Places to visit in India in September

Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh

Included in the tentative list for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site for its Apatani Cultural Landscape, Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh is known for its picturesque landscapes, pine-covered mountains, paddy rice fields, tribal culture, and the Ziro Festival of Music.  

Tourist attractions: Pine groves, Meghna Cave Temple, Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Tippi Orchid Research Centre, and Ziro Puto.      

How to reach: The nearest airport, Tezpur, is located 144 kilometers away and the nearest railway station is Tezpur.  

Lachen, Sikkim

Lachen, which translates to ‘big pass,’ is a small town in Sikkim nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. The place has panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains and forms the base to the Chopta valley and Gurudongmar lake. The small town has around 150-200 houses and is mostly occupied by the Bhutia tribe and Tibetans.  

Tourist attractions: Chopta Valley, Thangu Valley, Gurudongmar Lake, Lachen Monastery, Kanchenjunga National Park, and Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary.  

How to reach: The nearest airport and railway station to Lachen is Bagdogra which is located 200 kilometers away. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling Railway Station located at a distance of 174 kilometers from Lachen.   

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

Tawang, a small town in Arunachal Pradesh, is famous for its majestic landscapes, Buddhist monasteries, and rich cultural heritage. Sharing one of its borders with Tibet and the other with Bhutan, the small town is home to the world’s largest monastery “Tawang Monastery’. It is also the birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama.  

Tourist attractions: Tawang monastery, Madhuri Lake, Sela Pass, Nuranang falls, Panga Teng Tso Lake, Chagzam Bridge, and picturesque landscapes.  

How to reach: The nearest airport to Tawang is Tezpur and the nearest railway station is Rangapara, both of which are approximately 380 kilometers away. 

Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand

Valley of Flowers is a small town near Badrinath, located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Discovered in the year 1931, this place is on the list of World Heritage sites. It is known for its picturesque national park, wild untamed blooms, and snow-clad peaks. The valley is home to around 300 varieties of endemic alpine flowers as well as stunning waterfalls and meandering streams.  

Tourist attractions: The valley is home to around 13 species of mammals and a variety of flora, Nanda Devi National Park, Hemkund Lake, nature walks, and trekking 

How to reach: The nearest airport to Valley of Flowers is Dehradun. The flights are well connected to almost all the major cities in India. The nearest railway station to Valley of Flowers National Park is Rishikesh.  

Amritsar, Punjab

Amritsar, also known as the Jewel of Punjab, is a popular tourist destination in northern part of India. This city is a combination of both tradition and culture. It is home to the famous Golden Temple, the holiest shrine of the Sikh tradition. Amritsar is also known for its Punjabi cuisine, magnificent architectures, and street shopping. The city shares borders with Pakistan, called the Wagah Border. 

Tourist attractions: Golden Temple, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Jallianwala Bagh, Chand Baori, and Wagah Border.  

How to reach: Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar connects the city with several major Indian and international cities, while Amritsar Railway Station is well connected to almost all major cities in India.  

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

Situated around cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, Dharamsala is home to several cultural monasteries and offers tourists an opportunity to embrace meditation while also enjoying the serenity and tranquility of the surroundings. The hillside city is also home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in-exile. The Thekchen Choling in the city is one of the popular spiritual complexes for Tibetan Buddhism. 

Tourist attractions: HPCA Stadium, Dalai Lama temple, Bhagsunag Waterfalls, McLeod Ganj market, Tibetan Museum, Kangra Valley, Kalachakra Temple, paragliding, trek to Dharamkot or Kareri Lake, and camping at Lahesh caves.  

How to reach: Pathankot is the nearest railway station to Dharamshala, located 85 kilometers away.  Gaggal is the nearest airport to Dharamshala and is located 13 kilometers away. The major cities in the northern part of India are also well-connected to Dharamshala by road transport.  

Kalimpong, West Bengal

Kalimpong is a lesser-known hill station nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in West Bengal. It is a less explored and sparsely crowded destination with lush greenery, panoramic views, pleasant climate, and proximity to other tourist attractions.  

Tourist attractions: Moran House, Deolo Hill, Dr. Graham’s Homes, Durpin Monastery, Lepcha Museum, paragliding, bird watching, river rafting, angling, and trekking.  

How to reach: Bagdogra is the nearest airport to Kalimpong, located 79 kilometers away, while the new Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Kalimpong, located 77 kilometers away.  

Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Ooty is a resort town nestled in the Western Ghats mountains in Tamil Nadu. Founded as a British Raj summer resort, the hill station is known for its scenic beauty, colonial charm, tribal culture, captivating waterfalls, wildlife, serene mountains, lakes and gardens.  

Tourist attractions: Doddabetta, Government Botanical Garden, Government Museum, Ooty Lake, Ketty valley, and Ooty Toy Train. 

How to reach: Coimbatore Airport is the nearest airport to Ooty, located 100 kilometers away, while Ooty Railway Station is only 2 kilometers away from the city.

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