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Best Places to Visit in India in Summers

It would be wrong to equate the beauty of Pachmarhi with other Himalayan summer holiday destinations in India. The charm of Pachmarhi can also be recalled from many Bollywood movies like Ashoka. Perched at around 3555 feet above sea level, Pachmarhi is a quaint hill station in Madhya Pradesh that leaves people awestruck with its plateaus and waterfalls.

Popular as the “queen of Satpura,” Pachmarhi also served as the erstwhile summer capital to the British.

Things to do: Trekking, Camping, rappelling, forest safaris.

Places to visit: Pandava caves, Jata Shankar cave, Bee falls, Dhoopgarh, Handi Khoh, Mahadeo hill, Duchess falls, Satpura National Park, Rajat Prapat waterfall, Apsara Vihar, Forsyth point etc.

How to Reach: By train, air, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal- 195 KM.

Nearest Railway Station: Pipariya- 47 KM.

Temperature: Ranges between 35° C (day)  to 20°C (night).

Perched at around 5387 feet above sea level, Almora is a highly famous hill station throughout, but especially during summer vacations in India. The city charms lie in its crooked slopes of old markets, ancient temples, and handicraft.

Almora is a town in the hills that can cater to all your needs and also be able to impress you with its quaint shops, houses and nature points.

Things to do: Cave exploration, shopping, trekking, camping, bird watching, photography.

Places to visit: Katarmal Sun Temple, Jageshwar Temples, Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum, zero point, Binsar, Dunagiri, Jalna, Dwarahat village, Govind Ballabh bhai museum.

How to Reach: By train, air, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Pantnagar airport in Dehradun-  115 KM.

Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam- 82 KM.

Temperature: Ranges between 28° C (day)  to 10°C (night).

The small hill station in the Satara district of Maharashtra is the largest producer of strawberries in the state. Mahabaleshwar boasts of some captivating scenic view from around 4430 feet above the sea level. Mahabaleshwar is one of the easy to reach places to visit in summer in India.

Things to do: Trekking, camping, shikara ride on Vennu lake, jungle walk, bird watching.

Places to visit: Chinaman's fall, Elephant's Point, Arthur’s seat, Venna lake, Wilson point, Dhobi waterfalls, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar temple, Pratapgarh Fort, Connaught place, Elphinstone point, Lingmala falls etc.

How to Reach: By train, air, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Pune- 120 KM;  Mumbai-265 KM.

Nearest Railway Station: Wathar- 60 KM; Pune- 120 KM.

Temperature: Ranges between 30° C (day)  to 16°C (night).

Swarmed with backpackers and tourists throughout the year, Kasol is one of the evergreen summer holiday destinations in India. With a sweeping view of some mountain scenery, Kasol has turned into an upbeat getaway, mostly for youngsters.

A throng of cafes, shops, and campsites have emerged in large numbers in the last few years. Kasol is also famous as “mini Israel,” after the surging population of Israeli people in the valley.

Things to do: Trekking, camping, rock climbing, river rafting, and stargazing.

Places to visit: Chalal village, Manikaran, Tosh, Bhuntar, Kheerganga trek, Tosh, Rasol, and Malana.

How to Reach: By train, air, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Bhuntar airport- 31 KM.

Nearest Railway Station: Joginder Nagar- 145 KM.

Temperature: Ranges between 32° C (day)  to 13°C (night).

Set apart and above by high-mountain passes on all sides, Malana is a rural settlement at around 9938 feet above sea level in the Parvati valley. It is famed for its quality cannabis and hash production. The village is highly restrictive when it comes to tourism and the idea of getting in contact with the outside world, they seem to believe that their race is superior.

Keeping all the taboos aside, Malana is one of the worthy places to visit in summers in India.

Things to do: Trekking, camping.

Places to visit: Kheerganga, Tosh, Manikaran, Kasol, Jari, Bhuntar, Rasol etc..

How to Reach: By train, air, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Bhuntar airport- 40 KM.

Nearest Railway Station: Joginder Nagar- 152 KM.

Temperature: Ranges between 32° C (day)  to 13°C (night).

Kamshet village falls on the Mumbai-Pune route and is a well-known paragliding station in Maharashtra. The spectacular stretch of western ghats in the region and the well-connected trains and buses from the nearby cities makes it one of the easily accessible places to visit in India in Summers.

Things to do: Paragliding, hiking, camping, and trekking.

Places to visit: Pawna lake, Visapur Fort, Lohagad Fort, Kondeshwar Temple visit, Lonavala, Pune, Bhairi caves etc.

How to Reach: By train, air, cab, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Pune airport- 55 KM.

Nearest Railway Station: Kamshet; Lonavala- 15 KM; Pune- 56 KM; Mumbai- 118 KM.

Temperature: Ranges between 40° C (day)  to 22°C (night).

The revered town of Haridwar is where most of the pilgrims begin their ‘Char Dham journey.’  If your idea of a peaceful summer vacation in India includes placid temples and ghats then there isn’t a better option than Haridwar.

The first receiver of river Ganges on the planes grants an exceptional Ganga Aarti to its devotees and visitors at Har ki Pauri Ghat.

Things to do: Attend Ganga aarti, wildlife safari, trekking, camping, rafting, river surfing, swimming, pilgrimage.

Places to visit: Har ki Pauri, Chilla wildlife sanctuary, Chandani Devi temple, Mansa Devi temple, Maya Bazaar, Vaishno Devi temple, Sapt Rishi ashram etc.

How to Reach: By train, air, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Dehradun airport- 27 KM.

Nearest Railway Station: Haridwar railway station

Temperature: Ranges between 35° C (day)  to 20°C (night).

Kanatal is a petite hamlet in the Tehri-Garhwal is accessible from the famous tourist hotspots like Mussoorie and Dehradun. Tucked away at around 8498 feet above sea level, Kanatal is quite an offbeat location to spend the summers.

Things to do: Nature walk and Jungle safari in Kudia Jungle, Surkhananda Temple visit, hiking, rappelling, rock climbing, camping, and valley crossing.

Places to visit: Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Chamba, Tehri, and Mussoorie

How to Reach: By train, air, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Dehradun- 85 KM

Nearest Railway Station: Haridwar

Temperature: Ranges between 24° C (day)  to 13°C (night).

The paradise on earth is an incomparable beauty and is a timeless treasure which encompasses every sort of geographical wonders. From Dal lake in Srinagar to the breathtaking vistas of Sonamarg; Kashmir is the pivot of unbelievable landscapes, statue-still lakes, emerald green mountain rivers and streams, and snow-clad Himalayan peaks.

Things to do: Trekking, pilgrimage, wildlife safaris, boat rides, river rafting, camping, rock climbing, gondola ride, skiing, mountain biking, sled etc.

Places to visit: Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Poonch, Kathua, Doda, KIshtwar, Jammu, Leh, Kargil, Srinagar.

How to Reach: By train, air, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Srinagar airport- 14 KM from the city center.

Nearest Railway Station: Jammu- 305 KM

Temperature: Ranges between 18° C (day)  to 4°C (night).

Wayanad is among the many ideal spots in Kerala where one can go to unwind. It is a forested stretch situated at about 2300 feet above sea level and is home to Asiatic Elephants.

A rural settlement oodles with historic caves, gorgeous waterfalls, lush jungles and endemic animals living in their habitat.

Things to do: Trekking, jeep safari, camping, birdwatching, photography, watersports.

Places to visit: Meenmutty waterfalls, Neelimala viewpoint, Chembra peak, Banasura Dam, Wayanad wildlife sanctuary, Pookot lake, Soochipara falls, Edakkal caves, Sulthan bathery, Kuruva Dweep, Banasura hills, Chethalayam waterfalls, and Kalpetta etc. 

How to Reach: By train, air, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport in Calicut- Approximately 100 KM.

Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode- 110 KM.

Temperature: Ranges between 29° C (day)  to 15°C (night).

If you admire strolling across hilly botanical gardens and tea estates then Coonoor aka Kannur is an exceptionally pretty district in Tamil Nadu. The place is a delight to writers and poets which can also be reached in an hour-long ride from Ooty.

The Catherine falls and Law’s falls attract hordes of tourists from around the state.

Things to do: Tea garden exploration, waterfall hikes, trekking, Nilgiri rail ride, camping.

Places to visit Dolphin's Nose, Laws Falls, Sim’s park, Lamb’s rock, Rallia dam, St. George’s church, Droog Fort, Hidden Valley, All Saints Church, Ketti valley, Wellington Golf course, and Catherine falls.

How to Reach: By train, air, and bus.

Nearest Airport: Coimbatore- 100 KM.

Nearest Railway Station: Coonoor- 0 KM.

Temperature: Ranges between 37° C (day)  to 22°C (night).