61. Gokarna – A Peacefull Goa
Best time to visit: Throughout the year
How to reach
- By air: The Nearest airport is Dabolim in Goa, from where you can take a taxi or train to Gokarna
- By rail: The nearest railway station is the Gokarna Road (8 km from the main city)
- By road: Gokarna is well-connected by road to other major cities of India.
Attractions: Om Beach, Mahabaleshwara Temple, Kudle Beach, Gokarna Beach, Yaana, Half Moon Beach, Koti Tirtha, Paradise Beach
62. Pahalgam – Saffron Fields And More
Best time to visit: Throughout the year
How to reach
- By air: The Nearest airport is Srinagar Airport (91.1 km)
- By rail: You can reach Pahalgam by road through regular bus services, taxi or cab
- By road: N/A
Attractions: Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, Lidder River, Kolahoi Glacier, Chandanwari, Mamleshwar Temple, Lolab Valley
63. Landsdowne – Heavenly Place
Best time to visit: April to June
How to reach
- By air: Nearest airport from Lansdowne is Jolly Grant, located 150 km away. The airport is connected to Delhi via frequent flights.
- By rail: For those wanting to reach Lansdowne by train, the nearest railway station from Lansdowne is Kotdwar, at a distance of 40 km. Kotdwar Station is well-connected to various cities and towns of North India.
- By road: You can board a bus for Kotdwar or Dugadda from Kashmiri Gate.
Attractions: Tip N Top, Bhulla Lake, War Memorial, Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Darwin Singh Museum
64. Joshimath – Place Of Worship
est time to visit: April to June
How to reach
- By air: Jolly Grant Airport lies at 270 km from Joshimath.
- By rail: Rishikesh, which is the closest railway station, is around 250 km from Joshimath.
- By road: If you are starting from Delhi, you should reach Rishikesh first. Rishikesh is also well connected via road to different parts of the nation.
Attractions: Ghangaria, Auli ropeway, Nanda Devi National Park, Tapovan, Narsingh Temple, Vishnuprayag river, Govindghat
65. Tawang – Backpacking Trip
Best time to visit: April to June, September to October
How to reach
- By air: The nearest airport from Tawang is Salonibari Airport, at a distance of 315 km.
- By rail: The nearest railhead is Tezpur Railway Station, 385 km away.
- By road: Tawang is 1404 km away from Kolkata, the nearest major city from Tawang. Make sure you make sufficient stops en route.
Attractions: Tawang Monastery, Nuranang Waterfall, Tawang War Memorial
66. Manikaran – Hot Springs Favourite
Best time to visit: April to June
How to reach
- By air: Bhuntar airport is 24 km away from Manikaran.
- By rail: The nearest railhead is Summer Hill Railway Station, 106 km away.
- By road: The best way to reach Manikaran from Pathankot is to go in a bus till Bhuntar and then take a local bus.
Attractions: Grahan Street, Chalal Trek Trail, Gurudwara Shri Manikaran Sahib
67. Shimoga – Karnataka’s Hidden Gem
Best time to visit: March to June
How to reach
- By air: The nearest International Airport is Mangalore Airport, Mangalore, roughly 195 Kms from Shimoga.
- By rail: Shimoga has its own Railway Station named as Shimoga Nagar Railway station.
- By road: Shimoga is well-connected to Bhadravathi, Kadur, Banavara, Tumkur, Bangalore, and Goa. You can take the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses.
Attractions: Jog falls, Kodachadri, Dabbe falls, Agumbe, Gudavi bird sanctuary
68. Madikeri – Scenic Beauty
Best time to visit: July to September
How to reach
- By air: The town of Madikeri doesn’t have an airport of its own. The airport in Mangalore can be used to reach Madikeri.
- By rail: The nearest railhead is Kannur, which is 113 km from Madikeri.
- By road: To reach Madikeri from Mysore, you can take any government or private bus.
Attractions: Raja’s seat, Madikeri Fort, Raja’s Tomb, Sree Kanchi Kamakshi Temple
69. Ranikhet – The Queen’s Meadow
Best time to visit: September to February
How to reach
- By air: The nearest airport from Ranikhet is Pantnagar Airport, at a distance of 110 km.
- By rail: Kathgodam Railway Station is the nearest major railhead near Ranikhet. Both are located 75 km away from each other.
- By road: Nearest major city from Ranikhet is Delhi, 355 km away from each other.
Attractions: Jhula Devi Temple, Mankameshwar Temple, Bhalu Dam
70. Kausani – Perfect Getaway For Couples
Best time to visit: April to June
How to reach
- By air: The nearest airport to Kausani is Pantnagar (177 km).
- By rail: One can take a train from anywhere in India to Kathgodam near Nainital, and further take a short bus ride of 4 hours (136km) to reach Kausani.
- By road: You can hire a cab from New Delhi or your drive your own car to cover the 401 km distance which will take up to 10 hours.
Attractions: Gandhi Ashram, Rudradhari Falls and Caves, Baijnath Temple.
