Top 10 Places To Visit in Summer in India

Location: Himachal Pradesh

Best Time to Visit: March to June

Accommodations: Shimla offers a wide range of accommodations, including luxury hotels, budget guesthouses, and homestays.

Average Budget: Accommodations vary from budget to luxury, with midrange options being the most prevalent.

How to Reach: Shimla is well connected by road and can be accessed by toy train from Kalka. The nearest airport is in Chandigarh.

Activities: Take a heritage walk in Shimla, visit the Mall Road, explore Jakhu Temple, enjoy panoramic views from Scandal Point, and experience the toy train ride.

Location: Himachal Pradesh

Best Time to Visit: March to June

Accommodations: Manali offers a variety of accommodations, including hotels, guesthouses, and resorts, catering to different budgets.

Average Budget: Accommodations range from budget to luxury, with midrange options being prevalent.

How to Reach: Manali is well connected by road from cities like Delhi and Chandigarh. The nearest railway station is in Joginder Nagar.

Activities: Visit Hadimba Temple, indulge in adventure sports like paragliding and rafting, explore Solang Valley, and take a day trip to Rohtang Pass (seasonal).

Location: Uttarakhand

Best Time to Visit: March to June

Accommodations: Nainital offers a range of accommodations, including hotels, guesthouses, and resorts, catering to different budgets.

Average Budget: Accommodations are generally affordable, with budget and midrange options prevalent.

How to Reach: Nainital can be accessed by road from major cities like Delhi and Dehradun. The nearest railway station is in Kathgodam.

 Activities: Enjoy boating on Naini Lake, visit Naina Devi Temple, take a cable car ride to Snow View Point, explore the Mall Road, and trek to Tiffin Top for panoramic views.

Location: Jammu and Kashmir

Best Time to Visit: June to September

Accommodations: Ladakh offers a variety of accommodations, including guesthouses, homestays, and luxury camps, catering to different budgets.

Average Budget: Accommodations range from budget to midrange, with some luxury options available in Leh.

How to Reach: Ladakh can be reached by road via ManaliLeh Highway or SrinagarLeh Highway. The nearest airport is in Leh.

Activities: Visit monasteries like Thiksey and Hemis, explore Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, and Magnetic Hill, indulge in trekking, river rafting, and jeep safari adventures.

Location: Jammu and Kashmir

Best Time to Visit: March to October

Accommodations: Kashmir offers a variety of accommodations, including houseboats, hotels, and resorts, catering to different budgets.

Average Budget: Accommodations range from budget to luxury, with midrange options being prevalent.

How to Reach: Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir, can be reached by air or road. The nearest railway station is in Jammu.

Activities: Enjoy a shikara ride on Dal Lake, visit Mughal Gardens, explore Gulmarg for skiing and gondola rides, trek in Pahalgam, and experience the serene beauty of Sonmarg.

Location: Himachal Pradesh

Best Time to Visit: March to June

Accommodations: Dharamshala offers a range of accommodations, including hotels, guesthouses, and homestays, catering to different budgets.

Average Budget: Accommodations vary from budget to midrange, with some luxury options available.

How to Reach: Dharamshala can be accessed by road from cities like Delhi and Chandigarh. The nearest railway station is in Pathankot.

Activities: Visit the residence of the Dalai Lama at McLeod Ganj, explore Bhagsu Waterfall, trek to Triund, visit Norbulingka Institute, and indulge in Tibetan cuisine.

Location: Uttarakhand

Best Time to Visit: March to June, September to November

Accommodations: Rishikesh offers a range of accommodations, including ashrams, guesthouses, and resorts, catering to different budgets.

Average Budget: Accommodations range from budget to midrange, with some luxury options available.

How to Reach: Rishikesh can be reached by road from major cities like Delhi and Dehradun. The nearest railway station is in Haridwar.

Activities: Attend Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, go river rafting on the Ganges, trek to Neer Garh Waterfall, visit the Beatles Ashram, and practice yoga and meditation in ashrams.

Location: Tamil Nadu

Best Time to Visit: March to June

Accommodations: Ooty offers a variety of accommodations, including hotels, resorts, and homestays, catering to different budgets.

Average Budget: Accommodations range from budget to luxury, with midrange options being prevalent.

How to Reach: Ooty can be accessed by road from major cities like Bangalore and Coimbatore. The nearest railway station is in Mettupalayam.

 Activities: Take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, visit Botanical Gardens, explore Ooty Lake, trek to Doddabetta Peak, and enjoy a boat ride in Pykara Lake.

Location: Sikkim

Best Time to Visit: March to June

Accommodations: Gangtok offers a range of accommodations, including hotels, resorts, and homestays, catering to different budgets.

Average Budget: Accommodations range from budget to luxury, with midrange options being prevalent.

How to Reach: Gangtok can be reached by road from Siliguri and Bagdogra. The nearest railway station is in New Jalpaiguri.

Activities: Visit Tsomgo Lake, explore Nathula Pass, visit Rumtek Monastery, enjoy a ropeway ride, and stroll along MG Marg for shopping and dining.

Location: West Bengal

Best Time to Visit: March to June

Accommodations: Darjeeling offers a variety of accommodations, including hotels, guesthouses, and homestays, catering to different budgets.

Average Budget: Accommodations range from budget to midrange, with some luxury options available.

How to Reach: Darjeeling can be reached by road from cities like Siliguri and Kalimpong. The nearest railway station is in New Jalpaiguri.

Activities: Visit Tiger Hill for sunrise views, take a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), explore Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, and visit Happy Valley Tea Estate.