India is a place to witness glorious sunrises in the Eastern Hemisphere. The best sunrise viewpoints are in the far eastern corners of India, where one can take spectacular photographs for retrospection. Below is the list of the best sunrise viewpoints in India.
a) Rachela Peak: Rachela Peak is around 10,000 ft above sea level. Travelers can witness breathtaking sunrise views. Travelers can easily reach the peak by trekking for two hours. The sunrise view is fantastic and a special memory for travelers and photographers.
b) Chandrashila: Chandrashila is a magical place in Uttarakhand, North India, where one can catch an ensnaring sunrise among majestic peaks. The sun is diamond-shaped, and the clouds resemble cellulose fibres.
c) Silk Route: The Silk Route remains exceptional in travelers’, adventurers’, and photographers’ minds due to the alpine meadows and meandering roads. The sunrise views from Nathang Valley and Thambi viewpoint are exceptional; crowds gather in huge numbers to witness the magic.
d) Goecha la: Goecha la Pass is a mystical pass across the eastern segment of India from where the belt of Eastern Himalayas is palpable, and the base camp of the world’s third-highest peak, Mt. Kanchenjunga, is easily accessible—the trek route to Goecha green meadows. The sunrise views are spectacular, and the entire landscape of the area is breathtaking.
e) Sandakphu: Being the highest point in Eastern India and situated at an elevation of around 12,000 ft above sea level, Sandakphu offers magical sunrise views among the three peaks of Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga and treasures both exotic plants and wildlife thriving in the region.