1. Magnetic Hill
Located near Leh in Ladakh, the Magnetic Hill is a natural wonder where illusion seems to defy the rules of gravity. Also known as the “Gravity Hill”, this place pulls vehicles in an upward direction, creating an optical illusion. The hill is a great source of wonder and amusement for tourists every year!
2. Lonar Crater Lake
Located in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, this lake is another natural marvel created by a meteor impact. One of the incredible gifts of nature, Lonar Crater lake is surrounded by magnificent temples and scenic beauty. This attractive lake is both saline and alkaline at the same time, attracting scientists from far and wide.
3. Dudhsagar Falls
Located in Sanguem Taluka (Goa-Karnataka border), Dudhsagar waterfalls are the most pristine falls of Western Ghats. As their name itself suggests, the drops appear like streams of milk flowing down the mountain. The literal translation means “sea of milk”. Surrounded by breathtaking beauty and captivating scenery, these large and thundering falls attract nature-lovers from far and wide.
4. Floating Lake
Located around 54km from Imphal, in the state of Manipur, Loktak Lake is another wonderful creation of nature. On this unbelievably beautiful lake, one can find, world’s only floating islands, known as “Phumdis”. Loktak lake also has world’s largest floating park, the Keibul Lamjao National Park.
5. Valley Of Flowers
Nestled in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Valley of Flowers is an abode of heaven for visitors. Famous for its exotic flowers and endangered fauna, the valley of flowers is richly diverse and splendidly beautiful.
6. Marble Rocks
Another wonder of nature, Marble Rocks of Bhedaghat in Jabalpur district are a well-known tourist destination. Shimmering under the sun or sparkling under moonlight, Marble Rocks are truly a traveller’s delight. These rocks are a magnificent gorge on river Narmada, around 3km in length. Local attractions complimenting these rocks include Dhuandhar Falls and Chausath Yogini temple.
7. Borra Caves
Located in the Ananthagiri hill ranges of Andhra Pradesh, around 90km from Visakhapatnam, Borra Caves are a splendid example of nature’s “work in progress”. These limestone caves consist of various Stalagmite and Stalactite formations. The real beauty of Borra Caves is illuminated by sixty-three lamps inside the caves. Local attractions include Tyda park, Bheemili Beach, Araku Valley, Ananthagiri and Katiki waterfalls.
8. Living Root Bridges
Located in one of the wettest places on earth, Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya are enough to boast about nature’s mysterious ways of creation. This place is famous for their living and ever-growing natural bridges, some of them are around 500 years old. Interestingly, the roots of Ficus Elastic, are grown by local Khasi tribes into strong and amazing natural bridges, which take around fifteen years to develop completely. These one-of-its-kind bridges are truly a natural marvel.
9. The Aleya Ghost Lights
These mysterious and scary Aleya Ghost Lights are found in the swamps of West Bengal. This unexplained and mysterious phenomenon makes it is a curious paranormal destination for travellers. Various gloomy and scary tales are narrated by local villagers, in evidence of the place’s haunted nature. These colourful glowing lights are another riddle of nature, still unsolved by human beings!
10. Barren Islands
South Asia’s only active volcano, Barren Island is located in the Soma Satwik Sea, 135 km east of Port Blair. The first volcanic eruption was recorded in 1787. As the name suggests, this place is devoid of human population. Barren Island is known for its breathtaking view of the volcanoes and the mesmerising Indian Ocean that surrounds it.
11. Needle Hole Point, Mahabaleshwar
Located in Mahabaleshwar is the unlikely Needle Hole Point, also known as The Elephant Head Point. The natural rock formation positioned like an elephant’s trunk is not something that you often see. The place creates a trident view by combining the qualities of an Echo Point, the grace of a waterfall and a dam. You may also look for the beautiful view of the Deccan trap, through the telescope mounted on the top.
12. Natural Arch, Tirumala
Nature surely is the strictest architect the world would every see, the Natural Arch at Tirumala proves the theory. Huddled just 1 Km North of the Sri Venkateswara Temple near, Tirumala is our spot. The arch is also known as “Silathorama” in Telugu (‘Sila’ means ‘Rock’ and ‘Thornam’ means Garland strung over the two vertical columns). The rock-hard arch is about 8m in width and 3m in height, and has withstood every calamity for several million years! The beauty of the arch is magnified several times with the support of a stunning garden, for the visitors to rest. The arch looks epic by the Sunset light passing through, but nothing will beat a view of a full moon, which turns the lifeless rocks to an immortal exquisiteness.
13. Krishna’s Butter Ball
Located in Mahabalipuram, a town about 60Km South Chennai famous for its stone carvings is “The rock which gravity forgot”. The giant well-balanced rock is 5 meters in diameter perched on a smooth slope. Its name is attributed from the legend of Lord Krishna, who had a thing for butter and used to, sneak up on her mother’s jar for some extra appetite. The natives and tourist both lay under the rock’s shadow fearlessly clicking pictures and making memories.
14. Belum Caves, Andhra Pradesh
Longer the cave, deeper is the mystery, then the Belum Caves must be the most mysterious place you will ever visit. Nestles in the Belum Village in Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh is the second largest cave in the Indian sub-continent. The place got its name from the Sanskrit word “Bilum” meaning hole. It is believed that the place was home to many Buddhist and Jain monks. People who are big Indiana Jones fan would love the maze of 16 Cavernous paths and a pit cave here. Well, don’t get lost before seeing the Underground waterfall! A recurrent underground stream of water does the spell. If you have the right taste, it is impossible to explore the entire cave without noticing the natural decors, formed by the purest artist in the world- Nature.