When Is the Best Time to Travel India? A Road Trip Perspective Across Seasons
I’ve travelled through India more times than I can count, and almost every meaningful memory I have comes from the road. Not airports. Not hotel lobbies. The road. Long drives that started before sunrise, random chai stops, weather changing without warning, plans shifting—and somehow, everything still working out. If you’re wondering when is the best time to plan a trip to India, the honest answer is: it depends on how you like to travel. India doesn’t behave the same way all year, and that is a part of its charm. The seasons don’t just change the weather; they change the mood of a place, the pace of travel, even how tired or relaxed you feel at the end of the day. Here’s how India has felt to me across different seasons, seen mostly from highways and back roads rather than guidebooks. Winter (October to March): When Travel Feels Easy If you’re coming to India for the first time, winter is the most forgiving season. Things just feel easier. The heat backs off. ...
