Summer In India

People lookout for a long getaway as soon as it is summer vacation in India. They plan to find some relief by leaving behind the scorching heat and hustle-bustle of the city life. India is blessed with mountains, hills, beaches, exotic forests, and other places to visit in summer which provide an amazing heartwarming experience. With the lofty peaks in the north and the mesmerizing islands in the south and lush green forests that cover the north-eastern states, you will never get bored planning your summer holidays in India. In this article, we present to you the top 30 places to visit during the summers in India, with your family and friends. Start picking your favourites from this list of the best summer destinations in India. All these summer tourist places are incredibly beautiful and will surely add value to your holiday experience.

“Mountains are the first call when it comes to the best places to visit during the summers in India”

Top Summer Destinations in North India

1. Manali

With green mountains surrounded by snow-covered ranges, fairytale-like sceneries, soothing and fresh fragrance of pines, Manali is a perfect camping and vacation spot with family and friends. The nearest airport is Bhuntar and the nearest railway station is the Jogindernagar railway station. The ideal duration to visit Manali is 4-5 days. You can do various adventure sports such as paragliding, zorbing, quad biking in Solang Valley, skiing in Rohtang Pass, etc. The temperature at this place ranges from 10 to 25 degrees celsius. Tibetan Momos is one of the best dishes to try here.

2. Gulmarg

The ageless alluring beauty of Gulmarg makes it one of the best summer destinations in India. Previously it was known as Gauri Marg. It got renamed to Gulmarg which means “meadow of flowers”. It has been developed as an adventure hub by the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM). A lot of courses on trekking, mountaineering, skiing, and snowboarding are offered by IISM. The temperature at this place ranges from 11 to 28 degrees celsius. The nearest airport is Srinagar and the nearest railway station is Jammu. The ideal duration to visit this place is 2 days. The biggest attraction here is the Gondola ride. You can also trek from the Gondola to Alpather Lake. Some of the best dishes you can try here are Tamatar zaman, Nudur Yakhin, and Gushtaba.

3. Leh, Ladakh