Things to do in India.

One of India's most visually stunning high-altitude lakes, flanked by the towering Karakoram Range. Creators highlight the offbeat Merak village on its shores as a crowd-free alternative to the main viewpoints.

The coldest inhabited place in India, where temperatures plunge to -60°C in winter. Kanishk Gupta documents frozen rivers, frozen waterfalls, and the extraordinary resilience of locals living in extreme Himalayan conditions.

Home to India's highest astronomical observatory and its first officially designated dark sky reserve — a rare stargazing destination accessible from Hanle Valley. Creators note it's reachable on the same route as Pangong Lake.

A remote plateau in Ladakh where the nomadic Changpa people live in traditional tents (rebo) with yaks and sheep. Kanishk Gupta documents yak milking, butter-making, and river crossings — a way of life he warns is slowly disappearing.

One of the highest lakes in the world at 17,800 ft in North Sikkim, remarkably accessible by road without any trekking. Multiple creators flag it as one of India's most breathtaking sights, with impossibly blue water ringed by snow-capped peaks.

A high-altitude Himalayan valley in North Sikkim accessed via the charming village of Lachung. Kanishk Gupta describes the open landscapes as increasingly surreal the further you travel into the region.

A hidden gem in Northeast India's Arunachal Pradesh that Kanishk Gupta says has still not made it onto the tourist map, despite extraordinary beauty. The area features hanging bridges, the Siyom River, an ancient monastery, and the Menchukha La trek.

India's biggest monastery, located in Arunachal Pradesh in the Northeast. Kanishk Gupta lists it among the country's greatest treasures and urges every Indian to visit the Northeast at least once.

The world's highest tea plantation, located above Munnar in Kerala's Western Ghats. Multiple creators describe it as one of the most spectacular natural viewpoints in South India, with misty rolling hills of endless tea gardens.

An iconic Kerala experience cruising the backwaters of Alleppey (Alappuzha) on a traditional houseboat. Travel with JO specifically reviews the Xandari Riverscapes houseboat and highlights traditional Sadhya food served on board.

A remote eco-tourism destination deep inside Kerala's forests, requiring an 80 km drive through the wild. Puthettu Travel Vlog dedicates a full episode to the road journey into Gavi.

A living fort and UNESCO-listed monument near the Pakistan border in Rajasthan's Thar Desert. Pratik Jain Vlogs dedicates two full episodes to Jaisalmer's forts and palaces, while Budget Travel by Suhail covers the surrounding Sam Sand Dunes and desert activities.

Korean Dost films Korean visitors trying traditional Rajasthani food for the first time, capturing authentic reactions to the cuisine. A separate video covers Maa Ki Dhani restaurant in Jaipur, which specifically markets itself as chemical-free Rajasthani food.

Pushkar's main market is described by Virtual Travel Show as the most colourful street in Rajasthan — lined with bohemian clothing, silver jewellery, leather goods, and spiritual artefacts. The town itself sits at the end of a scenic Aravali Hills drive from Ajmer.

One of Jaipur's defining monuments, visited by multiple creators. Parks Travel Guide includes detailed pricing for the combo ticket, while Budget Travel by Suhail and Korean Dost both feature it as a first-time-visitor highlight.

Jaipur's iconic 'Palace of Winds', featured in Parks Travel Guide's Golden Triangle itinerary as one of the city's essential sights alongside the Isarlat Tower viewpoint.

Jaipur's famous 'Water Palace' set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, featured in multiple creators' Jaipur itineraries as one of the city's most photogenic landmarks.

Once the royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, now a Taj Hotel and arguably India's most lavish palace stay. Harry's Vlogs dedicates two videos to its Grand Presidential Suite and Jewel Palace Suite, costing up to ₹11 lakh per night.

A Rajasthani cultural theme park-style village outside Jaipur where Korean Dost brought Korean visitors to experience traditional food, folk performances, and rural Rajasthan — filming their enthusiastic first reactions.

A 17th-century Portuguese fort in North Goa, named by Wandering Minds as a key stop on a 3-day Goa itinerary and also referenced in monsoon travel content as one of Goa's most atmospheric historical sites.

A crescent-shaped beach in South Goa that Wandering Minds calls a staple of any Goa trip, dedicating a full video to a beachfront resort stay here and describing it as a top South Goa beach experience.

One of Wandering Minds' favourite South Goa beaches for a peaceful and romantic escape — they visited twice and describe Agonda Villas as having everything needed for an ideal getaway.

The North Goa party hub with cheap alcohol, beach shacks, and a lively atmosphere. Parks Travel Guide covers Candolim in detail including food prices, and Wandering Minds recommends budget apartments in Candolim as a base for a 3-day trip. Dudhsagar Waterfall tours operate from here.

Goa's capital Panjim paired with historic Old Goa churches makes for a rich cultural day-trip. Wandering Minds dedicates a full video to exploring this area as part of their itinerary, and also maps out the Mae De Deus Church visit.

A dramatic four-tiered waterfall on the Goa-Karnataka border, accessible as a day tour from North Goa. Parks Travel Guide includes it as a highlight alongside a Candolim resort stay.

Home to what Kanishk Gupta calls the cleanest seawater in India — turquoise lagoons with effortless turtle and marine life sightings. Pratik Jain Vlogs reaches Agatti via the Cordelia Cruise, offering a practical cruise-based route for travellers.

Described by Kanishk Gupta as one of India's most unique and picturesque roads, cutting through the white desert of Kutch and creating a visual illusion of an endless journey through an untouched landscape.

India's smallest hill station near Mumbai, famous for its colonial architecture and a complete ban on motor vehicles. Bidur Travel Vlogs highlights the 1907 Neral–Matheran Narrow Gauge Toy Train as the classic way to arrive.

A popular Sahyadri hill station between Mumbai and Pune with waterfalls, mist-covered mountains, and ancient forts. Bidur Travel Vlogs documents it in monsoon and calls it a perfect weekend getaway.

Dubbed the 'Switzerland of Maharashtra', this Western Ghats hill station is known for serene lakes, thousands of waterfalls, and weekend trekking. Bidur Travel Vlogs covers it as a peaceful escape from Mumbai and Pune.

A coastal town a few hours from Mumbai with beaches including Nagaon and Kashid, plus the historic Kolaba Fort. Bidur Travel Vlogs packages it as a complete weekend getaway with beach hotels and coastal drives.

A mountain pass in the Western Ghats about 120 km from Mumbai, spectacular in monsoon. Bidur Travel Vlogs specifically highlights the Naneghat Reverse Waterfall — where water flows upward in strong winds — as a unique monsoon phenomenon.

The world's largest religious gathering held in Prayagraj. Multiple creators reference the 2025 Maha Kumbh, with Travel with JO documenting a Delhi-to-Prayagraj bus journey and Anudeep Budget Travel Vlogs covering the Tent City and tour planning.

Varanasi's ancient ghats and the nightly Ganga Aarti ceremony on the river are consistently cited as the spiritual heart of India. Travel with Vashishth's guide covers the ghats, boat ride costs, and Kashi Vishwanath temple, while Anudeep Budget Travel Vlogs offers a budget-focused tour plan.