Best Places to Visit in India This October: A Region-by-Region Guide

October is one of the most traveller-friendly months in India, with the monsoon clearing and temperatures yet to dip too low, so nearly every region becomes pleasant to explore.

North India

October is a great time to start the Golden Triangle circuit — Delhi, Agra and Jaipur — with clearer skies making sightseeing more comfortable. Himachal Pradesh hill towns like Dalhousie, Khajjiar, Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj also offer pleasant weather, mountain views and Tibetan culture.

South India

Kerala stays lush and green right after the monsoon, ideal for backwaters, tea gardens and nature trips. Other popular October destinations include Mysore, Pushkar and Varanasi for their culture, heritage and festivals.

Northeast and coast

Meghalaya is especially scenic in October, with Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki showing off waterfalls and valleys after the rains. Along the coast, Goa’s beach season begins reopening in late October as shacks and businesses get ready for the season ahead.

Packing tips

Light cotton clothes for the day, a light jacket for cooler evenings, comfortable footwear and sunscreen should cover most of these trips.

Source: TravelTriangle, Thrillophilia, BankBazaar travel guides.