October – February
Winter
Ideal for Rajasthan, Varanasi, and South India. Cool days, crisp evenings, festival season.
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RajasthanVaranasiKeralaGoaTamil Nadu
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March – May
Spring
Blooming valleys, Holi festivals, and the Himalayas opening up. Before the heat hits the plains.
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HimachalUttarakhandMeghalayaOdisha
June – September
Monsoon
Lush, dramatic, and off-peak. Himalayas shimmer, Kerala's backwaters overflow. Fewer crowds, better prices.
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LadakhSpiti ValleyKeralaCoorg
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DiwaliHoliPongalPushkar FairHemis
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