7 Explore-worthy Destinations in
India that You have Hardly Heard Of
By Sriparna
Bandyopadhyay on 5th May, 2015
There are so many places in India
that are overcrowded throughout the year and especially in seasons due to common
tourist interest. But we hardly pay attention to explore many exotic places in India
that are not topping the list of most visited places but can be included in must
visit destination if you are true tour lovers. Here is a list of 7 Explore-worthy Destination in India You
have Hardly Hard of –
- Amadubi of Jharkhand:
Amadubi , 65 km from Jamshedpur, recognized as Art
Village exhibits finest samples of Pyatkar paintings of Jharkhand. At Amadubi
you will be hosted by the villagers who are experts in the local forms of art.
The Pyatkar is painted on scrolls made up of leaves or barks and mostly depicts
ancient legends popular among the local tribal people. You can also witness
tribal dance with the rhythmic beats of ‘Mander’ and enjoy some local delicious
cuisines e.g. ud-pitha (steamed dumpling of rice served with lentils),
gud-pitha (steamed rice dumpling with jiggery), zil-pitha (with non-vegetarian stuffing).
- INCLUDE: Take a day trip to the historic site of Dhalbhumgarh. Major attractions of Dhalbhumgarh are historic Rajbadi (Palace of Dhalbhumgarh King), Dasbhuj (Durga) Mandir, Trivineshwar Temple, Paanch Pandavas, Kotwal Temple, Ras Mandir, Ruam (a Jain religious spot) and Guhiapal. The nearest railway station, Dhalbhumgarh is only 9kms from Amadubi.
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- Parule and Bhog of
Maharashtra:
This journey covers two
destinations where you may feel like indulging luxury and extravaganza. Purule
or originally called Purulya Village was developed around a Sun
Temple, which can be seen now renovated. Besides visiting this temple you can
enjoy farm life at Maachli with the Samants, get fish spa treatment in a
natural water body, walk along plantation and watch ‘laath’ the traditional
irrigation system. One can relish Malvani dishes staying in an eco cottage and glaring
marvellous coastal views.
- INCLUDE: You can, if you wish, take walk in the natural trails, visit nearby Devrai to watch birds, visit Kille Nivti Fort to watch sun set and take a boat to sail to Golden Rocks.
- Asnoti Village of Karnataka:
This riverside hamlet at Hankon is on the way towards Dandeli from Karwar. The place is ideal for eco-tourism where one can also enjoy a number of water sports like rafting, canoeing, kayaking, river crossing and tubing along with rock-climbing and rappelling at Pata, travelling just about 4 kilometers. As the resorts here are promoting eco-tourism you might be staying in wooden cabins and/or comfortable river facing tents. To enhance the flavor of your eco-experience, almost all of these resorts have solar-lit paths, supply of solar-heated water and a waste water treatment plant. Fresh seafood is served to make a great holiday for you and your family.
Instead of hurricane tour
with too many sightseeing come to Asnoti to spend a real quality holiday in India.
- Damro of Arunachal Pradesh:
Arunachal Pradesh offers some of the most beautiful picturesque
in Indian subcontinent. If you check the popular festivals in Arunachal Pradesh, you would fall in
love with this frontier state. Among many Damro is a true visit-worthy destination
of this exotic state. It is a village of Adi Padam tribe who are known
for their excellent defense skill and preserving democratic form of society. Padam
is sub-group of Adi tribe. You can meet some of the bravest tribes
who are culturally rich, especially in their oral tradition and welcoming too.
The longest hanging bridge of Arunachal Pradesh is at Damro. Its beauty is
enhanced by terrace farming and bamboo houses.- INCLUDE: Try
local dishes of smoked pork, raja (chili chutney), lai (leaves) and Apong
(rice beer).
- Poppalwadi, Goa:
- INCLUDE:
Don’t miss Oven-fried
pizzas, homemade breads and barbecues of Japanese, Indian and Italian
dishes.
Must Read: Best Things to Watch and Do in Goa.
- Mainpat of Chhattisgarh:
We are familiar with Buddhist Monasteries in the Himalayan region and
northern part of India. Strangely enough, you would find many colorful prayer
flags fluttering in a Tibetan settlement, as they do in the slopes of the Himalaya,
in central India occupying a 3000 acre land. It’s at Mainpat of Chhattisgarh.
The main attraction over here is the Thakpo Shedupling Monastery, exquisitely decorated
with wall murals and containing old thangakas. You can head for some scenic viewpoints
like Tiger Point, Mehta Point and Jaljali from Manipat.- INCLUDE: Taste
Tau (Buckwheat) that is good for controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.
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- Rewalsar, Himachal Pradesh:
This beautiful small town of Himachal Pradesh situated in the Mandi district is like a bliss to inquisitive travelers. Rewalsar can take pride of a number of legends. The main attraction of Rewalsar is a lake which is acknowledged by Tibetan Buddhists as Tso-Pema or Lotus Lake which was believed to be created while King of Mandi tried to burn alive an Indian guru Padmasambhav to resist the princess from eloping with the awful Tantric master. Now the lake houses the Tibetan-style Drikung Kagyu Gompa and an academy for Buddhist studies along with a large Sakyamuni statue. A Gurudwara built in 1930 by Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi and three Hindu temples are some other spots to visit. Once you be there, you got to fall in love with this calm and quiet place.