8 Unmissable Eco-Tourism Destinations In India

05 /JULY/ 2025

Silent Valley National Park, Kerala 

Hidden away in the Western Ghats, this unspoiled rainforest is a home for rare plants and animals. With dense canopies, gushing crystal clear streams, and endemic populations, Silent Valley presents a raw and hands-on wilderness experience to nature enthusiasts and researchers.

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Mawlynnong, Meghalaya 

Notoriously referred to as Asia's cleanest village, Mawlynnong is a classic example of sustainable rural lifestyle. Tourists are invited by the Khasi people into bamboo houses, led over ancient living root bridges, and exposed to green lifestyles steeped in tradition.

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Sunderbans National Park,  West Bengal 

Explore the world's biggest mangrove forest by water, where saltwater crocodiles, elusive Royal Bengal Tigers, and iridescent birdlife wander at will. Sunderbans has raw adventure mixed with necessary conservation work in a delicate environment.

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Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh 

A high-altitude desert nestled among massive Himalayan mountain ranges, Spiti has its peaceful monasteries, rugged landscapes, and community-managed eco-homestays. Its isolation guarantees a trip full of culture, quiet, and sustainability.

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Coorg, Karnataka 

Coorg is the "Scotland of India" and a green haven of coffee plantations, rolling hills, and waterfalls. It encourages eco-tourism in the form of agri-stays, organic plantations, and conservation-minded plantation tours.

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Thenmala, Kerala 

India's first ecologically planned eco-tourism spot, Thenmala is an ideal getaway for nature lovers. Be it forest trails and tree-top huts or rope bridges and nature walks with guides, this place has an all-round experience to offer in green tourism.

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Khonoma, Nagaland 

Proudly bearing the title of India’s first green village, Khonoma showcases community-led conservation at its finest. With terraced farms, sacred groves, and a deep respect for nature, it’s a living example of harmonious coexistence between people and the environment.

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Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park itself features glacial lakes, alpine forests, and threatened wildlife. Rich in religious symbolism and protected by aboriginal societies, it is a symbol of cultural endurance and biodiversity protection.

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