Best Offbeat Indian Destinations for a Peaceful Vacation
Browse more guides: India travel | Asia destinations Best Offbeat Indian Destinations for a Peaceful Vacation For travelers wanting to escape the mainstream Indian tourist circuit (Goa-Kerala-Rajasthan), India has dozens of offbeat destinations that deliver peaceful experiences. After enough trips and conversations with experienced India travelers, I have a clear ranked list of the 12 best offbeat destinations. This is the breakdown. Twelve offbeat Indian destinations ranked by visit-worthiness, with INR pricing for two adults for two-three nights and the right pick by traveler type. 1. Spiti Valley (Himachal Pradesh) - The Rain-Shadow Tibet Spiti Valley is one of India's most spectacular and least-visited Himalayan destinations. The high-altitude desert landscape, the 1,000-year-old monasteries (Kee, Tabo, Dhankar), Chandratal Lake, and the Pin Valley make Spiti the most unique mountain experience in India. Best months: July-September (the only access window). Hotel rang...