The world might have progressed making everything accessible at the click of our fingers but sometimes, these developments surely do get on our nerves and make us hope for a simpler life, the cultures and traditions are truly losing their meaning and significance. This truly makes one yearn for simpler things in life such as staying in a rural place, away from the noise and the turbulence. with the deep influence of culture being held properly by the roots, the rural places of India are truly a delight to savour. We have compiled a list of the rural places of India that you must visit at least once in your life and live a few days enjoying the rural and rustic charm of the villages. With the government taking so many steps to promote Rural Tourism in India, you can be a part of its promotion.
These are the best rural travel destinations that one must visit while being on a cultural holiday.
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1. Mawlynnong, Meghalaya – the most perfect village in Asia
This village is the one where ultimate preference is given to cleanliness and is a great way to live your days in the lap of Mother Nature. One would enjoy walking on the 1000 years old Living root bridge that is the specialty of Mawlynnong. Being an important part of the village tourism in India, Mawlynnong enjoys incredible popularity for its bridges and its efforts towards preserving nature and natural resources. With the simple charm associated to Mawlynnong, you will be wooed. Mawlynnong is also famous by the name of ‘God’s own Garden’ which is true for its sights.
What are the best things to try while being in Mawlynnong?
One would enjoy the awesome trekking experience to Mawphlang. Also, you can visit the nearby Cherrapunji and witness the magic of this place as well. Other than that, one can also climb the bamboo watchtowers and fall in love with the mesmerizing views that will bowl you over!
What would be the best time to witness the magic of Mawlynnong?
This village enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year and thus, can be visited all through the year.
2. Pipili, Orissa – a renowned village for exhibiting the Art and Crafts
Pipili is famous all over the world for its art and craft, a renowned place because of the art and craft that this place has given to the world, for example the famous Applique artwork under whose glory Pipili is still basking in. With its origin dating back to 10th century, Pipili had been the home to the craftsmen who had been creating some magnificent canopies for the incredibly famous annual Rath Yatra that happens at the Jagannath Temple and applique umbrellas.
What are the best things to try while being in Pipili?
One can actually shop to their heart’s content while being in Pipili and get some distinct and intriguing art forms to decorate your house with. This place can be explored through sightseeing. Also, for the art lovers, Pipili poses an amazing oportunity to learn applique art.
What would be the best time to witness the magic of Pipili?
To make the most of your stay, you must visit Pipili from October to March.
3. Hodka, Gujarat – get hooked to the most distinct and amazing embroidery styles
This village is said to be established by the Halepotra clan and offers a remote desert village experience. One of the best travel destinations to enjoy the rural village feels, this village is filled with some of the best and most beautiful traditional houses exhibiting different designs and patterns making your visit to Hodka truly worth it. It is really astonishing to be noted that the mud houses in Halepotra are made in such a manner that they stay cool from inside during summer and warm from the inside during the chilly winters. This village must be visited at least once in your lifetime.
What are the best things to try while being in Hodka?
One can enjoy an amazing overnight camel safari being in Hodka or indulge in the retreat of bird watching. This village is also famous for its art works that you can take back to your home in the form of a souvenir. You would simply gush at the beauty of this village because of the panoramic views that this village provides the visitors with. Also it would be a treat to enjoy the sight of the artisans practicing their skills in Hodka.
What would be the best time to witness the magic of Hodka?
The best time to make the most of your trip to Hodka is to visit this village from July to March.
4. Witness the magic of Lachung and Lachen in Sikkim and admire the fascinating beauty
A great escape in the villages of Lachung and Lachen will surely enchant you, this village is famous for glacial rivers, cascading waterfalls and enchanting fruit orchards. A wonderful place to experience beauty, Lachung and Lachen happen to be the most magnificent villages in India in terms of beauty. Lachung exhibits a serene touch whereas Lachen excites the adventure lovers offering them some engaging adventurous activities..
What are the best things to try while being in Lachung and Lachen?
You can be more inclined to nature and experience the enigmatic Sikkim by visiting Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Also, it would be a treat to your eyes to witness the confluence of the rivers at Chungthang or just get crazy and take part in the Mask Dance Festival. One can also seek some spiritual enlightenment by visiting the Lachung Monastery
What would be the best time to witness the magic of Lachen and Lachung?
These villages are great throughout the year but to make the most of your stay in Lachung and Lachen by visiting these villages in the months of October to June to make the most of your trip.
5. Experinece the customs and traditions of Bishnoi villages, Rajasthan and live a tribal life
Being famous for conserving the wildlife and nature, the Bishnoi community is famous all over the globe. Visiting this village is the ideal way to get closer to knowing this community, being famous for wild animals and picturesque landscapes, Bishnoi villages exhibit the true meaning of India. With the simple natives living in these villages, you would be hooked to their minimalistic living. Being a home to nature and animal lovers, a guest would surely learn a lot being at the Bishnoi villages. Also, make sure that you share the similar feeling of animal and wildlife love while you visit this incredible village as you would know the story about the Bishnoi community sacrificing their lives to save their beloved trees.
What are the best things to try while being in Bishnoi Villages?
Explore history by getting to know more about the massacre at Kahejarli or be ready to fascinate yourself by spotting exotic wildlife at Guda Village or enjoy the great Singhasni or enjoy the photography at Shepherds village, also get some great additions to your home decors by buying carpets from Salawas.
What would be the best time to witness the magic of Bishnoi villages?
These villages are great throughout the year but to make the most of your stay in by visiting these villages in the months of October to March to make the most of your trip.
6. Witness the Dha and Hanu in Leh and get to interact with the Aryans descendants
There are a lot of Brokpa villages that you can find in India however, only two villages, named as, Dha and Hanu can be visited by general publicare open to the public. Being simply one of its kind, these villages reflect some warmth and also the best part is that you will get to meet the blue eyed, fair skinned aryans being here in these villages exhibiting some really distinct dressing style and being incredibly beautiful to charm you by.
What are the best things to try while being in Dha and Hanu?
You will fall in love with the cultural diversity being here, also make sure to get your camera along and click some great photographs with the people of the villages. Also, keep in mind to explore the great Skurbuchan and witness the famous Hanu Yokma and enjoy an excursion to Takmachik or the famous Domkhar Rock Art Sanctuary.
What would be the best time to witness the magic of Dha and Hanu?
These villages are great throughout the year but to make the most of your stay in Dha and Hamu by visiting these villages in the months of June to October to make the most of your trip.
7. Witness Munsiyari, Uttarakhand and fall in love with the heavenly beauty
A gorgeous village set up in the exemplary location of the Kumaon Hills, Munsiyari is all about charms and magic. With the lush green forests to stun you and the snow covered mountains to welcome you, this village is a great addition to your India village tour. Witness the stunning river Goriganga adding to the beauty of this village and making this place a great stay. Apart from that, Munsiyari is also famous for the adventure lovers and nature lovers. With the stunning backdrop of the Panchachuli this place will win your heart and is a great addition to cultural tour in India.
What are the best things to try while being in Munsiyari?
One can enjoy a great trekking experience to Ralam and Milam Glaciers or fall in love with the panoramic views of the Panchachuli peaks or enjoy a one of its kind Snow Leopard Trek or be an explorer and explore Madkot or get some stunning pictures clicked at Birthi Fall. Also, the adventure lovers can try Skiing in Munsiyari.
What would be the best time to witness the magic of Munsiyari?
This village is great throughout the year but to make the most of your stay in Munsiyari by visiting this village in the months of March to June or from September to October make the most of your trip.
8. Kila Raipur, Punjab – for all the sport lovers who are deeply enthusiastic for sports!
A great rural destination to visit in India, Kila Raipur is a place which is one of its kind. One cannot miss out on the annual Kila Raipur Sports Festivals which is filled with action-packed games and sports. The best part is the bullock cart race that you would truly cherish being here.
What are the best things to try while being in Kila Raipur?
You cannot miss out ion the sports festival in Kila Raipur. Also famous for the food, you can try some lip smacking foods being here or enjoy a Langar. The fun lovers can enjoy dancing to the Punjabi folk tunes and enjoy practicing Bhangra and Giddha. One can also visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum.
What would be the best time to witness the magic of Kila Raipur?
This village is great throughout the year but to make the most of your stay in Kila, Raipur by visiting this village in the months of October to March to make the most of your trip.
9. Majuli, Assam – This is the largest river island in the world which is disappearing little by little. Do you need any more reasons to visit it soon as possible?
This village is all set to stun you by its exuberance and old world feels, a gorgeous village near the Brahmaputra River, Majuli is an incredible sight to behold. With the stunning beauty to swear by, this island is purely one of its kind; this island was once famous for being the World’s Largest River Island however it is very unfortunate to know that this island is slowly and steadily disappearing and being reducing in size which makes it really important to witness this island as soon as possible before this island disappears completely. Being famous for its heritage and culture, Majuli is also a part of the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Site (tentative). Also, you would be astonished to witness the extra ordinary skill of mask-making of the locals of Majuli that is famous all over the world..
What are the best things to try while being in Majuli?
One can be enchanted to explore villages while being in Majuli, also get to witness the famous temple of Shri Shri Dakhinpat Satra and pay your homage. Some adventure lovers love the excursion to Pathorichuk. Other that that, exhibiting some extra ordinary beauty, this village is also famous for its stunning sunset views, and the foodies will rejoice at the taste of rice beer and tribal food.
What would be the best time to witness the magic of Majuli?
This village is great throughout the year but to make the most of your stay in Majuli by visiting this village in the months of October to March to make the most of your trip.
10. Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu: prepare to be spellbounded by watching the houses made up of limestone!
Well, we are sure you wouldn’t have ever witnessed a house made up of limestones! This village in Tamil Nadu exhibit exactly that. With some gorgeous houses made up of limsetones, this village will cast a spell on you. One of the best villages to visit in India, Karaikudi will truly win your over by its simplistic beauty and being so attractive. Karaikudi also enjoys some incredible fame by being a part of many of the South Indian movies. May be the last South Indian movie that you were watching that was dubbed in Hindi has Karaikudi as its backdrop! Also, while you visit this place, you might get lucky and witness some shooting going on!
What are the best things to try while being in Karaikudi?
Well, this place is not just a treat to your eyes but also a treat to your taste buds as well, you can try the amazing Karaikudi cuisine being here. Also, you can witness many amazing tourist monuments that are a heritage to Karaikudi. One can also witness the factories and witness the manufacturing of handmade terracotta, Athangudi tiles. Also, for the religious people, one cannot miss out on visiting the Pillaiyar Patti Lord Ganesha Temple which holds a lot of religious significance.
What would be the best time to witness the magic of Karaikudi?
This village is great throughout the year but to make the most of your stay in Karaikudi by visiting this village in the months of October to March to make the most of your trip.
Thus, these are the most enchanting villages that exhibit the true village feels and let you explore the rural India without you having to leave your world. Get your cultural tour with Sharp Holidays booked to make sure that you avoid any last minute hassles and enjoy a great travel experience.
