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Cottage view from Kanyal Hills- MANALI Does this look like a scene from Life Of Pi? It's actually glowing planktons found in our very own Lakshadweep Islands. The great Grand Canyon? It's Gandikota in fact, full of perilous rocks and stunning scenery. The land speed testing grounds...

The exotic Bora Bora islands? Wrong! It's Andaman and Nicobar. A Deciduous dreamland that can give any phoren island a run for its money. Source l pichost Uncannily similar to the Maldives? Nope, it's Varkala in Kerala, a place made up of extraordinary cliffs and beaches. Does this look...

6. Before you chill on the beaches of Brazil, Source Give the beaches of Goa a chance. Source 7. Before you go “Woah” about the bridges in Taiwan, Source Go “Hoodi-Baba” at Howrah Bridge in Kolkata. Source 8. Before you feast your eyes on the flowers in Antelope Valley in the...

Nope! I dont work yet. I am doing my masters in multimedia journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia,Delhi Before you get lost in the beauty of Switzerland, Source Find your piece of paradise in Kashmir. Source 2. Before you get drenched at the Niagara Falls, Source Get drenched at...

Lake of Skeletons - Roopkund Lake, Chamoli, Uttarakhand At a height of 16,500 feet, in the middle of the most uninhabitable part of the Himalayas lies the secluded Roopkund Lake, covered in snow and surrounded by rock-strewn glaciers. More popularly known as Skeleton Lake or Mystery Lake, the...

Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh Ziro is a town in the Lower Subansiri district in Arunachal Pradesh and it has been hosting the Ziro Festival of Music for the past three years. But here's the thing - the quaint little town is so attractive, that even without a crowd pulling event, it would find a spot...

Tarkarli, Maharashtra Frankly, almost any beach on the Konkan coast could have qualified for this spot. Tarkarli, in Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, with its pristine waters, long and narrow beaches with Shuru trees in the background, managed to earn some extra points. It's one of the most...

Yak Safari in Ladakh. Okay, so you may have gotten used to the idea of a horse or elephant safari. For an offbeatexperience, how about something as unique as ayak safari in Ladakh? Valley of flowers. Located in the hills of Uttaranchal, the Valley of Flowers is a vast stretch of vibrant...

Camp in the Thar Desert. Your 20's are the best time to cut loose and take a walk on the adventurous side. Step out of your comfort zone, say goodbye to hotel rooms and stay in the dunes of Thar desert. river rafting in Rishikesh. This is the adventure sport for the masses. Even if you...

Kasol With several lovely options to stay at absolute base prices and easy access via the HRTC bus service, Kasol is one of the quickest and cheapest getaways. Pondicherry Kodaikanal Goa - Alleppey - You can rent a room in a house boat and lose yourself in the midst of the Amazonian...

Siju - Dim caves and high Bridges Source - bpblog Kailash Manasarovar Hemis National Park - Extreme weather and wildlife The rough terrain of this trek in Ladakh is only the first of many challenges one faces here. The temperature is below -20 degrees and the place also has a higher than...

Jog Falls Take a train, then a bus and finally pitch a tent; take a solo trip to the second highest waterfalls in India. Experience the adrenaline rush and do something exciting. You are all by yourself and free to do whatever you want to. Go wild, go crazy. After all, it's your trip. Source...

Triund Trekking is generally done in groups but there is something about going on a trek all by yourself. Trekking all by yourself with no one but yourself to motivate you to keep on walking can be quite taxing. But the joy of discovering the spectacular views from the summit will revive your...

Pelling, Sikkim This small town in West Sikkim is slowly waking up to its strategic importance, especially for trekkers and mountaineers. However, most of the land around Pelling is still pretty much untouched by "tourism" making it one of the best places to visit in the state. The holy...

Tinchuley, West Bengal Even though its neighbours,Siliguri and Darjeeling have been thronged by tourists, the small village of Tinchuley has escaped the rush. Perfect for quiet strolls and family outings, this village gets its name from the three main peaks surrounding it that resemble three...

d Bhangarh, Rajasthan The ruins of this fort are said to be haunted and consequently have attained an air of abandonment. Few people venture close to the fort itself, especially at night time, but it is a wonder to look at, plus it's a good test of your guts and courage! Source - deviantart...

Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura The Northeastern states of India, especially these four states, have been out of mainstream national consciousness. There is rarely any news about them in the mainstream media. I spent some 14 days in these 4 states, just riding around or staying put in...

Daman This quaint little place some 170 kms north of Mumbai does not often get the attention it deserves. Daman has everything you need in a holiday destination - beaches, forts, casinos and cheap liquour. Daman, especially the Moti Daman area, has a lovely old world charm to it. Riding around...

Kudremukh Shola Grasslands, Karnataka Very few places will make you feel like you’re standing at the heart of nature the way Kudremukh does. Luxuriant greenery, waterfalls, chirping birds - it’s the definition of picturesqueness. Click anywhere on the image to flip Source Belum Caves...

Pangong Lake, Ladakh Serene, tranquil and absolutely stunning, the Pangong Lake is indeed proof that the creator of the universe is a true artist. Click anywhere on the image to flip Dal Lake, Kashmir What can be said about this heavenly place that hasn’t been said already? Officially know...