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Best Time to Visit in India

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India is a diverse land and the time for visiting all sides of India varies. North India is known for its hills and sands and there is an appropriate time to visit these places. Himachal Pradesh, Taj Mahal, Agra, etc. are some of the mentionable places to visit. The Golden Triangle comprising of New Delhi, Jaipur and Agra is one of the highly packaged tours that people book in advance. Northern India has many monuments and palaces which will surely attract you to learn more about the Mughal Dynasty and other established rulers.

 

Camel Safari, Trekking, etc. Are some of the adventures you can try out in North India. While, when you visit Varanasi, you can take part in the Evening Arti and you can receive blessings from the Almighty. If you are more of a spiritual person, Gaya, Varanasi, etc. Are places worth visiting.

Some essential facts regarding the seasons to visit

  • October to March is the main reasons to visit North India. You can witness snow clad mountains and many festivals commencing the advancement of the New Year.
  • One can find high tourists during the months of April to June. The weather is hot at that time, but everything is seen at the very best during these months.
  • July to September is the time for the rainy season and the tourists lessen in numbers as one can experience landslides in the hills.
  • North India can go up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit because of which it becomes unbearably hot and going out seems impossible.

The best seasons to visit – October to March

If you are planning to visit North India, the best 4 months are from October to March and normally holidays start during these months as well. The day temperatures are okay and at night, a cool breeze blows making its mild weather. You can book hotels in advance for your holiday and the festivals happening at this time also attracts people to these places. One can experience light rain during the winter season.

 

If you are planning to visit Rajasthan, the best time is from November to February. Diwali and Dusshera are celebrated with a lot of fun and enthusiasm. The Bikaner Festival of Camels is another major show during the month of January. You can end your trip by celebrating Holi, the festival of colours.

The peak time from April to June

Vacation during the summer months in Northern India is the time for a lot of crowds. With more cafes opening and better structuring and tour guides, you can ensure that people find it more interesting to visit during these days. This is the time when you can find a rise in the prices of hotels so you should book in advance.

 

Rainfall is very less during the summer season making it best for going to the hill stations for relaxing. Trekking is suitable during the summer time. Take a trip to Srinagar or Nainital during these months. If you think of visiting National Parks, Jim Corbett National Park awaits you. 

The season of Monsoon from July to September

This is not the perfect time to visit the Northern States as the rains create a heavy disruption and the transport services are stopped to a great deal. But the one thing to see at this time is that the flora comes to life and everything is so bright and green. The rate of rainfall is quite high during these months. The best place to go at this point in time is the Valley of Flowers. Or you can visit Fatehpur Sikri or Chandigarh.

 

You can book your hotels in advance because there can be a rush also. If you want to see the greenery of North India, then do visit during winters.