Rural Tourism

From miniature painters and graffiti artists to documentary makers and ceramic designers, artists from all over the world are partnering with the villagers of Gunehar to transform the remote Himachal village into an art destination.

With its amazing diversity and variety, India is a tourism hotspot and sought after travel destinations for travellers from all across the world. Capitalising on this, and the growth and potential of Rural India, rural tourism has really made its presence felt recently. Shubhda Chaudhary explores this growing tourism sector further.

Literally Andhra's coolest village, Lambasingi can make any winter retreat look pale in comparison. This misty hill station, located at an altitude of 1025 meters above sea level in the Chintapalli region of Araku Valley, has experienced winter snowfall in the past.

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), a non-profit organisation, works with tourists and organic farms to facilitate the barter of a few hours of daily volunteer work in exchange for accommodation, delicious food and a chance to learn organic farming techniques.

For those who haven't witnessed the sheer beauty of Himachal's Spiti Valley, here are a few breathtaking glimpses of the strikingly beautiful villages of Nako, Tabo and Kaza.

FarmStays Ladakh is an interesting initiative involving mothers in Ladakhi villages who are renting out rooms in their houses to tourists. This is how it works.

Escape to the magical Tirthan valley in the Himalayas for an adventure-centric getaway in the lap of nature.

A village, located near a famous attraction in Gujarat, was not being able to capitalize on the tourist footfall there. But thanks to Ankush Jindal, the villagers are now beginning to gain employment and tap new business opportunities.

The soul, heart, and beauty of India can be found in many rural parts of the country. Away from the hustle and bustle of modernization, the villages of this nation proudly preserve its customs and heritage till today.

Kalap is a tiny hamlet in the upper Garhwal Himayalas along the valley of River Supin close to the popular trekking destinations of Har-Ki-Doon and Kedarkantha. Untouched and unexplored, it offers a memorable escapade complete with subtle views of the Himalayas and a taste of the local culture and traditions. As spring arrives after a chilly winter the moods of the village are a treat to behold scripting a true Himalayan experience.