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India’s Most Surreal Places Where Nature Breaks Its Own Rules — From Reverse Waterfalls To Ghost Lights
India is home to some of the world’s most mind-bending natural phenomena that blur the line between science and magic. Some wonders showcase the incredible power and mystery of nature.
Often hidden in remote corners of the country, they offer unforgettable experiences.
Living Root Bridges – Meghalaya
The living root bridges are one of Meghalaya’s most beautiful tangible heritage sites. They are made of intertwined roots.
"These bridges have been built for centuries by the indigenous people of the land(Khasis and the Jaintias). They have also been used by these people to cross the overflowing rivers during the monsoon season," the Meghalaya Tourism site mentioned.
A root bridge could be able to live on for hundreds of years. These bridges frequently rise 50 to 100 feet in the air. Meghalaya's longest living root bridge is said to be a whopping 175 feet in length.
Bioluminescent Beaches – Andaman And Nicobar Islands
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Havelock Island's shores come alive with a celestial glow after dark, due to the magical presence of bioluminescent plankton. This enchanting phenomenon adds a mystical touch to the place's breathtaking beauty.
Magnetic Hill – Ladakh
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The Magnetic Hill is believed to defy gravity, is located at a distance of 30 kilometers from Leh on the Leh-Kargil Highway. According to the official government website, it is said that there is a mysterious magnetic force emanating from the hill that pulls stationary vehicles within its range and makes them move uphill. However, some also argue that it is an optical illusion.
Balancing Rock – Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
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Known locally as “Krishna’s Butter Ball,” this giant boulder in Mahabalipuram seems to defy gravity as it precariously rests on a smooth slope. Believed to be a natural formation, it stands as a bizarre geological mystery and a popular photo spot that has baffled scientists and awed visitors for centuries.
Mahabalipuram is a place where the natural and the supernatural coexist in perfect balance, a place where the legend of Krishna's Butterball exists.
Lonar Lake – Maharashtra
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Lonar Lake is a lake of lagoon in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra. According to the official website, it was created due to a meteorite, and it is the only major hoverboard in basalt rock.
The water of the Lonar Lake is alkaline, and it has been declared a Wildlife Sanctuary for its conservation.
Aleya Ghost Lights – Sundarbans, West Bengal
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In the remote marshes of the Sundarbans, mysterious floating lights — known as Aleya — have puzzled locals and scientists alike. These glowing orbs appear above swampy waters and are said to lure fishermen deep into the mangroves.
The eerie glow continues to inspire ghost stories and local legends.
Reverse Waterfall – Naneghat, Maharashtra
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A strange sight unfolds at Naneghat in the Western Ghats — water from the waterfall appears to flow upward.
This natural wonder isn’t magic, but a result of powerful winds blowing so strongly against the falling water that it pushes it back up.
According to a report of the Times of India, the cause of this phenomenon is the force of wind that pushes the waters in the upward direction.
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Photo Credit: All Representational Images/ Pixabay
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