Destinations like Manali, Goa, Himachal always make the top of the list when it comes to places to visit in India. No doubt they are beautiful places to travel, but there is more to India than just these popular tourist places. India is home to several hidden gems that are waiting to be explored, and this post is dedicated to such places. Here we will showcase some unexplored and underrated tourist destinations in India that are breathtakingly beautiful. So, without further ado, let’s get straight to the list of best offbeat destinations in India. 

1. Tarkarli, Maharashtra

This is one of the most underrated tourist destinations in India for beach lovers. Tarkarli has a soothing and relaxing vibe with pristine white-sand beaches. It is the ideal spot to escape the chaos of the urban lifestyle and rejuvenate in the lap of nature. Although you cannot get enough of the beaches here, there are traditional markets, historical temples and forts that you can explore too.

2. Champhai, Mizoram

This gem in North East India is a place that most have never heard of before. Champhai provides an insight into the rich tribal culture of the state of Mizoram. Ruins of historical monuments and monoliths provide an eerily enchanting site, making it one of the most underrated places in India that deserves more tourist attraction. 

3. Lepchajagat, West Bengal

Lepchajagat is the abode of oaks and rhododendrons. This town in West Bengal is one serene spot with beautiful landscapes that serve as a window to the magnificent views of the mighty Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal. Being one of the undiscovered gems of India, Lepchajagat is an ideal getaway for those seeking solitude.

4. Osian, Rajasthan

Believe it or not, Rajasthan is more than Jaipur and Udaipur. Osian is a small town in the district of Jodhpur. It houses exquisitely sculpted temples and is also called Khajuraho of Rajasthan. The place is surreal and it’s a shame how it almost never makes it to anyone’s itinerary. These underrated historic tourist destinations in India are definitely a must-visit. 

5. Gavi, Kerala

Gavi is a remote village in Kerala that is not much known in the globetrotter community. Further, visiting this place offers one of a kind experience as it is a part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve which allows you to come face-to-face with exotic wildlife. 

6. Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur

It won’t be an overstatement to say that Keibul Lamjao National Park of Manipur is one of a kind. We bet you would have never seen anything as mesmerizing as this place. This national park is the only floating national park in the world. Built on Loktak Lake, this is the last natural habitat of the brow-antlered deer in India.

This was our shortlist of some of the best offbeat and underrated tourist places in India. Moreover, some of the honorable mentions include Ziro Valley (Arunachal Pradesh), Kaas Plateau (Satara), Valparai (Tamil Nadu), Mandu (Madhya Pradesh), Chaukori (Uttarakhand), and Lambasingi (Andhra Pradesh). We hope the next time you plan a trip, you consider visiting some of these gems. If you already have visited any of these places, or places that you think should be on the list, let us know in the comments below. 

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