5 Places Famous For Sunsets In North India
Jaisalmer Sand Dunes (Photo Credit: Saptarshi Bagchi / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer, the “Golden City,” is located on the westernmost frontier of India in the state of Rajasthan. A camel safari in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer is an unforgettable experience. One of the most magnificent attractions is the Jaisalmer Fort, also known as “Sonar Qila,” due to the yellow stone with which it was built. Colourful shades of the setting sun and golden hues of the desert ambience give a fairy tale look to this mega structured fort.
Jaisalmer (Photo Credit: Daniel Villafruela / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh
Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, India. Sukhna is an inseparable part of the city of Chandigarh. Photographers and painters love to capture its scenic beauty of the setting sun. Sukhna has a membership-based Lake Club with lawns, a gym, indoor games, swimming pool and tennis courts with both synthetic and grass courts. Boating, rowing, sculling, sailing, kayaking and water skiing can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Sukhna Lake (Photo Credit: Vijendra Trighatia / CC BY-SA 3.0)
Dal Lake, Kashmir
Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting. The lake, which lies to the east and north of Srinagar city covers an area of 18 square kilometres, although including the floating gardens of lotus blooms. In the evening the sunset glow over the unbelievably opalescent.
Sunset On Dal Lake (Photo Credit: Gangadhar Tambe/ Public Domain)
Diskit Nubra Valley, Ladakh
Nubra is a tri-armed valley located to the north east of Ladakh valley. Diskit the capital of Nubra is about 150 km north from Leh town. Diskit town in the valley have become the congregation centre for people of the region. The major attractions apart from the mountain scenery and Shyok river basin to this region are cold desert and bactrian camels of Hunder and hot water springs of Panamik. Here, Sunset view is awesome.
Nubra Valley (Photo Credit: Priyambada Nath / CC BY 2.0)
Hanuman Garhi, Nainital
Hanumangarhi is a temple of Lord Hanuman in Ayodhya. More than 70 steps lead to the main Hanuman temple which is one of the most popular temples of Lord Hanuman in North India. Located at an altitude 1,951 m, the temple complex is about 3.5 km from the Tallital bus stop. Hanuman Garhi is also known for its spectacular views of the setting sun.
Hanuman Garhi, Nainital (Photo Credit: Amiteshomar / CC BY-SA 3.0)
