Backpacking in India

Here is a quick table that links to my backpacking experiences in India.
Sorted in alphabetical order. First, by ‘State’ and then by ‘Place of Interest’.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Place of Interest	Famous for…	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Baratang Island	Tropical rainforests and Mangroves, Jarwa tribes, Baratang Wildlife Sanctuary, Limestone Caves, Mud Volcano	Baratang Island (Middle Andaman)	A Ferry to reach the tropical Baratang Island Forests of Baratang Island Mangrove Swamps of Baratang Island Tropical Trek that leads to the world’s largest limestone caves Inside the world’s largest limestone caves Boat Cruise through Mangrove Swamps of Baratang Island Tropical Rainforests and Mangrove Forests – A Beautiful co-existence The world of mangroves Mud Volcanoes of Baratang Island
Cellular Jail	National Heritage Site, Indian Independence, Indian History	Port Blair	Cellular Jail at a Glance!! The Cellular Jail gallery!! Cellular Jail Museum – Remembering the infamous past View of Port Blair from atop the Cellular Jail watchtower
Corbyn’s Cove Beach	Beach Getaway, Seafood	7 kms from Port Blair	Corbyn’s Cove Beach – Port Blair’s Favourite!! Corbyn’s Cove Beach from different angles
Elephant Beach	Trek, Secluded Beach, Sea Shells, Mangroves, Alive Ecosystem	Havelock Island	The Solitary Reaper!! Seashells thrive in the ecosystem around Elephant Beach, Havelock Island The Secluded Elephant Beach of Havelock Island Parasite ridden tropical trees! Tropical Trek that leads to a secluded beach
Havelock Island	Beaches, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Fishing, Coral Reefs	Havelock Island	Take the Makruzz to go to Havelock Island from Port Blair!! Silversands at Havelock Island – A fabulous holiday resort! Seafood in the Andamans… The Oldest Lighthouse of Havelock Island Beware of the dogs on Havelock Island Sunset during a fishing trip in the Andamans!! Kalapathar Beach of Havelock Island, Andaman Islands, India A Walk through the Agricultural Belt of Havelock Island Havelock Island – An Emerald Beach Holiday Destination! Beach Holiday: Different Shades on the Beach! Life in the Tidal Pools Holiday Inn – A Fantastic Budget Bamboo Resort in Havelock Island
Little Andaman (Hut Bay)	Butler Bay Beach, Nicobarese Tribals, White Surf Falls, Kalapathar Limestone Caves	Little Andaman	White Surf Waterfalls at Little Andaman! A Fisherman’s Village at Hut Bay, Little Andaman Nicobarese Tribals go on their evening fishing expedition... Kalapathar Limestone Caves of Little Andaman Hut Bay’s Dock! Emerald Waters at Butler Bay Beach, Little Andaman An Archipelago Sunset!!
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park	Coral Reefs, Marine Life, Flying Fish, Sea Shells, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving	Wandoor, South Andaman	Photography at Marine National Park, Andaman Islands, India Jolly Buoy Island – Coral Paradise in the Andamans Snorkelling at Jolly Buoy Island Virgin Beaches of Jolly Buoy Island Hermit Crabs have a field day at Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park’s Jolly Buoy Island Mangroves and Tropical Rainforests of Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Andaman Islands, India Sign on the water
North Bay	Coral Reef, Snorkelling, North Bay Beach	30 minutes from Port Blair	North Bay – A Tropical Paradise in the Andamans!! North Bay – An Amazing Picnic Spot
Port Blair	Corbyn’s Cove, Seafood, Mount Harriet, Chidiya Tapu, Ross Island, Harbour Cruise, Viper Island	Port Blair	Low Tide Fishing at Port Blair Painted in Orange!! Port Blair’s Marine Drive in the evening!! Out on a world tour Tropical Zone!! Some sights from a Port Blair Harbour Cruise
Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7)	Asia’s No.1 Beach, Beach Vacations, Honeymoon Travels	Havelock Island	Asia’s No. 1 Beach at a glance! Postcard View of Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island, Andamans, India Boats during sunset at Havelock Island’s Beach No. 7 Sound of Waves Lapping Asia’s Best Beach Beach Tourists strike different poses!
ROSS Island	Ferar Beach, Naval Base, Remains of office from British Rule	15 minutes by boat from Port Blair	Approaching ROSS Island... The Banyan takeover at ROSS Island Dilapidated structures of the pre-independence era at ROSS Island present some stunning views... Church in ruins at ROSS Island The Magic of Coconut Trees at ROSS Island Ferar Beach – Tucked in Solitude Ferar Beach – Some postcard views Hike by the cliffs of Ross Island Gazing at coconut trees… Leaving Ross Island behind…
Viper Island	Historical Significance, Jail, Gallows, Kaala Pani Punishment	30 minutes by boat from Port Blair	One of Andaman’s Pristine Islands that is turning into a garbage dump Gallows of Viper Island! Tropical Viper Island and its interesting sights!!

Arunachal Pradesh

Place of Interest	Famous for…	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Bumla Pass	India-China Border	45 kms from Tawang	High Altitude Winding Himalayan Roads
Dirang	Hill Station, Himalayan Experience, Sangti Valley, Orchards of Kiwi Fruit, Apricot, Apple and Oranges	Enroute to Tawang from Assam in West Kameng District	Hotels at Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh Monpa Tribal Women from Arunachal Pradesh Tribal Houses from Dirang Dzong Visions of Corn from Dirang
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary	Wildlife, Birding, Small Birds, Eastern Himalayas	Near Tenga, West Kameng District	Birds of Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, North East India Lama Birding Camp: The den for birdwatching in Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India Stripe Throated Yuhina at Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Sunrise over the Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh Green Tailed Sunbird – A Silhouette Shot! White-Tailed Nuthatch from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, North East India Rufus Vented Yuhina from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Beautiful Sibia from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, North East India Chestnut Tailed Milna from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India Yellow Cheeked Tit from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Stripe Throated Yuhina from Western Arunachal Pradesh’s Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Fall Colours from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Jeep Track inside Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
Jung Falls	Sensational Waterfall surrounded by Himalayan Mountains and green forests	Between Sela and Tawang (35 Kms from Tawang)	Jung Falls: A Sensational Setting!
Nuranang	Jaswantgarh War Memorial	23 kms from Tawang	Jaswantgarh War Memorial, Nuranang, Arunachal Pradesh
Penga Teng Tso	High Altitude (12,000 feet) Himalayan lake	23 kms from Tawang	Penga Teng Tso: A High Altitude Himalayan Lake
Sangetsar Lake (aka Madhuri Jheel)	High Altitude (12,000 feet)Himalayan Lake	30 kms from Tawang	Sangetsar Lake: Abundance of Himalayan Vistas
Sangti Valley	Hill Station, Black Necked Cranes, Fruit Orchards (Kiwi Fruit, Orange, Apple, Apricot)	15 kilometres from Dirang	Sangti Valley – A Valley in Heaven!
Sela Pass	Eastern Himalayas, High Altitude Lakes, India-China Border, Mountain Pass at 13,700 feet above MSL	Enroute to Tawang from Bomdila	Heavenly Sela Lake in the Eastern Himalayas of India High Altitude Sela pass – Backbone of Tawang District Winding Himalayan Roads of Western Arunachal Pradesh
Tak-Tsang Gompa (T Gompa)	High Altitude Buddhist Monastery. Old and pretty religious centre	35 kilometres North West of Tawang	Buddhist Monk at Tak-Tsang Gompa, Arunachal Pradesh Tak-Tsang Gompa or T Gompa: As serene as it gets
Tawang	Eastern Himalayas, Indo-Chinese Border, High Altitude Lakes, Monpa Tribes, Tawang Gompa, Ani Gompas	Tawang	What to shop for at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, North East India Street Photography from Tawang Ugyenling Monastery: Birth Place of the 6th Dalai Lama Tawang: India’s True Shangri-La Tawang War Memorial: Honoring the unsung heroes of the 1962 India-China War
Tawang Gompa	Largest Buddhist Monastery in India	Tawang	The Serene and Majestic Tawang Gompa Travel Photo: Buddhist Student at Tawang Gompa
Tenga Valley	Small Hill Town. Close Proximity to Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary	Tenga	Tenga Valley – Tucked amidst the Eastern Himalayas
Thukje Chueling Ani Gompa	Buddhist Nunnery	10 Kms from Tawang	Thukje Chueling Ani Gompa, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Tongpen La View Point	High Altitude Himalayan pass (15,150 feet), Himalayan lakes and vista	30 kilometres from Tawang on the route to Bumla Pass (India-China Border)	Tongpen La View Point – A Himalayan Vista!

Assam

Place of Interest	Famous for…	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Hoolongopar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary	Hoolock Gibbon, Capped Langaur, Pig Tailed Macaque	30 kilometres from Jorhat	Your search for India’s only APE ends at Hoolongopar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, North East India Capped Langaur from Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, North East India Scarlet Minivet Hill Myna from Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam Western Hoolock Gibbon in Pictures!
Kaziranga National Park	Wildlife, One Horned Rhinoceros, Hoolock Gibbon, Birding, Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant	Between Guwahati and Jorhat	Wild Grass Resort – The Place to stay at Kaziranga National Park for a memorable Wildlife Experience!! Kaziranga’s Most Popular!! Alexandrine Parakeets from Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India The Art of Balance Wildlife Series from Kaziranga National Park, Assam, North East India A Blurry Photo – Black Necked Crane in Flight Birds of Kaziranga National Park, Assam, North East India Wildlife Photography: Proud Antlers of a Barasingha (Swamp Deer)
Nameri National Park	Great Hornbill, Elephant, Rafting on Jia-Bhoroli River, Water Birds, Malayan Giant Squirrel	Near Tezpur in Sonitpur District	A Princely Jungle Moment! Wildlife and Birding at Nameri National Park, Assam, North East India Grey-Capped Pygmy Woodpecker Great Hornbill in Pictures Malayan Giant Squirrel from Nameri National Park, Assam, India Red Vented Bulbul Green-billed Malkoha from Nameri National Park Countryside Elephant Watchtower at Assam, North East India Great Cormorants from Nameri National Park Nameri Eco Camp – The Angling, Birding and Wildlife Den at Nameri National Park
Guwahati	Silk Sarees, Capital of Assam	Guwahati	Lip Smacking Assamese Cuisine What to shop for in Assam? Car Hire Services for North East India

Jammu and Kashmir

Place of Interest	Famous for…	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Alchi	Alchi Monastery	Ladakh	Alchi Monastery: One of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh
Chang La	3rd highest motorable road in the world	Ladakh	Chang La, the 3rd highest motorable road in the world, in winter
Hanle	Indian Astronomical Observatory @15,000 feet	Changthang Cold Desert, Ladakh	Second Highest Astronomical Observatory in the world!!
Hemis	Hemis Monastery, Hemis High Altitude National Park, Himalayan Treks	Ladakh	Hemis Monastery: Ladakh’s richest monastery
Khardung La	Highest Motorable Road in the world	Ladakh	At Khardung La: You feel on top of the world
Lamayuru	Lamayuru Monastery, Himalayan Treks	Ladakh	Lamayuru: Of rock mountains, scenic peace and home to Ladakh’s largest gompa
Leh	Western Himalayas, Himalayan Trekking, Zanskar region, Nubra Valley, Motorcycling, River Rafting, Snow Treks	Ladakh	Zanskar Arts: Leh’s Prime Pashmina Shop Oriental Guest House: A Great Homestay at Leh Sunset Moments from Leh Town Shanti Stupa: Of votive stupas, acclimatization and beautiful views Leh Palace: Rich Ruins that overlook the capital of Ladakh
Mahe	Mahe Bridge	Ladakh	Standing on the Frozen Indus River
Nimmu	Confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers	Ladakh	Confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers
Pangong Tso	High Altitude Himalayan Lake	Ladakh	Pangong Tso in winter
Tangtse	Changthang Cold Desert, Pangong Tso, Kiangs, Changthang Horses	Ladakh	The Chinese Connection in Changthang Cold Desert
Zanskar Valley	River Rafting, Chadar Trek, Himalayan Treks	Ladakh	Zanskar Valley: One of the remotest places in India!!

Karnataka

Place of Interest	Famous for…	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Baba Budangiri	Trekking, High wind speeds, Inam Dattatreya Baba Budan Swamy Dargah	Chickmagalur district	Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 2: Mulaiyangiri to Baba Budangiri
Kemmangundi	Hill Station, Coffee Estates, Hebbe Falls, Western Ghats, Kalahatti Falls	Kemmangundi	Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 3: Baba Budangiri to Kemmangundi Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 5: Kemmangundi – Kalahatti Falls – Mangalore Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 4: Kemmangundi – Hebbe Falls - Kemmangundi
Kodachadri Hills	Trekking, Western Ghats, Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarvajna Peetha, Kollus Mookambika Temple	Shimoga District near Kollur	Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 7 and 8: Kodachadri Hills, Karnataka, India Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 6: Mangalore – Kollur – Kodachadri Forests
Kukke Subramanya	Kumaraparvatha Trek, Kukke Subramanya Temple	Kukke Subramanya	Kumaraparvatha Trek, Karnataka, India
Maravanthe Beach	Beach, Arabian Sea, National Highway 17, Water Sports, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Marine Life	Maravanthe	Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 9 (the last day): Kodachadri Hills to Maravanthe Beach to Kundapur
Mulaiyangiri Peak	Trekking, Coffee Estates, Chickmagalur	Near Chickmagalur	Backpacking through the Western Ghats – Day 1: Chickmagalur to Mulaiyangiri Peak

Kerala

Place of Interest	Famous for…	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Cherai Beach	Beach, Backwaters, Seafood	Near Kochi	Golden Sands of Cherai Beach, Near Cochin, Kerala, India
Kochi (Cochin)	Fort Kochi, Cherai Beach, Backwaters, Kerala Cuisine	West Coast of Kerala	Clicking Cochin City from atop a cruise liner!!
Kodaikanal to Munnar	Trekking, Hill Stations, Tea Estates, Nilgiris, Western Ghats	Nilgiri Range of Tamil Nadu and Kerala	Trekking the Nilgiri Mountains from Kodaikanal to Munnar in Heavy Rains!!

Lakshadweep Islands

Place of Interest	Famous for…	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Kadmat Island	Picture Perfect Beaches, Honeymoon Travels, Lagoon, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Fishing	Kadmat	Picture Perfect Kadmat Beach!! Kadmat Island: A Great Place to relax!! Scuba Diving and Snorkelling in the waters off Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep Islands, India Taking a Stroll on Kadmat Beach!!
Kalpeni Island	Snorkelling, Lagoons, Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Coral Reefs, Fishing, Marine Life, Coconut Plantations	Kalpeni	Innovative Pumping Mechanism Bound towards Kalpeni towards Kalpeni and its neighbouring small islands… Chilling out at the Tropical Kalpeni Island On the emerald tropical waters of Kalpeni Island in Lakshadweep A Leisurely Walk at Kalpeni Island
Kavaratti Island	Lagoon, Kavaratti Beach, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Kayaking	Kavaratti	Emerald Waters of Kavaratti, Lakshadweep Islands, India Silver Sands of the Kavaratti Beach!! Snorkelling in the rich coral waters of Kavaratti A Meander through Kavaratti Island Rocky, yet very fascinating side of Kavaratti Leaving Kavaratti behind... Sunset over Kavaratti Island from the main deck of a cruise liner!!
Overall	Tropical Islands, Pristine Beaches, Clear Lagoons, Fishing, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Kayaking	~300 nautical miles west of India’s Kerala coast	Cruise to Lakshadweep Islands begins here… About: The Lakshadweep Cruise Liner Evening spent on the Arabian Sea!! Cruise to Lakshadweep Islands – FAQ and Review

Meghalaya

Place of Interest	Famous for…	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Cherrapunji	Wettest place on planet, Waterfalls, Canyons, Views	East Khasi Hills District	Scenic Landscape of Cherrapunji Panoramic Green Canyons of Meghalaya Cliffs of Meghalaya
Elephant Falls	Picturesque Picnic spot close to Shillong	Near Shillong	Elephant Falls, near Shillong, Meghalaya, India
Kynrem Falls	7th highest waterfall in India	In Thangkharang Park, East Khasi Hills District	Kynrem Falls – 7th highest waterfall in India
Mawsmai Cave	Limestone Caves, Crystals inside the caves	Near Cherrapunji, East Khasi Hills District	Crystalline Mawsmai Cave, Meghalaya, North East India
Nohsngithiang Falls	5th highest waterfall of India, lovely landscapes around it	Near Cherrapunji, East Khasi Hills District	Landscapes near Nohsngithiang Falls, Meghalaya Nohsngithiang Falls – 5th highest waterfall in India
Noh Kalikai Falls	Highest Single step fall in Meghalaya 1500-2000 feet drop. 4th highest waterfall in India and highest plunge waterfall in India.	Near Cherrapunji, East Khasi Hills District	Noh Kalikai Falls – Magic of Meghalaya The Noh Kalikai Image Gallery
Shillong	Hill Station, Waterfalls	Shillong	Interesting Facts about Meghalaya Shillong view from Shillong Peak
Thangkharang Park	Bangladesh Flood Plains View, Forests, Waterfalls	Near Cherrapunji, East Khasi Hills District	Pretty Yellow Flowers from Thangkharang Park, Meghalaya Road that leads into Bangladesh
Wakaba Falls	Canyon Waterfall, Bangladesh View	Near Cherrapunji, East Khasi Hills District	Wakaba Falls – The Canyon Waterfall in the Cherrapunji district of Meghalaya Duwan Sing Syiem View Point, Sohra Circuit, Meghalaya, North East India

Tamil Nadu

Place of Interest	Famous for…	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Kodaikanal to Munnar	Trekking, Hill Stations, Tea Estates, Nilgiris, Western Ghats	Nilgiri Range of Tamil Nadu and Kerala	Trekking the Nilgiri Mountains from Kodaikanal to Munnar in Heavy Rains!!