Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

Rann of Kutch is a large area of salt marshes located in mostly in Gujarat (primarily the Kutch district), India and the southern tip of Sindh, Pakistan. It is divided into two main parts; Great Rann of Kutch and Little Rann of Kutch. Witnessing the grandeur of a stunning sunset over the white salt plains and rejoicing in the beauty of White Rann of Kutch is an experience of a lifetime.

Taj Mahal, Agra

Words have always failed to describe the Taj. All that I can possibly say is that, the ideal place to witness the sunset at the Taj Mahal is from across the Yamuna River.

Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island, Andamans

Havelock Island is the largest of the islands that comprise Ritchie’s Archipelago, a chain of islands to the east of Great Andaman in the Andaman Islands. One can go snorkelling at Elephant Beach at Havelock Island. It is one of the most preferred snorkelling destinations after Jolly Bouy island in Port Blair. The sunset however, has to be viewed from Radhanagar Beach, which puts up a show of amazing colors each day at sunset, a picture that will stick in your mind for years to come.

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Agumbe Point, Karnataka

Agumbe is a small village located in Shimoga district, Thirthahalli taluk in the Malnad region of Karnataka, India. It is sometimes called “The Cherrapunji of the South” after Cherrapunji, in Northeast India.Sunset View Point rests on one of the highest peaks of the Western Ghats on the Udupi-Agumbe Road. It is ten minutes walk from Agumbe. On a fine evening, the sunset can be seen over the Arabian Sea.

Alleppey, Kerala

Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India.The Backwaters of Alappuzha are the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala.Watching the sunset on the tranquil backwaters of Kerala is like witnessing a miracle.

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Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Dehradun is in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India’s mightiest rivers — the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west. The city is famous for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate and provides a gateway to the surrounding region.The sun setting over the surrounding valleys leaves people in awe of the beauty of the Himalayas.

Dibrugarh, Assam

Dibrugarh is considered to be a major city in eastern India in line with Guwahati and Bhubaneswar. It is also referred to as the Tea City of India. Dibrugarh has also become an important destination as well as a major transit point for tourists from both India and abroad. The Bhramaputra river which is quite wide near the city is the favourite spot to visit for all tourists arriving here for a breath-taking sunset.

Kausani, Uttarakhand

Kausani is a hill station situated in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. There are very few places in the Himalayas that can compare with the beauty of Kausani – a picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendour and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. The sunset gives a spectacular silhouetted view of the Himalayas against the burning sky.

Palolem Beach, Goa

Although Goa is blessed with quite a number of pristine beaches, Palolem Beach takes the cake for the most beautiful sunsets in the region.Palolem Beach is largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself. It is about one mile (approximately 1.61 km) long and is crescent-shaped; one can view the entire beach from either end.

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

Kanyakumari formerly known as Cape Comorin, is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The name comes from the Devi Kanya Kumari Temple in the region. It is the southernmost tip of peninsular India. It is the southernmost tip of peninsular India. Though there are several places of tourist-interest in the town and district, Kanyakumari is especially popular in India for its spectacular and unique sunrise and sunset, thanks to its being nearly surrounded by waters. On balmy, full-moon evenings (locally called Chitra Pournami), one can also see the moon-rise and sunset at the same time.

Umiam Lake, Shillong

Umiam Lake ( commonly known as barapani lake ) is a reservoir located in the hills 15 km to the North of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. It was created by damming the Umiam river in the early 1960s. The lake serves as a major tourist attraction for the state of Meghalaya. Apart from a show of spectacular colors during sunset,it is also a popular destination for water sport and adventure facilities. Tourists visit this spot for kayaking, water cycling, scooting and boating.

*Courtesy: Thrillophilia