Villages as we are told, represents the real India. The lush green fields, rivers flowing by the side, mud houses along the road and traditional arts…in short it represents everything that urban folks miss on a daily basis. As people are becoming  more curious to experience such beautiful ecosystem, village tourism is picking up quite fast. Celebrating the local culture by consuming local foods, wearing ethnic dresses and living a simple life, totally cut off from the high pitched sounds of city life is a thing to enjoy now.

Why you should travel to a village?

Villages give you an idea of the culture and traditions that our ancestors used to practice and follow and offer you a historic and cultural  experience. Getting a real feel of how the villagers live and stay connected to the roots, village experiences are always a thing to cherish. It could be Drinking water from natural streams, angling (fishing using a rod and wheel) in a /stream, walking past the green fields along with  cattle grazing and the peace and serenity that the nature offer feels like heaven  As compared to the hustle bustle and crowded streets of city life

Living in a village for a few days will uplift your spirits. Meet the local villagers, know their preferences and how they are building up a sustainable economy, buying their handicrafts helps the rural economy. Eat recipes/authentic and natural local cuisines that you have never heard of, hear stories from the elders that Wikipedia doesn’t tell you, click the weirdest of photos and grow yourself as a traveller.

Nagthat: The land of the mystic

Nagthat is one such village in Uttarakhand that is driving tourists crazy with its beautiful landscape. From the meadows to the dense deodar woods to an exquisite Himalayan view. this village has it all. The village is 78 kms from Dehradun and 310km from Delhi and 182km from Chandigarh with and amazing drive and you can hire a taxi or drive in to reach the place comfortably.

The mystical place looks as gorgeous as it can get during the winters. The snow-clad mountains offering a pristine viewpoint will take your breathe away. It can be a great honeymoon destination where you can play with the snow and skid just for fun in absolute privacy. Summers are also pleasant, where the chill is there but you don’t have to shiver. Just put on a thin pullover and pack your luggage and get going. September to March is considered to be the best time to visit the place. And if you want to enjoy the cloud, monsoon is the time. Totally engulfed in cloud.

Future of Village Tourism

Village tourism is growing not just in India, but across the world. Travel agencies are preparing customised tours for travellers who really want to feel the essence of a village. It brings down your expenses, helps you see something new and get an experience that the stereotype tour packages cannot provide you. Moreover, there is a certain sense of freedom, which you can enjoy. Get up whenever you want, walk across the villages, visit farms, orchards, mingle up with the villagers, trek, hike in hills/jungles do fishing and if you are feeling sleepy just take off a whole day and take rest.

The whole idea of tourism is going through a sea change. Gone are the days when you will go to some world-famous spots and go home. It doesn’t amuse anyone, at least today. With massive social media exposure and travel vlogs on Youtube, people are always searching for something new; something that will grab eyeballs when they speak about it. Hence, the exquisite villages of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan are the peak of village tourism and its going to rise in the coming years.

VilloTale Experience

Travelling to the most picturesque villages like Nagthat, requires an expert guide who will take care of your journey and safety as well. VilloTale provides excellent house stays with the internet, great cuisines, adventurous locations along with a safe and secure trip. In a budget  ranging from INR 1500 - 3500 per  person per night including breakfast and dinner, come, join us in the quest for some of the most incredible locations in India and come back with memories that you will never forget.