However, Kozhikode Railway Station serves as the nearest railhead which is 86 km away from Wayanad. From the airport and station, one can avail the services of taxi and buses to reach Wayanad.
Haflong – Assam
Though the North East region of India has numerous hill stations, Haflong is the only one in Assam. Also dubbed the White Ant Hillock, Haflong is adorned with the mighty hills, picturesque landscape, gorgeous valleys, and most importantly the hushed setting that altogether make this hill town one of the most beautiful hill stations in North East India. Despite being a prominent hideaway for all the camper’s nature buffs, this place is still considered as one of the underrated travel destinations in India, and thus, a lot of travelers do not even know about such a place. Apart from this, trekking and paragliding are some significant adventure activities in the town making an ideal destination for adventurers also.
How to Reach
Silchar Airport, located at a distance of 106 km, is the nearest airhead from Haflong. Whereas, the town has its own railhead which is Haflong Railway Station. From the airport and station, you can hire a taxi to reach Haflong.
Khajjiar – Himachal Pradesh
Undoubtedly, the state of Himachal Pradesh is one of the best destinations in India. And Khajjiar is amongst them. Although, there are people who have heard about it, yet, a larger chunk is still aloof. The naturally blessed environ – lofty hills, and rolling meadows compliment the sublime trekking trails or a leisure stroll making Khajjiar an absolute must-see tourist destination for all the nature aficionados. While spending your time here at Khajjiar, you will also get to experience the thrill of various adventure activities like zorbing, horse-riding.
How to Reach
Those traveling from abroad and also from far states of India, the nearest airport to Khajjiar is in Kangra Airport 117 km which is in Gaggal. The nearest railway station from the place is in Pathankot 97 km. From the airport and station, one can hire a taxi.
