By Rajni Pandey | May 19, 2025
A quaint valley town near the Indo-China border, Mechuka is known for its wooden houses, the Siyom River, and a 400-year-old Samten Yongcha monastery. It’s like stepping into a postcard, with few tourists and untouched Himalayan beauty.
Although Ziro is gaining attention, it’s still relatively unexplored. Ideal for a summer break, the Apatani tribal culture, rolling rice fields, and pine-clad hills make it an unforgettable escape.
Tucked away in the Garhwal Himalayas, Kalap is a remote village with no road connectivity (yet), offering hikes through forests, traditional wooden homes, and interaction with a deeply rooted local culture.
Known for its blooming summer flowers and natural caves, Dzukou Valley is ideal for trekking enthusiasts. The valley turns into a paradise in June, and the crowds are minimal compared to Himachal or Uttarakhand.
Once inaccessible, this border valley near the Line of Control opened for tourism recently. With wooden log houses, the roaring Kishanganga River, and breathtaking mountain backdrops, Gurez remains blissfully crowd-free.
Nicknamed the “Shimla of Chhattisgarh,” Mainpat is a Tibetan settlement area with meadows, waterfalls, and mysterious gravity-defying points. It’s a cool, quiet hill retreat still unknown to most.
Located near Lumla, this less-visited part of Tawang is known for dense pine forests, riverside monasteries, and near-zero tourist presence—ideal for solitude seekers and off-grid travellers.
India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem, this national park is rich in biodiversity—home to saltwater crocodiles, deer, and rare birds. Explore by boat and enjoy its raw, untamed coastal wilderness.
Move over Pahalgam—Chatpal is a lesser-known alternative with pristine meadows, pine forests, and the sound of bubbling brooks. There are barely any commercial lodges here—just nature and you.
Surrounded by hills and rivers, Basar is the cultural heart of the Galo tribe. It’s calm, extremely under-touristed place to visit.
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