10 Best Summer Holiday Destinations In India

Apr 18, 2023

Ladakh

April to July is considered the best time to visit Ladakh, so this sorts your summer vacation plans. Unless you have been to Spiti, no other place in India would prepare you for the unique beauty of this dream destination.

Cherrapunji

The summers in Meghalaya last roughly from March to June, though in Cherrapunji you can expect rainfall at any time. Enjoy the green hills and soak in the beauty of nature away from hustle and bustle of city life.

Spiti

This high-altitude region of the Himalayas, located in the northeastern part of Himachal Pradesh, can be an ideal summer holiday destination where the weather remains pleasant till June largely.

Auli

Auli might be sought-after in winter for being a skiing destination but summer holidays in Auli are also excellent. It can be less crowded than a Manali or a Shimla and will offer gorgeous views of the Himalayas.

Munnar

A town in the Western Ghats mountain range in Kerala, green and beautiful Munnar is another popular summer holiday destination in south India.

Pahalgam

The weather is pleasant at this time and Pahalgam, around 90 km from Srinagar, is the perfect summer holiday destination. The picturesque woods, green meadows, and gushing Lidder River - all make for a wonderful holiday spot.

Darjeeling

Escape the summer's heat by travelling to Darjeeling, the charming hill town in West Bengal which remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train”.

Kodaikanal

With a pleasant temperature and lot of activities like cycling, trekking, hiking available, Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu is a great summer holiday destination.

Gangtok

The Sikkim capital is a perfect getaway from March to May when you can do a lot of sightseeing and travel to other parts of the state.

Ooty

The beautiful hill town in Tamil Nadu is an ideal escape from the tropical summer of India.

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