Here are some of the sights you may see in India outside of the major tourist destinations, including enchanted gardens, fabled ruins, and stately tombs.
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Beyond regular locations, India offers amazing cultural and historical experiences. There is a lot to see, from the Rabdentse Ruins in Ladakh to the Masrur Temple in Himachal Pradesh, so we have put together a list to help you plan your next trip.
Unusual locations to see in India
Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh's Cactus Garden
Cactus Garden Madhya Pradesh |
With more than 1,200 varieties of cactus, the cactus garden on the Ratlam-Banswara highway is one of the biggest in Asia. Succulents bloom with vivid colours in the winter, transforming the garden into an unexpected rainbow of hues. Directions: 165 kilometres from Indore
Masrur Temple in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra.
Masrur Temple Himachal Pradesh |
It is thought that in the eighth century, a monolithic rock was cut into the shape of the temples at Masrur. Many people think that the Pandavas spent some time here during their exile and even attempted to construct a stairway to heaven from this location. The temple still has an unfinished staircase. How far is it from Dharamshala? 45 kilometres.
Ladakh's Phugtal Monastery in Zanskar
Ladakh Phugtal Monastery |
From a distance, the Phugtal Monastery resembles a huge honeycomb, and getting there can seem equally intimidating. It is one of the few monasteries in Ladakh that can only be reached on foot and takes a day or two to walk from Raru through Chatang and Purne. It is built around a natural cave in the Lungnak Valley in Zanskar. Route: 463 kilometres from Leh
Tomb of Budshah in Srinagar
Tomb of Budshah Srinagar |
The Budshah Tomb, a distinctive five-domed building that is comparatively unexplored, has been there on the Jhelum River's banks for more than 600 years. As the final resting place for his mother, Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, often known as Budshah or Badshah by his people, constructed it. How to get there: Srinagar's Old Town
Uttar Pradesh's Shahpeer Ka Maqbara is in Meerut.
Uttar Pradesh Shahpeer ka Maqbara |
This monument was constructed in 1620 for Hazrat Shahpeer, who served as Noor Jahan's physician, counsellor, and teacher under the rule of Jahangir. The building was allegedly left unfinished when Jahangir had to depart for Kashmir, where he tragically passed away. 575 kilometres from Lucknow
Rajasthan's Jodhpur Olive Farms
Jodhpur Olive Farms |
Olives were first cultivated in Jodhpur by farmer Satbiri Devi in her 40-acre property about ten years ago. The 68-year-old recently released her first batch of organic, extra virgin olive oil. She has over 6,000 olive plants in the inhospitable desert. Kaner Retreat, a desert botanical resort, provides tractor rides as well as an excursion to an olive farm with a picnic lunch. Access: 164 kilometres from Jodhpur
Ruins of Rabdentse, Pelling, Sikkim
Ruins of Rabdentse Sikkim |
Rabdentse, often known as India's Machu Picchu, was as the second capital of the former Sikkim monarchy from 1670 to 1814. Some of the royal residence's remnants are still visible, despite the fact that the Gurkha invasion in the 18th century completely devastated the city. The seven-foot-tall white marble slab at the top of the hill is still used for prayer by the locals. Directions: 122 kilometres from Gangtok.
Source: Conde Nast Traveller
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