They say that "Home is where the heart is." And for a lot of Indians who move to other cities to pursue their studies, run their businesses or move ahead in their careers, their hearts are firmly placed in their respective home towns or villages. Here is why our home towns will always have a special place in our hearts.

You know all the shortcuts, long-cuts, hang outs and routes like the back of your hand.

It takes you half as much time to reach just about anywhere.

The chaat, gol-gappa, kulfi and street food you get there is out of the world.

You can’t explain it, but the flavor in the food you get there just cannot be found anywhere else.