India is home to diverse and stunning landscapes ranging from icy Himalayan peaks to lush rainforests and sandy deserts. Here are some of India's most incredible natural wonders you shouldn't miss:
Leh Ladakh
With arid mountains cloaked in snow, deep azure lakes and desert dunes, Ladakh presents surreal natural beauty. High altitude mountain passes like Khardung La add thrill. Ladakh is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to visit in India, offering breathtaking scenic landscapes like none other.
The Western Ghats
This mountain range runs parallel to India's western coast harboring over 30% of plant and animal species. Capture verdant rainforests and cascading waterfalls in Kerala and Goa.
Valley of Flowers
Located in Uttarakhand, this UNESCO valley comes alive during summer with a spectacular rainbow of alpine flowers amid tall mountains.
Lakshadweep Islands
India's archipelago of 36 islands strewn in the Arabian Sea boasts powdery beaches fringed by colorful reefs filled with tropical fish.
Cherrapunji’s Living Root Bridges
Northeast India's Cherrapunji sees inland waterfalls emerge from these famous hanging root extensions of rubber fig trees across gushing streams.
Rann of Kutch
Experience India's only salt desert in Gujarat coated in egg white salt during winter. Flamingos flock here adding splashes of pink.
Himalayan Lakes
Such as Chandratal in Lahaul, Pangong Tso along the Indo-China border and Gurudongmar mirror emerald and azure hues of India's mighty mountains.
Northeast India
Meandering rivers, rolling hills and vivid orchid gardens compose the Northeast's exotic natural heritage found across eight states.
desertsThese include the Thar desert extending into Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat inhabited by camels and dotted with shrubs and hardy grasses.
Sundarbans
Turtleback islands of this UNESCO mangrove forest in West Bengal provide chances to spot the famous Royal Bengal Tiger in its natural delta habitat.
India's natural diversity lets you discover new magnificent landscapes at every turn within this subcontinent. Make sustainable tourism a priority while appreciating its wonders.
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