๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Rural Retreats

Experience the soul of India through its villages

Scenic view of Mawlynnong village in Meghalaya

๐ŸŒฟ Mawlynnong, Meghalaya

  • Why Visit: Asiaโ€™s cleanest village
  • Language: Khasi ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
  • Food: Jadoh (rice with meat), bamboo shoot dishes ๐Ÿฒ
  • Culture: Matrilineal society where women lead ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง
  • Festival: Wangala โ€“ harvest dance & music ๐ŸŽถ
  • Weather: Misty mornings, monsoon magic ๐ŸŒง๏ธ
  • Attraction: Living root bridges & sky view tower ๐ŸŒ‰
Khonoma green village in Nagaland

๐ŸŒฑ Khonoma, Nagaland

  • Why Visit: Indiaโ€™s first green village
  • Language: Angami ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
  • Food: Smoked pork, axone chutney ๐Ÿฒ
  • Culture: Proud warrior traditions โš”๏ธ
  • Festival: Sekrenyi โ€“ cleansing rituals & dances ๐ŸŽถ
  • Weather: Pleasantly cool all year โ„๏ธ
  • Attraction: Nature trails & Angami heritage ๐ŸŒฟ
Heritage streets of Pragpur in Himachal Pradesh

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Pragpur, Himachal Pradesh

  • Why Visit: Indiaโ€™s first heritage village
  • Language: Hindi, Kangri ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
  • Food: Himachali Dham feast ๐Ÿฒ
  • Culture: Ancient mansions & cobblestone streets ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ
  • Festival: Lohri & Holi with folk dances ๐ŸŽถ
  • Weather: Crisp winters & breezy summers โ„๏ธโ˜€๏ธ
  • Attraction: Heritage walks & craft bazaars ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
Poovar backwaters in Kerala

๐ŸŒŠ Poovar, Kerala

  • Why Visit: Where river meets the sea
  • Language: Malayalam ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
  • Food: Appam with fish curry ๐Ÿ›
  • Culture: Backwater traditions & Ayurveda ๐ŸŒฟ
  • Festival: Onam with boat races ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธ
  • Weather: Tropical, breezy evenings ๐ŸŒด
  • Attraction: Poovar backwaters, golden beach ๐Ÿ–๏ธ
Traditional mud huts in Hodka village, Gujarat

๐ŸŽ‰ Hodka, Gujarat

  • Why Visit: Experience Rann Utsav
  • Language: Kutchi, Gujarati ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
  • Food: Bajra roti, Kachchhi dabeli ๐Ÿด
  • Culture: Crafts, embroidery & mud huts ๐Ÿก
  • Festival: White desert carnival ๐ŸŽถ
  • Weather: Desert climate, starlit skies โœจ
  • Attraction: White Rann of Kutch & folk music ๐Ÿœ๏ธ
Scenic view of Ziro valley in Arunachal Pradesh

๐ŸŒ„ Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh

  • Why Visit: UNESCO tentative heritage site
  • Language: Apatani ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
  • Food: Bamboo shoot pickle, rice beer ๐Ÿฒ
  • Culture: Apatani tribe with unique farming techniques ๐ŸŒพ
  • Festival: Ziro Festival of Music ๐ŸŽถ
  • Weather: Pleasant summers, chilly winters โ„๏ธโ˜€๏ธ
  • Attraction: Pine-clad valleys & cultural immersion ๐ŸŒฒ