If you are tired of visiting crowded tourist spots that cause you to stress even on your vacation, then you must visit some of the unexplored places and small towns of India. Undoubtedly, they provide the perfect setting to embrace serenity, indulge in incredible activities, divert your mind from the chaos of the city and simply bring the peace you are searching for. Here’s a list of the top 10 most charming small towns to visit in India.

1. Mawlynnong, Meghalaya

Meghalaya is a beautiful state in itself with breathtaking natural beauty, but Mawlynnong is just the cherry on the cake. It is an enchanting village in eastern India that has been crowned the title of the Cleanest Village in Asia. This village is all in on eco-tourism and also works hard to maintain the integrity of its natural resources. There is so much we can and should learn from this village. Visiting Mawlynnong is surely an incredible experience.

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2. Landour, Uttarakhand

This hidden gem of the Himalayas is blessed with pleasant weather throughout the year. In addition, the scenic view of the snow-clad mountains is breathtaking. You can either choose to sit by a river and enjoy a cup of warm coffee in Landour or go site seeing (don’t worry, the sites won’t be crowded here!). This town has everything it needs to make your trip memorable.

3. Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

This is one of the most charming places in India that you should visit. Ziro Valley has an abundance of natural beauty that you can look at for hours and hours. The dense pine forests, snowy mountains, rice fields, and exotic creatures make the most picturesque sites that you must witness once in a lifetime.

4. Idukki, Kerala

Kerala is known as God’s own country for a reason and when you visit Idukki, you’ll see that the blessings of God have showered on this town abundantly. The beauty of this place is unmatched as it’s located on the highest point of the Western Ghats. Furthermore, the town is guarded by majestic mountains and the beauty is enhanced by the mystical forests, lakes, and waterfalls.

5. Chikmagalur, Karnataka

Famous for its coffee plantation, the Chikmagalur town has a scenic landscape with mesmerizing waterfalls, pleasant weather, and lush greenery all around. Above all, the place is picture-perfect and there is nothing more you could ask for. Therefore, this town had to make it to the list of top 10 of the most charming small towns to visit in India. 

6. Lonavala, Maharashtra

Lonavala is a famous hill station near Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra. This town has countless trekking spots as it is located in the Sahyadri ranges. The scenic beauty of the place is at its best during the monsoon, and winter is the best time for a memorable road trip to Lonavala.

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7. Agatti Island, Lakshadweep Islands

Lakshadweep Island is a crowned jewel of the Indian subcontinent. Besides, the beauty of the place is simply unbeatable. Agatti Island of Lakshadweep is blessed with golden sands, turquoise water, corals, and captivating marine life too. Nonetheless, this is, the most relaxing vacation spot you can ask for in India. 

8. Nako, Spiti

Close to the Tibetan border, this beautiful little town in Spiti valley is a must-visit too. Given the eye-pleasing landscapes as well as the greenery, Nako is a place from where you would never want to return. The town will surely enchant you with the bliss of nature and also see life from a whole new perspective.

9. Yana, Karnataka

Located near the Sahyadri Mountains, Yana is easily one of the most beautiful towns in Karnataka that needs to be visited by more people. In fact, the unique black crystalline limestones found in this town are its highlight. This unexplored gem of Karnataka is not only a paradise for nature lovers and but also for those who love to travel in insolation.

10. Malana, Himachal Pradesh

Malana is nothing less than paradise on Earth. This offbeat small town is the home to descendants of Alexander’s army. The peaceful vibe of Malana is indeed just perfect for soul searching. Finally, the magical beauty of this place provides a great escape from the city chaos and into a rejuvenating zone. 

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This is was our list of 10 of the most charming small towns to visit in India. If you have been to any of these places, share your experience with us in the comments below. 

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