Village tourism, though a new concept in India introduced from the West, is rapidly gaining popularity. This is due to the fact that a large portion of our population still resides in villages, and to know ‘India’ in its entirety, you have to understand the Indian villages first. That’s the reason why the tourism department of the Government is making strong efforts to promote village tourism in the country.
Our country, India, mesmerizes travelers with astounding vistas, stunning landscapes, and a culture that is colorful and truly captivating. But since a significant part of our population resides in villages, it’s equally important to explore rural India alongside the commonly visited tourist destinations. In fact, the beauty of rural India is no less than the well-known tourist spots. It’s an unspoiled, virgin beauty of Mother Nature that you might not find anywhere else. To get the real essence of Indian culture, to inhale the smell of raw earth, or to enjoy the fresh blooms that come with every changing season, you need to visit an Indian village untouched by the evils of industrialization.
That’s why many travel and tourism companies offer village tourism packages for enthusiasts. Often, students are taken on village tourism tours because such tours provide a truly educational experience. Visiting rural India, which is rightly called the ‘Heart of India’, allows people to gain an understanding of the rural lifestyle and even participate in it.
The Key Advantages of Village Tourism are
With the increasing popularity of village tourism, many villages in India, which were once totally unknown to the nation and the world, have now come to the forefront and are frequented by tourists every year. This has led to the economic development of these villages.
If you want to embark on a village tour of India, you could consider the following options:
This village is located in the Ahmednagar district, in the Akole Block. It’s situated 220 km from both Mumbai and Pune, on the way to Nashik. The villagers belong to the Hindu Mahadeo Koli tribe. Here, you can smell the fresh aroma of crops from the farmlands, and as you wander, you might even hear the melodious strains of a typical rural instrument called Masakbeen, quite similar to a bagpipe or the tapping instrument called Hudki.
This coastal village is located 170 km from Mumbai and about 156 km from Pune. It is part of the well-known Shrivardhan-Diveagar-Harihareshwar tourist route. The place is famous for the Suvarna Ganesha Temple, which houses a pure gold idol of Lord Ganesha. It’s an ideal place for relaxing on the solitary, virgin beaches, far from the madding crowd.
This is an island village in the South Indian state of Kerala. The idyllic charm of the village is characterized by far-reaching stretches of serene backwaters, mangrove forests, boat cruises, paddy fields growing Pokkali Rice, and fishing nets flung across the waters, hoping for a big catch. The crab culture in the village is also quite notable. You can join a fisherman on an early morning fishing venture into the sea, and it will indeed be a lifetime experience to return with the best and freshest catches from the sea at dusk.
This village in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh is a major attraction for those going for a village tourism tour to the state. It is very close to Kullu and is one of the ancient villages of Himachal Pradesh. Visitors to the village can breathe in the cool, refreshing mountain breeze and enjoy the views of the snow-clad peaks, gurgling fountains, meandering walks, and the abundant plum and apple orchards that exude a sweet aroma, filling the air. The Naggar Palace is one place that you shouldn’t miss on your sightseeing tour.
This village is located in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, 45 km from Bhubaneswar and near the famous pilgrimage destination of Puri. The village is famous for its many creative art forms such as Applique Works, Pata Chitra, various Gotipua Dance styles, and the marvelous inscription of complete poetic verses on unusual materials like parched palm leaves or treated cloth. If you are passionate about art and crafts, you should definitely visit this village at least once.
This is all about village tourism and how it can benefit you.
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