Summers come and people are looking for long vacations to get some relief from intolerable heat. As the temperature start rising to high point in India, everyone starts browsing internet to search best summer vacations destinations in India with some exciting deals. Here, we provide a list of some best places to visit in summer that gives you a relief from heat.

Summer holiday destinations in India

Ladakh

Ladakh is one of the most beautiful place to visit in India. It is known as “Little Tibet” by the tourists who have visited India over the years. Ladakh is no more a secret when it comes to summer destination in India. Here you can find two greatest and peaky mountains of the world named Great Himalayas and Karakoram range. If you are the kind of the person that seeks adventure then this beautiful place is where you can spend your entire summer and this is the best summer destination India. There are thousands of beautiful scenarios in this place which also includes historic monasteries like Gompa. According to a man who spends half of his summers in this place referred Ladakh as once in a lifetime kind of place. The best time to visit this place is between April to June because the sun shines bright during this time and keeps the temperature warm enough. You can find many frozen lakes at this time that you can walk upon.

India - Aerial View from Thiksey Monastery, Leh, Ladakh

Best time to visit – April to June

Darjeeling

Darjeeling this could be the best place to visit especially if you are planning a holiday destinations in India. With the rough peaks of the great Himalayas which offers you a magnificent view and you can also trace Mount Kanchendzonga  from this place. The place is famous for its tea gardens which are located upon the hills. Also, the Ghoom monastery that is located on the hills is one of the place that should be on your list while visit to Darjeeling making it best holiday destination in India. It’s a uplifting experience as when you take a walk through the winding paths of such places. The major attraction for such place is Toy train which had attracted tourists for a very long time. Other places to see are Observatory hill, Tiger hill and peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu, Batasia Loop etc. The best time to visit Darjeeling is between June to July when summer is quite pleasant and there is about 2 degree Celsius temperature makes it best family destination in India. The bright sunlight along with windy air will make your summers worthwhile.

Darjeeling tea plantation

Best time to visit – June to July

Kerala

Needless to say, Kerala has been receiving the maximum number of visitors over the past few decades due to its exotic location perfectly suitable for summer vacation. . It is also called as ‘Gods own country ’is the best family destination in India. It is a mini heaven located on the southern west coach and is the most favourable destination by the tourists from many countries making it best tourist place in India.  The place is known for its rich culture, natural beauty and it’s also a suitable place for the visitors to lay down and relax on the beach. Kerala is also famous for its beautiful backwaters and marine life which can be seen only and only at Kerala. There are many ayurvedic centres at this place which offers services like therapy and massages which will give you a complete rejuvenation experience. Kerala has three tourist seasons and the peak season is from March to September which will offer you pleasant and enjoyable climate warm and comforting making it best place to visit in summers in India

Light after the Storm

Best time to visit – September to March

Shimla

Now this is one of my favourite place to hangout in summer destination in India. Situated in the northern part of the India is one of the coolest place to visit during summers. It is situated at Himachal Pradesh and is a captivating hill station which has been attracting the tourist from all over the world. The major attraction of such hill station is its toy train which allows the tourist to see the full view of the hill station between 4 to 5 hours. The best location to visit at this place is kufri, Jakhoo, Christ church, Mall road, Shimla Glen etc which attract the maximum number of tourist all over the year. Shimla is also known as one of the top spots for the newly weds couples. The best time to visit Shimla is during March to June when summers hit all the other parts of India and the temperature ranges between 15 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius. If you have a thing for adventure sport, then this is the ideal time for trekking, camping, paragliding, rafting etc.

Shimla

Best time to visit- March to June

Goa

Last but not the least is Goa who has been the most favourite fun spot not only for foreigners but always for all the youngsters living in India making it best place to visit in summers in India. Goa is popularly known as ‘The land of sand and sun’ and the place of colonial wonders, beaches and late night parties. The Portuguese have left an impact on the colonial development of this place and the lifestyle of such place is preferred by the international visitors too.

Best time to visit- March to July

Travel Tip

Above mentioned destinations are most visited destination by tourists during summer in India. For budget vacations, you can get many attractive deals on internet or you can approach any tour & travel service provider  who plans your vacations in budget prices.

About Author:

Hello, my name is Vaishali Sharma , travel writer by profession and lover of world cultures, languages, souls, food, oceans, wild spaces and urban places by nature.  You can call me simply a travel freak and crazy researching about new places that she can explore.