Best Time To Visit North India

Winter is the best time to visit North India

Summer Season is considered an ideal time to visit Jammu and Kashmir as the orchards and meadows are in full boom. The weather is not too cold and just the right amount of pleasant. You can also undertake adventure activities like trekking and cliff climbing etc. However, in winters, due to heavy snowfall most adventure activities are closed down considered health risks and other factors. Regardless, if you want to go on a leisure trip and enjoy the soft cottony snowfall, you can still visit in winters when the temperature falls to as low as -2 degrees.

Lower Himalayas - Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh

Nestled in the lap of the lower Himalayas, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are the most popular holiday destinations for one and all including the young couples, honeymooners, adventure enthusiasts, families or even for leisure weekend getaways. Besides the plethora of adventure activities facilitated by the two, it flaunts of sweeping views of the majestic mountains in the backdrop, of emerald green valleys and mighty rivers flowing across them. Both Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are the most accessible hill stations in northern India and can be reached in the blink of an eye. Other than the mainstream hill stations, they have some offbeat getaway hill towns and villages where you can go to relax, rejuvenate and rewind from the humdrum of the monotonous city life.

Best Time to Visit Lower Himalayas
Any time of the year is considered a good time to visit these hill towns. They experience a pleasantly cool summer season and a comparatively colder winter season. However, if you visit in winters, you might be able to witness snowfall at some places. We advise you against visiting during the monsoons as the roads are narrow with a lot of hair-pin bends which increase the risk of landslides. Besides, river rafting is also shut down for a couple of months during rainy season to avoid any flood related issues.

Thar Desert - Rajasthan

Thar Desert or also called The Great Indian Desert covers a sprawling area in the north-western region of India. In the 75% of the desert which is in India, 60% is occupied by the state of Rajasthan. Boasting of golden sands, vested roots, vibrant culture, Rajputana splendour and quintessential royalty, Rajasthan can surely win your heart with its age-old fortresses, crystal clear lakes, heart-warming hospitality and an all around royal charm. Besides their delicious cuisines and striking architecture, Rajasthan is a perfect combination of culture, heritage and tradition.

Best Place to Visit Thar Desert
Rajasthan experiences the four basic seasons of northern India. Ideally, any time of the year is best suited to plan a trip. However, we advise you against visiting in summers as the heat is very harsh; sometimes the temperatures rise up to 48 degrees during the day making its extremely hot and humid.