Underrated Places to Live in India

Pondicherry: It is a late French Colony, a tiny city popular for its beautiful and calm beaches, impressing French architecture, nature, and spiritual importance.

Coorg: A calm and concentrated hill town in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. It is noted for its coffee plantations, waterfalls, hiking paths, etc.

Auroville: It was founded in the 1960s, Auroville is an experimental community around Pondicherry. And its neighborhood is famed for its eco-friendly activities, education, spiritual groups, cultural activities, etc.

Kodaikanal: A beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu. It is usually overshadowed by famous destinations like Ooty and Coonoor. The place is noted for its scenic beauty, beautiful lakes, peaceful setting, etc.

Rishikesh: Undoubtedly a popular city in North India located in the Himalayan foothills, Rishikesh is a spiritual city noted for its yoga and meditation retreats. Apart from that, it has some exciting adventure sports such as white water rafting and bungee jumping.

Dhanaulti: A serene hill station in the beautiful state of Uttarakhand. It has serenity and natural beauty. The village is popular for its alpine woodlands, apple orchards, hiking trails, etc.

Varkala: A pleasant and calm coastal town in Kerala. The natural beaches, cliffside vistas, Ayurveda treatments, etc are its key attractions.

Mahabalipuram: It is a historic village in Chennai. The place is famous for its ancient rock-cut temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, etc.

McLeod Ganj: A small town in Himachal Pradesh that is home to a sizable Tibetan community along with the exiled Dalai Lama. And it is popular for Buddhist monasteries, hiking, nature, surroundings, etc.