Rooplekha Das
With the summer heat gone, Jaipur is ideal for exploring grand forts, palaces and colourful bazaars. Pleasant days make heritage walks more comfortable, while the festive season adds extra energy.
As the monsoon recedes, the Andaman Islands become ideal for beach and water-based escapes. Dive, snorkel or relax on Radhanagar Beach while calm seas and sunny weather return to the archipelago.
After the harvest, Ziro Valley settles into a quieter landscape of golden fields and pine-covered hills. Explore Apatani villages, walk through the countryside and enjoy the region’s peaceful early-winter atmosphere.
Post-monsoon Shillong offers cool weather, refreshed greenery and clearer roads. Explore Umiam Lake, waterfalls and lively cafés, or venture towards Cherrapunji for dramatic landscapes before the colder months arrive.
Nainital takes on a crisp, atmospheric charm as winter approaches. Enjoy boating on Naini Lake, explore wooded trails and viewpoints, and admire Himalayan panoramas beneath increasingly clear skies.
Early winter brings crisp mornings and comfortable afternoons to Khajuraho, making it perfect for exploring its intricately carved temples. Cycling between heritage sites adds another enjoyable way to discover the town.
Cooler mornings make October and November comfortable for exploring Varanasi’s ghats. Watch sunrise from a boat on the Ganges, attend the evening Ganga Aarti and sample the city’s seasonal delicacies.
Hampi’s ancient ruins are easier to explore as temperatures drop in early winter. Wander among temples and boulders, take a coracle ride on the Tungabhadra and catch the city’s cultural festivities.