8 Places In India You Should Travel To For The Most Instagram-Worthy Sunsets & Sunrises

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Out of nature’s many beautiful gifts to mankind, the amazing combo of daily sunrise-sunset stands out. In the interest of finding beauty wherever we venture, I’ve culled a list of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets around India. Here is a look at the best sunrise and sunset points in India.

1. Ponmudi, Kerala

Located 55.2 km north-east of Trivandrum city at an altitude of 1100 m, Ponmudi is blessed with scenic splendour and natural beauty.

Photo of Ponmudi, Kerala, India by Gunjan Upreti

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2. Vivekananda Rock, Kanyakumari

The sunrise at the southernmost tip of the Indian mainland, at the intersection of the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea is truly the stuff of dreams.

Photo of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India by Gunjan Upreti
Credits: Mehul Antani

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3. Tiger Hill, Darjeling

The first ray of the Sun is said to bathe the twin peaks a shade of pink and then turns into a bright shade of orange. It is best enjoyed with a steaming cup of Darjeling tea in hand.

Photo of Tiger Hill, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India by Gunjan Upreti
Credits: Stephen White

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4. Kovalam

Early in the morning, the sky is a riot of colours and the play between the clouds and the Sun adds another dimension to this place.

Photo of Kovalam, Kerala, India by Gunjan Upreti
Credits: Wikipedia

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5. Shillong Lake Sunset, Meghalaya

One of the best and most stunning sunset point in India.

Photo of Shillong, Meghalaya, India by Gunjan Upreti
Credits: Wikipedia

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6. Rann of Kutch

When the Sun shows up in the morning, the white salt of the Rann of Kutch sparkles in all its glory.

Photo of Rann of Kutch, Kutch, Gujarat, India by Gunjan Upreti
Credits: dpbirds

7. Varanasi

A view of the sunset on the bank of Ganga is one of must see place in India.

Photo of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India by Gunjan Upreti
Credits: indicpeace

8. Jaipur, Rajasthan

The ubiquitous camels, hippy cafeterias and the reflection of the Sun on water leaves an imprint on every traveller.

Photo of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India by Gunjan Upreti

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