Best Places to Visit in January in India
January in India: winter is at its peak in the north, while the south and the coasts are pleasantly warm and dry. Here are the destinations travellers ask for most this month, and why they work.
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January in India: winter is at its peak in the north, while the south and the coasts are pleasantly warm and dry. Here are the destinations travellers ask for most this month, and why they work.
1. Goa
Dry, sunny beach weather and a lively post-New Year atmosphere.
2. Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
Rann Utsav runs on the white salt desert under full-moon nights.
3. Gulmarg, Kashmir
Deep snow for skiing and the Gulmarg gondola.
4. Kerala
Cool evenings for backwater houseboats in Alleppey and Kumarakom.
5. Jaipur, Rajasthan
Comfortable days for forts, plus the Jaipur Literature Festival.
6. Andaman Islands
Calm seas and clear water for scuba and snorkelling.
Travel tips
Book snow destinations early — January is peak ski season.
Carry heavy woollens for North India; nights drop below freezing.
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