5 Fairytale Inspired Places You Can Visit In India

India is indeed a land of beautiful monuments, majestic palaces, ornate temples, and refreshing nature. But have you ever wondered what the country has in offer for those who are seeking beyond the ordinary tourist experience? If not, here is your chance to find out.

As you sit confined to your homes in this pandemic, brooding over the monotony of life, allow our list to take you on a virtual tour through some of the most amazing offbeat destinations in India. These destinations are literally so beautiful that they make you forget the line between reality and Fairytale.

# The Glowing Beach- Bangaram

Imagine a beach that lights up at night! Sounds impossible? Well, then you must definitely checkout Bangaram. Located amidst the Indian Ocean’s sparkling water, Bangaram is a tiny teardrop-shaped island that is part of the Lakshadweep group.

While you can enjoy all the beauties of a tropical island by the day, the nights here are when the real magic begins. While scientists ascribe the phenomenon to a special kind of bioluminescent phytoplankton, to the ordinary eyes, it appears as if the stars have landed down from the very heavens to your feet.

# The Barren Beauty-Kutch

If William Blake’s famous lines, “To see the world in a grain of sand,” inspire you, then Kutch is definitely the place you should choose for your next trip. With endless expanses of barren salt desert extending on all sides, Kutch unfurls the beauty hidden in minimalism. Watching the crimson sun melt behind the white salt deserts is indeed a mesmerizing and other-worldly experience.

Equally colourful and fun are the Rann festivals that showcase the best of the region’s cultural heritage. The music and the dance compel you to shake a leg with the locals here.

# The Indian Switzerland-Khajjiar

If you have taken in by the beauty of the Swiss Alps, then you should not miss out this beauty located close at home. Khajjiar, which has been aptly named as “Mini-Switzerland” is bestowed with the green pines, rolling meadows and sparkling lakes. However, unlike the popular hill stations, it is still not very well-explored and holds on to its primitive charms.

The town also offers ample scope for adventure sports such as paragliding and zorbing to its visitors.

# The Valley Of Flowers Park-Himalayas

As the name suggests, this park nestled in the hills of the western Himalayas is home to some of the rarest alpine flowers in the world. When in full bloom, the Valley of the flower seems to be a piece of heaven forgotten on Earth. No wonder photographers from all over the world are crazy to capture it in their lens.

You may also be delighted to know that for those who are interested in wildlife, the Valley presents sightings of rare animals such as the snow leopard and red fox that abounds this forest.

# Nature’s Bridge-Mawlynnong

Even before the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan had become popular in India, this village community had bagged the title of the “Cleanest Village in Asia.” As pretty flowers and as smiling villagers welcome you to this rural paradise, you are sure to be awestruck by just how clean the public roads and facilities out here are.

Moreover, Mawlynnong is also home to the single-decker root bridge, which has been declared as a UNESCO heritage site. Yes, the entire bridge has been built out of intertwining roots from living trees and has been used by the village community for ages. Walking over this bridge is indeed an experience of a lifetime.