Top 15 places to visit in India in January

Auli is known for its exquisite ski resorts and January is the best time to plan your trip to the destination in Uttarakhand. There will be a lot of snow, enough for you to give skiing a try and the accommodations are also quite affordable. Though reaching Auli might be a tad cumbersome, since it will be a long car drive from the airport, but it will be totally worth it.

It’s that time of the year when the Rann of Kutch takes over Gujarat. People from all over the country plan to visit the place in January since the festival is hosted during winter. It goes on till February, but the weather is far favourable in January since it is peak winter. Fairs, luxury accommodations, shopping, you can tick all of your favourite things to do on holiday here.

January is a busy tourist month in Jaipur, courtesy the Jaipur Literature Festival. You will find the best deal on hotels and flight tickets to Jaipur if you are travelling around this time. Not to mention, the chill weather will only make your vacation better. You can also shop till you drop or till you find the best of everything in the city.

Floating on the calm, serene backwaters of Kerala without a care in the world does sound like an ideal vacation for us. Boathouses, lighthouses, a gorgeous sunset, the best food and a lot of adventure in your bag, that’s what Kerala has to offer. You can head to Alleppey in January since it will be right after the monsoon, the place will be lush green, and you’ll get to experience the most magnificent views.

Pondicherry or Puducherry is the perfect destination to visit in January if you are on a budget. The beaches are great, the weather is perfect, and you’ll find some great deals on hotels. The French-style architecture in the city is best explored during this month.

One of the best coffee plantations in the country, Chikmagalur is a place you must visit in January. The hill station is also called a little piece of heaven (for all the right reasons) and sees a lot of tourists in winter. You can plan a picnic, go trekking or just sign up for a sightseeing tour.

Ooty is yet another hill station down South that is more popular among the honeymooners. Waking up to a beautiful sunrise and taking a walk on the hilly streets is an experience in its own. You will love the hill station and everything it has to offer only if you are travelling in the right season. You can go for a hike, bond over bonfires or just soak in the view.

Alibaug is not very difficult to reach, especially if you reside in Maharashtra. On the outskirts of Mumbai, it is the perfect destination to visit in January on a short trip. You can go boating or sign up for the water activities that the place offers. Or you can just lie on the hammock, read a book and take lots of pictures later. It’s the perfect place to laze around if you are not planning on doing anything big on your vacation.

The city of lakes is usually crowded with tourists in January. Since summers in Rajasthan are unbearable, winter months are considered the best and bearable, which is why you will see the city buzzing with a lot of tourists during these months. If you are planning a backpacking trip, you will meet lots of travellers here in January. There are a ton of festivals that are hosted in this month, which will keep you busy for sure.

Coorg is yet another hill station in Karnataka known for its coffee plantations and mesmerising views. You can either just explore the place by taking a walk or sign up for a sightseeing tour. It is also a great place for couples to visit and spend some romantic time with each other..

Nainital is a honeymoon destination and quite a popular one at that, too. The hill station in Uttarakhand is quaint, stunning and must-visit if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday.

Though Puri is known for the Jagannath Temple, its beaches and lakes make it a popular place to visit in January. Since it’s winter, you will also see a flock of birds in the city making it more appealing to all nature lovers.

Hampi and Gokarna are some of the most popularly visited places in Karnataka. It is an ideal place to visit in January, especially for the younger crowd. You can sign up for various water activities that the beach has to offer or you can just take a walk on the beach and admire a beautiful sunset.

Covered in several beaches, Goa is the place to go for all kinds of vacations. If you want a quiet and peaceful holiday, head to one of the quaint beaches in South Goa and head to North Goa if you are looking forward to partying till the sunrise.

A small, unexplored place in Shillong, Dawki has to be in your list of places to visit in January. Experience the minimalist way of living and explore wildlife at its best.

Give yourself the break that you need to put 2020 behind you in 2021 by going on a trip to one of these places to visit in January. Rejuvenate, invigorate and start 2021 with a bang!

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