Jul 29, 2025

8 Lesser-Known Indian Villages That Feel Like Europe

Aanya Mehta

Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh

Snow capped Kinnaur peaks, slate roofed houses, and apple orchards make Kalpa feel like a mini Swiss village.

Source: Google Images

Mawlynngong, Meghalaya

Asia’s cleanest village with cobbled pathways, hanging flower baskets, and charming wood homes, straight out of Austria.

Source: Google Images

Zuluk, Sikkim

A misty hamlet on hairpin bends, Zuluk’s winding roads, alpine chill, and military precision resemble remote villages in Eastern Europe.

Source: Google Images

Landour, Uttarakhand

Just above Mussoorie, Landour offers colonial charm, pine trees, and English-style bakeries, like an English countryside escape.

Source: Google Images

Gushaini, Himachal Pradesh

Tucked in the Tirthan Valley, it's riverside wooden cottages and trout farms give off Nordic village vibes.

Source: Google Images

Chatpal, Jammu and Kashmir

Rolling green meadows, gushing brooks, and wooden huts surrounded by conifers, like a peaceful Alpine village in summer.

Source: Google Images

Kanatal, Uttarakhand

Offbeat and serene, Kanatal has pine forests, snowy views, and wooden resorts that echo European ski town aesthetics.

Source: Google Images

Lachung, North Sikkim

With its wooden homes, snow covered trails, and Buddhist charm, Lachung looks like it belongs in the Swiss Alps.

Source: Google Images

Hidden Dangers: Why You Can’t Carry Dried Coconuts on Planes