Winters are almost over and summers are just around the corner. So brace yourself for the pre-season rush of booking hotels and trains, and pick any one of these places to visit in summer in India for the best experience.
The popular opinion is to head to the northern part of the country if you are in search of places to visit in summer in India, but even the southern tip of our country is rich with misty forests and jungles that don't let the temperature get too high. So, before planning your summer vacation, check out these 26 places to visit in summer in India.
P.S: The mentioned budget of best places to visit in summer in India, is an approximate cost for one person for a stay of 3 days and 2 nights. Transportation costs, to and from the destination, are not included.
North
1. Manali
Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Dylan's Coffee House, Hadimba Temple, Vashist, Shri Hari Yogashram, Uruswati Museum Of folkare
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Read full itinerary: Weekend Getaways: Manali, India
Where to stay: Nihal Cottage
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2. Ladakh
Budget: Rs 8,000- 10,000
Top Attractions: Leh, Pangong Tso, Nubra Valley, Kargil, Zanskar Valley Rd
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Read full itinerary: What Dreams Are Made Of: Things To Do In Ladakh In Between Snow And Sand (9D/8N)
3. Manikaran
Budget: Rs 6,000-8,000
Top Attractions: Lord Ramachandra Temple, Gurudwara, Hot Spring
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Read full itinerary: Manikaran Sahib: A Sacred Town Of Confluence of Faith
Where to stay: Free Spirit
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4. Rishikesh
Budget: Rs 6,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Temple hopping, rafting, camping, Lakshman Jhoola, Tapovan, bungee jumping.
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Read full itinerary: Ravishing Rishikesh
5. Almora
Budget: Rs 6,000- 8,000
Top Attractions: Sunset Point, Binsar, Main Market for local cuisine and Ranikhet is also nearby.
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Read full itinerary: Almora – The cultural hub of Kumaon Himalayas
Where to stay: Hotel Shivalik
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6. Pahalgam
Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Sun Temple, Gulmarg, Lidder River, Baisaran, Betaab Valley, Debian
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Read full itinerary: Pahalgam – The valley of shepherds
Where to stay: Royalton Resorts
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7. Gulmarg
Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Skiing, hiking and cable ride over looking the snow-capped mountains.
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Read full itinerary: Heaven on earth – Skiing in Gulmarg, Kashmir
8. Auli
Budget: Rs 6,000-8,000
Top Attractions: Joshimath, Tapovan, Skiing
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Read full itinerary: Why visit Alps when you have Auli
9. Dharamshala
Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Mcleod Ganj, Triund Trek, Bhaksunag, Tibetan Children Village, Asia's Highest Cricket Ground
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Read full itinerary: Dharamshala : Land of The Dalai Lama
Where to stay: Bobs' n Barley
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10. Ranikhet
Budget: Rs 5,000-7,000
Top Attractions: Chaubatiya Gardens, apple orchard, Golf COurse, Kausani is also nearby.
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Read full itinerary: Few Himalayan Days – Ranikhet, Kausani, and Nainital
11. Tirthan Valley
Budget: Rs 6,000-8,000
Top Attractions: Himalayan Trout House, Great Himalayan National Park, Nagini, Banjar, Shoja
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Credits: Riya Poojary
Read full itinerary: A Secluded Heaven: Tirthan Valley, Himachal
North East
12. Sikkim
Budget: Rs 10,000-15,000
Top Attractions: Gangtok, Tsongmo Lake, Lachung, Yumthang, Pelling
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Read full itinerary: The Best Things To Do In Sikkim When The Hills Call You (6D/ 5N)
Where to stay: Hotel Mount Siniolchu
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13. Darjeeling
Budget: Rs 10,000-12,000
Top Attractions: Tiger Hill, Bhutia Busty Monastery, Ghoom, Happy Valley Tea Estate, Peace Pagoda
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Read full itinerary: The Tea Gardens, Toy Train and Other Things to do in Darjeeling (3D/2N)
Where to stay: Merry Resorts
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14. Shillong
Budget: Rs 10,000-15,000
Top Attractions: Bara Bazar, Elephant Falls, Mawsmai Cave Road, Laitumkhrah, Munchies Shillong, Mawlynnong
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Read full itinerary: A week in Shillong, Meghalaya
Where to stay: Tranquil Inn Guesthouse
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15. Kalimpong
Budget: Rs 6,000-8,000
Top Attractions: Kalimpong Arts and Crafts Centre, Thongsa Gompa, Army Golf Club, Durpin Danda
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Credits: Sagnik Basu
Read full itinerary: A rendezvous with Kalimpong! (Part 1) and Part 2
16. Tawang
Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Tawang Monastery, Pankang Teng Tso Lake, Jang Falls, Dirang Village, Jaswantgarh War Memorial, Sela Pass, Sangetsar Lake
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Credits: Fatema Diwan
Read full itinerary: Nestled In The Himalayas: Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
West
17. Mount Abu
Budget: Rs 10,000-12,000
Top Attractions: Nakki Lake, Dilwara Jain Temple, Sunset Point, Mahadev Temple Mount Abu, Rabbit farm Angoora Cooperative, Arbuda Devi Temple
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Read full itinerary: Mount Abu-Dilwara temples & joys of a hill station
Where to stay:
18. Matheran
Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Charlotte Lake Road, Alexander Point, One Tree Hill, Panorama Point
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Credits: Ankita Misra
Read full itinerary: Matheran, Maharashtra
Where to stay: Hotel Geetanjali
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Central
19. Panchmarhi
Budget: Rs 6,000-8,000
Top Attractions: Dhoopgarh, Bee Falls, Pandava Caves, Rajat Prapat, Chauragarh
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Read full itinerary: The Scenic Panchmarhi
South
20. Munnar
Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Elephant Ride, Kalaripayattu & Kathakali, Mattupetty Dam, Attukal Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point, Tata Tea Museum
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Read full itinerary: A visit to God's own country-Allepey , Munnar
Where to stay: Pulickal Green Cottage
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21. Masinagudi
Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Masinagudi National Park
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Read full itinerary: Masinagudi Whistling Woods Estate
22. Coorg
Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Namdroling Monastery, Talakaveri, Dubare Elephant Camp
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Read full itinerary: Calm, Serene and Divine: Coorg Calling !
Where to stay: Forest Valley Coorg
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23. Mahabaleshwar
Budget: Rs 12,000-15,000
Top Attractions: Wilson Point, Connaught Peak, Elphinstone Point, Arthur Seat, Lingmala Waterfall, Parsi Point
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Credits: Sushant Mandhanya
Read full itinerary: Magnificent Mahabaleshwar
Where to stay: Fountain Village
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24. Coonoor
Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000
Top Attractions: Mukurthi Reservoir, Boating, Hiking
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Credits: Dielle D'Souza
Read full itinerary: Coonoor: That little slice of paradise
25. Kodaikanal
Budget: Rs 5,000-7,000
Top Attractions: Perumalmalai (8km from Kodai town), Dolphin's Nose, Vellagevi, Vengayapparai, Berijam Lake
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Credits: Uday Manivannan
Read full itinerary: The Kodaikanal odyssey
Where to stay: Hotel Cool Stay
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26. Andaman
Budget: Rs 10,000-12,000
Top Attractions: Ross Island, Havelock Island, Bharatpur and Laxmanpur Beach
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Read full itinerary: Andaman Bound? These are the things to do in Andaman to have the perfect beach holiday (6 D/ 5 N)
Travel is best experienced in memories, but even better when written down to inspire the world. What according to you are the best places to visit in summer in India?