We live in a world that is busy from time to time and to cope up with everything, we make ourselves busy and this has become a daily routine for most people out there. Don’t you think you need a little break from this chaos world? Sometimes it becomes hectic with work load and these are the situations you feel like you need a long break from everything to live peacefully in a peaceful place or boost yourself with fun doing fun things on a vacation.
Alright, finally you are going to get some peace. You are ready to get packed for your vacation and here comes the real hurdle, where should I go? You immediately start surfing internet, ask your friends and relatives for destination recommendations etc. etc. both your human relations and the internet tells the same. If you are from India, they say Maldives, goa. If you are in the USA, they say New York, San Francisco, California and some other cities probably.
But remember you are taking a vacation to get some peace. You do not always have to follow what the rest of the world is following. Be one in a million not one among a million. Because we got you some amazing recommendations which are uncommon from what others say. This article is divided into two sections
- Recommendations for Nature lovers
- Recommendations for city lovers
For nature lovers: we got you some amazing recommendations from all over India and you will fall in love instantly with these places just by looking at pictures.
Okay! You are kidding us, right?
Nope, you will see for yourself!
Then, what are those places?

Well, the best nature places worth taking a vacation are:
- Ooty
- Kodaikanal
- Srinagar
- Dzukou Valley
Ooty

Province: Tamil Nadu
District: Nilgiris (the blue-mountains)
Also known as: Udhagamandalam
Ooty which is also called as Udhagamandalam is a resort town in the Western Ghats of southern India. This resort town is famous for its tourism attractions attracting some thousands of tourists each year yet, it is unknown to most of you. Agriculture and tea plantation are the major sources of income for people living here. Since Ooty is above 2,240m high, the peaks, mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls all around you and above all the moderate climate can serve you the best experience you’ve ever had with nature.
The top 10 best places to visit in Ooty:
- Nilgiri mountain railway
- Pykara lake
- Pykara falls
- Upper bhavani lake
- Doddabetta peak
- Avalanche lake
- Mudumalai national park
- Emerald lake
- Tea museum
- Ooty lake
Kodaikanal

Province: Tamil Nadu
District: Dindigul
Kodaikanal is another tourist destination in southern India at a height of 2,133m above sea level. This tourist destination is situated in an area of granite cliffs, forested valleys, rivers, waterfalls and grassy lands. Rich in flora makes kodaikanal so special from all the other nature places and tourists here can have fun enjoying various games such as cycling, boating etc. as this place is at so high, the temperatures do not exceed 68F, making it a best place for tourism.
Best attractions in kodaikanal:
- Mannavanur lake
- Kodaikanal lake
- Pine forest
- Poombarai village view
- Dolphins nose
- Pillar rocks
- Silent valley view point
Srinagar

Province: Jammu & Kashmir
District: Srinagar
Srinagar is the summer capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, northern India. Though Srinagar is a city, it has a beautiful flora to enjoy, the rivers, gardens, natural environment and the house boats in the lakes and rivers spices up the things a little more. Since Srinagar is nearer to Himalayas, you can enjoy cold winters in the national parks and glaciers, rivers and green environment during summers.
Top attractions in Srinagar:
- Dal lake
- Indira Gandhi tulip garden
- Sonamarg
- Nigeen lake
- Yousmarg
- Doodhpathri
- Pari mahal
Dzukou Valley

Province: Nagaland
District: Senapati
Also known as: The valley of flowers
Dzukoe valley also called as the valley of flowers is a valley at the state borders of Nagaland and Manipur, eastern India. The Dzukou valley is known for its great flora and founa, natural environment and seasonal flowers. This valley is famous for seasonal flowers and the very popular among those is Dzukou lily, and it is told that this flower can only be found in this valley.
Tourist atractions in Dzukou valley:
- Kisama heritage village
- Khonoma village
- Pulie Badze
- Japfu peak
- Intanki wildlife sanctuary
- Naga heritage village
- Naga bazaar
For city lovers: we are just going to give you an overview about the cities to take a vacation, because there are thousands of things that can be discussed about each and every city mentioned here. Make sure you visit at least one of these cities in your lifetime.

Okay!
The famous cities worth taking a vacation are:
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Delhi
- Shimla
Mumbai

Province: Mumbai, Konkan division
Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra, also a financial city of India. This is one of the most populated cities in India and known for three UNESCO heritage sites. Besides being a city lover and 12 million tourists visiting this populous city each year, you can enjoy different kinds of foods because Mumbai holds people from all across India. As well as, shopping and the old buildings, monuments and iconic structures can make your trip unforgettable.
Must visit places in Mumbai:
- Gateway of India
- Red carpet wax museum
- Elephanta Caves (UNESCO heritage site)
- Chhatrapathi Sivaji Terminus (UNESCO heritage site)
- Sanjay Gandhi national park
Bengaluru

Also known as: Silicon Valley of India, garden city
Bengaluru also Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka. This city is famous for its initiative in Technology all across India and also being a city it is known for lush green spaces than any other city, which is why it is also called as “The green city of India”. There are many things one can enjoy like amusement parks, parks, historical places etc.
Top tourist places in Bengaluru:
- Lalbagh botanical garden
- Bangalore palace
- Cubbon park
- Tipu sultan’s summer palace
- Karnataka Vidhana Soudha
Delhi

Delhi also called as New Delhi is the capital city of India. This city is known for many historical constructions and one such construction is Red Fort. Some millions of people visit Delhi each year and one of the best thing you could do first is to taste the street food items. As a result, everyone who visit Delhi confirm that street food in Delhi is the best street food they’ve ever tasted. Delhi can be a perfect place for shopaholics because of various choices to choose from.
Tourist attractions in Delhi:
- Red Fort
- Lotus Temple
- Taj Mahal
- India Gate
- Jama Masjid
- Qutab Minar
- Humayun’s Tomb
Shimla

Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh in the Himalayan foothills. This city is commonly known as honeymoon destination because of the type of whether and climate it has. Shimla can be enjoyed both in winters and summers as the temperatures are moderate. Clear blue skies, greenery peaks in summers and powdery snowfall in the winters, and all of that can make Shimla a perfect place for winter lovers.
Tourist attractions in Shimla:
- The Ridge
- Mall Road
- Christ Church
- Jakhu Hill
- Viceregal Lodge & Botanical gardens
- Sri Hanuman Mandir