The Weirdest Places To Visit In India

Payal Sharma
3 min readMar 30, 2021

India is a fascinating country with a plethora of tourist attractions. While many are stunning, some are a little odder. For anyone searching for something out of the ordinary, this amazingly diverse South Asian nation has a myriad of such locations up its sleeve that will astound even the most daring of tourists. Here are a couple of highlights.

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  • Roopkund, Uttarakhand

This is not a spot for the faint of heart! This lake is veiled in mystery, which lies deep under its waters. About 300 human bones are buried under this frozen lake, and as the snow melts, they can be seen.

  • Karni Mata Temple, Rajasthan

Over 20,000 rats known as ‘Kabbas’ live in Karni Mata Temple. These Kabbas are said to be the embodiments of Goddess Karni Mata, and they are highly revered and worshipped on a daily basis. These kabbas are free to wander the temple and can be seen drinking milk from a large tub.

  • Loktak Lake, Manipur

Have you ever imagined standing on a floating platform? You will do just that at Loktak Lake in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. It is the world’s first underwater lake and the largest freshwater lake in north-eastern India. It is popularly known as the “Floating Lake.” It is famous for its phumdis, which are simply clumps of organic matter, vegetation, and soil.

  • Magnetic Hill, Ladakh

Magnetic Hill is one of India’s most unique sites. It is well-known for its magnetic properties, which allow a car to pull uphill even though the ignition is switched off.

  • Chandipur Beach, Odisha

For good cause, this beach is popularly known as the Hide and Seek beach. During low tide, the seawater recedes up to three miles and rises during high tide. This rare yet intriguing occurrence is special to this beach and arises on a regular basis.

A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES STARTS WITH A SINGLE STEP…

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Payal Sharma
Payal Sharma

Written by Payal Sharma

Writing about travel, dramas and archaeological stuff

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About 300 human bones are buried under this frozen lake, and as the snow melts, they can be seen.

I heard about this from a fellow trekker when we were trekking in the Western Ghats 3 years ago. I have been meaning to visit Roopkund ever since. 🤞🏽

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