Best time to travel to India

Do you want to travel to India but don’t know when is the best time? You are in the right place! We tell you what is the best time to travel to India according to several factors: price, weather, holidays and the influx of travelers.

Any time is a good time to travel to India: it will always be a good opportunity to discover a new country, its people and its culture. Despite this, and if you have availability of dates, it may be practical for you to know the most relevant data about each season in order to prepare your trip to perfection.

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Best time to travel to India according to price

From April to September, the best time

If price is a determining factor in your trip and you want to find offers at the best price, we recommend that you travel from April to June.

These months are considered low season, so it is the time of year when you can travel at a lower price. Ideal for people on a tight budget wanting to know India.

From October to March, the most expensive time

If price is a determining factor, keep in mind that October to March is the most expensive time. The difference between the rest of the months is not very big, but it is true that It is also a time of year when temperatures are especially pleasant in India, which makes more travelers feel attracted to the country and want to take advantage of the good temperatures.general, you will find better prices during the rest of the months. October to March is considered the high season.

Best time to travel to India based on the weather

From November to March, the best weather

If what worries you is the weather and you want to travel when the temperatures are more pleasant, we recommend traveling from November to March.

November to March is a mild season and the climate is very pleasant. In addition, the probability of rain is low, so there will rarely be any rainfall during your visits.

Thus, during these months you will find the perfect climate to carry out your visits to India.

Below you will see a graph in which you can see a comparison, month by month, of the temperatures in Delhi, the capital of India:

Best time to travel to India according to the influx of travelers

Spring and autumn, to enjoy India calmly

If what you value is being able to travel without crowds, we recommend you discover India from April to June. This time of year is low season, so you will find less crowds.

Also during the autumn, after the summer holidays of the western countries, it is a good time to enjoy India with fewer tourists.

November to March: high season

From November to March coincides with the Christmas holiday season in Western countries, leading to a more influx of travelers in India.

When to travel to India according to its holidays

If you are wondering what is the best month to go to India according to the traditional festivals that are celebrated in the country, here is a list of the most relevant ones ordered by their date of celebration:

• Republic Day: takes place in January and commemorates the date the Indian constitution came into force in 1950.

 

• Maha Shivaratri: it is celebrated in February or March (depending on the lunar calendar) and is known as “the night of Shiva”. It is one of the most important Hindu festivals in the country.
• Holi: it is the main festival, known worldwide. It takes place in March, but like many Indian holidays, the exact date depends on the lunar calendar. It is a party that fills the streets with color that celebrates harmony, brotherhood and tolerance.

 

• Independence Day: celebrated in August in commemoration of the day India gained independence from Great Britain.

 

• Diwali: This celebration lasts for five days and takes place between mid-October and mid-November. It is a Hindu festival. The festival is widely associated with Lakshmi, Each day of the five days is dedicated to something different: the first day is celebrated for wealth, the second is to cleanse the soul, the third to have good luck, the fourth to pray and the fifth to celebrate that Krishna, god of love and compassion in Hinduism, defeated Indra, god of rain. During this last day people go out to the streets and in several cities there are fireworks..

 

• Pushkar Camel Fair: Held in November. It is the largest camel fair in the world, where you can see more than 50,000 camels.

And if I can only travel in summer, what is the best month?

• According to the price: from the third week of August and in September, prices are lower than the rest of the summer. Seize it!
• According to the weather: keep in mind that summer coincides with the rainy season, so it is most likely that during your trip you will find frequent, although intermittent, rains, trips during the month you travel.
• According to the influx of travelers: August or September are the most suitable summer months. Although there are fewer tourists, it coincides with the season in which Spanish-speaking tourists travel. July is when, as a general rule, there are more tourists.

 

Now that you know the best time to travel to India according to your interests, it’s time to start preparing your trip! Take a look at our itineraries in India: