40 Best Places to Visit in India in April

Top Places to Visit in April in North India

1. Jaipur

The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is mostly known as the Pink City is a worthy place to visit. One can see the colorful culture of Rajputs along with various forts that offer a great experience of the holiday.

Jaipur - Pink City of Rajasthan
Jaipur - Pink City of Rajasthan

If you wish to enjoy Jaipur to the fullest, try to explore the architectural beauties and bygone era’s reminders like City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, and others. If you love to explore, there are numerous more forts around the region, too.

Elephant Ride at Amber Fort
Elephant Ride at Amber Fort

Taste the tempting delicacies of Jaipur and even pick a few handmade goods on the streets of Jaipur. In short, if you love to travel back in time for a nostalgic vacation, Jaipur is the right destination for you.

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2. Leh and Ladakh

Leh and Ladakh the most enchanting destinations of India are to be explored in the coming summer. People can spend a mind-blowing vacation in the pleasing environment seeing the natural wonders. Studded in the beautiful state Jammu and Kashmir this destination welcomes people who love bike riding, trekking and a few more thrilling activities.

Beyond nature, the destination is bubbling with the charming Buddhism culture. With the warm of April, many monasteries will be easier to visit. Some tourists even prefer staying back in one of the monasteries for a night to enjoy unique activities. Luxury is all about trying out exotic things and Leh Ladakh is the right destination for such an adventure.

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3. Agra

The part of Golden triangle Tour, Agra is the most fascinating place of India. With a gem Taj Mahal this location is world famous and people can even visit the Mughal constructions along with the charming symbol of love in Agra.

Taj Mahal

People fall in love with the numerous marble and sandstone Mughal masterpieces like Agra Fort, Tomb of Akbar, Baby Taj, and others. However, they forget to embrace the culture of the land. Enjoy shopping, catch a drama if you love, taste the local cuisine, and do not miss to explore the forgotten capital of Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri. Beyond these, it is much easier to enjoy an elegant royal vacation in Agra, if you wish to enjoy a romantic time here.

Red Fort in Agra
Red Fort, Agra

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4. Udaipur

A princely city Udaipur is a perfect destination for people who love to explore the architecture of the forts. Known as the city of the lakes this region of Rajasthan is worthy to visit during the vacation. Lake Pichola is the heart of Udaipur, when it comes to tourism and culture.

Travelogy Guest Boating in Udaipur
Boating in Lake Pichola, Udaipur

Enjoy a stay in any of the royal accommodations to enjoy a blue-blood vacation. If not, get closer to the culture of the land. Cuisine is an integral part of Rajasthan’s culture and Udaipur is no different. The romantic beauty of Udaipur also bleeds from the Aravalli Ranges bordering the city.

City Palace, Udaipur

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5. Kolkata

The capital of West Bengal and the most busy city of the country India, Kolkata is a perfect place to plan a holiday. Here you can see the beauty of the Victoria Memorial, Kali Temple, Millennium Park, Science City and a few more. Along with this one can enjoy seeing the city that is a blend of Indian and British culture.

Kolkata is an artistic land famous for providing a holistic vacation for budget and luxury travelers. The colonial structure gives a sepia ambience and the suburbs provide luxury activities including shopping for interesting souvenirs. Do not miss to try the Bengali cuisine, which has a signature tangy taste derived by a unique mix of spices.

Victoria Memorial Kolkata India
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

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6. Srinagar

Capital of Jammu and Kashmir this is one outstanding place that is to be seen once in a lifetime. The splendid location Srinagar welcomes people to enjoy boat rides on Dal Lake and even enjoy special holiday in the place surrounded by the Himalayas.

Srinagar Dal Lake Boating
Srinagar Dal Lake Boating

With the climate of April, Srinagar moves out of the snow-white ambiance and gets an emerald makeover. The natural beauties will be lush with foliage and vibrant wild flowers will almost be at bloom. Summer is the blooming time for many fragrance flowers, making April, a photogenic season in Srinagar. For a complete vacation, visit Shalimar Bagh Mughal garden, tulip garden, Pari Mahal, and others.

Nishat Bagh Srinagar
Nishat Bagh, Srinagar

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7. Auli

Auli - A place in Uttarakhand is perfect to spend a holiday and one can enjoy the ambience of the region. The region is loaded with oak trees and with the fascinating view of the Himalayas and the majestic environment offers a lovely vacation.

Obviously skiing is out of option if you are visiting in April. You can balance it off by visiting exotic destinations like Auli artificial lake, Narsingh Temple, Joshimath, GorsonBugyal, Auli ropeway, Nanda Devi Park, and others. Summer is the time to see spectrum of colors in Auli, rather than just snow and ice.

Auli Uttarakhand
Auli, Uttarakhand

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8. Kullu Manali

Referred to as a same place Kullu and Manali are two different hill stations very close to each other. Travelers can enjoy trekking, rafting, gliding in Manali and at the same time purchase high-quality woolens in the Kullu streets.

Apart from adventure activities, the place is also famous for spellbinding nature with pine meadows, cascading waterfalls, enticing lake, and other hill station beauties. The beauty of nature is complimented with the exotic culture of the land too. Kullu Manali is both an adventure and a romantic vacation destination.

River Rafting in Manali Himachal Pradesh
River Rafting in Manali Himachal Pradesh

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9. Shimla

A perfect place and the capital of Himachal Pradesh for people who loves to spend hot summer in a cool manner. The nature beauty fascinates people and at the same time of can fill the bags with the amazing goods available in the Mall a huge shopping area in the Shimla.

With the climate of April, the snowy mountain views will be clear and nature will be lush with foliage. Spotting wild colorful flowers and birds are quite easier during this season. Moreover, many adventure activities like camping, trekking, hiking, mountaineering, and others are more famous during the summer.

Shimla Mall Road
Mall Road, Shimla

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10. Kashmir

Kashmir is India’s mini Switzerland with timeless beauties of spirituality, nature, and culture. During the summer season, the alpine regions of the land become chilling spots to escape the sun. Starting from houseboat rides to exploring valleys, Kashmir gets a honeymoon look during summer.

Moreover, the culture of the land is more colorful during summer and you can spend time exploring Buddhist monasteries, floating market, highland deserts, much more.

 Kashmir
Kashmir

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11. Dalhousie

Dalhousie is famous for its scenic summer view of clear mountain backdrop enveloping pine-clad valleys, Buddhist culture, and spirituality. Those looking for a solitary escape into the laps of nature would choose Dalhousie as their summer retreat destination.

Dalhousie is gaining popularity for its adventure activities like boating, trekking, paragliding, adventure camping, and others. Apart from all these, souvenir hunting for Tibetan craft items is a very common activity here.

Dalhousie
Dalhousie

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12. Khajjiar

Khajjiar is a small meadow, closer to Dalhousie. Geographically speaking, Khajjiar is a very small destination. However, the placid nature makes it a flawless honeymoon destination for all. Standing at 6,500 feet above mean sea level, this place is a breathtaking beauty famous for adventure activities like trekking, horse riding, paragliding, camping, and others.

The region is filled with dense high altitude forests, lush meadows, and a few ancient temples scattered around. The place receives ample snowfall during winter and in summer; it gets a fresh and lush look with greenery, everywhere.

The region is filled with dense high altitude forests, lush meadows, and a few ancient temples scattered around. The place receives ample snowfall during winter and in summer; it gets a fresh and lush look with greenery, everywhere.

Paragliding in Khajjiar
Paragliding in Khajjiar

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13. Kasauli

Kasauli is a small hill town located on the lower edges of the Himalayas. It is surrounded by forests of cedar trees and pines. The Victorian structures and enchanting calmness gives a glorious look to the destination.

Kasauli is famous for scenic nature, the collection of endangered wildlife, and a soothing climate to escape the heat. If you are visiting in summer, do not forget to enjoy the cable car ride along the timber trail, trekking, hiking, and others. The place has numerous ancient and new temples to explore and enjoy the culture.

Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh
Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh

14. Nainital

Nainital is an interesting destination famous for unmatched natural beauty, colonial architecture, and romantic activities. This is the City of Lake Naini, which attracts tourists for enjoying panoramic views from viewpoints, ropeway ride, Tibetan souvenir hunting, exploring ancient temples, and much more.

If you are looking for a weekend getaway during April, this is the right place to choose. If you wish to make your vacation more interesting, choose to stay in a colonial lodge.

Nainital
Nainital

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15. Gangtok

Gangtok has the natural beauty of a high-altitude destination and the unique cultural beauty of the north-east region. While the prismatic beauty of the land attracts honeymooners and family visitors, the lush flowers and enchanting wildlife attracts photo-enthusiasts.

Gangtok, Sikkim
Gangtok, Sikkim

Gangtok is also famous for adventure activities like trekking, camping, hiking, river rafting, and others. The backdrop of Kanchenjunga adds a pristine beauty to every view from this destination. If you wish to engulf everything, take a cable car ride.

Gangtok river rafting
Gangtok river rafting

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16. Kalimpong

Himalayas is always portrayed as a white ice region. However, the Kalimpong of West Bengal will give you a contrasting look with the rapid flowing Teesta River, cardamom plantation, valleys, evergreen alpine forests, cinnamon plantation, and others. With the summer climate, the region will be flourishing with poinsettias, sunflowers, and many vivid orchid flowers.

Summer is the right time to enjoy natural aromatherapy with flowers everywhere around you. If you are looking for wildlife attractions, explore the sanctuary regions to spot Asiatic black bear, red panda, pangolin, and other exotic animals.

Kalimpong
Kalimpong

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17. Shillong

Shillong is both summer and monsoon destination. This hill town is called the Scotland of East, due to its spectrum of beautiful nature, a plethora of cultural beauty, and absolutely delightful cuisine. This hill region is located in Meghalaya and is famous for its ancient ambiance, canyons, waterfalls, green hills, and much more.

If you are looking for a laidback town for a romantic vacation, Shillong is the right place. You can also enjoy adventure activities like scooting, skiing, kayaking, trekking, hiking, and others.

Shillong
Shillong

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18. Tawang

Tawang gets its beauty from the Himalayan nature and Buddhist culture. This place is riddled with tourist attractions like Madhuri Lake, Turanang Falls, war memorial, Dirang Monastery, Seela Pass, Bumla Pass, and others. The mountain passes in this region allow you to enjoy exotic adventure activities.

After exploring the culture of the land, make sure to stop by the bazaars to shop some Tibetan-Indian souvenirs like porcelain items, religious items, décor articles, and others. Summer is the time to see Tawang out of its snow cover and with numerous colors.

Bumla Pass Tawang
Bumla Pass, Tawang

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19. Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a spiritual destination located in the foothills of the majestic Himalayan kingdom. The city gets its pious ambiance due to the River Ganges that flow through the city.

Rishikesh Temple, India
Rishikesh

Rishikesh is both a religious destination for Yoga, meditation, and pilgrimage center and an adventure hotspot.

Yoga in Rishikesh
Yoga in Rishikesh

Top activities to enjoy in Rishikesh are flying fox, bungee jumping, camping mountain biking, abseiling, and others. Or, you could spend a rejuvenating time in one of the ashrams, taking part in workshops and other initiatives.

Flying Fox in Rishikesh
Flying Fox in Rishikesh

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20. Pahalgam

If you are visiting Pahalgam in April, you are right in time for the Himalayan trekking season. Pahalgam is a famous romantic and adventure destination in Jammu and Kashmir. The untouched serene beauty of the land comes from the nature of the Himalayan region. In April, the glaciers would have melted away, allowing tourists to enjoy many adventure activities like trekking along the river, white water rafting, hiking, and others.

Also, the warm climate keeps the region lush with green valleys, flowering gardens, and so on. Top places to visit during an April vacation are Aru Valley, Lidder River, Betaab Valley, Chandanwari, and others.

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Pahalgam
Pahalgam

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21. Cherrapunji

This is one of the wettest places on Earth and is famous for its lush green forest regions, waterfalls, living root bridges, and much more. Summer dries the routes a little, allowing tourists to explore the regions with a little ease. The cool air, close-to-nature culture, and thriving flora-fauna are just the beginning of what you are about to enjoy in Cherrapunji.

This high altitude town of Meghalaya is famous for adventure activities like jungle exploration, caving, trekking, birdwatching, village tours, and others. With the summer warmth, you can easily find picnic and camping spots in some of the pristine locations closer to greeneries, waterfalls, or up the cliffs for sunset views.

Living Root Bridge
Living Root Bridge

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22. Pachmarhi

Pachmarhi is a hidden beauty but is slowly transforming into a honeymoon destination for those looking for a solitary escape from the summer heat. Apart from the viewpoints and waterfalls, the place is famous for ancient temples.

Pachmarhi is a year-around beauty. The Satpura Tiger Reserve and the Satpura ranges add beauty to this only hill station in Madhya Pradesh. Pachmarhi is famous for simple yet serene scenic beauties including pre-historic caves, dense forest of sal trees, bamboo thickets, rolling meadows, and much more.

Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh
Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh

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Top Places to Visit in April in South India

23. Goa

The destination all about fun and entertainment in Goa. People who love to spend a holiday seeing sand, water and tasting lip-smacking sea food must visit Goa. This offers a memorable vacation and people can spend time with thrilling water activities.

Apart from the 31 beaches to chill off the summer heat, Goa also holds numerous colonial structures and religious sites for enjoying sightseeing. If you are looking for adventure activities, Goa provides numerous interesting land activities like trekking, spice plantation strolling, island cycling, hot air ballooning, and others.

Beaches in Goa
Goa Beach

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24. Kerala

The Gods own land Kerala is perfect destination to spend a vacation. Wayanad, Kollam, Munnar,