Before you book that much-awaited international trip to end the year with, give this a read. For we are here to remind you once more that India is a land of astonishing contrasts where history, culture, and nature come together in ways found nowhere else. It’s no surprise that India’s majestic mountains, architectural marvels and living traditions are some of the many things that never fail to amaze travellers. What makes India even more fascinating are the unique world records that its places hold; records that celebrate human achievement, natural wonder, and centuries of cultural heritage.Here are 10 incredible destinations in India that have made a place for themselves in the list of world records, and we are fascinated by each of them.
Mig La, Ladakh: The world’s highest motorable pass
High in the cold desert of Ladakh lies Mig La, a mountain pass that sits at a breathtaking altitude of 19,400 feet (5,602 metres). Before Mig La, this record was with Umling La, located just 14 kilometres away. The Border Roads Organisation reached the summit of Mig La Pass on October 2, 2025. Mig La Pass, under ‘Project Himank,’ forms a critical link in the Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road alignment.
Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur: The world’s only floating national park
Keibul Lamjao National Park is located in the picturesque and most unique lake-Lotak Lake, and it is also the only floating national park in the world. The national park is spread across an area of 40 sq. km, atop phumdis – masses of vegetation and organic matter that drift across the lake’s surface. The park is home to the endangered Sangai deer, Manipur’s state animal.
Majuli Island, Assam: The world’s largest river island
On the Brahmaputra lies Majuli, a river island that holds the record of being the world’s largest river island. The island is spread across an area of over 350 square kilometres. This emerald-green paradise is a cultural heartbeat of Assam. Majuli is home to the Neo-Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) established by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankardeva in the 15th century. These satras preserve traditional dance, music, mask-making, and crafts.
Lonar Lake, Maharashtra: World’s only hyper-velocity impact crater formed in basaltic rock
Hidden in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra lies Lonar Lake, a rare geological phenomenon created about 52,000 years ago when a meteorite crashed into the Earth’s surface. It’s the world’s only known hyper-velocity impact crater formed in basaltic rock, something not found anywhere else in the world. Also, the lake’s waters are both alkaline and saline, and hosts unique organisms because of this feature.
Chenab Bridge, Jammu and Kashmir: The world’s highest railway bridge
Towering over the Chenab River in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir is a modern engineering marvel – the Chenab Railway Bridge, officially recognised as the highest railway bridge in the world. At 359 metres above the riverbed, it stands taller than the Eiffel Tower and forms a vital part of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL).
Chail, Himachal Pradesh: The world’s highest cricket ground
Built in 1893 by the Maharaja of Patiala, the Chail Cricket Ground holds the record as the world’s highest cricket ground, located at 2,444 metres (8,018 feet) above sea level. The Maharaja, after being banned from entering Shimla by the British, decided to create his own summer capital.
Delhi Metro: The world’s first rail system to earn carbon credits
A symbol of modern India, the Delhi Metro achieved global recognition by becoming the first rail network in the world to earn carbon credits from the United Nations. This recognition came for its efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy-efficient design and use of regenerative braking systems.
Mawsynram, Meghalaya: The wettest place on Earth
Mawsynram holds the Guinness World Record as the wettest place on Earth, with an astonishing 11,872 mm of average annual rainfall. The constant downpour here creates an otherworldly landscape of waterfalls, caves, and lush green valleys. Locals have ingeniously adapted by building rainproof bamboo structures and using traditional rain shields made from reeds.
Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan: Second longest wall in the world
Perched on the rugged Aravalli hills, Kumbhalgarh Fort is a majestic citadel that reflects the grandeur and strategic brilliance of Rajput architecture. Built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha, the fort’s walls stretch an astonishing 36 km, making it the second-longest continuous wall in the world, surpassed only by the Great Wall of China. The fort is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a part of the group of Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Rann of Kutch, Gujarat: Largest salt desert in the world
The Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is one of India’s most otherworldly landscapes. Stretching across thousands of square kilometres, this vast salt flat transforms dramatically with the seasons. During the dry months, the ground shimmers like a white desert under the blazing sun, while the monsoon leaves a thin layer of water that creates a mirror-like effect. This unique geography has earned the Rann of Kutch the record for the largest salt desert in the world.