When is the best time to travel to southern India?
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So, the best time to visit India for tourists is the winter season. During the winter time, you should take a trip to India. It makes a great holiday trip, so this window period is between October and March. During the cooler months of the year, when you won't have to worry about the heat of summer.
Another reason to visit India during the winter months is that they coincide with the celebration mood and festivities in India. In October - November falls Dussehra, Durga Puja and Diwali. Also in November is the Pushkar Fair (in Rajasthan), the largest cattle fair in India. In January is the Republic Day of India and Lohri - the festival of Punjabis. In March falls Holi, the festival of colors. Then there is Id, Easter, Christmas and a number of another festivals, each celebrated in totally Indian fashion. You can experience true India, in all its richness, by attending these festivals.
Here are some tips for traveling to India, as your health is utmost importance when traveling, so it's important to follow these tips:
Absolutely never drink tap water. Always drink bottled water, or better yet try drinking India's chai tea, as it's made with boiling water. If you are in a place that does not have filtered or bottled water (pina ka pani), then boil water for at least five minutes before drinking. This is the only way to ensure the water is safe to drink.
Make sure you take deodorant, as the same deodorants that we Americans use are not available in India.
Make sure to pack some toilet paper or better yet take wet wipes with you, as it's not something you will find on the road, as it can be scarce or nonexistent.
Be careful when eating off the road (dhaba). Fried foods are safe to eat only if it's fresh and you are used to India for a few weeks. Make sure you avoid eating anything that sits in water or sugary substances.
If you need medicines such as cough suppressants gel caps, take them along with you, as it may not be easy to find these in India. It's likely you will get a sore throat, so it's better to be prepared with the medicine than be without it. Take medicines that prevent nausea or travel sickness.
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Climate plays a key factor in deciding when to visit India. You should keep in mind that climatic conditions in the far north are distinctly different to those of the extreme south.
Generally speaking, India’s climate is defined by three seasons – the hot, the wet (monsoon) and the cool, each of which can vary in duration from north to south. The most pleasant time to visit most of the country is during the cooler period of November to around mid-February, although there are marked regional variations.
Apart from the weather, the timing of certain festivals or special events may also influence when you wish to visit India.
I hope this helps. If you do decide to go I can probably offer some tips on the great highlights there.
Have a great time!
Marcel
Personal experience.
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M$If you insist more, I would say Dec - Jan is better time to visit South India.
December - January is the 'Winter' season in Chennai(Madras).
If you insist more, I would say January is the best time to visit South India.
Usually, the monsoon gets over by Dec 15th. But this year, meteorological department is yet to announce officially that the monsoon is over.
If you are traveling to Chennai(Madras), then you will see lots of activities like ATP Tennis, Carnatic Music season, Pongal festival(Harvest Festival) during this time.
1. Personal experience
2.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/Chennai_experiences_cooler_night...
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M$Average temperatures in Southern India:
March - June - 25 - 32°C
July - September - 23 - 31°C
October - February - 23 - 30°C
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