The earth is a strange place with stranger landscapes. While some regions are fighting with problems like overpopulation, some remain untouched, far from human reach. There are people who always like to stay in someone’s company. Then there are the loners- the people for whom, the company doesn’t matter. They enjoy their own company and like to be alone most of the time. This planet has places for both kinds of people. The world has a lot of tourist destinations but the problem with the famous ones is that they are overcrowded most of the time.

In such cases, your experience while visiting these places might not be as good as expected. This blog is all about helping you in finding such locations that are less crowded or not crowded at all. There is no dearth of isolated places in the world. Despite such a huge population, a large part of the planet still remains unexplored. Among these unexplored places, some are nearly impossible to reach for an ordinary person or haven’t caught people’s attention yet.

I will be telling you about 8 such places here.

1. Cape York Peninsula, Australia: Located in the extreme northeast part of Australia, Cape York is a peninsula with a huge population of crocodiles. Several people go there for fishing or sports purposes but the place is hardly crowded. The tourism there is managed by five local communities who own the entire area. The only way to reach here is through a four-wheeler. It will take you 28 hours to reach here from Cairns.

2. Oymyakon, Russia: Russia is the largest country in the world and there are several regions in the country that have little or no population at all. Oymyakon, a remote town, is the coldest inhabited place on the earth. The temperature here falls down as low as -58 degrees celsius and it remains dark 21 hours of the day. The town has a population of just 500 people. There is no vegetation or farming here and locals consume meat, frozen fish and ice cubes of horse blood and macaroni for survival. There is no indoor plumbing as water freezes at such a low temperature. It will take you several days to reach here from Moscow. Driving alone is not suggested at all as it is also called “The Road of Bones.”

3. Pitcairn Island: Pitcairn Island is a British Overseas Territory located 3,300 miles away from New Zealand. It takes a 32-hour yacht ride for a person to reach here. No plane or helicopter has ever landed on the island. The Island is still a hidden gem for many and its history is not well known to the world. The island is associated with Polynesian civilisation quite often. The island’s last recorded population was 67.

4. Barrow, Alaska: Alaska has been linked with strange things and events in the past as well and Barrow is one such strange place here that is not connected by any road. The only way to reach Barrow is through a plane. It is dark here for 65 continuous days during the Winters. Imagine seeing no morning light for more than 2 months. Well, such is life here. This place has more caribou than people.

5. Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland: Located far far away from the inhabited areas of Greenland, Ittoqqortoormiit is a small yet beautiful place that was founded by settlers from West Greenland in 1925. The town is only accessible through a helicopter and the colourful homes and beautiful landscapes give this town a charming look. The breathtaking view of the northern lights is visible here. The town has a population of just 450. It is also a famous cruise destination but ships can dock here just 3 months of a year due to the ice blockade. 

6. Kerguelen Islands, Indian Ocean: The Kerguelen Islands in the Indian Ocean are a part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Also known as Desolation Island, the islands are accessible by ship only four days in a year. The island is fully covered by snow and witnesses continuous rainfall. It snows here over 300 days of the year. The little number of people who live here are the researchers of French origin.

7. Changthang Tibet: Situated at an altitude of 4,000 to 9,000 feet, Changthang is known as the ‘Roof of the World’. It is a 990-miles long stretch inhabited by a nomadic tribe called Changpa. The climate here is very cold and animals like snow leopards and yaks can be easily spotted here. You need to drive from Manali or Srinagar to visit this place. The alternative way to reach here is via Udhampur railway station or taking a flight from Leh airport. A special permit is required to visit this place.

8. Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica: Antarctica is known for its extreme and harsh climatic conditions that can make survival for ordinary people. Villa Las Estrellas translates into Star Town and is a Chilean settlement. The small town is equipped with all basic facilities including a gym, a church, a public school and a souvenir shop. There are only two residential towns in the continent and Villa Las Estrellas is one of them. You will need to take a two-day boat trip from Ushuaia, Argentina, to cross the Drake Passage into the Antarctic Circle, in order to reach here.