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Best offbeat destinations in India

399 curated offbeat destinations across 33 states, each with the months it is worth going and the months it is not.

Best of offbeat India

Every offbeat destination in the catalogue

When to go

January, November and December are the months with the most offbeat places in peak season.

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Common questions

How many offbeat destinations are there in India?

This catalogue lists 399 tagged offbeat, across 33 states and union territories. It is a curated list, not an exhaustive one: places earn a spot on the strength of the landscape or the heritage.

When is the best time for a offbeat trip in India?

January, November and December put the most of them in peak season. Each place carries its own window, though, so check the one you are aiming at.

Which states have the most offbeat destinations?

Rajasthan (30), Himachal Pradesh (30), Karnataka (28), Tamil Nadu (20) and Uttarakhand (19).

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