The traveller in me can’t help but wish that I had explored more. If only I had taken the last minute trip to Meghalaya to watch the blue lagoon, I’d be over the moon! I did unlock a number of travel milestones, but in this world that’s so big and beautiful, no amount of travelling is enough. So for 2020, to keep my travels more streamlined, I’ve shortlisted 7 unique experiences in India
1.Stay in an igloo-Sethan village-Manali
- Saying that Sethan village gets blanketed in snow during winter is nothing but a massive understatement. The village receives more than 7ft of snowfall which has led to the creation of an Igloo village where travellers can experience living in a real Igloo! Now there’s no need to spend a fortune to visit Norway since you can get the igloo experience just an overnight bus ride away!
2.Drive between an ocean and a river- kundapura, karnatka
The village and beach of Marvanthe is a destination that needs to top your bucket list especially if you are a road-trip enthusiast. The place offers a unique experience of driving in the middle of a vast blue sea on one side and a river on the other. The Edappally Panvel highway stretches all along the Marvanthe Beach and makes for a memorable drive.
3.Go space-ship spotting-Chandrataal lake-lahaul Spiti(Himachal pardesh)
The moon-lake situated in Spiti Valley may be a challenge to reach, but once you’re there, there’s much more than just its enchanting landscape to marvel at. Legend has it that the lake is home to fairies who tend to steal things for every visitor to Chandrataal. Apart from this, there have been numerous reports of people spotting a space-ship-like object hovering over the mountains surrounding the lake.
4.Stay in a tree-house–Jibhi(Tirthan Valley)
Staying in a tree-house is everyone’s childhood dream, and this dream finds fruition in reality at The Hidden Burrow in Jibhi. Book a room in the tree-house and cozy it up as you sip on a mug of hot chocolate and watch snow flakes descend slowly to cover everything in a blanket of white.
5.Go dive in Blue lagoon-Krang Suri Waterfall(Meghalaya)
Nestled in the serenity of Jaintia hills, Krang Suri falls is amongst one of the most scenic waterfalls of Meghalaya. The falls is blessed with shimmering blue waters and lush green picturesque surrounding.The tranquil ambience and charming beauty of this place can rejuvenate your soul. Krang Suri is indeed a fascinating waterfall in nature’s wonderland. See it to believe it.
6.Try world’s spiciest chilly-North-East Indians States
The Bhut Jolokia, the ‘ghost chilli’ or the Naga Jolokia has been named after the fierce warriors of Nagaland, and rightly so. The hottest chilly in India is said to be 400 times hotter than tobasco sauce! If you dare to test your taste buds, then visit Assam, Manipur or Arunachal to give it a try.
7.Go Scuba diving and watch the sea glisten with streaks of silver- Andamans Islands-
If you’re travelling all the way to Andaman Islands, you might as well experience a standout experience that it offers – scuba diving. With beautiful coral reefs and marine life to explore, the scuba diving experience here is like no other. You can scuba dive at Neil Islands, Havelock Island, Port Blair and North Point in Cinque Island, and I’m sure you’ll fall in love with the mysteries of the underwater world.
