From lava-formed landscapes and fossil parks to salt deserts and balancing rocks, these formations are not just visually striking but also scientifically significant.
Here’s a look at 10 geological marvels across India that will truly leave you speechless with their scale, mystery, and majesty:
Lonar Crater Lake, Maharashtra – Formed by a meteor impact over 50,000 years ago, it's one of the world's only hyper-velocity impact craters in basaltic rock.
Balancing Rock, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu – Known as Krishna’s Butterball, this massive granite boulder defies gravity by resting on a small base on a slope.
St. Mary’s Islands, Karnataka – Famous for their columnar basaltic lava formations, believed to have formed during Madagascar's separation from India.
Sangetsar Lake (Madhuri Lake), Arunachal Pradesh – A glacial lake formed due to tectonic movements and seismic activity, surrounded by stunning scenery.
Tiruparappu Waterfalls & Granite Formations, Tamil Nadu – These falls cut through ancient rock layers, showcasing unique patterns and formations.
Borra Caves, Andhra Pradesh – Limestone caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites, formed over millions of years by flowing underground water.
Marble Rocks, Bhedaghat, Madhya Pradesh – Towering white marble cliffs carved by the Narmada River, creating a surreal canyon-like landscape.
Rann of Kutch, Gujarat – A vast seasonal salt marsh that turns into a shimmering white desert, shaped by tectonic uplift and marine transgressions.
Fossil Park, Ghughua, Madhya Pradesh – A rare collection of plant fossils dating back 65 million years, preserved in a natural setting.
Columnar Basaltic Lava, Rajmahal Hills, Jharkhand – These hexagonal lava columns are remnants of volcanic activity from the Jurassic period.