North India isAuthentic India with its ancestral customs, its modern cities, its centuries-old temples and its grandiose and lush landscapes, mountainous or desert. It is this mysterious India that attracts tourists from all over the world every year and every month. But who says variety of landscape, also says diversity of climate. You must take this into account when choosing your departure date and the excursions you want to do there. Here are some tips for knowing when to go to North India.
Take to the skies: when to go to the Himalayas in northern India
Even though the Himalayan mountains can be explored all year round, It is best to go there just after the monsoon. From December to January, it is too cold and from June to September, the region is very humid. It is from February to May that the landscapes will be greener since the mountain has just been washed by showers of the rainy season. Darjeeling and Shimla on the foothills of the mountains will be absolutely beautiful. If you are planning to go hiking in the Himalayas, bring someone with you and know that every 1000 meters, the temperature drops by around 6.5°C. So bring suitable equipment. Haridwar and Rishikesh are holy places located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Haridwar mainly attracts Hindu pilgrims but Rishikesh is recognized as the birthplace of yoga. So this is the destination to find serenity!
Agra: when to go to admire the Taj Mahal?
The best time to visit Agra is winter i.e. October to Marchbecause this season is relatively dry and temperatures are more moderate than the rest of the year. The nights can be cool from November to February but they remain quite bearable. If you want to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, there are times of the day when you will enjoy it more. From November to February, for example, fog can sometimes obscure your view early in the morning, so it's best to go later in the morning or afternoon. Outside of these months, it is at sunrise when there are fewer tourists and the sun is not at its zenith that you will enjoy this visit to the mausoleum. Made of marble, it took 22 years and 20,000 workers to complete. One of the most captivating things about it is the way its color seems to gradually shift in the changing light of the day. In the city of Agra, the Red Fort, built by Akbar in 1565, is also a site worth a visit.
It's capital: New Delhi
Delhi Airport has been renovated and upgraded to be the largest in India, this is definitely where your flight will land. THE The best time to visit Delhi, the capital of India, is between October and March when the air is more breathable and temperatures are more bearable. and less penetrating humidity. During this period, flowers bloom, the weather is pleasant and you can discover the many faces of the capital of India as well as these architectural treasures. The Lotus Temple, located in a southern suburb of the city, is considered one of the main Bahá'í places of worship. But it is also a remarkable architectural feat in the shape of a lotus flower. It symbolizes the purity inseparably linked to the religious spirit in India. The India Gate located on Rajpath Boulevard will almost make you believe you are on Place de l'Etoile in Paris. It is a war memorial inspired by the French Arc de Triomphe and under which there is also a tomb of the unknown soldier. The city is dotted with evocative mosques, forts and monuments left by the Mughal rulers who once occupied the city. Many of them are set in beautiful landscaped gardens.
Romantic Rajasthan: When to go?
Jaisalmer, the fairytale sand city in the heart of Rajasthan, is an ideal destination for a romantic trip. It houses a fort built in 1156 and perched on a pedestal overlooking the city. Inside, there are five palaces, several temples, shops. From this place, it is possible to go on safaris in the desert for a complete change of scenery without breaking your budget. The ideal time to visit Jaisalmer is from November to March. The temperature there will generally not be higher than 24°C. But make no mistake, at night it can drop to 7°C, especially in December and January. Small wools will be welcome. Udaipur is another very romantic city in Rajasthan. It will charm or captivate you with its enchanting old residences, its beautiful gardens, its temples and large palaces overlooking the sparkling lakes. The city has also served as the setting for several films including The Bengal Tiger by Fritz Lang and Octopussy from the James Bond series.
Northern India in gold: when to go?
Amritsar is located in the northwest of the Indian state of Punjab. The city is home to a Golden Temple founded in 1577 by the 4th guru of the Sikhs which rises in the middle of a sacred pool. Pilgrims from all over the world come there at all times, but the best season is winter, that is to say from October to the end of March. Temperatures can be quite low, but it is still more bearable than the rain of the monsoon or the intense heat of summer. Going during this season, you will witness many festivals taking place in Punjab at this time: Lohri, Holla Mohalla, Diwali and Dussehra.
When to go on the road of the gods in North India
A little upstream from the town of Manali, old Manali is a village sheltered from the crowds. You will find traditional houses and picturesque guesthouses, surrounded by apple orchards and snow-capped peaks. It is one of the most popular trekking destinations in India and a refreshing place to relax in the clean mountain air. It is also through Manali that “the road of the gods” passes, the second highest motorable road in the world on which we pass through passes exceeding 5,000 m. Be careful, this end of the world is only served by one road open all year round, the other roads are closed in winter which nevertheless remains a good season to go there and immerse yourself in traditional India.
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