The true soul of India lies in its villages, simple and honest lifestyle devoid of modernity and filled with rustic charm. There are many hidden gems in the country that would astonish us with their natural beauty and may be a perfect destination to escape from the busy city life. So let's have a look:-
1.Kalpa in Himachal Pradesh- It is situated in the Kinnaur district , in the Sutlej river valley.It has stunning sceneries, beautiful monasteries, temples , apple orchards and the breath-taking view of the Kinnaur Kailash mountain.
2.Khajjiar in Himachal Pradesh- It is in the Champa district of Himachal Pradesh.It is also called the mini Switzerland of India because of its picturesque landscapes of beautiful meadows, lush green deodar forests , apple orchards and snow-clad mountains view of Mount Kailash.
3.Mawlynong in Meghalaya- This is declared as the cleanest village in Asia.It is a tropical paradise with its lush greenery is also known as God’s Own Garden.
4.Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh- Ziro is a beautiful valley situated in the heart of Arunachal Pradesh
5.Kalap in Uttarakhand- It situated at an altitude of 7,800 ft offers a beautiful landscape and stunning views of the snow-capped Bandarpunch range surrounded by pine and deodar trees.
6.Darchik in Ladakh- It is situated in the Aryan valley of Ladakh.
7.Zuluk in Sikkim- It is located at a height of around 10,000 ft on the lower Himalayas. It offers a breath-taking view of the eastern Himalayan mountains including the Kanchenjunga. In summer, its surrounding hills are covered with thousands of blooming rhododendron.
8. Varanga in Karnataka - With the backdrop of mighty western ghats, the Jain Lake temples and a ride on a tiny wooden boat make this place undoubtedly one of the most beautiful destinations in Karnataka.
9 .Kuttanad in Kerala - Hailed as the ‘Rice bowl of Kerala’, it offers a stunning visual treat with its water bodies, lush greenery, dazzling paddy fields and rustic villages.