1. Nubra Valley in Ladakh
Nubra Valley | #1 of 30 Most Beautiful Places in India
The barren rugged view of this valley, which lies between Kashmir and Tibet, will take your breath away. You can feast your eyes on charming monasteries, the Nubra and Shyok rivers, Bactrian camels, and sand dunes. A photographer’s delight, the valley is home to people of the Balti culture in Turtuk.
- Best time to visit – June to August
- Ideal duration – 2 days
- How to reach –
- By Air: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh is the nearest airport (162 km), from where you can take a bus or taxi.
- By Train: Or, you can travel by train to the Leh railway station from Jammu or Kashmir, and then take a taxi or bus.
- By Road: You can take a taxi from Leh to reach the valley (160 km away)
2. Khajjiar in Himachal Pradesh
Khajjiar | #2 of 30 Most Beautiful Places in India
Popularly known as Mini Switzerland, Khajjiar deserves your attention if you are looking for places in India for honeymoon. The combination of lush green meadows, lofty Himalayas encased in snow and dense forests make this place heavenly. Here, you can enjoy adventures like trekking, zorbing, jungle safari and paragliding.
- Best time to visit – March to October
- Ideal duration – 2-3 days
- How to reach –
- By Air: You can fly to Kangra Airport (109 km from Khajjiar) and then take a taxi.
- By Train: The closest station is Pathankot (96 km from Khajjiar), from where you can board a taxi.
- By Road: You can take a taxi from Dalhousie or Chamba (24 km from Khajjiar).
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3. Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand
Valley of Flowers | #3 of 30 Most Beautiful Places in India
If you are in love with the vibrant colours of nature, this valley should feature on your list of beautiful tourist places in India. Peppered with exotic and rare Himalayan flowers, it attracts trekkers and photographers in droves. This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason.
- Best time to visit – July to September
- Ideal duration – 1 day of stay, but the trek from Haridwar takes about 6 days.
- How to reach –
- By Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is at 284 km, from where you can hire a cab till Joshimath (11 hours). Gobindghat is another hour from here. From Gobindghat, you have to trek for 13 km to reach the Ghangaria base camp.
- By Train: Rishikesh railway station is 273 km from Gobindghat, and you can take a taxi or bus from the station.
- By Road: You can get a bus or taxi from Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, Srinagar, Pauri, or Chamoli.
4. Dal Lake in Srinagar
Dal Lake | #4 of 30 Most Beautiful Places in India
The serene Dal Lake is one of the most beautiful places in India to visit before you die. Also known as the Lake of Flowers or Srinagar’s Jewel, it is 1775 m above sea level, and a shikara ride on the lake can lift your spirits instantly.
- Best time to visit – May to November
- Ideal duration – 1 day (in a houseboat if possible)
- How to reach –
- By Air: You can reach Srinagar International Airport (22 km from Dal Lake) and then take a cab. Or, you can hire a cab to reach Lal Chowk and then board a bus.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is in Jammu (272 km from Srinagar). You can take a bus or taxi from there.
- By Road: Take a taxi or bus from Jammu. Srinagar can also be reached via road from Delhi or Chandigarh.
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