50 Cool Summer Holiday Destinations in India 2024
January 6, 2017
181 comments
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Hi Nikhil,
Thanks for the wonderful work and the very useful blog. Most importantly the best suggestions, advice and inputs for the holiday trips and making others happy. Great job and keep it. Now comes my questions
I am planning for a vacation for about 6-8 days in June first week. We are four of us with 20 years old boy and 15 years old girl. We have covered many places in the north (Rothang pass, Nathula pass & the related areas like Skim, Dargeling, Kalipong, Manali, Simla, Chandigarh etc). Would like to explore further in the North and North east side. May be Meghalaya / Assam, Shilong side or Places in Uttarakhand (Nainidal, Musoorie etc) or Bhuton.
Could you pl. suggest the best itenary that i can plan for this year and rest i can plan for subsequent yearly vacation.
BTW, i am in Chennai. Also, we covered all the places in TN, Kerala, Karnataka area.
hey Nikhil iam from uttarakhand and iam confused where i should go in this summer but as half of the vacations have passed i can't get any trains or flights now .my family includes my childrens and my wife so please suggest me a family location where i could go by car and is safe
This is an ultimate summer holiday destination guide, these places are worthy to visit in summer. Normally as i stay in north east india, shillong is my fav place to visit, i used to go in every summer vacation in shillong, really nice place to spend good hours.
great list , very useful for travelers, must visit such beautiful places
very good infos , very glad to read this. hope one day to visit any one of the place with my family. tq, Vish frm Malaysia.
Hi..!!
Very nice & descriptive article..Loved it..!!
hello nikhil… thanks for the list..its nyc to see the way u r considerate in answering all the queries…could u please suggest me the best and most safest place ..i am planning this summer…being a girl i need to be more safe at the same tym i would like to travel alone
Hi Nikhil, I want some information from you as I am planning a trip to Ladakh with 4 friends in April, can you suggest some good places that we can complete in 4 days. We want to see only those places which are very famous and beautiful. At the same also wanted to share about a unique place a little ahead of RaniKhet in Uttarakhand called Dhamas where we had gone for our office’s annual party in 2015. It has a very distinct topography.
Hi Nikhil, I want some information from you as I am planning a trip to Ladakh with 4 friends in April, can you suggest some good places that we can complete in 4 days. We want to see only those places which are very famous and beautiful.
Hi Nikhil,
Excellent write up by you on the destinations & also regular follow-ups on the queries posted by others. Really commendable!
I am planning a visit in April/ May for 8-10 days to Bhutan with my wife & 2 kids. Have you been there? Can you suggest an itinerary and other tips for travel, hotel or any other issues.
Thanks
Praveen
Hey there!
Well anywhere you'll travel – considering you are traveling in April May which is the peak summer – I believe you are looking for places with cool climate. If I am right then believe me, for any hill stations in India, you will have to use taxi/cabs for traveling longer distances. If you are comfortable with 5-6 hours of traveling, then I would recommend that you should give a try to North East India. And since you are not looking to travel much on taxi, I'd suggest Sikkim as a preferable family destinayion. The nearest airport is Bagdogra from where taxi (4 ppl) will drop you to Gangtok in 3-5 hours. You can visit Darjeeling too which is nearby and considere one of the best places to visit with toddlers in India.
If you are looking for destinations near you, try Munnar which is also one of the best child friendly destinations in India. A lot of activities really.
I have already mentioned 37, so you can take a pick from the above too 🙂
You may also try Gulmarg, one of the finest summer holiday destinations in North India. Activities like pony ride, gondola ride are good way to enjoy holidays with family.
Let me know if you need any further assistance.
Cheers!
Nikhil
Hi Nikhil,
Hope your doing well!
I am planning to go out for a vacation 5-6days along with my wife and son who is 2 yrs old, I am based out of Hyderabad.
I'm very particular of not travelling for hours in the car.
Please let me know excluding places Manali,Kerala,Ooty,Coorg.
Preferably in April or May'2017
I would really appreciate and look forward to hear from you ?
Thanks and Take care 🙂
Thanks you for appreciation 🙂
Hey Nikhil,
I am planning for a vacation this summer. Got to see your blog and decided to visit Darjeeling & Gangtok. I am planning to visit with my daughters who are 15 and 12 .Will there be any fun and adventurous activities to do for us.I need a good guide ,car and hotel booking facilities during my trip.Can you suggest any travel agency who can help us in bookings.
Hi Carol,
Toy Train Ride, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway Ride are some fun and adventure activities in Darjeeling whereas in Gangtok, Ropeway Cable Car, Rafting, Paragliding, Morning Excursion to Tashi View Point, Himalayan Zoological Park and Trip to Banjhakri Waterfalls are some activities and fun things you could do with your kids.
I would recommend Indian Holiday Pvt Ltd, a two time National Tourism Award winning company based in Delhi. You can visit their website indianholiday
In my opinion, opting for a tour operator is better than going for a travel agency as tour operators offer personalized service and are there in case you have a situation during your trip. However, you can ask quotes from 2-3 tour operators just for the sake of cost comparison and compare the service and personalization that they offer.
Hope you have a nice trip.
Feel free to get back if you need any further assistance.
Dear Mr. Narahari,
Sorry for replying late. In 7-8 days you could cover much of Delhi – Manali – Shimla circuit. Here's what a tentative itinerary would look like. Of course you could tailor it to suit your tastes and the activities that you like e.g. adventure or religious etc.
Day 01: Delhi – Manali
Natural Beauty, Manali. Travel by surface from Delhi to Manali. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free for independent activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Manali – Rhotang Pass – Manali
Today embark on full day sightseeing tour that should include visits to Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Upto Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) and Sollang Valley. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Kullu – Manikaran
Morning half day city tour visiting Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht Village and Tibetan Monastery. In the afternoon transfer to Kullu enroute visiting Vaishno Devi Temple. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free to visit Kullu town and shop for the famous Kullu Shawls. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Manali – Shimla
Travel by road from Kullu to Shimla. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Shimla – Chail – Kufri – Shimla
Today full day excursion visiting Chail, Kufri and Naldehra. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town – The Mall & The Ridge. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Shimla – Chandigarh
Morning half day city tour visiting Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu Temple. Afternoon depart for Chandigarh by road. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 07: Chandigarh – Delhi
Morning city tour of Chandigarh visiting the famous Rock Garden – the lifetime dream of Mr. Nek Chand, Sukhna Lake – the beautiful lake that is the major attraction of Chandigarh. In time drive back to Delhi.
Let me know if you require any further assistance.
Thanks,
Nikhil
Hi Mr. Nikhil Chandra,
Good day!!
We are from Hyderabad, First time Planning to travel with family 02 Kids (12 Years and 9 Years boys) in April Last Week or May first week, kindly suggest Shimla tour and any best places with 7 to 8 days.
Thanks in advance.
Hari
Hyderabad
I would suggest that you go to either Sikkim or Meghalaya if you haven't. You'd love it. And it is near to where you live 🙂 All the more reasons to visit North East. Let me know if you need any further assistance.
Shimla is an ideal destination to spend your summer holiday in India. The reason I would pick Shimla is the fact that the climate is bearable in summers neither too hot nor too cold
I love to nanital, its a place of god. thank you very for sharing this info.
Hii Nikhil,
I am from Kolkata and my first anniversary in 1st may so kindly suggest me to visit best romantic & cool weather place.
Hi Manish,
Thank you for your kind words 🙂
I would love to assist you in your travel plans. However a few pointers will definitely help me come up with a plan to suit you and your family best. In May, the summer is at its peak so I am guessing you are looking for holidays in hill stations. However, would you be interested in North India or South India (I guess it will depend on your location)?
Trip to any hill station will require some traveling around on foot. North Indian hill stations are steeper whereas South Indian hill stations are much less elevated.
I would have recommended Kashmir any day but we don't know how situation there will be like. Although tourism is slowly returning to the state but you never know.
Shimla is another good destination but to reach Mall, you need to walk as vehicles are not allowed on the Mall Road or Ridge. Dharamsala (McLeodganj) is yet another good option in North if you live close to Delhi. However both these destinations would require 8-10 hours of ride.
In North East India most of the sightseeing activities include long walks. Sikkim is a good place for family holiday in North East. However nearest airport is Bagdogra and then it is 4-5 hours ride to Gangtok.
Ooty is a good option in South India for Family Holiday and so is Munnar. Nearest airport to both these hill stations are located approx 100 kms.
You see, it can get confusing with me offering so many option, so if you could tell be the region you are interested in and the activities you are looking forward to undertake. Also how much traveling your parents would be comfortable to do?
Look forward to hearing from you.
hi nikhil. first of all, i would like to thank you for sparing time and providing such useful information through this blog.
we (me, my wife and parents) are planning for upcoming may (5-6 nights). pls guide for such destination which is easily accessible by flight; as my parents cannot travel long journeys due to their old age.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful article about the most beautiful places in India. I think its very useful for people in India as well as foreigners.
Dear Nikhil
Yours is a superb blog. And the way you delve into details to guide the travelers is really praiseworthy. I am planning for a 7 to 10 days trip with family ( my wife and 2 daughters aged 15 and 12) during between May last week to June 1st week.Want to experience the leisure with fun and adventure for all.My daughters want to experience the fun on snow .If you can help please. Thank you. 🙂
Thanks for sharing this list is very useful.
i am from uttarakhand, Know about uttarakhand "it is a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites"
Hi Nikhil. I am from Gujarat can you suggest best place to visit in 1st week of May
definitely a good list of some of the best places in India. Nice ob done. Keep it up and thanks for sharing…
wow.. i just know that india have many beautiful places to visit. hopefully one day i can get there.
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Hi Nikhil have a good day
I am from Malaysia. You do a good job for people who like travelling.
we are going to Himacal Pradesh coming November (1 – 12 Nov). Can you suggest me the place we would visit in 6 days. I like snow, sight seeing, tracking, sun set/down, budget hostel/guest house,
Thanks for your post I was literally enjoying while reading and seen your amazing photo.
I think you have covered all beautiful and must visit destinations in this post.I was literally enjoying while reading about any destination.
destination in end of july for max a week plzz and the blog is awsm
Thank you for liking the post 🙂
Yes mid-August monsoon will be in full force. Still Kerala is considered a good monsoon destination. Beaches won't be that much fun but there's so much more to Kerala than just beaches. It is ideal time for Ayurveda in Kerala if they are interested.
Alleppey, Varkala, Thekaddy, Vythiri, Kochi are some places which could be visited at this time.
Coming to Goa, well for those who have traveled to Goa during monsoon, they find it the best time. The beauty of Goa minus the crowd and great deals on hotels makes monsoon one of the best times to visit Goa for those looking for lesser crowds to enjoy Goa's surroundings. If one is not averse to rain this is the time I'd personally recommend to visit Goa.
And when will you be traveling. Could you give me your tentative dates of travel so that I could suggest you the destinations accordingly.
Hi Nikhil,
This information is very helpful! My daughter and her fiance will be visiting from the US in mid-August for a week. On their last visits they have visited Agra/Jaipur, Simla, Rishikesh and Dalhousie so they wanted to do something different. They were thinking of Goa or Kerala. However it seems that the monsoons will be in full force at that time. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
Hi Nikhil,
This information is very helpful! My daughter and her fiance will be visiting from the US in mid-August for a week. On their last visits they have visited Agra/Jaipur, Simla, Rishikesh and Dalhousie so they wanted to do something different. They were thinking of Goa or Kerala. However it seems that the monsoons will be in full force at that time. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
Hi nikhil
Really its was nice reading the blog. I want ur opinion regarding my summer vacation for 10-12 days with my 2 small kids. I belong to the place lucknow . So plz if u can help it will be very helpful thanks
Nice blog… Huge thumbs up. certainly the tourist destinations you have mentioned here are undoubtedly among the best places in India and especially for spending summer vacations parts of North India and North-east India are amazing. The pictures in the blog are very lovely with spectacular views. Also i would like to add one more destination on your list which is Bir Billing. This place is very close to Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh just around 65 KM, not so crowded, calm, with cool atmosphere. Bir Billing is well known for paragliding in India and around the world. This place is growing as tourist adventure destination. One should really come to visit this place once in lifetime…
Hi Nikhil,
Thanks for the wonderful work and the very useful blog. Most importantly the best suggestions, advice and inputs for the holiday trips and making others happy. Great job and keep it. Now comes my questions
I am planning for a vacation for about 6-8 days in June first week. We are four of us with 20 years old boy and 15 years old girl. We have covered many places in the north (Rothang pass, Nathula pass & the related areas like Skim, Dargeling, Kalipong, Manali, Simla, Chandigarh etc). Would like to explore further in the North and North east side. May be Meghalaya / Assam, Shilong side or Places in Uttarakhand (Nainidal, Musoorie etc) or Bhuton.
Could you pl. suggest the best itenary that i can plan for this year and rest i can plan for subsequent yearly vacation.
BTW, i am in Chennai. Also, we covered all the places in TN, Kerala, Karnataka area.