6. Get pulled uphill by magnetic force - Magnetic Hill, Ladakh.

At an altitude of 11000 feet above sea level, Magnetic Hill is one of the must-see things on the wayto Leh. It is known to have magnetic power that can pull a car towards itself even when the ignition is off.  It is a thrilling experience, but in reality, it is only an optical illusion caused by gravity hill. Magnetic Hill is one of the world's recognized gravity hills. 

7. Home to the notorious Cream - Malana, Himachal Pradesh

Located in the north-east of the Kullu Valley, Malana is also known as the 'Little Greece of India', because the locals believe that they are descendants of Alexander-the-Great
himself! This ancient village is cut off from the rest of the world, and they follow an indigenous political system. There are only about a hundred houses in this village, but it is home to Malana Cream, the finest quality and most potent charas ever produced.

8. Asia's Cleanest Village - Mawlynnong, Meghalaya

Mawlynnong Village in Cherrapunji is popularly called 'God's Own Garden.' It has won international accolades for being Asia's Cleanest Village. It is a community-based effort for promoting eco-tourism. It is interesting to note that this village has a 100% literacy rate and most villagers speak English fluently. Mawlynnong boasts of other amazing sights like waterfalls, Living Roots Bridge and a Balancing Rock.

9. Village Without Doors - Shani Shignapur, Maharashtra

Located 35 kms from Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, Shani Shinagpur village is known for its popular Shani temple. This village has never witnessed any crime, and that is attributed to the blessings of Shani Dev. The villagers have full faith in their god, and have completely entrusted their safety into his hands. That is why homes and commercial buildings in this village has no doors, or even a door frame. Taking note of the near-zero crime rate, the UCO Bank has also opened a 'lock-less' branch in this village, the first of its kind in India.

10. Temple Of Rats - Karni Mata Temple, Rajasthan

A little town called Deshnok, 30 kms from Bikaner, holds an intriguing sight: the Karni Mata Temple, home to over 20,000 rats. 'Kabbas' as they are called, these rats are worshipped because it is believed that they are reincarnated family members of Karni Mata. White mice are revered even more because they are considered to be Karni Mata and her sons.

11. Land of Snakes - Shetpal, Maharashtra

Shetpal village in Sholapur district of Maharashtra, is known for snake worship. This village has a custom that can be only described as frightful. Each house in this village has a resting place for Cobras in the rafters of their ceilings. No cases of snake bites have been reported in this village despite snakes moving about freely in every household.



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