India is a land of paradoxes. There are bustling markets of Delhi to wander, while in contrast, there are quiet Himachali villages to enjoy chai, and places where visitors can still manage to find corners untouched by the selfie stick brigade. No doubt, people flock to the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, or Goa, but there are pockets of India where the crowd is less and where time seems to slow down, and where locals greet you like an old friend, and the only crowds one can encounter are curious cows or fluttering kites. So, if in a mood to take that detour, here is our pick of 10 Indian destinations where you can escape the tourist traps.
