The best time to visit Kashmir is from March to June and September to October. Spring brings tulip blooms and pleasant weather. Summer is perfect for trekking and gondola rides. Autumn gives you golden Chinar trees. Winter is for snow lovers and skiers. The first time I landed in Srinagar, it was a foggy October […]
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The sound of the Arabian Sea crashing against the ancient stones of Somnath is something that stays with you forever. This is the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas, and the spiritual energy here is unlike anything else in India. But visiting at the wrong time can turn this sacred journey into a stressful experience. So, […]
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Most people plan their Dudhsagar trip during monsoon season. They see the viral waterfall photos and assume July or August is the right call. It is not. The best time to visit Dudhsagar is actually post-monsoon. I learned this the hard way after showing up in August to find the sanctuary gates shut. This guide […]
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The best time to visit Araku Valley is between September and February. This is when the weather stays cool and pleasant, between 10°C and 25°C, the coffee plantations are ready for harvest, and the waterfalls still have enough water to look beautiful after the monsoon. The first time I took the winding ghat road to […]
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The best time to visit Port Blair is between October and May. The weather stays clear, the sea is calm, and almost every beach, ferry, and water activity runs without disruption. If you are planning a trip and wondering about the best time to visit Port Blair, that window is your safest and most rewarding […]
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Weather can make or break your trip to Puducherry. This is a small coastal town, so heat, humidity, and rain hit harder here than in big cities. There is less shade, fewer covered spaces, and a lot of your time goes into walking on open roads near the beach. So the best time to visit […]
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The best time to visit Leh Ladakh for snowfall is between December and February. This is when snow is heaviest and the landscape turns completely white. During this time, the only way to reach Leh is by flight, since both the Srinagar-Leh and Manali-Leh highways stay closed until April or May. I have visited Ladakh […]
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My boots were still caked in mud when I decided I had to write this guide. After two trips to this valley, one in the rains and one in winter, I can tell you the best time to visit Dzukou Valley depends on what you want to see. For the famous Dzukou Lily in full […]
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The worst time to visit Meghalaya is June to August. These three months bring extreme rainfall that floods caves, turns clear rivers muddy, and makes roads dangerous. If you are planning your first trip, avoid this window completely. I have been to Meghalaya twice. And trust me, the monsoon there is not like anywhere else […]
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The best time to visit Cherrapunji is October to February. These months offer the least rainfall, comfortable temperatures between 5°C and 18°C, and safe road conditions. October and November are especially good because the waterfalls are still full and the skies are clear. Avoid June to September if you dislike heavy rain. I have seen […]
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