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13 best unexplored places in India

India is full of imaging tourist destinations in all categories whether the hill stations, religious places, wildlife, tracking places, or historical places including a large number of unexplored-untouched places. Some of those are given as under:

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1. Nighoj – Maharashtra

Nighoj is situated in the Ahmednagar District of Maharastra in the western and central regions of India. It is a small village with a total population of about 13,500 people and is known for potholes created by the nature on the riverbed side of the Kukadi River.

Its phenomenon formation is the subject of study by the experts who visit this place every year for its study. As per the Geologists initially, this place got heavy rainfall and resulting in the overflow of the Kukai River from the highland with force therefore bedrock was created and became the source of the formation of these potholes and the gorge.

This is a Hindu-dominated village with the existence of some Muslims and they live with the great brotherhood. There are a large number of temples located in this village and one of them the famous temple known as The Malaganga temple is situated on the bank of the gorge on the old site of the river belt.

There is a very famous and Hindu holy temple named Malaganga Devi temple where a large number of devotees visit from all parts of the country to pay their homage. The barav located in the middle of nighoj is famous for its hemadpanthi structure.

Places of Attraction near Nighoj

Pot Holes
Malaganga Temple
Morachi Chincholi
Shani Shinganapur Temple
Cavalry Tank Museum
Meher Babas Samadhi
Ahmednagar Fort Prison
Harischandragad Fort
Tuljabhawani Mandir
New Chandanapuri Ghat
Chand Bibi Mahal
Shani Shingnapur
Ahmednagar Fort

Airport near Nighoj: Pune International Airport and Lohegaon Airport are the closest airports to this place.

Railway Station near Nighoj: Ranjangaon railway station, Ahmadnagar Railway Stations are the nearest railway stations to this place.

The Ideal Time to Visit Nighoj: October to April months are the best time to visit this place because the summer is very hot and not advisable to visit though this is the most favourable for potholes.

2. Ponmudi Hills – Kerala

Ponmudi Hills is located in the Peringamala grama panchayath of district Trivandrum of Karela state in India. This hill station is so beautiful that it is also famous as the Kashmir of Kerala and its elevation is about 950 meters above sea level.

This place is known for its tea estates and mist-filled peaks and therefore became one of the top places during the time visiting the city. This hill station is the best choice for city visitors to hangouts during short holidays and enjoys the long drive with the beauty of nature.

This area is full of forests and wildlife area, rounded pebbles, fish, lush green trees and cool water. This area is open for tourists all the time and there is no holiday but travelling in the rainy season is not easy and advisable.

These hills are a complete vantage area for paragliding, particularly for novice gliders. This place is safer than other peaks in this area. Tourists visit this place to enjoy the hills, nature, trekking expeditions, paragliding and rock climbing.

The most famous resort in this place is the Golden Peak hill resort where a harmonious blend of wood and cottages made of granite around the mountain environment force visitors to stay here for a long time. The visitors can enjoy the beauty of the mist-laden hills from the cottage itself. The flora and fauna can also be enjoyed during walking at this place.

This resort is very close to the sea and from this place, one can enjoy the winding pathways, greenery, colourful sea, beautiful flowers of the mountain, colourful butterflies, rivulets and springs. This region is also equipped with a large spice of trees, tea plantations, viewpoints and waterfalls.

Places of Attraction near Ponmudi Hills:

Koyikkal Place
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mankkayam Falls
Aaranmula Boat Race
Agasthyskoodam
Golden Valley
Varayattumotta
Mini Zoo
Sri Krishna Swami Temple
Kallar
Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary

Airport near Ponmudi Hills: Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport to this hill station and is well connected with the airports of major cities like Bombay, Delhi and others.

Railway Station near Ponmudi Hills: Trivandrum Railway Station is the nearest railway station to this hill station.

The Ideal Time to Visit Ponmudi Hills: The best time to visit this hill station is between October to March or after the rainy season when this place converts into a lush green area.

3. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters – Madhya Pradesh

Bhimbetka rock shelters are located in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh state in the northern part of India and spread over an area of about 1,890 hectares (7.30 mi). This site belongs to the historic period as well as the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods. This is also an archaeological site of central India which consists of traces of early human life the presence of the Stone Age which started in the Acheulian times.

This site has the pride to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes seven hills and about 755 rock shelters. The unique fact about these shelters is that some shelters belong from 15,000 years ago. The caves and the rock shelters are the live proof of the existence and life of humans from hunter-gatherers to agriculturists.

Some of the paintings in the cave of Bhimbetka rock shelters are more than 10,000 years old. These paintings mainly are made of animals, hunting and dance which reflects the early life of humans. This rock art is the oldest-known art in India and also in the largest prehistoric complexes.

This rock art is supposed to be the oldest petroglyph art in the whole world with some similar arts like aboriginal rock and the palaeolithic Lascaux cave paintings in Australia and France respectively. Out of the total 750 rock shelters in this place, visitors can enjoy only 11 to 15 rock shelters which are open for tourists.

The old Dickinsonia fossils of basal animals which belong to more than 550 million years have been found at the Bhimbetka Rocks Shelters. This region is full of sculpted formations in the sandstone rocks. The old historical time’s paintings are evidence of religious motifs, Magical sky chariots and the tree gods.

Places of Attraction near Bhimbetka Rock Shelters:

Bhojeshwar Temple
The Rock Caves
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters & Cave Paintings
Bhojpur Temple
Turtle Rock
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
Ginnorgarh Fort
Zoo Rock Shelter
Auditorium Cave
Keri Ke Mahadev
Amargarh Waterfall
Bhimbetka Kuldevi Temple
Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra
Sanchi

Airport near Bhimbetka Rock Shelters: Raja Bhoj Airport is the nearest airport to these rock shelters which is connected with most of the major cities’ airports in India.

Railway Station near Bhimbetka Rock Shelters: Obaidulia Ganj Railway Station, Budni Railway Station, and Hoshangabad Railay station are the nearest railway stations to this place.

The Ideal Time to Visit Bhimbetka Rock Shelters: The ideal time to visit this place is between October to April. Most tourists visit this place in the Monsoon season. This place is open for visitors from 6.30 am in the morning till 5.30 pm in the evening.

4. Sandakphu – West Bengal

Sandakphu also called Sandakpur is located between the border of India and Nepal at about 3638 meters high on the Singlila Ridge mountains peak. In the Indian state West Bengal and ridge, it is the highest peak and is located near Singalila National Park which has a small village with some hotels.

From this peak, four out of the five highest peaks in the world like Kangchenjunga, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu can easily be seen by tourists which is one of the points of hot attractions in this state.

A pristine view of the Kangchenjunga Range can also be enjoyed by this place. This place is famous for the trek from Singalila Ridge to Phalut and Sandakphu in the Eastern Himalayas peaks because of the view of grand vistas of the Kangchenjunga and the Everest range along with the wildflower which blooms in the season and birding.

The starting point of this trek is Manebhanjan located about 30 km. from Darjeeling. The trekking routes of the Sandakphu inside the Singalila National Park have four states Manebhanjan to Meghma through the lower forest and goes via Chitre, Meghma to Gairibans, Gairibans to Sandakphy and Sandakphu to Phalut. This peak is located at an altitude of about 11,900 feet on Sanakphu from where we can view the Everest peak cluster.

The family peak of Kanchenjunga which is the third highest peak is known for the Sleeping Buddha which is one of the most attractions for tourists visiting this place. The tea house is unique at this place which can not get on any other trek in the country (India) and from here the tourists can view the Nepali culture enveloping visitors in these tea houses. This is a very long trek for ridge walk which is spread into a large number of camps.

Places of Attraction near Sandakphu:

Chitery
Phalut
Manebhanhan
Trekking
Kanchenjunga
Lanmey Dhura
Tumling
Meghma
Gairibas
Everest Family
Tonglu
Bikeybhanjan
Srikhola

Airport near Sandakphu: Baddogra is the nearest airport to reach this place.

Railway Station near Sandakphu: Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station and is well connected with the railway stations of major cities of the country.

The Ideal Time to Visit Sandakphu: April to June when the weather remains pleasant and October to December for the trekking lovers.

5. Mechukha – Arunachal – Pradesh

Mechukha is a town located in the Sri-Yomi district of the A P state of India with an elevation of about 1,825 meters above sea level. It is in the Mchukha Valley of Yargep Chu and before 1950 this valley was famous as Pachakshiri.

It is also famous as Menchukhi which means ‘Men’ and denotes Medicine, ‘Chu’ tells about water streams, rivers and alike whereas ‘Kha’ means Ice or Snow, The entire meaning of the word Menchukhi is the place blessed with fed water, medicinal snow, streams and river.

This place remained very much isolated for a long time before the construction of roads when the only access to this town was through an airstrip, which was used by the Government Airlines to provide necessary goods and services to the local people. Here the local tribes are found along with the Tagin tribes who follow Tibetan Buddhism, Donyi-Piloism and Christianity by religion and have both historical and religious significance.

This place is gradually converting into the famous tourist place of A P because of its exotic tribes, scenic beauty, snow-capped mountain peaks, Siyom River and gentle hills. The most famous tourist attraction is the Siyom River which passes via Mechukha and gives a scenic view of this place.

The state government is continuously taking various steps to promote tourism, not only in the country but in all the corners of the world, in this valley by way of providing affordable accommodation in the Inspection Bungalow, Tourist Lodge and Hotels. The famous naturalist from North East India named this valley the Petaurista mechukaensis.

In short, we describe this place as full of brown mountain peaks, blue sky, and neat and clean rivers flowing amidst the lush green ground areas which are no less than the dreamland for anyone including humans and animals.

Places of Attraction near Mechukha:

Samten Yongcha
Hanuman Camp
Hanging Bridge
Guru Nanak Taposthan
Yarlung Army Camp
Dorjeeling Village
Mithun & Jersey Cross Breeding Farm
River Rafting in Along
Ramakrishna Ashram
Kamaki Hydropower Dam
Darka Village

Airport near Mechukha: Assam Lilabari Airport is the nearest airport to this valley located at a distance of about 500 km. from Mechuka.

Railway Station near Mechukha: The nearest railway station to this place is Murkongselek Railway Station which is located in the East Siang District and from there visitors can hire a cap to reach Mechukha.

The Ideal Time to Visit Mechukha: The ideal time to visit this valley is between April to June in summer when the weather of this place remains pleasantly cool and between October to March in winter to enjoy the snowfall.

6. Gandikota – Andhra Pradesh

Gandikota has its identity due to its Gandikota fort in this small village and historically located near the Penna river of Kadapa district in the Andhra Pradesh state of India was established in the 12th Century A D. This fort is the symbol of the power of the dynasties like Pemmasani Nayakas, Kalyani Chalukyas, and the Golconda Sultanate. The Golconda Sultanate had the pride to be the capital of Pammasani Nauakas for more than 305 years.

The large fort consisting of about 100 towers was established by Pammasani Nauakas by renovating the old sand fort of Kaka Raja subordinate of the Kalyani Chalukya dynasty. Later on, a number of replacements for Islamic architecture were made by the Muslim rulers.

This place is also famous for the Gandikota hills and one very beautiful river Pennar which creates an admirable and eye-catching view. Recently historians found a copper-made plate with an inscription about the history of the Gandikonda Fort which is supposed to have been made in the 16th century or even before.

This fort has a huge structure which consists of the old temples of Ranganatha and Madhava. This fort has a number of ancient debris and other old structures of decay. This place is so beautiful that it may convert in the list of most beautiful places of the state due to its eye-catching beauty, lush green grounds and above all is that this village has not been commercialised so far and therefore natural beauty is still preserved which makes it the place of meditation, yoga, and peace lovers haven.

Places of Attraction near Gandikota:

Madhavaraya Temple
Pennar River Gorge Viewpoint
Gandikta Fort
Jamia Masjid
Raghunathaswamy Temple
Oravakallu Rock Garden
Owk Reservoir
Mylavaram Dam
Kurnool Fort
Yaganti
Belum Caves

Airport near Gandikota: The nearest airport to this place is Bengaluru International Airport at about 350 Km. away and the Tirupati Airport at about 220 km. the distance which is connected with almost all the airports of major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and much more.

Railway Station near Gandikota: Jammalamadugu Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Gandikota located at about 20 km. from this place.

The Ideal Time to Visit Gandikota: The ideal time to visit this place is between September to February because at this time the weather of this place remains cool, comfortable and pleasant. In the summer season between March to August, the weather of this place remains hot and humid and therefore not advisable to visit Gandikota.

7. Kanatal – Uttarakhand

Kanatal is located in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand state in the northern part of India and is about 80 km. from Dehradun. It is a small village that remains covered by ice due to heavy rainfall in the winter season mainly because of its elevation which is about 2,600 meters above sea level.

It is believed by the locals that Kanatal got its name from the emerald lake named Kanatal which later dried and since then this place is known as Kanatal which means a dry lake.

This is one of the best places for snowfall lovers, snow game lovers and the persons who love camping for making their tour memorial. Though this is an imaging hill station that is full of lush green surroundings, very high trees, snowfalls and very attractive high peaks still this place remains away from the eyes of the tourists and the tourist department of the state government.

The pleasant weather of Kanatal with beautiful apple orchards, colourful wildflowers and various photography destinations will bound tourists from all corners of the world to visit this place. This town is peaceful and is far away from the big town pollution, humidity and fast running life.

This place is also favourable for travellers who love adventure as they can enjoy walking in the kodia Jungle which is very dense and is very near to Kanatal. Sometimes the tourists can also view the wild animals.

The most famous dam in India named the Tehri Dam is also located near this town and is one of the best choices to watch by tourists. The most famous Hindu temple The Surkanda Devi Temple is also located near this town at about 11 km. from Kanatal.

This town is gradually getting the attention of tourists with the efforts of the tourism department of the state government and the tourist agencies who are promoting visitors to this place because of its tourist activities like Hiking, Ayurveda Spa and Nature Walk. Due to the unexplored tourist destination, there is very few luxury resorts and a handful of accommodations.

Places of Attraction near Kanatal:

Kaudia Forest
Dhanaulti Eco Park
Surkanda Devi Temple
Tehri Lake
Homestays
Chamba
Rappelling
Rock Climbing
New Tehri
Mussoorie
Dhanaulti
Valley Crossing
Camping

Airport near Kanatal: The nearest airport to Kanatal is the Jolly Grant Airport located about 90 km. from this place and is well connected by road. Taxis are also easily available at the airport to visit Kanatal.

Railway Station near Kanatal: Dehradun and Rishikesh Railway Stations are the nearest railway station to visit this place and are located at about 90 and 80 km. away respectively from Kanatal.

The Ideal Time to Visit Kanatal: April to September in summer and December to March in winter is the ideal time to visit Kanatal because in summer the weather remains pleasant and in winter tourists can enjoy snowfalls.

8. Unexplored destination Shoja – Himachal Pradesh

Shoja is one of the most romantic places in the Seraj Valley of Uttarakhand state in the northern part of India. This is an unexplored and hidden hill station that is most suitable for honeymooners and tourists who love calmness, romance, nature and photography.

This place also has the beauty of snow-capped peaks, thick deodar forests, rushing streams, dense forests and foggy and chilly weather.

This tourist place is near Shimla and Kully district with the beauty of hills, greenery and weather but is still hidden which needs the attraction of the tourists. The Jalori Pass is the most popular place in Shoja Village which attracts honeymooners and other tourists all around the year because it is the most suitable place for romance and also its high altitude of about 3,135 metres above sea level.

The waterfall falling from the rocky mountains with a melodious sound is also a great attraction for romance with your partner and click pictures for the memories of the future. We can also install a camp in the dance forest to enjoy with our partner for long hours without any kind of disturbance. The silent walk in the nest of beautiful nature with the melodious sound of water will indulge in your senses and memories forever.

This place is full of beautiful attractions gifted by the nature and Serolsar Lake is one of them which is only 5 km. away from Jalori Pass. The water of this lake is so clear that it looks like transparent glass from which we can see deep down the sea. This village is famous for the devoted temple of Goddess Budhi Nagin who is believed to have one hundred sons and works to guard this place.

Places of Attraction near Shoja:

Raghupur Fort
Tirthan Valley
Jalori Pass
Waterfall Point
Serolsar Lake
Dense Forests

Airport near Shoja: Bhuntar Airport is the nearest airport to reach Shoja which is located in Kullu and is well connected with road so therefore the ability of taxis is very easy. The distance of this airport from Shoja is about 9 km.

Railway Station near Shoja: The nearest railway station is the Shimla Railway Station located about 55 km. from this place. Though there is the second choice available for tourists is Joginder Nagar Railway Station but it is too far located at about 160 km. from this place. We can easily get a bus and taxi from this railway station to reach Shoja.

The Ideal Time to Visit Shoja: The ideal time to visit this place is from March to June and from September to November. The winter season is very cold and harsh and therefore advised to be avoided.

9. Jawai – Rajasthan

Jawai is situated in the Pali district of Rajasthan state in the northern part of India and is a very small village that got its name from a river known as the Jawai river. It is also known for the Jawai Dam due to its location which is very close to Jawai village which was constructed by the Rajput Maharaja of Jodhpur Umaid Singh. The most beautiful granite hills and rocks are spread all around this area which is one of the major tourist attractions of this place.

This area has big wildlife sanctuaries in which wild animals like leopards, panthers, chinkaras, hyenas, nilgai, wolves, bears barking deers, crocodiles and a large variety of birds are found which add to the attraction of this place. A large number of migratory birds visit this place every year during the winter season which is estimated to be around one hundred species or more.

This place is most popular due to the Jawai river which gives a unique view from the dam. The Jawai is the best site to enjoy the beautiful wildlife and excellent river which is flowing with clean and transparent water. The dam offers a magnificent view of the whole environment and nature which includes big trees, dense forests, a clean river and wildlife which make this place a perfect tourist destination.

A unique fact about this place is that though this place is the home of Leopards it appears that they are familiar with the nearby resident of this place and even a single incident of Leopard attraction has not been recorded so far. The people of this village also behave with them in the same manner and do not interrupt this big cat in any manner. This behaviour of Leopards allows the tourists to watch this big animal from near without any fear which is the most added point for tourists to visit Jawai.

This village is also famous for Dev Giri Temple which is known for the Hindu Goddess Ashapura Mata which is believed by the locals that save the whole area from natural calamities and other wicked souls.

Places of Attraction near Jawai:

Dev Giri Temple
Leopards
Jawai Dam
Bangur Museum
Dargah of Pir Mastan Mosque
Adinath Temple
Nimbo Ka Nath
Birds
Crocodile
Om Banna Mandir
Jawai Hills
Abhinav Mahavir Dham
Kambeshwar Mahadev Mandir
Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh

Airport near Jawai: Jodhpur Airport is near to Jawai located about 175 km. from this place along with Udaipur Airport which is the nearest airport located at about 150 km.

Railway Station near Jawai: The nearest railway station to this place is Mori Bera Railway Station located about 5 km. from Jawai. The other alternatives are the Jawai Dam Railway Station and the Falna Railway Station.

The Ideal Time to Visit Jawai: The best time to visit this place is between October to Mid-April when the weather here is most suitable for visitors.

10. Gurez Valley – Jammu and Kashmir

Gurez Valley is situated in the Bandipora district of the union territory Jammu and Kashmir in the northern part of India with an elevation of about 2,585 metres from sea level. It is a small town with a population of about 37,990 people who generally speak Urdu and Kashmiri along with Dogri, Hindi and English. This is a very cold place and is generally covered by snow-capped mountains.

The major portion of this area like Toabat to Sharda Peeth and Kamri and Minimarg is part of Neelum and Astore districts respectively and is administered by Pakistan whereas the area from Taobat to Abdullah Tulasil which is also known as Gurez Tehsil is part of Banipore district and is administered by the Indian Government.

This valley is supposed to be the most beautiful valley in the whole of Kashmir where the Kishenganga River flows with very clear and transparent water and the presence of dense forests with big trees and green grounds with wildflowers fragrance and wildlife.

This is such a location that for security purposes the Indian government banned the entry of outsiders means except for the local tribes, army people and government workers, no one was allowed to enter this place. This ban was levied in the year 1947 and continued for 60 years.

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Department of Tourism along with different NGOs and local people continuously promote this place for inviting tourists by improving the infrastructure, giving aid to hotels and resorts and much more.

The state government is also organizing various festivals in which the performance of local associations in Dardi, Pahari, Sheena and others are done. This place not only has a natural beauty but also has a beautiful local culture, songs and dances.

The other promotional activity includes the set up of various installs like animal husbandry, sericulture and handicrafts, sheep husbandry and handloom are taken by the state government at various levels. The main activities of this place are fishing, trekking, rafting and the walk in the beautiful and natural environment which lures tourists to visit this place from all corners of the world.

Places of Attraction near Gurez Valley:

Razdan Pass
Wular Lake
Bhaderwah
Kishen Ganga River
Peer Baba Shrine
Harmukh
Chatpal
Habba Khatoon Peak
Dawar
Yusmarg
Places in Gurez Valley
Alluring Tulail

Airport near Gurez Valley: The nearest airport to this place is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport located in Srinagar and is about 45 km. distance to this place. The other airports are Jammu Airport, Kangra Airport and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.

Railway Station near Gurez Valley: The nearest railway station to this valley is Udhampur Railway Station located about 195 km. from this place.

The Ideal Time to Visit Gurez Valley: The ideal time to visit this valley is from May to October because in winter from December to March, it becomes very harsh to reach this place due to heavy snowfall and cold waves.

11. Patan – Gujarat

Patan is an unexplored place situated in the Patan district of Gujarat state in the northern part of India and is a moderate town with an area of about 18 km. and the population is nearly 1,34,000 people who generally speak Gujarati, Hindi and English.

Patan knew Anhilpur-Patan is believed to be founded by Vanraj Chavda who was the king of Chavda. This city is located on the bank of the old Sarasvati River which is now known as the Saraswati River. At that time this place always remained the most important part of Gujarat and in medieval times it was the capital of Gujarat’s Chalukya dynasty.

According to Indian history, this place was the hub of trade which was developed by various dynasties belonging to both the Hindu and Muslim and by the passing of time, it got the status of the regional capital of northern Gujarat.

Patan is believed to consist of a very old and big market of the time of the rule of Vaghela’s and is still in operation. This city is one of the examples of secular India as it consists of a large number of Jain and Hindu temples as well as the Mosques, Rojas and dargahs of Muslims.

Patan has a very rich ancient architectural beauty which may clearly be seen in the historical temples situated in this place. The Rani Ka Vav is the famous and most attractive tourist destination of this city and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a holy city and the kuldevi is believed to save Patan from any kind of wicked soul or natural calamities by which the people here remain fearless and happy.

This is now one of the major cities of business of the state which has a large number of cotton mills, weaving factories, ivory and carving and embroidering work. This place is very famous for producing handwoven silk which is used for making bright colourful sarees and other clothes. In short, it may be said that Patan is the best place who love to see ancient India, the artwork of temples and love shopping.

Places to Visit near Patan:

Sahastralinga Lake
Rani Ki Vav
Varana Temple
Modhera Sun Temple
Patan Patola Heritage Museum
Wild ASS Sanctuary – Koddha
Rudra Mahaley
Patan City Museum
Sri Panchasara Parshwanath Mandir
Shankeshwar Parshwanath Jain Mandir
Bindu Sarovar
Ahmedabad
Khan Sarovar
Mount Abu

Airport near Patan: Ahmedabad Airport is the nearest airport to Patan and is situated about 130 km. from this place. The tourist can easily reach Patan as this place is well connected by roads.

Railway Station near Patan: Siddhpur Railway Station is the nearest railway station to this place and is located at a distance of about 27 km. the other railway stations are Unjha (28 km.), and Chhapi (36 km.).

The Ideal Time to Visit Patan: The best time to visit Patan is from October to April, during this period remain pleasant and the tourists can also watch the most famous festival Rani Ki Vav held between December and January.

12. Gavi – Kerala

Gavi is an unexplored hill station located in the Pathanamthitta district of the Kerala state of India with an elevation of 1,040 meters from sea level. It is a very small village whose official language is Malayalam and English.

Gavi is one of the parts of Seethathode Panchayath and is within the Ranni Reserve Forest. This place has sufficient infrastructure for tourists and can be reached by car or taxi from Vandiperiyar. The most favourable route for tourists to this place is from Pathanamthitta which provides different and enjoyable travelling experiences to them. There is no accommodation problem for the tourists because day and night accommodation are available apart from forest tent camping in the months from November to March.

According to Botanists the gopher trees which are supposed to be the only two left in India can be seen only in Gavi. This is a very old species of tree as its name is also used in the sacred Bible and it’s also known as nirampalli. The dense and beautiful forests of Gavi are very rich in terms of wildlife which includes elephants, tigers, bears, leopards, Indian gaur, barking mouse deer, sambar, lion, Nilgiri marten, Nilgiri langur and about 260 species of birds which includes woodpecker, the great pied hornbill and the kingfishers.

This place is really a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers. This place is included in the Eco-Tourism project of the Kerala Government which is maintained and controlled by the Forest Development Corporation of Kerala district.

This beautiful tourist destination is well equipped with various activities for visitors like wildlife views, trekking, night safaris and outdoor camping in tents specially built for the stay of tourists. The fee for entering this place is Rs. 25/- per person and Rs. 50/- per vehicle whereas cameras are Rs. 25/- and video cameras are charged Rs. 100/-. Because of its rough route, it is better to travel to this place by jeep or the big safari vehicles.

By virtue of its inclusion in the list of Alistair International, this place got wide popularity among tourists. Also with the efforts of the Kerala Tourism Department, other NGOs, travel agencies and local people, this place is becoming famous as a tourist destination and the number of visitors is increasing day by day from all corners of the country including global tourists.

Now this place is converted as the most attractive tourist place due to its rich wildlife, trekking, birdwatching, camping, dense green forests and beautiful nature. Gavi has also become the most visited place at least once in a lifetime.

Gavi got the attention of many media centres due to its eco-tourism projects. The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation is taking all the necessary steps to get it listed in the leading eco-tourism centres in the world. These projects are given top priority in the conservation of nature through various agencies including local people.

All these efforts made this place the most desirable destination for tourists who love a clean and beautiful natural environment with lush green grounds and possible snow and other sports activities.

Places of Attraction near Gavi:

Konni Forest Reserve
Thriveni Sangamam
Peer Hills
Kaviyoor Mahadev Temple
Gavi Forests
Wildlife Safari
Grampa
Thekkady
Panchalimedu
Kuttikkanam
Kaviyoor Rock Temple
Malaualapuzha Devi Temple
Manjinikkara Church

Airport near Gavi: The nearest airport to Gavi is Nedumbassery Airport located in Ernakulam and is about 165 km. from this place. The alternate airport is Madurai Airport about 200 km. away.

Railway Station near Gavi: The nearest railway station to reach this place is Kottayam Railway Station situated at about 130 km. distance from this place. The other railway stations are Ernakulam Railway Station and Madurai Railway Station located at about 170 and 180 km. respectively from Gavi.

The Ideal Time to Visit Gavi: The ideal time to visit Gavi is from September to February in Winter, March to May in Summer and June to September in the Monsoon seasons.

13. Nubra Valley – Jammu and Kashmir

Tourist Place Nubra Valley Jammu and Kashmir – Nubra Vally the most famous and beautiful place is situated in the northernmost area of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nubra Valley was originally known as Ldumra which literally meaning is the valley of flowers. This is the home of orchards, Bactrian camels, scenic vistas and monasteries. This valley is located in the snow-capped hills of Himalayan peaks between Tibet and Kashmir and is administered and controlled by the Leh district. The valley is unique as it appears white in winter because of heavy snowfalls and green in summer due to lush green grounds and trees.

The tourists have to cross the Khardung La which is the highest pass in the whole world whose altitude is about 5,605 metres whereas the altitude of this valley itself is about 3,160 metres from sea level. The beautiful and clean rivers Shyok and Siachen whose water appears transplant meet here and offer an eye-catching view to the visitors. This valley lies between Ladakh from the range of Karakoram and Siachen Glacier and therefore separates them from each other.

This valley lures adventure tourists from all parts of the world because of its most attractive spectacular landscapes which are unique in the world. This place also offers an awesome experience of a new rush of adrenaline to the bikers.

The largest gompa in this valley is the Diskit monastery which was built in the rocky hills in the fifteenth century. The unique statue of Maitreya Buddha which is about 33 metres tall is situated near this monastery which gives a spectacular view of Buddhism. The other point of attraction here in the Hundr sand dunes is the double-humped Bactrian camel ride which is about 10 to 11 km. away from the valley.

The Panamik village which is supposed to have medicinal virtues is the best place to relax in the sulphur hot spring. Also known for the Hippophae shrub famous as Leh Berry in this area. This place is now under the supervision of the Indian military due to the reason that it leads to their Siachen camps. There are some statutory restrictions to visiting this valley as the Indians require an Inner Line Permit and the foreigners need the protected area permit the photocopy of which is required to submit to the military soldiers at Khardung La Pass.

The weather of this valley remains cold and therefore it is better to carry warm clothes to take care of and enjoy. All the villages in this valley are equipped with accommodation facilities for tourists in the form of guest houses, hotels, camping and cottages but do not forget to stay at the reputed place even in the sharing with villagers.

Nubra Valley is also one of the best places where tourists can do a large number of activities to enjoy their tour like Mountain Cycling, Camel Safari, Baltistan Cuisine, Zanskar River Rafting, Sangam Bar for party animals and much more.

Places to Visit near Nubra Valley:

Diskit Gompa
Samstanling Monastery
Yarab Tso Lake
Panamilk Village
Khardung La
Turtuk
Hunder Sand Dunes
Maitreya Buddha
Ensa Gompa
Bactrian Camel Safari

Airport Nubra near Valley: The nearest airport to this valley is Leh Airport which is connected by roads and taxis or buses are easily available to reach here. The other option is the Sri Nagar Airport connected with flights to major cities like Mumbai, Jammu, Delhi and Bengaluru apart from the international flight from Dubai.

Railway Station near Nubra Valley: The nearest railway station is the Jammu Railway Station and tourists can easily hire a taxi or bus to rich to Leh and from Leh to Diskit in this valley.

The Ideal Time to Visit Nubra Valley: In summer April to June is the ideal time when the temperature of this valley remains warm and pleasant and from September to October this place becomes cold. From November to March Khardung La generally close down because of heavy rains and rainfall.