You may have a better experience traveling to the lesser populated areas like Northeast , Mountainous North
Can confirm, I liked it much more in the mountains of India, rather than southern parts. The same distinction goes to Nepal, as well. People living in the mountains are different - they appear to be calmer, cleaner, and better overall.
Mountainous areas also have a lot of culture to be explored..since it's not over populated it is still enjoyable .
Don't go in summer though as that's the main tourist season ..go just before summer or post monsoon! !