9 Hidden Tourist Destinations in India You Must Visit

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Phugtal Gompa, Jammu & Kashmir:

Phugtal Gompa is a monastery in a mountain cave in Zanskar. It is one of the most distant monasteries in Asia. The vistas of such towering mountains and the river Tsarap running down can be breath-takingly beautiful.

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Chopta, Uttarakhand:

Chopta is a pure destination with a backdrop of the majestic Himalayas, beautiful peaks and rich forest and bewitching meadows, leaving one mesmerised. Its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and warmth of the locals, make it truly an impression.

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Mawlynnong, Meghalaya:

Mawlynnong is famous as the 'Cleanest Village in Asia,' and is a beautiful village known for its environment and lifestyle of co-existence. Spotless roads, beautiful houses, and proper waste management make the ambiance.

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Jawai, Rajasthan:

Jawai is a hidden gem for wildlife enthusiasts, offering an exciting experience of leopard spotting amid luxurious camps. Apart from leopards, this site is a treasure trove of biodiversity along with the rich Rajasthani culture with flamingos, migratory birds, and even Indian wolves.

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Amadubi, Jharkhand:

Amadubi is one of the villages which is rich in artistic traditions through chitrakars and Paitkar paintings. Other festivals, folk dances, local crafts, like Dokra art and Mithila sarees, are a few attractions that offer its guests immense cultural fulfillment.

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Mainpat, Chhattisgarh:

Mainpat is a lesser-known Tibetan settlement with serene gompas like Thakpo Shedupling Monastery, renowned for its ancient thangkas and wall murals. The area is also dotted with buckwheat farms known to have healing properties, so wellness buffs will find it an interesting place of visit.

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Velas, Maharashtra:

Velas village is a heaven for turtles, where the efforts for the conservation of endangered species are being made. The tourist can witness the baby turtles start their journey to the sea when emerging from the eggs and hence is an exhilarating ecological experience.

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Majuli, Assam:

Majuli is the world's largest river island, full of a lush green paradise of rivers and landscapes, situated in the Brahmaputra. This Assam cultural hub is where visitors can learn about tribal life, as well as indulge in the richness and depth of traditions and art that exist in that island.

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Hemis, Leh:

Surrounded by surreal landscapes, Hemis is famous for its magnificent monastery and an animated annual festival. This picturesque village is the heaven for the wildlife lovers, as they can spot langurs, wolves, and even snow leopards.

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