15 Must-Visit Indian Places that Look Like Foreign Destinations

You often heard people saying “do visit that place in India, it looks foreign” or “go to these places in India, you won’t feel like you are in India.” Well, those lines are true indeed. There are some destinations in India that look similar to popular tourist destinations in the world.

If you are also a true wanderer of India then you must visit all of these places in India that look like Foreign Destinations. But take my opinion, Do travel as an explorer, not as a tourist. You will find the real beauty of India.

Places in India that Look Like Foreign Destinations

Here is the list of must-visit places in India that look like Foreign Destinations.

1. Chitrakote Falls looks like Niagara Falls

The Chitrakote falls in Bastar, Chhattisgarh looks like Niagara falls. Due to its horseshoe shape, it is also called ‘Small Niagara’. The best time to visit this fall is during and after the monsoon.

2. Parvati Valley is a copy of Austria Alps Europe Valley

Parvati Valley is located in Himachal Pradesh, the northern Indian region. If you have ever been to Austria Alps Europe Valley, you will definitely find the similarity between the natural beauty of Parvati valley and the Austria Alps Europe Valley.

Austria Alps Europe Valley Tourism Landscape

3. Alleppey in Kerala is called the Venice of the East

Well, there is a lot of difference between the view of Alleppey and Venice but the only familiar things in both are Alleppey and Venice both have canals to travel from one place to another.

4. Valley of Flower Uttarakhand Looks Like Antelope Valley

Valley of flowers in Uttrakhand is a national park that has more than a thousand varieties of flowers. these flowers only bloom between July to September. The look of this valley is somewhat similar to Antelope Valley.

5. Coorg is called the Scotland of India

There are two Scotland in India, one is in the northeast named Shillong and the other is Coorg. Coorg has beautiful green valleys just like Scotland.

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Views of Coorg from Raja’s Seat, Madikeri

6. Khajjiar in Himachal Pradesh is called the Switzerland of India

The Khajjiar in Himachal Pradesh is called the Switzerland of India due to its location and scenic beauty similar to Switzerland. There are many green valleys, beautiful small lakes in Khajjiar in the Monsoon, and lots of snow during winter.

7. Pondicherry’s French Quarter looks like Greece’s Fira

The French quarters in Pondicherry resemble Greece’s Fira. This location is colonized by the French East India Company in 1674. A small portion of France still exists in India in this location.

8. Nainital looks exactly like the Lake District in England

Nainital is a popular hill station in Uttrakhand with an eye-shaped lake. This lake exactly looks like the lake district in England.

9. India Gate very closely resembles Arc de Triomphe in Paris

The India Gate in New Delhi and Arc de Triomphe in Parish very closely resemble each other.

10. Jal Mahal in Jaipur is somewhat similar to Trakai Castle in Lithuania

Both the Jal Mahal, Jaipur, and Trakai Castle, Lithuania are castles situated in mid of the lake. That’s why they both closely resemble each other.

11. Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim looks Jökulsárlón Lake, Iceland

Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world which is situated in Sikkim, India. Jökulsárlón Lake, Iceland is a large glacial lake in southeast Iceland, on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park.

12. Munnar, Kerala

Often referred to as the “Kashmir of South India”, Munnar is a picturesque hill station located in the Western Ghats. Its rolling hills, tea plantations, and misty landscapes make it look like a scene straight out of the Swiss Alps.

Ladakh, Jammu, and Kashmir – Ladakh is a high-altitude desert located in the northernmost region of India. Its stark, barren landscape and rugged terrain resemble that of Mongolia or Tibet.

13. Hampi, Karnataka

Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Its rocky landscape, ancient ruins, and temples make it look like a scene straight out of a movie set in ancient Greece or Rome.

14. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of islands located in the Bay of Bengal. With crystal clear waters and white sand beaches, the islands look like tropical paradises similar to those found in Southeast Asia.

15. Goa

Goa’s beaches and Portuguese architecture give it a distinctly European vibe. Its laid-back lifestyle and vibrant nightlife make it a popular destination among foreign tourists.

So, These are the best places in India that look like foreign locations. Do visit once these places if you get a chance.