With the very vast array of amazing things to be explored, and activities to try, there comes a necessity to analyze and do your part of research before backpacking for your next trip in India.

In order to have a perfect alignment between your quest and the best the place can provide, don’t forget to check out the best time to be in a particular place to experience the best out of it.

In the second part of “Choose your next travel destination in India”, let’s talk about the best favourable seasons and time to capture the amazing beauty of what nature has blessed the place with.

Beat the heat by escaping summers here:

Summers are the difficult time of the year with sun shining on the head, heat killing us all, and craving to stick to an air conditioner. Let’s beat the heat and travel to someplace cool and exotic to give yourself a change. Here are the best places you can explore during summers:

Manali 

The best place to escape the sweat and be amazed by the beauty of nature. Manali is one of the most popular summer vacation spots in the country. A small resort town at the top of Kullu Valley in Himachal is all set to feed your soul with so much thrill to offer. Also, a little side valley, known as Solang Valley in Manali, located at a right height of 8,600 ft above sea level is a hub for Zorbing, Skating, Paragliding, Parachuting, and Trekking to delight you. Manali is undoubtedly hard to forget.

When in Manali, go on exploring gurudwaras, temples, forests, villages, monasteries, wildlife sanctuaries. Also, exciting, adventurous sports such as zorbing, biking will make you lose your heart. 

Ladakh 

Despite having harsh weather conditions, this place tops the list with its exceptional beauty, adventure, thrill to be everyone’s go-to destination. The glaciers, the dunes, and the cool wind would make you wonderstruck. The barren land at an average elevation of 5500 meters becomes fertile with the love, kindness, and joyous people of the beautiful place.

Don’t forget to witness the unique frozen river trek,  trekking to Markha valley, Cycling, Biking on the beautiful valleys, River Rafting, Camel safari, Skiing are all a big tick on your bucket List in Ladakh.

Andaman and Nicobar 

If you’re a beach person and looking for serenity around water, this beautiful island on the edge of the country is going to be the  best decision ever. The diverse sea life, the corals, the beach fun, the calm and peace with a wonderful pack of activities and thrill to experience, Andaman and Nicobar won’t ever be a disappointment. 

It’s the perfect destination for romance, chill, fun, thrill or for your spiritual journey. Visit Havelock Island, Neil Island, Ross island, Baratang Island, Rangat, Mayabunder, Diglipur, Dhani Nallah Mangrove Nature walk, Panchvati Waterfalls and a lot more to go on in order to double the fun.

Coorg

The enchanting beauty of Madikeri, the capital of Coorg, is known as “ the Scotland of India” and “Kashmir of the South”. The extremely beautiful place is located in the Western Ghats of the country and is a sight to behold. The beautiful waterfalls, reservoir, Dubare Elephant Camp, Lakes and Temples would convince you to stick your eyes to the beautiful views and fall in love with them. The place is a perfect combination of hills, falls, lakes, treks along with the brilliant architect on the ancient temples and forts. 

Trekking, Camping, Abbey Falls, Homestays, Hiking, Jeep Safari, Rappelling at the waterfalls, Microlight flying, Virajpet Day Trip, Quad Biking on the muddy roads, cycling tour to Kote Betta are the major peculiar things you would not want to miss there!

Auli 

This  beauty in the heart of Uttarakhand is going to take your breath away. This is a hill station laden with wildflowers, pines, oaks and deodars with the hills surrounding it to give you the splendid landscape view. The winter is the busiest, inviting a lot of enthusiasts to have the greatest thrilling experiences with camping, trekking etc and the pleasant environment and weather being a cherry on the cake. So, make some time to enjoy the magnificent beauty at Garhwal.

Auli is a white snow play place with wonderful activities like skiing, trekking, Walking through the small villages, and visiting Nanda Devi National Park, Ropeway Rides, Camping through the valley, Bird Watching, and exploring the magnificent Chenab lake.

Enjoy the winters by planning your next trip here:

Winters are the most beautiful time of the year with beauty, peace, and comfort all around and of course, christmas and new year holidays to chill out. This holiday just give a multifold to the fun by choosing the best destination.

Rishikesh 

You would lie saying you don’t dream of living the life of Rishikesh for at least a day. Known as the “Yoga capital of the country”, Rishikesh is going to take all your stress away and provide you with an exotic combination of adventure, peace, and holy vibes. A small serene town at the elevation of 356 meters above the sea level, is a destination on everyone’s bucket list with activities such as trekking, rafting, hiking, rappelling and bungee jumping to leave you amazed. Pay a visit to the holy land of Rishikesh to lose and find yourself in the holiness and fun of the place.

 Rishikesh is brimming up with activities to thrill you and take your heart away. Cliff Jumping, River Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Paragliding, Giant Air Swinging, Camping and what not! Rishikesh is going to be the best time for your soul with the Ganga Arti at Triveni Ghat to give you all the Spiritual peace you need.

Kerala

The land of culture, crafts, and different cuisine, Kerala is an excellent destination to spend your winters. It is a place full of surprises. The peaceful experience of Houseboats, Ayurveda, food and spices on the southern ghats of the country is something you would not want to miss. Just landing and setting foot on this land is so soul-filling, Imagine what travelling it might feel like?

September to March is the best time to explore the exotic beauty of this place. Explore the beautiful greens of Kerala, walk through the tea farms in Munnar and watch the jaw-dropping Neelakurunji Bloom. Staying in BoatHouse should definitely be on your list and don’t forget to go on Shikara rides on Alleppey. The Jeep rides to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the one which would surely stick with you forever. 

Shimla 

The beautiful city at an altitude of 2,205 meters, declared as the summer capital of British India has left us with no words to describe how stunning it is. With Mall Road, Viceregal Lodge, Rothney Castle, Christ church being the main point of attraction throughout the year, it’s a perfect blend of the colonial architecture and the beauty of pines and oak forest to make your vacations simply the best.

March to June is the best tourist season to explore the beauty of Shimla. Shimla is a big pack of surprise, thrill, adventure, and astonishment. The Toy Train Ride, Ice Skating, River Rafting, paragliding, Cycling, exploring waterfalls, Temples, forests to make your trip the most memorable one.

Jodhpur

Also known as the Blue City; the former capital of Marwar is famous for its fort, temples and majorly food. The locals call Jodhpur as Jodhana culturally.

Jodhpur is famous for its Mirchi Bada and Mawa Kachori.

The major attraction of the city is the Mehrangarh Fort. Apart from the fort, Umaid Bhawan, Jaswant Thada and Ghanta Ghar [ Clock tower] are also prominent tourist places of the city.

Lying on the hot land of Rajasthan, Summers have a maximum temperature of 45 degrees while winters witness an average temperature of 8 degrees. The Blue City comes with a good list of activities to explore such as beautiful desert experience with Overlander safaris, Walking around small villages hunting out the blue houses, exploring Mehrangarh Fort, Palaces, enjoying traditional dishes and what not!

Spiti

Imagine a destination laden with snow with the least crowd. Yes, that’s Spiti. And if you wonder where it might be, the name Spiti itself says ‘ the middle land’. It is thus nestled between Tibet and Ladakh, located in the upper Himalayas. The cold desert is one of the top destinations for travellers in India and abroad, and especially for the ones looking for adventures.

Spiti Valley is one of the less-visited valleys, which makes it best to explore with quietness and stillness. Spiti Valley has a dozen of activities as well as places that are a must to visit. Camping, Trekking, Kunzum Pass, Chandra Taal lake, Monasteries, National Parks, Star Gazing, and walking around the green villages are a must on your list.

Give your monsoon the perfect sprinkle:

With raindrops falling from the heart of the sky and wonderful weather making it the best to travel, enjoy your chai-pakoda on the perfect locations this time. The amazing smell of the soil, plants growing more green than ever before, and rivers singing their own tunes, give your monsoon the perfect sprinkle by planning a trip here:

Valley of flowers

Isn’t everything beautiful with the flowers added to it? Whether it’s your favourite sketch, dress print, a date, or your favourite destination, flowers make everything amazing! The Valley of flowers national park in Uttarakhand is going to take your breath away with just their existence. The unique size, colour,pattern of every different variety of flower would make you wonder. Apart from the flowers, the national park also houses many endemic birds and plants and is truly the heaven on earth.

It is one of the best places to visit during monsoon and don’t forget to experience trekking on the beautiful place.