Places to visit in India in October
This post details the places to visit in India this October focusing on the expected weather conditions and significance of important events in those regions.
India with its diverse climatic conditions never fails to amaze us with its nuances of beauty. Each place, in each season, offers you a unique ambiance to cherish for a lifetime.
October month, the beginning of Autumn is a perfect time to visit India as nature starts to recover from the heavy downpour of monsoon rains. The mild, warm temperatures (19-25 degrees Celsius), clear blue skies, trees with autumn colors & spectacular harvest festivals mark October as an ideal time to explore the country.
While there are tons of must-visit places, we have only handpicked the best places that will promise you a complete “Fall” experience.
Mysore
Mysore in South India is famous for its royal heritage, palaces, temples, and monuments. The city which is known for its finest silks, delicious sweets, sandal, and rosewood handicrafts is sure a paradise for shopping lovers.
Dasara, a prominent 10-day festival in India, is celebrated on a grand scale at Mysore from 17th to 27th October. The traditional diety procession on Vijayadashami, known as elephant parade, royal assembly at Mysore palace, religious ceremonies & illuminated streets will be a feast for your eyes.
How to reach
Nearest Airport: Mysore Airport, also known as Mandakalli Airport
Nearest Railway Station: Mysore Junction Railway Station
By Bus: Mysuru is well connected by bus from all major cities of Karnataka state
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
This group of islands in the Bay of Bengal is the most desirable holiday destination for romantic vacations. The scenic beaches, breathtaking lagoons, virgin rainforests, historic churches, monuments, and caves take you away to another world.
While Adventurers can enjoy water sports and scuba diving, animal lovers can explore exotic migratory birds and animals.
How to reach
Nearest Airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair
Lahaul and Spiti valley
This cold desert mountain valley, also known as ‘Little Tibet’ is located in Himachal Pradesh. The place boasts of beautiful Himalayan mountains, rivers, flora & fauna parks, local grape wines & Buddhist monasteries.
Popular to-do list
Beautiful sightseeing spots, Spiti trekking, river rafting, and camping at Chandra Taal are believed to be one of its kind.
How to reach
Reaching Lahaul and Spiti by public transport is considered fairly difficult. The best mode of transport is by using personal or tour vehicles with adequate preparations. Even if you choose to travel by air or railway, you will need to cover hundreds of kilometers by road. On the bright side, the lack of many travel options preserves the nature and spectacular beauty of this route and the place itself.
Nearest Airport: Kullu-Manali Airport at Bunter, Himachal Pradesh
Nearest Railway Station: Joginger Nagar Railway Station, Himachal Pradesh
Agra
Almost every traveler has this place in their bucket list. The city is home to India’s pride, the Taj Mahal, which is one of the seven wonders of the world. One fall short of words to describe the beauty of this monument built by Shah Jahan.
Popular Places to visit
Other major attractions here are the Agra fort, Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri, Mughals structures & tombs.
How to reach
Nearest Airports: PDDU Airport in Agra and IGI Airport,New Delhi
Nearest Railway Station: Agra Cantonment railway station
Agra is well connected through road and rail from Delhi and adjacent states
Coorg
Coorg, also known as ‘Scotland of India’ is an amazing hill station in the Western Ghats which is full of lush green sceneries, coffee, and tea plantations, misty mountains, waterfalls, and dense tropical forests.
Popular places to visit
Some of the exciting destinations here are Abbey waterfalls, Dubare Elephant Camp, Mandalpatti Trekking, Madikeri Fort, river rafting at Barapole river, Padi Iggutappa Temple & Rajas tomb.
How to reach
Nearest Airports: Mangalore Airport and Mysuru Airport
Nearest Railway Stations: Mysuru Junction Railway Station and Manglaore Railway station
By Road: Coorg is well connected by Public Road transport from the major cities of Karnataka like Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru
Hampi
Hampi in Karnataka is an ancient village that has ruins of historic monuments, temples, and monolithic architecture, that belongs to the Vijaynagara kingdom. This place is the best pick for travelers who seek solitude and for those who love to explore historical heritage.
Popular places to visit
Sree Virupaksha temple, Matanga hill, Archaeological Museum, Vijaya Vitthala temple, Lotus palace, Hippie island, Sanapur Lake, Monolithic Bull, and Elephant Stables are some of the must-visit places here.
How to reach
Nearest Airports: Bellary Airport at around 60km away, Hubli Airport at around 140 km away. However, more frequent air services are available from farther airports of Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Goa.
Nearest Railway station: Hospet Railway Station which is 12 km away.
By Road: Hampi is well connected by bus from major cities of Karnataka. Also, some interstate buses run from adjacent states such as Goa and Maharashtra.