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Explore the village ways with this Uttarakhand venture

Village Ways, a social enterprise, takes tourists on walking tours of five villages within Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarakhand. This is a win-win not just for the visitors but also the hosts, who are all local residents.

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Add this tourism village in Kerala to your itinerary

The recent recognition of Kanthalloor in Kerala’s Idukki district as one of India’s top five tourism villages exemplifies its commitment to ecological sustainability, agricultural prosperity, and responsible tourism.

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A day at Pushkar camel fair

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A day spent at Pushkar camel festival unfolds a tornado of sights, sounds and feelings. We made a touch-and-go visit and returned with a mind full of memories and a memory card full of photos.

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We just discovered a hidden gem in Darjeeling

Mist and memories intertwine in the village of Takdah, 28 km from Darjeeling, and as the fog lifts, it reveals not just a destination but a timeless escape into nature’s embrace.

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5 unique homestays across rural India

Pack your bags and leave the city behind! We're about to unveil 5 hidden gems of rural India, where your next adventure begins with these extraordinary homestays.

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Rural homestays for solo, offbeat travellers

Rural homestays near Orchha provide offbeat tourists and solo women travellers with a serene getaway while boosting the rural economy.

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Offbeat rural destinations in India

At Village Square we love delving into the more unknown and vibrant regions of rural India, so for World Tourism Day we offer up some of our favourite stories and places to add to your “must see” list.