From Kashmir in the North to Kanyakumari in the South, India has ample places, still left unexplored. India, described as a traveler's paradise is more like a fairy-tale land blessed with heavenly beauty. It is an enchanting land for all seasons; India has something that other countries don't. The snow clad mountains on one side stretch their arms towards the desperate hot deserts which role down in the lap of cool coastal plains. It is a country of profound vibrations with centuries of austerities practiced, a thirst quencher for the spiritual seeker, for the nature lover, and for those, who come here for a beautiful, yet, a unique experience.
India has always intrigued and fascinated the rest of the world with its variation, contrast and contradictions and will continue to do so. If you wish to visit India; come prepared for a mind-blowing experience in this truly amazing and crazy country, which has zillions of unveiled places.
To boldly tread where no man has gone before is the inspiring Sar Pass in Himachal Pradesh at 13,800 ft, a virgin territory that has places for trekking, where one can yearn and then learn. Being an 80 km trail it passes through various ranges and sanctuaries. Moving along the winding mountain path one can observe the landscape changing at every turn. Himachal also has The Chanderkhani Pass situated in the picturesque Shivalik Range called 'Devbhoomi'-Land of the Gods. Being a 110 km stretch the pass has long and beautiful stretches of pure white snow and as there is an increase in altitude, topography goes on changing. There are different kinds of shrubs, blossoming with a variety of flowers and the trail is laden with the fragrance of wild roses and rhododendrons.
People say, "Don´t go to Goa, it is not beautiful anymore, like the olden times", but it is not true, because there still are a few secluded beaches in the Northern tip of Goa, which are like a backpacker's paradise. The Morjim-Asvem-Arambol strip is blissful: approximately10 miles of uninterrupted beach, whole swathes of it undotted by humanity. It is beautiful: a palm-lined wide strip of white, silvery sand sloping gently into the sea. As it fringes, the strip becomes thick, it almost seems like a desert. This place is a surprise: a quiet, lonely (though not desolate) beach situated on the northern tip.
When the going gets tough, it is only a believer who can keep going. Mount Kailash and Mansarovar is a pilgrimage considered by believers to be the utmost one-each completed parikrama (round) is said to influence your afterlife and if you complete it seven times, you are free of the eternal cycle of rebirth and death, it is said. But believe it or not, being there will be a moment you will always cherish!
Northeast India is Nature's own country-by and large, it is unpolluted, unvarnished and holds on to an aura of innocence. Khasi Hills nestled comfortably in the sub-Himalayan hill ranges of the northeastern region of India. It would be hard to imagine it now but the entire plateau was once under the sea-one can even find a few marine fossils without too much effort. One can also visit TheGaro Hills in the western region of Meghalaya and the Siju caves.
Lepchajagat, near Ghum in West Bengal, 15 kms away from Darjeeling, is a place; with astound beauty one can never get over with. What immediately strikes you there is the curious play of colors in the sky. The clouds are part black and white drifting from one hill to the other. Jorepokri, Mirik and Pashupati are nearby places which should not to be missed.
The Malvan region of Maharastra has fascinating forts and coastlines.Vijayadurg, the Victory Fort is one of the coastal forts of Maharastra. Its beach is hidden from view and not obvious to the casual visitor, so one has to explore a little more to locate it. The drive to Vijayadurg is extremely beautiful and the bucolic countryside with well-surfaced roads makes it a lovely journey. Further down, up the coast is another coastal fort, Sindhudurgh, which was once the main naval base for the Maratha Navy. Devgarh, another beach town in the Konkan region has another of its many forts. It is also known as the land of the King of Fruits. Kunkeshwar another beautiful place, a few miles away has a lonely stretch of sand that simply sparkles in the sunlight.
Gokarna, North of Karnataka, has a pristine and quaint beach, wedged between hills, which can pleasantly surprise one; as you can see the beach resemble "Om", the Sanskrit symbol for the invocation that is believed to have created the Universe. A two-hour drive away are the Jog Falls, which are actually a set of three waterfalls. Karwar, also lies in the Northern part of Karnataka, on a thin strip of tropical sand that is bound by the Western Ghats on its eastern side and embraced by the Arabian Sea on the west. On entering Karwar, one immediately comes face to face with the blue sea dotted with several islands on the horizon. Distinct amongst them, just about three kilometers away, lies Deobagh, which is approachable by a speedboat. Dandeli, 175 kms from Deobagh, is another place, which is very rich when it comes to Nature and opportunities of getting close to it. One of the main attractions here is white-water rafting.
As cliched as it may sound-for the one's who haven't visited any of these places are for sure missing something in their lives!
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