4 Misty Towns In India That Look Like The English Countryside

If you are craving the charm of stone cottages, rolling green meadows, and winding lanes blanketed in thick white fog, you do not need to board a flight to Europe. During the monsoon and winter seasons, several hill stations across India shed their tropical character to mimic the moody, romantic landscapes of the United Kingdom. From colonial-era architecture to expansive tea estates that look exactly like the downs of Yorkshire, here are  misty towns in India that look just like the English countryside.

4 Indian Towns with English Countryside Charm

1. Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Ooty is often described as the ‘Queen of Hill Stations,’ and this city was set up as a summer retreat for the British Raj, but even now you can easily trace the colonial imprint there. The outskirts of Ooty are characterised by vast rolling fields of grass, terraced tea plantations, and stone houses camouflaged among old pine trees. The sight of Avalanche Lake and the Sigur Ghat covered in morning mist resembles the English Lake District.

2. Munnar, Kerala

The city of Munnar lies in the heart of the Western Ghats and is an expansive land of lush green hills that are totally isolated from the hustle and bustle of contemporary Indian towns. The ever-present clouds that glide over miles of carefully trimmed tea estates make the city’s landscape quite distinctive and structured, like the rolling downs of England.

3. Coonoor, Tamil Nadu

Coonoor can be found right close to Ooty, and it is actually the lesser-known and less popular sister of the former. Due to the lack of tourism, the area remains charming and old-fashioned. There are many colonial bungalows with red roofs, rose gardens, and small country roads with sunflowers that remind one of Jane Austen’s novels.

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4. Lansdowne, Uttarakhand

Those who like the aroma of pines and the peaceful walk instead of tea gardens will find the picturesque cantonment town of Lansdowne, which is located high in the Himalayan range. Originally founded as a military cantonment by the British, the town is highly disciplined and very clean. Walk on streets lined with majestic oaks and blue pines, look at ancient stone houses, and hear the soft bells of the church ringing amid the thick mist.

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