India Travel Calendar
When Should You Go? Every month is perfect โ for somewhere in India ๐ฎ๐ณ
๐ January ๐ธ February ๐จ March ๐๏ธ April ๐๏ธ May ๐ฉ๏ธ June ๐ง๏ธ July ๐ฎ๐ณ August ๐ค๏ธ September ๐ช October ๐ November ๐ December
เคเคจเคตเคฐเฅ
January ๐ Royal & Warm ๐ค๏ธ 8ยฐC - 25ยฐC
Golden winters, royal deserts, festive skies
๐ค๏ธ Cool and crisp across India. Perfect for outdoor exploration. North India sees mild chill, South stays warm and pleasant.
๐ Most Popular
Jaisalmer
Rajasthan ยท โน2500-6000/day
Desert Safari Festival, golden fort under blue skies
โจ Must Visit
Rann of Kutch
Gujarat ยท โน3000-8000/day
Rann Utsav at peak โ white salt desert under full moon
๐ฟ Serene
Kerala Backwaters
Kerala ยท โน3500-9000/day
Perfect weather for houseboat stays and Ayurveda retreats
๐๏ธ Beach
Andaman Islands
Andaman & Nicobar ยท โน4000-10000/day
Clearest waters of the year, perfect for snorkelling and diving
๐ฏ Wildlife
Ranthambore
Rajasthan ยท โน5000-15000/day
Peak wildlife season โ tigers spotted near waterholes in cool winter mornings
๐ช Spiritual
Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh ยท โน1500-4000/day
Winter ghats at their most atmospheric โ misty morning boat rides on the Ganga
๐ Hidden Gem
Mandawa Rajasthan
Shekhawati's open-air art gallery โ havelis with stunning frescoes, almost no tourists
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐ช Makar Sankranti
Gujarat, Maharashtra
๐ฅ Best For: Family Couples Solo
| ๐ฐ โน2,500 - โน8,000/day ๐ What to Pack โ Light woolens for evenings โ Sunscreen SPF 50+ โ Comfortable walking shoes โ Scarf/stole for desert winds โ Sunglasses
เคซเคผเคฐเคตเคฐเฅ
February ๐ธ Romantic & Vibrant ๐ธ 12ยฐC - 28ยฐC
Bloom, romance and ancient ruins
๐ธ Pleasant across India. Slight chill in north mornings, warm afternoons. South is perfect.
๐๏ธ Heritage
Hampi
Karnataka ยท โน1500-4000/day
Ideal weather to explore the ancient Vijayanagara ruins
๐ Festive
Goa
Goa ยท โน3000-8000/day
Goa Carnival in full swing, beaches at their best
๐ Cultural
Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh ยท โน2000-5000/day
Khajuraho Dance Festival โ classical dance against temple backdrop
๐ฟ Nature
Coorg
Karnataka ยท โน3000-7000/day
Coffee estates in bloom, misty hills, perfect weather
๐ Romantic
Udaipur
Rajasthan ยท โน3000-9000/day
City of Lakes at its most romantic โ Valentine month, boat rides, palace sunsets
๐๏ธ Coastal
Pondicherry
Tamil Nadu ยท โน2000-5000/day
Perfect beach weather, French Quarter cafรฉs, Auroville serenity
๐ Hidden Gem
Gandikota Andhra Pradesh
India's Grand Canyon โ the Pennar river gorge with a 16th century fort, virtually unknown to tourists
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐ Khajuraho Dance Festival
Madhya Pradesh
๐ฅ Best For: Couples Solo Friends
| ๐ฐ โน1,500 - โน8,000/day ๐ What to Pack โ Light layers for mornings โ Sunscreen โ Comfortable walking shoes โ Camera โ ruins are photogenic โ Light jacket for evenings
เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค
March ๐จ Festive & Wild ๐ 15ยฐC - 32ยฐC
Colours, celebrations and wild encounters
๐ Spring arrives. Warm days, cool evenings. Northeast India is lush. Plains begin warming up.
๐จ Iconic
Mathura & Vrindavan
Uttar Pradesh ยท โน1500-4000/day
Holi at its most authentic and spectacular โ 7 day celebrations
๐ฆ Wildlife
Kaziranga
Assam ยท โน3000-8000/day
Best wildlife visibility before monsoon, one-horned rhinos, elephants
๐บ Bloom
Sikkim
Sikkim ยท โน2500-6000/day
Rhododendrons in full bloom, clear Kanchenjunga views
๐๏ธ Cultural
Hampi
Karnataka ยท โน1500-4000/day
Hampi Utsav โ classical performances at ancient ruins
๐ Adventure
Rishikesh
Uttarakhand ยท โน1500-4500/day
Rafting season begins, Holi celebrations on the Ganges โ spiritual and thrilling
๐๏ธ Beach
Goa
Goa ยท โน2500-7000/day
Last stretch of peak beach season โ fewer crowds, shack vibes, perfect sunsets
๐ Hidden Gem
Ziro Valley Arunachal Pradesh
Apatani tribe villages, terraced paddy fields turning green โ untouched, serene, deeply authentic
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐ฅ Best For: Groups Solo Family
| ๐ฐ โน1,500 - โน8,000/day ๐ What to Pack โ White clothes for Holi (they get coloured!) โ Waterproof phone case โ Sunscreen โ Light cotton clothes โ Insect repellent for Northeast
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เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคฒ
April ๐๏ธ Adventure & Escape โ๏ธ 20ยฐC - 38ยฐC plains | 5ยฐC - 18ยฐC hills
Escape to the hills before the heat rises
โ๏ธ Plains get hot. Hills open up beautifully. Northeast is pre-monsoon green. Coastal South perfect.
๐๏ธ Adventure
Spiti Valley
Himachal Pradesh ยท โน2500-7000/day
Roads just opening โ raw, dramatic landscapes with snow still on peaks
๐ฟ Nature
Meghalaya
Meghalaya ยท โน2000-5000/day
Pre-monsoon green, waterfalls beginning, living root bridges
๐คฟ Adventure
Andaman
Andaman & Nicobar ยท โน4000-10000/day
Crystal clear waters before monsoon, great for scuba diving
๐ Cultural
Kerala
Kerala ยท โน2500-7000/day
Thrissur Pooram โ Kerala's grandest elephant festival
๐ฟ Offbeat
Wayanad
Kerala ยท โน2000-5000/day
Pre-monsoon lush green, wildlife active at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
โ Hill Station
Chikmagalur
Karnataka ยท โน2000-5500/day
Coffee bloom season, pleasant weather before summer heat โ perfect for hill retreats
๐ Hidden Gem
Tirthan Valley Himachal Pradesh
Tiny hamlet next to Great Himalayan National Park โ trout fishing, forest walks, absolute silence
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐บ Tamil New Year (Puthandu)
Tamil Nadu
๐ฅ Best For: Adventure Seekers Couples Solo
| ๐ฐ โน2,000 - โน10,000/day ๐ What to Pack โ Sunscreen SPF 50+ essential โ Warm layers for high altitude โ Trekking shoes โ Light cottons for plains โ Sunglasses
เคฎเค
May ๐๏ธ High Altitude & Free โฐ๏ธ 35ยฐC - 45ยฐC plains | 5ยฐC - 20ยฐC mountains
Mountains are calling โ answer them
โฐ๏ธ Plains are very hot. High altitude destinations are perfect. Ladakh fully opens. School holiday season begins.
๐๏ธ Epic
Ladakh
Jammu & Kashmir ยท โน4000-12000/day
Fully open โ Pangong, Nubra, Khardung La all accessible
โ๏ธ Snow
Manali
Himachal Pradesh ยท โน2500-7000/day
Rohtang Pass opens, snow activities, pleasant weather
๐ Cool Escape
Munnar
Kerala ยท โน2500-6000/day
Tea gardens at their greenest, cool weather, no crowds yet
๐ Spiritual
Chopta
Uttarakhand ยท โน1500-4000/day
Tungnath Trek โ highest Shiva temple, snow-covered meadows
๐ต Vibrant
Shillong
Meghalaya ยท โน2000-5000/day
Scotland of the East โ pre-monsoon pleasant, waterfalls, live music culture
๐๏ธ Cool Escape
Dalhousie
Himachal Pradesh ยท โน2000-5000/day
Colonial hill station charm, cool escape from the summer plains heat
๐ Hidden Gem
Gurez Valley Kashmir
Beyond Bandipora โ few tourists, Dard tribe villages, Kishenganga river, raw Himalayan beauty
๐ญ Festivals This Month
โฎ๏ธ Buddha Purnima
Ladakh, Sikkim
โ๏ธ Summer Solstice Celebrations
Ladakh
๐ฅ Best For: Adventure Seekers Family Solo
| ๐ฐ โน2,500 - โน12,000/day ๐ What to Pack โ Warm jacket essential even in summer โ Altitude sickness medicine (Diamox) โ Sunscreen SPF 70+ for high altitude โ Trekking boots โ Thermal innerwear
เคเฅเคจ
June ๐ฉ๏ธ Raw & Untamed โ๏ธ 25ยฐC - 38ยฐC plains | 8ยฐC - 22ยฐC mountains
When India goes to the mountains
โ๏ธ Monsoon hits coastal and central India. Mountains are paradise โ clear skies, meadows in bloom.
๐บ Heaven
Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir ยท โน3500-10000/day
Mughal gardens, Dal Lake, meadows of Gulmarg โ peak beauty
๐๏ธ Remote
Spiti Valley
Himachal Pradesh ยท โน2500-7000/day
Peak season โ all passes open, monasteries, stargazing
๐ช Unique
Ladakh
Jammu & Kashmir ยท โน4000-12000/day
Nubra Valley at its best โ double-humped camels, sand dunes, monasteries
๐ง๏ธ Monsoon Magic
Coorg
Karnataka ยท โน3000-7000/day
Early monsoon turns Coorg into a green paradise โ misty and magical
๐ธ Trek
Valley of Flowers
Uttarakhand ยท โน1500-4000/day
Early alpine blooms begin โ trek season opens to this UNESCO World Heritage site
โฎ๏ธ Spiritual
Dharamshala
Himachal Pradesh ยท โน1500-4500/day
Monsoon-free window, Dalai Lama teachings, Himalayan views from McLeodGanj
๐ Hidden Gem
Pin Valley Himachal Pradesh
Cold desert within Spiti โ Snow Leopard habitat, ancient Pin Monastery, zero tourists
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐ฅ Best For: Adventure Seekers Solo Couples
| ๐ฐ โน2,500 - โน12,000/day ๐ What to Pack โ Heavy warm jacket โ Rain jacket for lower altitudes โ Altitude medication โ Trekking gear โ Windproof layers
เคเฅเคฒเคพเค
July ๐ง๏ธ Lush & Mystical ๐ง๏ธ 22ยฐC - 32ยฐC
Monsoon magic โ India turns emerald
๐ง๏ธ Peak monsoon everywhere except Ladakh and Spiti. India is breathtakingly green. Waterfalls everywhere.
๐ง Monsoon Special
Kerala
Kerala ยท โน2000-6000/day
Athirapally falls roaring, backwaters full, Ayurveda season
โ๏ธ Rain Free
Ladakh
Jammu & Kashmir ยท โน4000-12000/day
Only place in India with guaranteed sunshine โ rain shadow desert
๐ฟ Lush
Coorg
Karnataka ยท โน2500-6000/day
Waterfalls at peak power, coffee estates impossibly green
๐ฉ๏ธ Dramatic
Meghalaya
Meghalaya ยท โน2000-5000/day
Wettest place on earth โ living root bridges, cloud forests, surreal beauty
๐๏ธ Offbeat
Gokarna
Karnataka ยท โน1500-4000/day
Monsoon beach charm โ low crowds, dramatic skies, cliff-side temples
๐ง Waterfalls
Cherrapunji
Meghalaya ยท โน2000-5000/day
Waterfalls at their most powerful โ living root bridges, cloud-kissed cliffs
๐ Hidden Gem
Khonoma Village Nagaland
India's first green village โ Angami tribe, terraced fields, centuries-old fort, no tourist crowds
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐ฅ Best For: Nature Lovers Solo Budget Travelers
| ๐ฐ โน1,500 - โน6,000/day (off-season deals) ๐ What to Pack โ Waterproof jacket โ non negotiable โ Quick dry clothes โ Waterproof bag cover โ Insect repellent โ Anti-fungal powder
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เคเคธเฅเคค
August ๐ฎ๐ณ Free & Green ๐ฆ๏ธ 22ยฐC - 32ยฐC
Independence, waterfalls and Northeast wonders
๐ฆ๏ธ Peak monsoon continues. Northeast India is extraordinary. Ladakh is still perfect. Massive off-season discounts.
๐๏ธ Unique
Majuli Island
Assam ยท โน1500-3500/day
World's largest river island, Vaishnavite monasteries, tribal culture
๐๏ธ Last Chance
Ladakh
Jammu & Kashmir ยท โน3500-10000/day
Last weeks of peak season โ best value, all roads open
โจ Unique
Mawlynnong
Meghalaya ยท โน2000-4500/day
Asia's cleanest village, living root bridges at full monsoon glory
๐๏ธ Remote
Spiti
Himachal Pradesh ยท โน2500-6000/day
Chandratal Lake at its most beautiful, Kunzum Pass clear
๐บ Bloom
Dzukou Valley
Nagaland ยท โน1500-3500/day
Dzukou lilies in full bloom โ Northeast trek paradise with zero crowds
๐คฟ Offbeat
Tarkarli
Maharashtra ยท โน2000-5000/day
Konkan coast monsoon beauty, scuba diving in clear water patches
๐ Hidden Gem
Dzukou Valley Nagaland/Manipur
Valley of flowers of Northeast โ lilies in full bloom, zero crowds, trek to paradise
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐ฎ๐ณ Independence Day
Pan India
๐ฆ Janmashtami
Mathura, Vrindavan
๐ฅ Best For: Nature Lovers Budget Travelers Solo
| ๐ฐ โน1,500 - โน6,000/day (best value month) ๐ What to Pack โ Waterproof everything โ Leech socks for Northeast โ Quick dry clothes โ First aid kit โ Mosquito repellent
เคธเคฟเคคเคเคฌเคฐ
September ๐ค๏ธ Fresh & Festive ๐ค๏ธ 24ยฐC - 34ยฐC
Monsoon retreats โ fresh India emerges
๐ค๏ธ Monsoon retreating. India turns fresh and green. Great value โ almost peak quality at off-season prices.
๐ Best Value
Goa
Goa ยท โน2000-5000/day
Pre-peak โ lush green, empty beaches, lowest prices of the year
๐๏ธ Stunning
Hampi
Karnataka ยท โน1500-4000/day
Post-monsoon Hampi โ ruins reflected in rivers, green boulders
๐ Rare View
Rajasthan
Rajasthan ยท โน2500-7000/day
Post-monsoon Rajasthan โ rare green landscape around the blue city
๐ญ Cultural
Kolkata
West Bengal ยท โน2000-5000/day
Durga Puja preparations begin โ most electric city in India
๐ Adventure
Rishikesh
Uttarakhand ยท โน1500-4500/day
Post-monsoon rapids at peak power โ rafting, bungee, and evening Ganga Aarti
๐๏ธ Offbeat
Tawang
Arunachal Pradesh ยท โน2500-6000/day
Clear skies return โ 400-year-old monastery town with stunning Himalayan views
๐ Hidden Gem
Havelock Island Andaman
Radhanagar Beach with zero crowds, bioluminescent water at night โ September is magical here
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐ Ganesh Chaturthi
Maharashtra, Karnataka
๐ Navratri
Gujarat, Pan India
๐ญ Durga Puja prep
West Bengal
๐ฅ Best For: Budget Travelers Couples Solo
| ๐ฐ โน1,500 - โน7,000/day ๐ What to Pack โ Light layers โ mornings still cool โ Sunscreen โ Light rain jacket just in case โ Festive clothes for Navratri โ Comfortable sandals
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เคเฅเคเฅเคฌเคฐ
October ๐ช Festive & Golden โจ 18ยฐC - 30ยฐC
India's golden month โ festivals and perfect weather
โจ Post-monsoon perfection. Cool, clear skies, green landscapes. India's best month to travel hands down.
๐ช Magical
Rajasthan
Rajasthan ยท โน3000-8000/day
Diwali in Rajasthan โ palaces lit up, markets full of life
๐ญ Epic
Kolkata
West Bengal ยท โน2000-5000/day
Durga Puja โ world's largest art festival. Kolkata is unmatched
๐ฟ Perfect
Kerala
Kerala ยท โน2500-7000/day
Post monsoon Kerala at its most beautiful โ backwaters, beaches, hills
๐ฅ Dussehra
Hampi
Karnataka ยท โน1500-4000/day
Dussehra at Hampi โ one of the most spectacular celebrations in India
๐ช Desert
Pushkar
Rajasthan ยท โน2000-5000/day
Pre-Camel Fair vibes โ desert camping, temple town energy, sunset at Pushkar Lake
๐๏ธ Scenic
Nainital
Uttarakhand ยท โน2000-5500/day
Autumn lake reflections, clear Himalayan views, boat rides on Naini Lake
๐ Hidden Gem
Orchha Madhya Pradesh
Forgotten Bundela kingdom โ temples, cenotaphs, riverside ghats. Diwali here is untouched and authentic
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐ฅ Best For: Family Couples Solo Groups
| ๐ฐ โน2,500 - โน8,000/day ๐ What to Pack โ Festive/traditional Indian wear โ Light woolens for evenings โ Comfortable walking shoes โ Camera โ everything is photogenic โ Book hotels early โ peak season starts
เคจเคตเคเคฌเคฐ
November ๐ Vibrant & Peak ๐ 15ยฐC - 28ยฐC
Peak India โ every corner is worth visiting
๐ Perfect across all of India. The golden month of travel. Slightly cooler in north. South ideal for beaches.
๐ช Iconic
Pushkar
Rajasthan ยท โน2500-7000/day
Pushkar Camel Fair โ one of India's greatest spectacles
๐๏ธ Peak
Goa
Goa ยท โน3500-10000/day
Peak Goa season โ perfect weather, all shacks open, beach parties
๐คฟ Best Diving
Andaman
Andaman & Nicobar ยท โน4000-10000/day
Best diving and snorkelling visibility of the year
๐ฏ Tiger
Ranthambore
Rajasthan ยท โน5000-15000/day
Tiger sightings at peak โ winter brings them to water bodies
๐ Royal
Jaipur
Rajasthan ยท โน2500-7000/day
Perfect weather for exploring the Pink City โ forts, bazaars, and Jaipur Lit Fest season
๐ Thrilling
Rishikesh
Uttarakhand ยท โน1500-4500/day
Adventure season at peak โ bungee, rafting, and camping under the stars
๐ Hidden Gem
Chettinad Tamil Nadu
Palatial mansions of the Nattukotai Chettiars, spice-rich cuisine, antique bazaars โ an architectural treasure trove
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐ช Pushkar Camel Fair
Rajasthan
๐ Guru Nanak Jayanti
Punjab, Pan India
๐ฆ Hornbill Festival
Nagaland
๐ฅ Best For: Family Couples Solo Groups
| ๐ฐ โน3,000 - โน15,000/day (book early!) ๐ What to Pack โ Light woolens for north India โ Swimwear for beaches โ Festive/ethnic wear โ Binoculars for wildlife โ Book everything in advance!
เคฆเคฟเคธเคเคฌเคฐ
December ๐ Celebratory & Cool โ๏ธ 8ยฐC - 26ยฐC
Year-end magic โ beaches, mountains and midnight celebrations
โ๏ธ Cool and perfect across India. North gets cold. South is ideal. Peak tourist season everywhere.
๐ Iconic
Goa
Goa ยท โน5000-20000/day
Christmas and New Year in Goa โ most iconic end-of-year destination in India
๐ Royal
Rajasthan
Rajasthan ยท โน3500-10000/day
Winter Rajasthan โ chilly mornings, perfect sightseeing, Christmas heritage walks
โท๏ธ Skiing
Auli
Uttarakhand ยท โน3000-8000/day
Skiing season opens โ Nanda Devi backdrop, India's best ski resort
๐ Magical
Rann of Kutch
Gujarat ยท โน4000-12000/day
Rann Utsav at its peak โ white desert, full moon, folk performances
๐๏ธ Tropical
Andaman
Andaman & Nicobar ยท โน4000-12000/day
Christmas on tropical islands โ peak diving season, pristine coral reefs
๐ Serene
Munnar
Kerala ยท โน2500-6000/day
Cool misty mornings, tea garden walks, perfect year-end hill retreat
๐ Hidden Gem
Gokarna Karnataka
Goa's quieter sibling โ Om Beach, cliff walks, yoga retreats, new year without the chaos
๐ญ Festivals This Month
๐ Christmas
Goa, Kerala, Mumbai
๐ฆ Hornbill Festival
Nagaland
๐ฅ Best For: Family Couples Groups Solo
| ๐ฐ โน4,000 - โน20,000/day (peak pricing) ๐ What to Pack โ Woolens for north India โ essential โ Swimwear for Goa/beaches โ Party wear for New Year โ Book everything 2-3 months ahead โ Warm layers for early mornings
