Summer vacation is the best time for a long getaway in India. I can bet that choosing places to visit in India during summer can be extremely exciting. There are plenty of exotic locations for holidaying with your family and friends.

If you fond of traveling with your partner, then this nation is an ideal option too. I thought of making a list of these places to help you travel enthusiasts out there. There are numerous places to count on; however, I have made a list here that will shorten your search and ease your recreational planning.

Top 10 Best Places To Visit In Summer In India – Amazing Tourist Places

1. Coorg, Karnataka

Coorg is the “Scotland of India.” It is one of the most visited hill stations of Karnataka. It offers a luxurious holiday to the tourists. Natively known as Kodagu, Coorg is one of the best hill stations of the Western Ghats. It is situatedat the height of 3,500 feet above the sea level. Do not miss to try the delicious Coorgi delicacies on your visit.

Major Attractions

• Talacauvery (Birth place of river Cauvery)
• Cauvery Nisargadhama
• Raja Seat
• Dubare Forest
• Bylakuppe temple

There are also many trekking points for which you can hire local guides. Board a flight or train to Bangalore. There are plenty of buses or taxi services available from there that shall head you to Coorg.

2. Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir

The capital city of Jammu and Kashmir is also known as the summer capital of tourism in the country. It is the best family vacation destinations in India for summer.  You will get to experience a new culture and traditions.

Major Attractions

• Hazratbal Mosque
• Shankaracharya Hill
• Shalimar Bagh
• Tomb of Zin-ul-Abidin
• Jama Masjid
• Dachigam National Park
• Dal Lake Floating Markets
• Hokersar

You can directly reach here by air. The Nearest Railway Station, Udhampur is about 230 km from Srinagar main city.

3. Ladakh, Jammu, and Kashmir

The wide variety of places makes Jammu and Kashmir one of the best places to visit in India during summer.

Ladakh has also situated here itself. Unlike other parts of the state, this has remained peaceful ever since independence. This is the best place for an outing of a lifetime with your friends.

Major Attractions

• Pangong Lake
• Shanti stupa
• Khardung la pass
• Magnetic Hill
• White water rafting
• Nubra Valley
• Chadar frozen river trek
• Hall of fame museum
• Spituk monastery

Srinagar is facilitated with an airport offering major domestic connections; therefore, land at the Srinagar airport. You can hire car or buses from there to reach Ladakh city.

4. Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

Dharamshala, the capital city of Himachal, is also known as Little Lhasa. It is one of the best tourist places in India for a June visit. The city is divided as the upper and lower Dharamshala. You can shop for Tibetan handicrafts, carpets and clothes at reasonable price.

Major Attractions

• Mcleodganj, Namgyal monastery
• Triund
• John’s Church
• Bhagsunag church
• Dharamkot
• War Memorial
• Kunal pathri temple
• Jwalamukhi temple

The nearest railway station is at Pathankot. It is about 90 km from the main city of Dharamshala.

5. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

It is another exotic hill station of South India. It is well suited for family vacations. It is also one of the top honeymoon destinations in India. You can savor the rich South Indian cuisine during your stay.

Major Attractions

• Kodai Lake
• Green Valley View (Suicide Point)
• Pillar rocks
• Bear Shola falls
• Coaker’s walk
• Devil’s Kitchen
• Berijam Lake
• Thalaiyar falls
• Dolphin’s nose

Madurai is the closest city that has the nearest airport to Kodai. You will have to travel around 120 km from Madurai to reach Kodai.

6. Wayanad, Kerala

Wayanad is the best places for an adventurous outing this summer. The luxury resorts situated in the woods will enhance your holiday mood. The tiger safari, waterfalls, treks will give you hundreds of memories to cherish.

Major Attractions

• Edakallu caves
• Wayanad heritage museum
• Meenmutty falls
• Mudumalai forest range
• Bandipur National Park
• Gandhi Museum
• Nagarhole National Park
• Jain temple at Sulthan Bathery
• Banasura SagarDam

There are many trekking routes worth enjoying in this location. You can reach Wayanad via Kozhikode. From places like Bangalore, Trivandrum you can directly hire a taxi to Wayanad.

7. Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh

It is a lesser known holiday destination of the country. It is also the only hill station in Central India. You can plan a vacation of 4-5 days. The sightseeing includes high hills, waterfalls, caves, temples, and trekking.

Major Attractions

• Pandav caves
• Dhupgarh
• Bee Falls
• Apsara Vihar
• Satpura National Park
• Handi khoh
• Bison Museum
• Chauragarh
• Gupt Mahadeo
• Draupadi Kund
• Silver Falls
• Rajendra Giri
• Sri Nagdwar Swamy temple

The nearest airport is Bhopal at a distance of 190 km. You can reach the Pipariya Railway Station which is 50 km from Pachmarhi.

8. Gangtok, Sikkim

The capital city of Sikkim is another underrated tourist destination in India. May and June are the best months to explore this beautiful city. You can easily cover all the important places with an itinerary of 3-4 days.

Major Attractions

• Rumtek monastery
• Nathula pass
• Tsomgo Lake
• MG Marg
• Hanuman Tok
• Ranka Monastery
• Banjhakri Falls
• Baba Harbhajan Singh temple
• Himalayan zoological park
• Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
• Ganesh Tok viewpoint

The nearest airport is 125 km away at Bagdogra, West Bengal. New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station.

9. Horsley hills, Andhra Pradesh

The hills got its name from the British collector W.D Horsley. The natives call the place as Yenugu Mallamma Konda. It is a hill station in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.

Major Attractions

• Kaigal Falls
• Viewpoint for sunset
• Chennakesava Temple
• Gali Bandalu (Wind Rocks)
• Mallamma Temple
• Talakona Waterfalls

The nearest airport is at Tirupati at 160 km from Horsley hills. You can also take a train to Madanapalle and board a bus from there.

10. Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

Last but not the least this is another paradise for travelers in India. It is a high altitude town that records thehighest rainfall in India. It is also known as Sohra. You can cover all the places in 2-3 days. If you want a longer vacation, you can add another northeast city to your itinerary. These cities are best places to visit in April in India. 

Major Attractions

• Mawsmai caves
• Kynrem Falls
• Thangkharang Park
• Dainthlen Falls
• Seven Sisters Falls
• Nohkalikai falls

You can reach Guwahati by train or flight. Guwahati is facilitated with an International airport, which was formally known as “Borjhar Airport,” and now known as Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. You can hire taxis from there.

India with diverse cultures and a history with arich heritage, I am sure you will love to experience the diverse cultures, clothing, languages, and cultures across the country. I hope this list will help you to have a great experience this summer vacation!

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