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Pishu

Pishu

Spring Camp (5300m)

Spring Camp (5300m)

Jabalpur

Jabalpur

Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram

Konark

Konark

Zingchen

Zingchen

Zingchen, at the gates of Hemis National Park, is the starting point for treks to Markha Valley and the snow leopard's domain, some twenty kilometers from Leh.

Zainabad

Zainabad

A rural village in Gujarat at the edge of the Little Rann of Kutch, Zainabad is the ideal base for observing the Indian wild ass, flamingos and embroidered craftsmanship of the Rabari communities.

Yangthang

Yangthang

A high-altitude village in Sangla Valley (Kinnaur), Yangthang preserves traditional Kinnauri architecture, apple orchards, and commanding views of the sacred Kinnaur Kailash massif.

West Khasi Hills

West Garo Hills

West Garo Hills, in Meghalaya, is the territory of the Garos, a matrilineal people with vibrant traditions. Protected forests, the Wangala festival and hikes through the hills make up this little-touristed district in northeast India.

Lhalung Lakhang

Lhalung Lakhang

Lhalung Lakhang is an ancient Buddhist temple in the village of Lhalung, nestled in Spiti Valley. Period murals, rammed-earth architecture, and remote Himalayan isolation make it a true off-the-beaten-path site.

Kurnool

Kurnool

Kurnool, a crossroads city in Andhra Pradesh, blends Mughal fort, Shaivite temples and a lively agricultural market. An ideal starting point for the Belum Caves, Hampi and the Ahobilam sanctuaries.

Hubli

Hubli-Dharwad

Hubli-Dharwad, twin cities of northern Karnataka, blend commercial dynamism with a rich Carnatic musical heritage. Ideal as a base for exploring Badami, Hampi, and Dandeli, they offer authentic temples and local flavors off the beaten path.

Nagarjunakonda

Nagarjunakonda

A submerged Ikshvaku capital now restored on an island within Nagarjuna Sagar Lake, Nagarjunakonda preserves reconstructed stupas and an exceptional Buddhist archaeological museum.

Temple de Somnath

Veraval

Veraval is Gujarat's major fishing port, renowned for its hand-built dhows and its proximity to Somnath, one of Hinduism's most sacred temples. An authentic stop along the Saurashtra coast.

Veli

Veli Tourist Village

At the edge of Thiruvananthapuram, Veli Tourist Village brings together lake, beach and open-air sculptures at the meeting point of freshwater and the Arabian Sea. A relaxation spot cherished by Kerala families.

Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi

Nestled on the Bhagirathi at 1,150 m elevation, Uttarkashi is the essential base for pilgrimages to Gangotri and treks through the Garhwal, home to the Vishwanath Temple and the renowned Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.

Lac Tsokar

Tsokar Lake

A salt lake at 4,500 m on the Changthang plateau, Tsokar is a rarely visited Ramsar site where flamingos nest and wild asses roam, at the heart of nomadic Ladakh.

Temple Brahma

Triyuginarayan Temple

Perched nearly 2,000 meters high in Garhwal, Triyuginarayan houses a sacred fire that has burned uninterrupted since the mythical wedding of Shiva and Parvati. A rare pilgrimage site where spirituality meets Himalayan wilderness.