Beautiful Indian Village Where Tourists are not Allwood.

neha choubey Jun 18, 2023

Malana, an ancient village in Himachal Pradesh, India, is isolated from the rest of the world.

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The villagers consider themselves the descendants of the Aryan civilization.

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The residents here do not like being touched by outsiders.

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Although the village is a part of the Kullu Valley in India, villagers never consider it a part of India.

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Malana is believed to be ‘one of the oldest democracies in the world.

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The villagers speak Kanashi/Raksh which is understood only by them.

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In 2017 the villagers, on the orders of the deity Jamlu, restricted the entry of tourists from any nation including India.

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Approximately a dozen guest houses and restaurants were shut down after that.

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Malana has its own well-organized parliamentary system.

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Rich in natural beauty, Malana has been the subject of various documentaries.

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