9 Destinations in India Worth Ditching Ladakh For

There are plenty of reasons to love Ladakh, but there are other beautiful places in India which are equally welcoming, beautiful, and absolutely breath-taking. As a traveler, you owe it to yourself to visit all of them at least once in your lifetime. Here's that list of the most beautiful places in India!

1. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Nestled between Tibet and India, Spiti Valley, one of the most beautiful places in India, is a like mythical kingdom in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Spiti is so beautiful, that anyone can be considered a photographer because of the picture-perfect-postcard landscapes it has to offer.

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Credits: Salim Islam

2. Doodhpathari, Kashmir

About 42kms away from Srinagar, Doodhpathari is another place that's among the most beautiful places in India, with rolling green meadows, which eventually wind up at a riverbed. Doodhpathri is one of the most beautiful meadows you can visit.

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Credits: Wikimedia

3. Abbott Mount, Uttarakhand

If you’re looking for holiday destinations in Uttarakhand, but you would really like to avoid the usual tourist traps of Nainital and Mussoorie, Abott Mount is the place for you.

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Credits: Abott Mount

4. Girnar, Gujarat

Believed to be older than Himalayas, Girnar Hill is situated near Junagadh at a distance of 327 km from Ahmedabad. Girnar hosts a number of temples and some historical spots across its range. Amidst the lush green Gir Forest, the mountain range serves as the hub of religious activity.

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5. Laitmawsiang, Meghalaya

Looking for a place isolated from the outer world? Visit Laitmawsiang, a small village located in Khatarshnong Laitkroh Block of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.

Credits: Rajesh Datta

Credits: Rajesh Datta

6. Tinkitam, Sikkim

Tinkitam is the natural habitat of diverse species of orchids along with numerous cardamom plantations. This town also offers a view of a dormant volcano which you can see if you trek towards the Tendong National Park.

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Credits: Baichung Bhutia

7. Valparai, Tamil Nadu

The pollution free heavenly land, Valparai is located above 3,500 feet from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range. Valparai Hill Town is bounded by mountains, meadows, pastures, valleys, grasslands and waterfalls.

Credits: Thangaraj Kumaravel

Credits: Thangaraj Kumaravel

8. Belum Caves, Andhra Pradesh

Largest out of 6 natural caves in Andhra Pradesh, and second largest in the Indian sub-continent, Belum caves are the perfect spot to indulge in constructive daydreaming.

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9. Coorg

When a place is referred to as the Scotland of India, it needs no further introduction.

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These places are far away from the travel spotlight, where you can live the 'Shanri-La' experience.