5 UNUSUAL Places To Visit In INDIA

India is a land rich in history and culture. If you are seeking to visit places other than the famous tourist attractions which are worth crossing off your bucket list, then here are some places with an interesting history that will satisfy the adventurer in you.

RAM SETU, TAMIL NADU

One of the most mysterious places in India, Adam’s Bridge, also known as Rama’s Bridge or Rama Setu, is a chain of natural limestone shoals between Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island and Sri Lanka. The mystery that surrounds the bridge is – whether is it man-made or natural?  Well, that’s something you should figure out when you visit this place.

CHANNAPATNA DOG TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

There are a lot of bizarre and unusual things in our country, and one such is the Dog Temple in Channapatna, Karnataka. Yes, you read that correctly. This is a temple in India in which ‘dogs’ are worshipped. Well, if this has generated your curiosity, then do visit this temple on your next visit to Karnataka.

LOKTAK LAKE, MANIPUR

Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake not only in Northeast India, but it is the largest freshwater lake in South Asia along with Manchar Lake in Pakistan. You can get a bird’s eye view of the lake from Sendra and also experience floating huts known as Phumsangs. Honestly, a day spent at Loktak Lake can be a lifetime of memory.

MAGNETIC HILL, LADAKH

In your travels around Leh-Ladakh, you will come across fascinating sights which arouse your curiosity to no end. One such sight attraction is Magnetic Hill, the place where gravity takes a backseat. Lying on the Leh-Kargil-Srinagar National Highway in the Trans-Himalayan region, Magnetic Hill is a photographer’s delight.

DECHEN NAMGYAL MONASTERY, JAMMU & KASHMIR

Built in the 17th century, Dechen Namgyal Monastery belongs to the Drugpa Kagyu of Tibetan Buddhism. Also known as gompa, the monastery is perched at an elevation of 14,000 ft. The gonpa is worth a visit if you’re travelling to Jammu and Kashmir.