10 Most Beautiful Places In India

India is a country where many cultures come together, celebrating their differences and living in harmony. Similarly, there are varied locations in India that emphasize the beauty and diversity of the country.

These range from scorching desserts to chilly hill stations. You can expect to find beauty and unique experiences in all parts of the country. Read our list of the most beautiful places in India.

Dalhousie

Dalhousie is the gateway that connects the Chamba District to Himachal Pradesh. There are several ancient Hindu temples, as well as arts and handicrafts that have been preserved and practiced in Dalhousie. This hill station was named after the British governor who fell in love with its natural landscape. Dalhousie is so quaint and stunning, it will feel like a town from a fairy tale. The Panch Pulla, Satdhara Falls, Khajjiar and Dainkund Peak are nearby places that you can visit.

Best time to visit Dalhousie: March to May

Nanda Devi:

The Nanda Devi is the highest mountain in Uttarakhand and the second highest in the country. It is also known as the highest mountain peak which is completely in India as the Mt. Kanchenjunga lies on the borders of India and Nepal. The main attraction here is the Nanda Devi National Park, which, along with the Valley of Flowers National Park makes the Nanda Devi Biodiversity Reserve. The scenic beauty of this place is scintillating and the views of the other sides from here are good too.

Popularly known as the Golden City, Jaisalmer is surrounded by the Thar Desert that gives it its golden tinge. There are many colorful villages close to Jaisalmer that you can visit to get a taste of hardcore Rajasthani culture. Go on a camel safari in the desert and, at night, enjoy delicious Rajasthani food as you watch the locals perform.

Best time to Visit: November to March

Dudhsagar falls: 

Dudhsagar falls is a waterfall that is located 60 kilometres from Panaji in Goa. Massive amounts of water gushing down the multiple tiers of the hill give the waterfall a milky white look and feel, hence the name. Local legend states that the waterfalls are a result of a princess pouring down milk to form a veil. Whichever story you believe, there is no denying the fact that that falls are absolutely gorgeous.

Best time to Visit: November to February

Gir National forest:

Gir National forest is the one and only sanctuary in India dedicated to the Asiatic Lion. The favorable climate and natural setting make it the perfect habitat for these stately beasts. You can spot lions during a guided safari that is conducted at the park. The park is also enveloped by 400 species of vegetation.

Best time to visit: December to March

Darjeeling:

Darjeeling is a town located in the Himalayan region of West Bengal. It is located at a staggering altitude of 6000 feet above sea level and is blessed with a pleasant climate. The climate along with the land makes it an ideal place to cultivate tea and you will see plenty of tea estates. You can watch the riveting sunset while sipping on a hot cup of tea here.

Best time to visit: November to February

Ooty: 

Ooty is an extremely popular hill station in Tamil Nadu.  Despite seeing a major rise in the number of tourists visiting the hill station every year, it has managed to remain free of commercialization. Ooty’s fertile land has made it a prime agricultural spot as well. The Botanical Garden, Avalanche Lake, and the Pykara Waterfall are some of the popular tourist attractions here.

Best time to visit: March to June

Munnar:

The hill station of Munnar is synonymous with rolling hills that are carpeted with verdant plantations of tea – a delicious beverage loved worldwide. This place is recognised for having some of the best and most beautiful tea gardens across the globe. Owing to the presence of large tea estates and big names in the field, it is regarded as a prominent hub of tea trade in the country.

Until 1790, Munnar was a densely forested region that was discovered by the Duke of Wellington. In 1870, a subordinate of Travancore's ruler granted 588 sq km of land on lease to J.D. Munro, who was a Scottish tea planter and a lawyer. A.H. Sharp planted the first sapling of tea at Parvathi, which now comes under the Sevenmallay Estate. In present times, the hill station has more than 50 tea gardens and sprawling estates. Harrison Malayalam, Michael's Tea, Brooke Bond and AVT Tea are some of the well-known tea estates in the region.

Tea in Munnar is grown on its undulating terrain, which appear as if they are covered with a bright green blanket. Sometimes, terraced plantation is also followed in order to prevent soil erosion and to facilitate irrigation. As tea has become one of the reasons behind this hill station's international fame, it is considered an important aspect of this place. Keeping this in mind, Tata Tea established a tea museum to provide an insight into the process that is involved behind every delicious sip of tea.

Nohkalikai Falls:

Nohkalikai Falls is located near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on earth, Nohkalikai Falls is one of the tallest plunge waterfalls in India. Name of the falls (in Khasi language - "Jump of Ka Likai") is linked to a legend about a local woman, Likai, who after a family tragedy became insane and jumped off the cliff next to the falls. Nohkalikai Falls are fed by the rainwater collected on the summit of a comparatively small plateau and decrease in power during the dry season in December - February. Below the falls there has formed a plunge pool with unusual green colored water.

Yumthang Valley - Sikkim:

The Yumthang Valley or Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary, is a nature sanctuary with river, hot springs, yaks and grazing pasture on rolling meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains in the North Sikkim district of Sikkim state in India. It is at an elevation of 3,564 metres (11,693 ft) above msl at a distance of 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the state capital Gangtok

Lonar Sarovar, Maharashtra:

Lonar Crater sits inside the Deccan Plateau – a massive plain of volcanic basalt rock created by eruptions some 65 million years ago. Its location in this basalt field suggested to some geologists that it was a volcanic crater. Today, however, Lonar Crater is understood to be the result of a meteorite impact that occurred between 35,000 and 50,000 years ago.The water in the lake is both saline and alkaline