12 Forgotten Villages That Tourism Hasn’t Touched Yet

In the modern tourist hubs, you find some places that are still untouched and preserved with their traditions and nature. These back roads provide an opportunity to enjoy authenticity in non-commercial travel. These are a dozen such neglected villages across the world.

Mawlynnong, India
This village is located in Meghalaya and is characterised by living root bridges and cleanliness. It is, regardless, a beautiful place, albeit it is quieter than other tourist-prone places in Northeast India.

Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy
This Italian village is on top of the hill and is gradually fading away, yet it still impresses tourists with its stone walks and architecture. The tourism in this area is minimal, and it maintains its silence.

Shirakawa-go, Japan
This small village in Gifu is well known for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses. It is a UNESCO site, though there is little tourism as compared to the urban attractions of Japan.

Shey, India
Shey is one of the royal capitals in Ladakh. Its monasteries, chortens and ancient ruins two provide an insight into the history of the Himalayas without the need to walk over the busy trails.

Albarracin, Spain
Pink-colored houses and the small streets make Albarracin look more like a trip to medieval Spain. Mass tourism has not taken the cultural soul out of the village.

Olympos, Greece
Olympos is set on the Karpathos island, which is a mixture of both mountains and traditions. Traditional costumes are also alive and used by locals who do not feel the heavy pressure of tourists, who can alter their culture.

Khonoma, India (Image: Canva)

Khonoma, India
It is an eco-model settlement, Naga village, close to Kohima. It boasts of a warrior history and conservation activities, but it is a low-profile cultural attraction.

Hallstatt, Austria
Hallstatt is world-renowned yet not unbelievably busy in low seasons. Even its lakeside beauty and salt mine heritage preserve something of the small-village feel.

Uchisar, Turkey
In Cappadocia, there is a rock fortress that is the hallmark of Uchisar. It has not lost its serene rhythm as the local towns, though it has a different geographical setting.

Ghandruk, Nepal
It is a Himalayan village that is bordered by the Annapurna peaks. Trekkers are frequent flyers who rarely spend significant time getting into its pure Gurung culture.

Folegandros, Greece
Folegandros, in contrast to Santorini, has beautiful cliffside views without the presence of masses of tourists and is overshadowed by Folegandros' whitewashed houses.

Lamayuru, India
Lamayuru may be called the Moonland of Ladakh, with its barren landscapes and ancient monastery; it is one of the most undiscovered Himalayan gems.

These ghost towns, showcasing the best of culture and nature without such mass tourism, are prosperous. They are a reminder to the travellers that there are places in the world where time is slow and traditions are still preserved.