Best Places to Visit In India During Summers

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Winters are almost over and summers are just around the corner. So brace yourself for the pre-season rush of booking hotels and trains, and pick any one of these places to visit in summer in India for the best experience.

The popular opinion is to head to the northern part of the country if you are in search of places to visit in summer in India, but even the southern tip of our country is rich with misty forests and jungles that don't let the temperature get too high. So, before planning your summer vacation, check out these 26 places to visit in summer in India.

P.S: The mentioned budget of best places to visit in summer in India, is an approximate cost for one person for a stay of 3 days and 2 nights. Transportation costs, to and from the destination, are not included.

North

1. Manali

Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Dylan's Coffee House, Hadimba Temple, Vashist, Shri Hari Yogashram, Uruswati Museum Of folkare

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Read full itinerary: Weekend Getaways: Manali, India

Where to stay: Nihal Cottage

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2. Ladakh

Budget: Rs 8,000- 10,000

Top Attractions: Leh, Pangong Tso, Nubra Valley, Kargil, Zanskar Valley Rd

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Read full itinerary: What Dreams Are Made Of: Things To Do In Ladakh In Between Snow And Sand (9D/8N)

3. Manikaran

Budget: Rs 6,000-8,000

Top Attractions: Lord Ramachandra Temple, Gurudwara, Hot Spring

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Read full itinerary: Manikaran Sahib: A Sacred Town Of Confluence of Faith

Where to stay: Free Spirit

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4. Rishikesh

Budget: Rs 6,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Temple hopping, rafting, camping, Lakshman Jhoola, Tapovan, bungee jumping.

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Read full itinerary: Ravishing Rishikesh

5. Almora

Budget: Rs 6,000- 8,000

Top Attractions: Sunset Point, Binsar, Main Market for local cuisine and Ranikhet is also nearby.

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Read full itinerary: Almora – The cultural hub of Kumaon Himalayas

Where to stay: Hotel Shivalik

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6. Pahalgam

Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Sun Temple, Gulmarg, Lidder River, Baisaran, Betaab Valley, Debian

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Read full itinerary: Pahalgam – The valley of shepherds

Where to stay: Royalton Resorts

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7. Gulmarg

Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Skiing, hiking and cable ride over looking the snow-capped mountains.

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Read full itinerary: Heaven on earth – Skiing in Gulmarg, Kashmir

8. Auli

Budget: Rs 6,000-8,000

Top Attractions: Joshimath, Tapovan, Skiing

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Read full itinerary: Why visit Alps when you have Auli

9. Dharamshala

Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Mcleod Ganj, Triund Trek, Bhaksunag, Tibetan Children Village, Asia's Highest Cricket Ground

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Read full itinerary: Dharamshala : Land of The Dalai Lama

Where to stay: Bobs' n Barley

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10. Ranikhet

Budget: Rs 5,000-7,000

Top Attractions: Chaubatiya Gardens, apple orchard, Golf COurse, Kausani is also nearby.

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Read full itinerary: Few Himalayan Days – Ranikhet, Kausani, and Nainital

11. Tirthan Valley

Budget: Rs 6,000-8,000

Top Attractions: Himalayan Trout House, Great Himalayan National Park, Nagini, Banjar, Shoja

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Read full itinerary: A Secluded Heaven: Tirthan Valley, Himachal

North East

12. Sikkim

Budget: Rs 10,000-15,000

Top Attractions: Gangtok, Tsongmo Lake, Lachung, Yumthang, Pelling

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Read full itinerary: The Best Things To Do In Sikkim When The Hills Call You (6D/ 5N)

Where to stay: Hotel Mount Siniolchu

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13. Darjeeling

Budget: Rs 10,000-12,000

Top Attractions: Tiger Hill, Bhutia Busty Monastery, Ghoom, Happy Valley Tea Estate, Peace Pagoda

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Read full itinerary: The Tea Gardens, Toy Train and Other Things to do in Darjeeling (3D/2N)

Where to stay: Merry Resorts

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14. Shillong

Budget: Rs 10,000-15,000

Top Attractions: Bara Bazar, Elephant Falls, Mawsmai Cave Road, Laitumkhrah, Munchies Shillong, Mawlynnong

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Read full itinerary: A week in Shillong, Meghalaya

Where to stay: Tranquil Inn Guesthouse

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15. Kalimpong

Budget: Rs 6,000-8,000

Top Attractions: Kalimpong Arts and Crafts Centre, Thongsa Gompa, Army Golf Club, Durpin Danda

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Read full itinerary: A rendezvous with Kalimpong! (Part 1) and Part 2

16. Tawang

Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Tawang Monastery, Pankang Teng Tso Lake, Jang Falls, Dirang Village, Jaswantgarh War Memorial, Sela Pass, Sangetsar Lake

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Read full itinerary: Nestled In The Himalayas: Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

West

17. Mount Abu

Budget: Rs 10,000-12,000

Top Attractions: Nakki Lake, Dilwara Jain Temple, Sunset Point, Mahadev Temple Mount Abu, Rabbit farm Angoora Cooperative, Arbuda Devi Temple

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Read full itinerary: Mount Abu-Dilwara temples & joys of a hill station

Where to stay:

18. Matheran

Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Charlotte Lake Road, Alexander Point, One Tree Hill, Panorama Point

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Read full itinerary: Matheran, Maharashtra

Where to stay: Hotel Geetanjali

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Central

19. Panchmarhi

Budget: Rs 6,000-8,000

Top Attractions: Dhoopgarh, Bee Falls, Pandava Caves, Rajat Prapat, Chauragarh

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Read full itinerary: The Scenic Panchmarhi

South

20. Munnar

Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Elephant Ride, Kalaripayattu & Kathakali, Mattupetty Dam, Attukal Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point, Tata Tea Museum

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Read full itinerary: A visit to God's own country-Allepey , Munnar

Where to stay: Pulickal Green Cottage

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21. Masinagudi

Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Masinagudi National Park

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Read full itinerary: Masinagudi Whistling Woods Estate

22. Coorg

Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Namdroling Monastery, Talakaveri, Dubare Elephant Camp

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Read full itinerary: Calm, Serene and Divine: Coorg Calling !

Where to stay: Forest Valley Coorg

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23. Mahabaleshwar

Budget: Rs 12,000-15,000

Top Attractions: Wilson Point, Connaught Peak, Elphinstone Point, Arthur Seat, Lingmala Waterfall, Parsi Point

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Credits: Sushant Mandhanya

Read full itinerary: Magnificent Mahabaleshwar

Where to stay: Fountain Village

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24. Coonoor

Budget: Rs 8,000-10,000

Top Attractions: Mukurthi Reservoir, Boating, Hiking

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Read full itinerary: Coonoor: That little slice of paradise

25. Kodaikanal

Budget: Rs 5,000-7,000

Top Attractions: Perumalmalai (8km from Kodai town), Dolphin's Nose, Vellagevi, Vengayapparai, Berijam Lake

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Credits: Uday Manivannan

Read full itinerary: The Kodaikanal odyssey

Where to stay: Hotel Cool Stay

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26. Andaman

Budget: Rs 10,000-12,000

Top Attractions: Ross Island, Havelock Island, Bharatpur and Laxmanpur Beach

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Read full itinerary: Andaman Bound? These are the things to do in Andaman to have the perfect beach holiday (6 D/ 5 N)

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