12 Terribly Underrated Destinations In India

12 Terribly Underrated Destinations In India We Bet You Didn’t Know About!

Stop going to the same old places over and over because

 they’re convenient to reach or just because you have your

 relatives and friends there.

Ever thought about going to a place where you’ll 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 hidden gems in India that have 

been long ignored and now it’s high time more people

 knew about them:

1. Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

Lush rice fields, gurgling rivers and picture-postcard villages of the 

Apatani tribe – these are the things that define Ziro Valley for you. 

It’s a little village in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India

 where annually in the month of September the Ziro Festival of Music

 is organised. It is definitely one of the places in India that deserves

 more attention!

How to reach? Take a bus or shared taxi from Bomdila or 

Tezpur (also worth checking out). You could also get a cab from

 either of the points and go directly to Ziro.

N.B: You’ll need to get Inner Line Permit from Guwahati, Kolkata 

or Delhi. It’s not a very extensive task and now you can also get

 it online at Arunachal ILP Management System. Foreign nationals

 will, however, need to get a Restricted Permit from Delhi or 

Kolkata to get to Arunachal Pradesh (totally worth the extra effort).

2. Champhai, Mizoram

Overlooking the blue hill ranges of Myanmar border, Champhai is

 a charming place in Mizoram. Its beauty is unlike any other part 

of the country. There are ancient monuments and monoliths that 

depict the valiant history of the Mizo tribes.

How to reach? There are direct flights from Kolkata and Guwahati

 to the Lengpui Airport in Mizoram, a short distance away from Aizawl.

 You can either take a shared Sumo or a private cab from the city to

 reach Champhai.

N.B: You’ll need to apply for Inner Line Permit from Delhi, Kolkata,

 Guwahati, Shillong and Silchar which can be obtained from Mizoram

 house in the respective cities.

3. Dholavira, Gujarat

Claimed to be larger that the two most remarkable excavations- 

the Indus Valley Civilisation and the Harappan culture, Dholavira will

 offer you a glimpse into an ancient culture that existed in the pre 

historic days. The surreal beauty of the place is further enhanced by

 the surrounding vast salt marsh of the Rann of Kutch.

How to reach? The nearest airport is either Bhuj or Ahmedabad

 located 4 and 6 hours away from Dholavira by road respectively.

4. Kaas Plateau, Satara

Kaas Plateau aka Kaas Pathar is a volcanic plateau located in 

Maharashtra. This 1000 hectare plateau has only recently gained 

popularity since it was declared a bio-diversity site by UNESCO in 

June 2012. It is not yet gained a lot of attention of the tourists, so 

you can spend some tranquil moments in this enchanting surrounding.

How to reach? A half an hour drive from Satara and around 130

 km from the city of Pune.

5. Majuli, Assam

Majuli is one of the largest freshwater river island in Asia beached 

in the mighty Brahmaputra. Due to constant soil erosion it is quite

 possible for the entire island to submerge in another 15 to 20 years.

 It is extremely important for people to pay more attention to this

 place for proper steps to be taken to save Majuli. The unmatched 

beauty of the place is best experience during the winter months.

How to reach? One has to reach Neemati Ghat in Jorhat district from

 where you’ll have to take a ferry ride to the island. There are four flights

 to Jorhat from Kolkata and Guwahati. Another option is to reach 

Neemati Ghat directly from Guwahati by road which will take

 around 6 to 7 hours.

6. Lepchajagat, West Bengal

Lepchaghat in West Bengal is an untouched beauty that very 

few people know about. Enchanting views of the Kanchendzonga,

 lush green woods and misty environs of the hill station makes it a

 perfect hideout for the love birds.

How to reach? Lepchaghat is at a mere 19 km from Darjeeling by road.

 The nearest airport is Bagdogra from where you can take a cab to 

reach the hill town.

7. Valparai, Tamil Nadu

A pristine land located 3,500 feet above sea level on the Anamalai 

mountain range, Valparai is not just a small town, it’s a majestically 

woven green patch of divine land. The verdant vistas and forests of 

Valparai shares its boundaries with Anamalai Tiger Reserve,

 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Eravikulam National Park and

 Vazhachal forest division.

How to reach? Coimbatore airport is the nearest international 

airport to Valparai located approximately 124 km away.

8. Mandu – Madhya Pradesh

Home of India’s finest examples of Afghan architecture, picturesque

 Mandu is perched atop of a pleasantly green, thinly forested plateau.

 There are also some impressive baobab trees, originally from Africa.

 The area is dotted with numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites 

including palaces, tombs, monuments and mosques.

How to reach? The nearest airport is Indore (99 km away) and the 

nearest rail head is in Ratlam (124 km away).

9. Chaukori, Uttarakhand

A tiny hamlet situated in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand sharing

 it’s boundary with Tibet, Chaukori is one of the most untouched and 

enchanting place in the state. Perched at an astounding altitude of 

2010 meters, the village offers majestic views of the Panchachuli 

massif and other Himalayan ranges that will have your mind blown.

How to reach? The nearest airport is Pantnagar airport which is 

205 km away from Chaukori. Taxis are available right outside of the

 airport. Kathgodam is the nearest railway station located 180 km away.

10. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Madhya Pradesh

Another World Heritage Site, Bhimbetka rock shelters are cultural 

wonders that you just can’t miss. Said to be inhabited by Homo erectus

 over 100,000 years ago. Some of the Stone Age rock paintings found 

among the Bhimbetka rock shelters are approximately 30,000 years old. 

The caves also cites early evidences of dance. Isn’t that just awesome?

How to reach? Located in Bhojpur Raisen in Madhya Pradesh, 

Bhimbetka rock shelters can be reached from Bhopal which is

 45 km away.

Timings: Open on all days of the week from 7 AM to 6 PM.

11. Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep

A bewitchingly beautiful and breath taking island in Lakshadweep, 

Bangaram is uninhabited island surrounded by a shallow lagoon 

enclosed by coral reef. Here the sun, sand and surf will cast a sell 

on you that you’ll never forget. In spite of its charming beauty the 

island is comparatively underrated among others in Lakshadweep.

How to reach? It is located over 400 km off Kochi & 525 km from 

Kollam Port in the Indian Ocean. The atoll is about 7 km northeast 

of the Agatti Island and 25 km to the southeast of Perumal Par in 

the western Lakshadweep archipelago.

12. Yousmarg, Jammu & Kashmir

Yousmarg, is a mesmerizing hill town in Kashmir with unmatched

 scenic beauty surrounded by mountains that are comparable to 

European Alps. The place comes alive during spring with unique flowers

 in full bloom. The mighty Doodh Ganga flows across the valley making 

the place even more enchanting. When people crowds Pahalgam and 

Gulmarg, you could very well be in Yousmarg and experience its beauty 

in utmost tranquillity.

How to reach? There are regular buses available from Srinagar to 

Yousmarg which is also the nearest airport.

So, it seems like there’s a lot that you need to add to your

 bucket list. Think there are more places more underrated 

than the ones mentioned here? Share them in the

 comments section below.