India has unbelievably gorgeous and iconic places, some of them we have visited and some we wish to visit. But do you know there are some places which are forbidden to visit? There are mysterious, secret, and unbelievable places in India that you, unfortunately, cannot explore.
Here are 5 forbidden places of India as explored by Aakanksha Umath…
- Stok Kangri, Ladakh
Located in one of the most popular attractions of Ladakh, Hemis National Park, Stok Kangri Peak is one of the highest trekking peaks in India that is closed due to over-tourism. In December 2019, the All Ladakh Tour Operators Association affirmed that Stok Kangri is closed for trekking and climbing from 2020 to 2023.
2. Upper Part of Pangong Tso, Ladakh
Although Pangong Tso is one of the most famous tourist destinations in India, a major part of the area that surrounds the lake remains inaccessible for tourists. The reason behind it is that around 50 per cent of the lake falls in the disputed territory. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) in fact separates the Indian controlled territory from Chinese controlled territory, which passes through the lake. Thus, one can visit only that part of the lake that lies on the Indian side.
3. BARC Mumbai
BARC or the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, located in a suburb in Mumbai is one of the restricted places for tourists in India. Since its India’s premier nuclear research centre, tourists and visitors cannot enter the facility due to security reasons. However, only researchers and students are allowed to visit; that too, after taking a series of permissions from government institutions.
4. Silent Valley National Park
Due to a recent Maoist attack at Silent Valley National Park in Kerala there has been a considerable decline in the tourist influx. The tropical evergreen forests of the national park is bestowed with unspoilt natural beauty. You will be amazed by the beauty of this place. This is one of the most stunning prohibited places in India.
5. Chambal River Basin
The unmatched beauty of Chambal has been long reigned by some of India’s most infamous outlaws, who also seemed to have fancied the creativity of Bollywood movie makers since a long time. However, the danger of falling prey to the regional dacoits is still quite possible and hence it’s usually avoided by travellers. You will be blown away by how magnificent this destination is. It’s the most famous forbidden places in India.
Do note: This article is not meant to discourage tourism in India in any way, but to make you aware of spots that are forbidden for travellers in India.