1. Andaman – The Paradise of Islands 🌴
When you hear Andaman, first thing come to mind is clear blue water and white sand beach. But actually, it is much more than that. If you want to escape from crowd and noise and just enjoy nature, Andaman is bestest option.
You can enjoy scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking in mangrove, or just chill on the beach. The weather is also pleasant almost whole year.
One of the best part is Radhanagar Beach, it is so clean and calm you will forget everything. And if you like history, you can visit Cellular Jail and see how freedom fighters struggled there.
So if you thinking Kashmir is only peaceful place, try Andaman once. You will fall in love.
2. Coorg – The Kashmir of South India 🌿
Coorg is small hill station in Karnataka, and people also call it “Scotland of India”. But actually it gives some Kashmir feel also. The green hills, foggy mornings, and cool breeze makes it so special.
In Coorg you can see coffee plantation everywhere, and that smell is amazing. You can visit Abbey Falls, Dubare Elephant Camp, and Raja's Seat to enjoy the view.
And don’t forget the food. Coorgi food is very tasty and spicy.
So if you don’t want to go too far north but still want those hill station vibes, Coorg is very perfect.
3. Tawang – Hidden Gem in Arunachal Pradesh 🏔️
Tawang is not famous like Kashmir, but trust me it should be. It is very beautiful and peaceful place in North East India. It is surrounded by snow mountains, and you will see Buddhist culture everywhere.
Tawang Monastery is one of the biggest in Asia, and it is so peaceful you just want to sit and meditate. The lakes like Madhuri Lake and Pankang Teng Tso Lake are super pretty, they freeze in winter also!
If you like snow and mountains but want something less touristy than Kashmir, then Tawang is very good alternate.
4. Spiti Valley – Cold Desert with Heart ❤️
People always say about Leh Ladakh, but Spiti Valley is like its quieter cousin. It is in Himachal Pradesh and looks like Mars sometimes!
Spiti is dry, cold, and has lot of barren beauty. It’s not green like Kashmir but it has its own charm. The roads are adventurous and you will feel like real traveller.
You can visit Kaza, Key Monastery, Chandratal Lake, and many small villages where people are very kind and simple.
There is less people here so you can really connect with nature and with yourself. No phone signal sometimes, but that’s the point – disconnect to reconnect!
5. Munnar – Green Escape in Kerala 🌱
If you think Kashmir is green heaven, then Munnar is southern heaven. It is full of tea garden, hills and mist. And the weather is so cool even in summer.
The view from Top Station is just wow, and Eravikulam National Park have endangered Nilgiri Tahr which you can see if lucky.
There are also lot of waterfalls, and don’t forget to drink fresh tea from local shops, it tastes different.
Munnar is slow and silent. No hurry, no rush, just chill and enjoy the breeze. It’s best for couples, solo travellers, or even family who just want peace.
Conclusion
Kashmir is beautiful and always will be. But India is big and have so many place that also deserve our love. If you can’t go to Kashmir, or just want something new, try these 5 amazing alternate.
Andaman give you island vibes,
Coorg gives you forest and coffee feels,
Tawang gives you spiritual mountain escape,
Spiti gives you raw and wild road trip feels,
Munnar gives you green and calm soul peace.
So pack your bags and don’t wait. Sometime best experience come from places we never expect!