The Better India

This Uttarakhand Village Has Hung Corn Outside Homes for Generations — Here’s Why

Near Mussoorie, Sainji Village is known as India’s Corn Village. Discover how farming traditions, community life, and slow ...

India’s best farmstays for immersive rural experiences in 2026: From forest walks to farm-to-table dining

Farm stays across India are emerging as the quiet alternative to fast travel in 2026, offering space, sustainability, and ...
The Better India

Looking for Meaningful Travel? 5 Indian Trips Where Your Vacation Directly Supports Wildlife, Forests & Reefs

Move beyond safaris and discover five responsible travel experiences in India where your stay supports wildlife conservation, ...

Which village is called India’s first village?

Not long ago, it carried a very different identity. Tucked away near the Indo-Tibetan border, this remote Himalayan ...

UP Tourism launches state tourism awards 2026 for villages, homestays

On National Tourism Day 2026, the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, announced the State Tourism Awards to recognise villages, rural homestays and farm stays that are strengthening ...

Inside India’s coldest village, where temperatures fall below –25°C and how to reach there

As North India experiences winter chills, a village, often called India's coldest inhabited village, garners attention for ...

UP tourism to honour rural tourism champions on National Tourism Day through State Tourism Awards

Best Tourism Village 2026, Best Rural Homestay, and Best Farm Stay. Winners will be honoured with Gold, Silver, and Bronze ...