IQAir recently came out with its annual report of the most & least polluted places in the world. India ranked 8th among the most polluted list of countries in the world.
Among the top 50 most polluted cities in the world, India is home to 39 of them. Bhiwandi in Maharashtra was the third most polluted in the world in 2022.
photo: reutersNew Delhi, Ghaziabad, Patna and Darbhanga in Bihar were among the top most polluted cities in the world.
photo: representativeBut, there are some places in India that are still healthy for the lungs.
This small temple town was listed at No. 1 among the least polluted regional cities in Central and South Asia in 2022.
photo: west bengal tourismKnown as the "oil city of Assam", Digboi was also the least polluted place in Central and South Asia in 2022.
photo: assam tourismThanjavur is home to the tallest temple tower in South India, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
You can visit Muttayyapuram in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu for a breath of fresh air.
Pathankot is known for its scenic location and cultural heritage. It's a meeting point of three states - Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.