5 Indian villages which you must not miss visiting

Villages for us Indians is all about cute mud houses, cow-dung cakes, sitting cross-legged on the terrace with cousins listening to ghost stories from elders and eating fresh produce off fields. It is true that India lives in its village as we are still agro-based economy. So, you city slickers if you want to tour the real India, you must visit its villages and get refreshed with the mitti-ki-khushboo. We give you five unforgettable villages which you must travel to get the real feel of our country.
Hodka, Kutch

Visit this quaint yet fascinating hamlet in the vibrant district of Kutch in Gujarat to discover white stretch lands of the great Rann of Kutch. Most common occupation of the villagers here is making leather goods and oh-so-colourful lovely embroidered items. Best time to visit this place is between October to April.
Banavasi, Karnataka

The village is known for endogenous rural tourism as it is nestled along the banks of river Varada and is blessed with amazing eco-system. You will find ancient relics of the Kadamba dynasty which ruled from here. Streams running with crystal clear waters, green pastures and lovely coconut trees…this place are tucked away in the lap of nature away from the bustling urban life.
Lachen, Gangtok

North-east is like a heaven on earth with its virginal landscapes and unexplored mountain ranges. Lachen, in particular is amazing because it is perched at the altitude of 8500 ft and is devastatingly beautiful. It has some of the most beautiful treks and is a home to the Bhutia tribe, who are inhabitants of this place since 6th century.
Pothanikkad, Kerala

You may have not heard of this village but this little hamlet was the first one to achieve cent per cent literacy rate in whole of India. Though cut off from urban area, this village boasts of high end public and private schools. It is definitely a must to visit such village which has revolutionised education in India.
Shani Shingnapur

Shani Shingnapur is village in Maharashtra which houses a temple worshipping planet Saturn. So far so normal. Delightfully weird thing is that, here villagers do not lock doors of their houses but keep them wide open! So, do not miss visiting this thief-proof village next time you are in Maharashtra.