5 sustainable destinations in India that you must add to your bucket list
Now that monsoon is almost over and everyone’s favourite season is just around the corner, which is winter which means it’s time for a perfect vacation. Visiting new places, and watching beautiful sceneries brings us a sense of joy and warmth. It’s a cherry on top thing when the tour is about exploring your mother nature. What could be better than combining your travelling with some beautiful sustainable destinations in India?
We have narrowed down a list of all the amazing sustainable destinations in India that you must add to your bucket list.
Sustainable destination in India
Below is the list of 5 green travel destinations in India:
- Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
Pondicherry is a pristine city located on India’s west coast and has now become a major Union Territory of India. This city was a French colonial settlement till 1954. The deep blue ocean, sandy beaches and cultural diversity of this city intrigues tourists from all over the world. Its constructions and roadways still represent the essence of its French settlement.
The tourists rent bicycles and explore this beautiful town in a sustainable way. There are various activities that you can do with your loved ones such as surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and many more.
- Matheran, Maharashtra
Matheran is a small beautiful hill station located in Raigad, Maharashtra. Matheran is a biodiversity hotspot in India which is a part of the Sahyadri Hills of the Western Ghats. In English, the Matheran means ‘forest on the forehead’. This alluring hill station is just 80 km away from the capital city, Mumbai.
This forested hill station keeps the pollution out of the boundaries and creates a calm, clean and quiet summer retreat.
- Daringbadi, Odisha
Daringbadi is a hill station which is a part of the Eastern Ghats in Odisha. It is located in Kandhamal district, 251 km away from the capital city, Bhubaneswar. This pristine hill station is full of waterfalls, tiny green hills, rivers and hillocks. Sal and pine trees are very common in this region.
The amazing experience and beauty of Daringbadi have gained the name of ‘Kashmir of Odisha’. Daringbadi has also become the face of Odisha’s eco-friendly travel destinations.
- Thenmala, Kerala
India’s first ever eco-tourism centre in India, Thenmala is a major tourist attraction in Kerala. It is one of the best sustainable destinations in India. Thenmala in English means ‘honey hill’ as the region is popular for producing high-calibre honey. The livelihoods in this region are dependent upon forest-provided products like rubber and honey.
Thenmala is just 70 km away from the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Thenmala Dam is the main attraction in this spot where tourists get encouraged to do various eco-friendly activities like trekking, boating and rock climbing.
- Khonoma Village, Nagaland
The Khonoma Village used to be a well-known hunting spot.
Most of the inhabitants of Khonoma Village depend on hunting wild animals and birds as a source of their livelihood. In the late 1990s, the government prohibited hunting in this area and since then this village has become India’s first green village. Tourism in this region is promoted through activities such as camping and trekking.
The local people here preserve trees and keep their hands clean by collecting all the waste in one and burning them later.
Conclusion
Wrapping it up, the above-mentioned sustainable destinations in India will give you a breathtaking experience. Each place is beautiful and pleasing in its own way. It’s important to know how you can travel in a sustainable way. So, if you are a wanderlust and want to travel to sustainable destinations, while doing something good for the environment then go for it!
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Prachi, an accomplished Chief-Editor at The Sustainable Brands Journal, has 15+ years of experience in Europe, the Middle East, and India, managing 90+ global sustainable brands. She’s a prolific writer in sustainability, contributing to various publications. Prachi’s unwavering passion and expertise make her a recognized authority, driving positive change and inspiring a sustainable future.
