10 places to discover
Bhairabkunda Picnic Spot is a popular seasonal picnic destination located at Bhairabkunda in Udalguri district, Assam, at the tri-junction of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan. Situated on the banks of the Dhansiri River at the foothills of Bhutan, it is centered around the Bhairabkunda Irrigation Project and barrage. Known for its scenic riverbed, forested hills and Bhutan border views, it attracts large numbers of winter picnickers.
Bogamati Riverfront Picnic Spot is a popular seasonal picnic and recreation area on the Barnadi River at Bogamati in Baksa district, Assam, near the Indo-Bhutan border. Set against forested Bhutan hills, it features a wide, shallow riverbed with clear water, sandy banks and boulder-strewn channels. Known for scenic natural beauty and tranquil surroundings, it attracts day visitors and families mainly in winter for picnicking, sightseeing and leisure by the river.
Forest Camp is a nature resort in Barangay Apolong, Valencia, Negros Oriental, about 9 km northwest of Dumaguete City at the foothills of Mount Talinis. Set along a forest-lined river with pools fed by natural springs, it offers swimming areas, cottages and picnic grounds amid native trees and cool mountain air. Developed as an eco-tourism leisure site, it is notable for its spring-fed pools, river setting and forested surroundings.
Gua Tempurung is a limestone cave system located in Gopeng, Kampar District, Perak, Malaysia. Stretching over 3.5 kilometres, it is one of the longest cave systems in Peninsular Malaysia. The cave features five large domes with stalactites, stalagmites, underground river passages and flowstones. Known for its dry and wet guided tours, it offers both walkway exploration and river wading experiences within a forested karst landscape.
Lubuk Timah Hot Spring is a natural hot spring attraction located in Simpang Pulai, Kinta District, Perak, near Ipoh. Set amid limestone hills and former tin-mining land, it features natural geothermal pools channelled into man-made bathing pools, a small waterfall and river. It is notable as one of the few accessible hot springs near Ipoh, offering recreational bathing in mineral-rich warm waters within a landscaped park setting.
Mangku Sakti Waterfall is a sulfur waterfall located in Sajang Village, Sembalun District, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on the slopes of Mount Rinjani. It is notable for its milky turquoise water and white-yellowish sulfur-coated rocks formed by mineral deposits. Fed by springs from Rinjani, the waterfall flows into the Kokok Putih River. Access requires a guided trek through forest and river crossings, making it a distinctive natural attraction in the Sembalun area.
Murti Riverside is a scenic stretch along the Murti River at Murti village in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, at the edge of the Dooars region. Located near Gorumara National Park and Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, it is known for its shallow riverbed, pebble banks, forested surroundings and views of the Himalayan foothills. It serves as a popular picnic and nature leisure spot for visitors exploring the Dooars forests and wildlife circuits.
Reshi Khola is a pebble-bed river valley on the border of Sikkim and West Bengal near Reshi village in Pakyong District, Sikkim. Formed by the Reshi River flowing from the Himalayas, it is known for its clear shallow waters, forested surroundings and tranquil riverside camping. It serves as an offbeat nature retreat between Pedong, Kalimpong and Aritar, popular for overnight stays, nature walks and birdwatching.
Rocky Island Riverside is a natural riverside attraction on the Murti River at Rocky Island village near Samsing in the Dooars region of Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal. Set in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, it is notable for its wide riverbed scattered with large boulders and pebbles, clear shallow water, and surrounding dense forests. It is a popular day picnic and nature sightseeing spot for visitors exploring Samsing and Suntalekhola.
Saltan River is a major river in Barangay Balbalasang, municipality of Balbalan, Kalinga Province, in the Cordillera Administrative Region of northern Luzon, Philippines. It flows through the forested landscape of the Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park and is a tributary of the Chico River system. Known for its clear waters, boulder-strewn channel and surrounding pine and mossy forests, it is a natural landmark within a protected area noted for biodiversity and scenic mountain terrain.