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Picture this—It’s 10:00 a.m. on a Monday morning and you’re slouched over a laptop in your cubicle with your fifth cup of coffee already. Your Facebook news feed is brimming with pictures of friends posting innumerable selfies at exotic locations and envy inducing status updates. Triggered by this onslaught of wanderlust, if you are filled with an urge to take off too, consider these 7 awe-evoking destinations in India, perfect for feeding your vagabond soul and that monstrous FB wall of yours. Yes, you’re welcome!
Bordered by towering mountain ranges, Spiti is a desert mountain valley located in northern Himachal Pradesh. Given its high altitude, Spiti is a popular destination for adventure activities like biking, high altitude trekking and even skiing! Close proximity to Tibet means that Spiti has a strong Buddhist influence, evident by the large number of gompas (Buddhist temples) in the region. The place is an important centre of Buddhism in India and is frequently visited by the Dalai Lama. Other places of interest here include the Chandratal Lake–which is situated on a glacial bowl, and the Pin Valley National Park–a great place to spot the elusive Snow Leopard and the Tibetan Gazelle.
Your Ultimate FB Moment: You enjoying a glorious sunrise at Chandratal Lake or you taking a dip in the Chandratal Lake, if you may dare!
Read more: Head Over to Offbeat Himachal: Explore Lahaul and Spiti
Surrounded by golden sand dunes, the rugged beauty of the Thar Desert is sure to surprise you. Take a camel safari into the heart of the desert, sit on a sand dune and admire the beauty of the sky as the sun sets. Spend the night in a desert camp, while enjoying traditional Rajasthani folk music, dance and food. Fall asleep while watching the night sky studded with a million stars—a sight that’s sure to take your breath away!
Your Ultimate FB Moment: Don’t forget to take a selfie atop a camel, with the sand dunes in the background.
With its lush green tea gardens stretching over gently rolling hills, Munnar makes for a perfect escape from the chaos of city life. Tea lover or not, a visit to the Tea Museum at the Nallathanni Estate is a must. Other than tea tasting, the museum also educates visitors about the origin of tea.
If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, head to the Eravikulam National Park, home to the Nilgiri Tahr and many other rare birds and butterflies. The Anamudi Peak, the highest point in South India, at a height of 2,700 metres is also located in the Eravikulam National Park. The park is especially popular for the Neelakurinji flower that blooms only once in twelve years!
Your Ultimate FB Moment: Click a photo of the Nilgiri Tahr and colourful butterflies in the Eravikulam National Park.
Perched at the border of Nagaland and Manipur, the Dzukou Valley makes for a truly spectacular sight. Accessible through a 5-hour trek from Mt. Isii in the Senapati district of Manipur, Dzukou Valley is a nature lover’s dream come true. The valley is dotted with a wide variety of colourful flowers and has a clear water stream running through it. Did you know that the rare Dzukou Lily is only found in this valley?
Your Ultimate FB Moment: A photo of you with this beautiful bright pink flower in the foreground!
Home to the Sula Vineyards, Nasik is a popular getaway for a luxury holiday. You can opt for a private guided tour of the vineyards with your partner, followed by a wine tasting course which will help you know your wines better. The best time to visit the vineyards is between the months of January to March, which are the harvesting months. You can be a part of wine stomping and the famous Sula Music Festival, tickets for which are available now. For a truly extravagant experience, stay at Beyond Sula, a private villa in the middle of the vineyard overlooking a lake. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it!
Your Ultimate FB Moment: A picture of you enjoying the wine stomping experience.
Turquoise blue waters, powdery white sand stretching for miles and gently swaying palms—that’s Neil Island for you. Free from the usual beach crowds, Neil Island in the Andamans is a perfect place to spend a lazy day by the sea. If you’ve had your fill of the beach, head out to the many picturesque villages around. Hire a bike, chat up with the friendly locals, or spend a relaxed evening in the local bazaar. A perfect place to hit the pause button.
Your Ultimate FB Moment: A picture of you in a boat with your special someone and the iconic Natural Bridge in the background.
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Read more: 10 Fascinating Facts You Didn't Know About Andaman Islands
Itching to pack those bags already? Start planning your holiday now!
Psst, don’t forget to click those selfies.
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Maryann Taylor, among other things is primarily a teller of anecdotes, devourer of books, compulsive writer, dog lover, cat slave, daydreamer and traveller, who still takes delight in reading Enid Blyton and riding bicycles.
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