5 Must-Visit Indian Art Villages In The Hills

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Art Villages

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Many In The Hills

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Which Are They?

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1. Andretta, Himachal

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2. Pragpur, Himachal

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3. Jhaltola, Pithoragarh

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4. Naggar, Himachal Pradesh

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5. Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand

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