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Top 5 Indian Destinations With International Setting: November is the perfect time for tourists and adventurers to explore a perfect getaway to spend the winter holidays. For those planning to travel across the country, make the most of the brief interlude by visiting Indian destinations that give international vibes. Treat yourself to a captivating paradise for a promising experience away from chaotic city life. Here are the 5 best places with international settings for a rejuvenating experience after weeks of festivities
Top 5 Indian destinations With International vibes
Pondicherry (Puducherry)
Puducherry, located on the southern coast, is a town with a French connection. The tree-lined boulevards, scenic colonial heritage buildings, and beautiful beaches are the perfect places to visit in November. The town is best accessible by road from Chennai, Bangalore, and Kerala. The ambient restaurants serve a rich variety of French, Indian, Asian, and continental food for savoring.
Khajjiar (Himachal Pradesh)
Khajjiar is a small, picturesque saucer-shaped plateau, located in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. Popularly known as ‘Mini Switzerland’, it is surrounded by dense pines, deodars, and lush green meadows. Travelers and tourists are welcomed here by a yellow Swiss sign for ‘hiking path’. The town was officially baptized by the Swiss Ambassador on July 7, 1992. Khajjiar is famous for the popular Khajji Naga temple dedicated to the serpent god.
Gulmarg (Kashmir)
Gulmarg, the “Meadow of Flowers”, set against the backdrop of the Himalayan mountains, attracts millions of tourists every year. Its powdery snow views and stunning frozen lake Al-Pathar give international vibes. Gulamarg is popularly known as a skier’s paradise and is perfect for changing the minds of non-adventurers. One of the main attractions here is Gulmarg Gondola (the highest cable car in the world).
Alapuzzha (Kerala)
Alappuzha, in Kerala, is often referred to as Alleppey. The city is popularly known for its intricate network of canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons. It is often dubbed the ‘Venice of the East’ and offers a soothing experience of Kerala’s enchanting backwaters. The traditional houseboat here, known as a ‘kettuvallam,’ is a must-try. The playful activities to do here are boat races, canoeing, kayaking, and village tours.
Coorg (Karnataka)
Coorg, located in South Western Karnataka, offers ample holidaying options for visitors. From waterfalls, dense forests, rivers, trekking routes, caves, temples, forts, to museums, the district is popularly known as the ‘Scotland of India’ and the ‘Kashmir of Karnataka’. Coorg can be reached by airways, roads, and railways. It is just 120 km from Mysore, 155 km away from Hasan, 135 km away from Mangalore, and 250 km from Bengaluru.
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