Last Updated At: 17-Mar-2023
Nature is the greatest artist of all and its creations are so alluring that you cannot have enough of them in one visit, you will crave to keep coming back to them. And, to witness these wonders you don’t have to go to a foreign land! Besides the man-made wonders, India has a good count of natural wonders as well that are beyond scientific explanation or magic!
So, here we are with the top 20 astounding natural wonders of India that will certainly find a place in your travel list!
Cherrapunjee is globally renowned for being the wettest place on earth but that’s not all! It's also home to a double-decker living root bridge made from entangled roots of rubber trees. These root bridges are recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and are tough enough to hold nearly 50 people at a time!
Magnetic hill or gravity hill is a place on Leh-Kargil Highway. Experts claim that due to the strong magnetic force of the hill on the road, it pulls heavy vehicles towards itself. Even planes don’t go over the hill to avoid any magnetic engagement which may lead to an untoward incident. You got to see it to believe it!
This lake is approximately 50,000 years old and is believed to have been made by a meteorite! Another interesting fact is that the water present in the outer part of the lake has pH value 7 whereas the water in the inner region has a pH value 11 and they don’t mix!
Descending from a height of 320 meters, the water of Dudhsagar Falls looks like milk! Legends have it that a princess used to bathe in this waterfall, who would end the bath by drinking milk. One day she spilt the cup of milk to bar the view of a prince who was looking at her from a distance and since then the water has turned milky in appearance! You may resist this Bollywood style story but not the sight of this waterfall!
Embellished with rare and beautiful species of Himalayan flora, Valley of Flowers will live in your heart forever. The valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been enjoying the status of the National Park of India since 1982. This place is a paradise for botanists, flower lovers, nature photographers, and tourists from around the world.
For the believers, it’s by the grace of Lord Shiva, and for nonbelievers, it’s a magical natural phenomenon, this enigmatic cave is home to naturally made ice Shiva Linga. Fables state that once Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva the secret of his immortality and Lord Shiva took the Goddess to Amarnath Cave to share the secret.
The reverse waterfall in Lonavala is a natural phenomenon that one may witness only during the monsoon season. This happens due to high-speed winds that force the water to go uphill against the stream. Well, it might be nature’s way of giving back to nature!
Elephant Head Point or Needle Hole Point is a naturally formed rock of a hill that looks like the head and trunk of an elephant. People visit the place to witness this strange but delightful natural creation and enjoy the view of the Deccan plateau from the top.
This is a naturally formed arc made from rocks. Some people call it a natural creation whereas some connect it with the magic of Lord Venkateshwara but away from the debate, this rock structure enjoys the status of the national monument and is preserved by the state authorities.
Popularly known as ‘the rock which gravity forgot’ this gigantic granite boulder weighs around 250 tons having a height of 6 meters and width of 5 meters. What’s most intriguing about this rock is that it’s positioned on the edge of a slope for over 1200 years! Locals believe that it's Lord Krishna’s piece of stolen butter that got dropped!
Fondly known as the ‘Hide and Seek’ Beach, this one disappears up to 5km during the hide tide with seawater and reappears during low tide. This magical phenomenon can be witnessed twice in a day.
When water meets limestone it creates Borra Caves similar to the ones present in Ananthagiri Hills. Considered to be millions of years old these caves have rocks like a stalagmite, stalactite, and others.
Situated near Thar desert, the Great Rann of Kutch is a salt desert known for its ecstatic views and annual cultural festival Rann Utsav. Spread on a 7500 square kilometre land, this place looks heavenly under the twinkling stars.
Formed by the underground stream of water, Belum caves are the second largest caves in India. Legends have it that Buddhist monks used to stay here and meditate.
Loktak is a freshwater lake that has floating islands on its surface which are called ‘Phumdi’. The lake is also known to be home to many species of water birds and wetland animals, the most popular amongst them is the endangered brow-antlered deer known as Sangai.
This is the place to be if you are a trekking enthusiast. The monolithic rocks set against a lush backdrop offer an adventurous 3km trek route wherein you will encounter the most scintillating views of nature.
Witness the Kaveri River splitting into small streams of waterfalls that will capture your mind and eyes every time you see it! You can enjoy this alluring sight through a basket boat ride which is known as Coracle Boat Ride.
Made from volcanic eruptions, these geometrically shaped rocks are only found in Udupi district, Karnataka. These basaltic lava rocks make the entire ambience go rustic yet soothing for the soul.
This 300-feet valley is known as the Grand Canyon of India. The valley also features a silently flowing Pennar River that appears like a striking feature in the earthen feel of the canyon.
Who would have thought that an eruption of bubbling mud along with natural gases can attract tourists, but it does! Mud volcanoes of Andaman is an intriguing natural phenomenon that never fails to attract your attention.
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--- Published By Shalini Singh
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