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5 Best Destinations to Explore in January in North India

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January is one of the best months to travel in North India and feel the bliss of winters. Various activities like trekking, wildlife safari, skiing, camping can be enjoyed. Check out the following destinations which can be included in your itinerary. Catch the glimpses of beautiful North India while sipping a Tea. Choose one or more places as per your interests and budget to make the most of your soulful holidays in India.

Delhi

Delhi is the nation’s capital where you can cherish winters with foggy mornings. The exploration of major attractions and Republic Day parade makes Delhi on the top of everyone’s bucket list. The delicious street food, shopping and nightlife will delight you. From economy to luxury hotels, one can get plenty of options to stay here. Due to a good connectivity of international flight in Delhi, most of the tourists prefer to reach Delhi, thus many tour packages start from Delhi. Delhi is also a part of golden triangle tour 7 days where three tourist destinations are explored- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur to experience the rich heritage and culture of India.

Jaipur

Another popular destination is Jaipur, the royal capital of Rajasthan. Jaipur is such a place where one can experience the grand hospitality by the Rajasthanis. Festivals such as Kite festival and Jaipur Literature festival can be witnessed. During the kite festival on 14 January, a sky is flooded with large number of colorful kites in the daytime and lamps in the night. If you are a literature lover then you must visit the Literature festival which will occur from 24th to 28th January. Shopping, trying out Rajasthani cuisines- dal-bati-churma, visiting the forts will make your Jaipur tour a perfect one. Large number of authors and intellectuals come across different parts of the world. There are various Rajasthan tour packages from Jaipur which can be booked online to catch the glimpses of Jaipur and nearby places in Rajasthan such as Udaipur, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Bikaner and Jaisalmer.

Ranthambore

If you are a wildlife enthusiast, then Ranthambore should be missed during your trip to India in January. Book Ranthambore tour package to enjoy the jeep safari and spot the wild animals in their natural habitat. Tigers, leopards, deer, blackbucks, nilgai, chital are few animals which are mostly spotted by tourists in Ranthambore. Also, bird watching can be enjoyed here. Plenty of migratory birds and domestic birds can be watched from the top of the Ranthambore Fort.

Pushkar

Away from the hustle bustle of the city life, Pushkar is a peaceful and spiritual destination where you can spend soulful holidays. Some people prefer to visit it during the golden triangle tour with Pushkar where four destinations- Delhi, Agra, Jaipur along with Puskar are explored. Visit the Brahma Temple and take a dip into the Pushkar lake which is surrounded by 53 ghats. One can also enjoy the stay at the resorts and experience the luxurious amenities.

Varanasi

Varanasi is nestled along the banks of river Ganga. Taking a dip into the river Ganga is considered to be very divine and pure. Witness the aarti ceremony where you will be mesmerized by the ringing bells and chanting mantras. Experience the boat excursion in the early morning. Varanasi is also known for housing one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. If you have more time then an excursion to Sarnath can be planned to visit the stupas and museums. The golden triangle and Varanasi tour can be planned in a single tour which includes the sightseeing of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur along with Varanasi.

So, what are you thinking now? Choose one or all the destinations to include in your itinerary and enjoy this vacation in the month of January.

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