India is a land of distinct cultures and tradition, a land of diversity! The Indian landscape is filled with myriad of destinations that are absolutely beautiful and breath-taking. There are great historical monuments that dot the landscape, pristine beaches, lush forests and beautiful hill-stations. Maybe that is why, watching a sunrise in India is one of the most mesmerizing and breath-taking experiences in an individual’s life.
There is nothing as captivating and beautiful like watching the sun mount the sky in its complete glory!
Sunrise over Mt. Abu Town (Photo: Brad)
There are no words that can describe the beauty of a reddish-orange sky to the back drop of a beautiful stone monument or a beautiful beach or forest. So if you are looking to catch the sunrise while in India, below is a list of the top 10 destinations you can consider visiting:
Vivekanand’s Rock – Kanyakumari
Sunrise at Vivekanand’s Rock – Kanyakumari (Photo: Gougrang)
Nothing could possibly be more romantic, more surreal and more heaven like than watching the sun rise and set in Kanyakumari. But don’t get me wrong, Kanyakumari is a big place, so I suggest you go to Vivekanand’s rock for the perfect view of the rising Sun. By far one of the most popular attractions for tourists in the South, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial is visited by people from all over the world! People flock in thousands to see both sunrise and sunset! A monument that is sacred to many, stands tall on rocky land and provides a great angle for clicking memorable pictures while the sun rises!
With the beautiful morning breeze kissing your cheeks with a visual delight like no other, Vivekanand’s Rock is something you shouldn’t miss when you are in Tamil Nadu! A tourist hub in all aspects especially at sunrise.
Taj Mahal – Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Sunrise at Taj Mahal, Agra (Photo : Sunrise at Taj Mahal, Agra – Uttar Pradesh)
Many people from far and wide, flock in thousands and thousands every day to Agra to see the very beautiful Taj Mahal – a true wonder of the world. Legend has it that it is the most visited monument in the world! For many people there is no building like the Taj. If you indeed are visiting India for the very first time, the Taj Mahal is a one stop halt for one and all to see!
This mausoleum glides afloat while the sun rises and is dreamlike for some and unreal for many. Built by the Mughal King Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz , this monument speaks volumes about love! Symmetrical designs that sure to wow you! In the morning light the marble shines differently and is something that you won’t get to see anywhere else in the whole wide world! Be prepared to collect your jaw! You as a tourist have no other option than to be mesmerised! With the first rays on the sun hitting the cool marble of its facade, the Taj glows at its very best then.
Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
Sunrise at Tiger hill, Darjeeling (Photo : Gulshan Madan)
The very easy on the eyes, the Tiger Hill in Darjeeling is something that any visitor must take time out to see especially just before sunrise. Easily over 13 kms away from the Darjeeling central hill station, tourists flock in huge numbers to see for their own the most spectacular, beautiful sunrise in the world. Watch as the orange sun slowly yet steadily gains height and plays hide and seek cheekily in the clouds. The sun slowly rises over the huge mountains in the East. UNESCO has demarcated this area as a World Heritage site and why shouldn’t they? If you are in Darjeeling do plan and take time out to visit this marvel in the morning.
The Tiger hill can also be seen during the day but visitors take great pains to see the sun just right before dawn. Be mesmerized and amazed as the Kanchenjunga gradually changes colour in a majestic fashion. Ghoom is a very famous point for seeing the sunrise! It is a near perfect spot for viewing the sunrise with absolutely no obstructions.
Kibithu – Arunachal Pradesh
Sunrise at Kibithu – Arunachal Pradesh (Photo : Kumar)
If indeed you are interested in watching the sun bob its head amongst the clouds, Arunachal Pradesh’s little town of Kibithu provides the best of the best views. A paradise for photographers to get the best clicks of the Sun. Kibithu gives you an opportunity to get a serene view of the mountains and clouds at play! Enjoy the lush greenery come to life as the sun plays hide and seek amongst the clouds. The sights of the valley below is both mesmerising yet absorbing! The lap of nature is surely divine. Take your cycle up hill and enjoy every turn and twist in your adventure! The town is straight out from a fairy tale!
The not so relentless chain of mountains stand tall offering a view like no other in the whole wide world! An early morning walk shall do much good. Be a part of the first sunrise in India at around 4:15 a.m. You may feel that that is a wee bit too early? Well nobody achieved anything without a struggle. So get up early if at all you do want to see God at his very best!
Chadrashila peak (Tungnath), Uttarakhand
Sunrise at Chandrashila Peak, Tungnath – Uttarakhand (Photo : Gaurav)
India offers varied tourism options for all kinds of people having varied preferences and one such favoured destination is Chandrashila Peak located in the lush and mesmerizing valley of Uttarakhand. The sight of majestic peaks from Chandrashila during full moon nights is enthralling, as are the sunrises and sunsets, when all the mountain peaks are set ablaze and set the spirit on a grandiose experience.
The trek is charismatic and soul purging. It offers the sense of oneness with the environment which leaves an eternal effect on the psyche and essence of the person.
Sunrise Point at Dzongri top, Goechala
Sunrise Point at Dzongri top, Goechala (Photo : Rammohan K)
Dzongri Top is a well-known and amazing trekking destination in India. Located in west Sikkim, it is also fascinating places to view the sunrise in India, besides enjoying the sighting of snowcapped cascades of Himalayan mountain peaks. With sun rays falling on the snowy peaks and creating a remarkable glistening effect, trekkers can take awe struck gazing view right from Dzongri Top.
What seems amazing to see is view of amazing patchwork of green and gold speckled etching of Himalayan mountainous zone that gives creates a cooling effect for eyes and fills the heart with heart rending plenitude. Surrounded by snow covered mountains, the Dzongri Top is where one could fathom the majestic aurora of Himalayan ranges that can equivocally be compared with the nothing less than the abound strength of Tethys Sea.
Wilson Point (Sunrise Point) – Mahabaleshwar
Wilson Point ( Sunrise Point) – Mahabaleshwar (Photo : Ritesh Gupta)
Wilson Point is magnificent tourist spot located in the region of Mahabaleshwar and popular among the tourists for Sun Rising. Tourists visit all through the year at this point with the yearning desire to catch the glimpse of Sun rising. Wilson Point, which is otherwise known as the Sunrise point, is amazingly a huge plateau with plenty to offer.
If you are keen to see sunrise, there can be no better place to visit than Wilson Point. The three naturally carved and chiseled masonry round platforms give podium to the tourists to become abreast with nature and its truest life forms. Of the three platforms, the second of platform strategically situated around a mile away from the Mahabaleshwar market area is considered ideal for taking the glimpse of sun rise.
Sun Rise In Jodhpur
Well they say if you do have to see the sunrise where better than to see it in the desert! A beautiful yet exquisite experience of seeing the sun escalate to newer heights is down-right breath taking and where better to see it than in the warm city of Jodhpur! An ideal place to watch the sunrise, Jodhpur is simply superb. The sheer size of this “Blue City ” draws millions across the globe here to witness the rising Sun. It has become a destination to visit for sure when on tour in India.
Spotting the sun rise is something that you just cannot afford to miss when here. With the first ray of light hitting your face, watch as the city comes alive right before your eyes! This beautiful scene brings out the very best of the city! As the buildings are illuminated you have no option but to fall victim to this surreal display! Every blue house lights up like it is Diwali. Something out of the box for any traveller!
Kurinji Andavar Temple – Kodaikanal
Called as the Princess of Hill Stations, Kodaikanal is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the country. When the name Kodaikanal is translated it means ‘The Gift of the Forest.’ This beautiful hill-station was established in 1845, as a sanctuary for those who wanted to escape the heat and plains. Today most of this beautiful haven’s economy is based on the hospitality and tourism industry. One of the top hill stations of the country, Kodaikanal is particularly famous for its places of natural beauty.
The Kurinji Andavar Temple is also a famous destination for the summer festival that is organized here every year in May. The temple is beautifully decorated during this temple and is simply teeming with tourists and devotees who come here to seek divine grace. The Kurinji Andavar Temple is also known to be a great destination for photographic opportunities, thanks to the picturesque destination it is located in.
Lonar crater, Aurangabad
Surise at Lonar Crater, Aurangabad (Photo : Deepak Dongre)
India is a country which can claim to be full of man made wonders and awesome natural sites to see throughout its geographical stretch from tip of the north to foot of the south. When it comes to the natural incredulity the sites of sunrise and sunset remains to be on the top list. The natural light works as a make up to what you would otherwise grade to be common. Especially the water bodies tend to elevate the beauty of the sun motions. The seas, beaches, rivers and lakes complement the scene and make it adorable.
This gigantic body of saline and alkaline water in itself is mesmerizing, and when the shades of sunrise – the yellows, oranges and goldens – blends with the lake’s sky blue water it gives it another dimension of beauty. The solitary location away from hustle and bustle of the Loanar town compliments the silent water of Lonar Crater Lake and sends a thrill in the body and gives delight to the eyes.
Chandragiri Fort (Near Tirumala Hills)
- Sunrise at Chandragiri Fort (Near Tirumala Hills) (Photo : Shachi Trivedi)
Chandragiri is a popular hamlet of Tirupati situated in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is worthy of mention that Chandragiri is also the southern foyer to the Temple city for motor vehicles plying from Kerala, Bangalore and Tamil Nadu. The Chandragiri Fort is positioned at Chandragiri which was in the ancient times the Capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire and is related with the Aravidu empire.
The fort can be visited anytime between, sunrise to sunset while the museum is open for visitors between 10 am to 5 pm. It is to be noted that Friday is a holiday where the museum and fort is closed for the tourists.
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