India

India, a country of unimaginable diversity, provides an affluent textile of history, culture, spirituality, and nature, and hence counts among the most captivating tourist places on this earth. From the white-topped peaks of the grand Himalayas in the north to Kerala’s placid backwaters in the south, and from Rajasthan’s sun-kissed desert dunes to Assam’s verdant tea plantations, India has something special to offer every kind of traveller, be it adventure, tranquillity, history, or spirituality. The most suitable time to visit India also varies according to the place and nature of your experience but in general, from October to March is the best time, when the climate is pleasant, cool, and ideal for sightseeing, festivals, and outdoor activities. This time coincides with the winter season, bringing clear skies, pleasant temperatures of between 10°C to 25°C in most of the nation, and the opportunity to see bright, vibrant cultural festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Pushkar Camel Fair, and numerous regional harvest festivities, which permit travellers to fully engage in India’s rich heritage and vibrant way of life. Whether you are visiting the architectural marvels such as the Taj Mahal, the palaces of Jaipur, or the ancient temples of Khajuraho, hiking in the Himalayas, relaxing on the beaches of Goa, or cruising through the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, the winter season provides the ideal setting to see the best of India without the sweltering heat of summer or the heavy downpours of the monsoon. With its mouth-watering food, traditional hospitality, spiritual retreats, wildlife safaris, and boundless possibilities of experiencing other cultures, languages, and landscapes, India is not so much a place, but an odyssey of the soul, and going there in the appropriate season means that you get to experience this enchanted land at its absolute best, creating memories that last a lifetime and a yearning to return.