New Delhi: India is a beautiful country with varied topography. Deserts, beaches, hills, mountains, plains, the country is blessed with spectacular scenic beauty. This is why tourists flock to India to see the diversities of nature here. Here are some amazing landscapes of India which a traveler should include in his list: 1. Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh The ‘mini Switzerland' of India, is a great romantic location. The lush green forests and meadows seem soothing to the eyes. It is located 24 km from Dalhousie. Khajjiar sits on a small plateau with a small stream-fed lake in the middle that has been convered over with weeds. 2. Dal lake, Srinagar The iconic destination of Kashmir Valley is the paradise on earth. A favorite spot for Bollywood film shooting; it is a beautiful sight to watch shikaras and boats in the lake. 3. Zanskar Valley, Ladakh India's cold desert Ladakh is famous for this valley with gorgeous views. The white landscape looks stunning. Trekking is the most fun part here. 4. Valley of flowers, Uttarakhand Valley of flowers in Uttarakhand is a colorful and vibrant landscape with some of the most exotic flowers of the world. Though you have to walk miles to reach the valley situated in the upper reaches of Himalayas, but it is worth it. 5. Khatling glacier, Tehri Situated the River Bhalingana's source is the Khatling Glacier, a panoramic site that just takes your breath away. From the glacier, you can see snow capped peaks and several hanging glaciers in the vicinity. 6. Jodhpur, Rajasthan The beautiful blue city is a quintessential land. The desert safaris are the best to watch the beauty of the place. 7. Sella Pass, Arunachal Pradesh The best picturesque, the pass is about 13,800 feet high connecting Tawang district to other parts of the country. During winters, the road is covered with ice and it is an amazing view. 8. Goecha La Pass, Sikkim The base camp for the mountaineers who climb Mount Kanchenjunga, world's third highest peak, is a gorgeous pass. The view of the highest peak from the pass is worth capturing. 9. Loktak Lake, Manipur Manipur is home to world's only floating lake, the Loktak Lake. It is also the largest fresh water lake in this part of the country. The floating mass of vegetation and organic matter give the lake a floating appearance. The beauty of the lake itself and the surrounding flora and fauna make this region of Manipur an absolute delight. 10. Dudhsagar Falls, Goa There is more to Goa than just night life and beaches; the Dudhsagar falls in Panaji is a gorgeous waterfall which has folklore behind its existence. According to popular legend, a princess once lived in the forests nearby the falls. She used to bathe in the pond at the base of the falls. One fine day, during her bathing session, she caught a prince watching her. In order to protect her modesty, she poured a jug of sweet milk in front of her to form as a curtain. It is believed that it is that sweet milk which pours down the falls, hence giving them a milky appearance.
