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  • Top Places in India to Visit in March

    Top Places in India to Visit in March

    Spring Travelling?! These are the Places for you

    When the leaves fall, when new leaves bloom, when buds blossom spreading magic all around it is the onset of the spring season. This season in India starts from mid-February and lasts till April. It is considered one of the most beautiful seasons in the country. During this time, the maximum temperature settles around 32 °C.
    As per Hindu Calendar, these months are known as Chaitra and Baisakh. It is also the time for some important Hindu festivals including Vasant Panchami, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Holi, Rama Navami, Vishu, Bihu, Baisakhi, Puthandu, and Hanuman Jayanti. Here are the places you can plan to visit in March in India :

    Darjeeling:

    Known for awesome climate, delicious food & breathtaking landscapes. Darjeeling is the right kind of Destination for a visit in March

    Nestled among the rolling mountains with the shining Mt Kanchenjunga towering over the cyanic sky, Darjeeling is famed as “Queen of the Hills”, provides a perfect getaway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature. This is the land of the widely famed for its flavoured Darjeeling tea recommended by connoisseurs across the globe. It also has the heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway where the century-old miniature steam engine still chugs uphill vying for space with the fast disappearing Land Rovers. “Flowers are everywhere. The days are cold and the sun almost seems to play hide and seek with us”. – Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore.

    Wayanad:

    This picturesque little hill station will welcome you with a flavorful aroma of spices.

    Adorning the northern hills of Kerala is the beautiful district of Wayanad.  This area is famous for its large amount of camping and trekking trails, breathtaking waterfalls, caves, bird-watching sites, flora, fauna, and an overall plethora of magnificent sights. It has been a tourist favourite over the years. People are especially delighted by the range of exotic products including spices, coffee, tea, bamboo products, honey, and herbal plants available here. Still mostly uninhabited by humans it’s a solace for a peace-loving crowd.

    Munnar:

    The onset of spring in March adds to the charm of mesmerizing Munnar. The rolling hills around this hill station are South India’s largest tea-growing region, which is carpeted in emerald-green tea plantations, contoured, clipped, and sculpted like ornamental hedges. The low Western Ghats scenery is magnificent – you’re often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to mountaintops. Munnar itself is a little crowded traffic-clogged administration hub, just like any North Indian hill station, but wander just a few kilometres out and you’ll be engulfed in a sea of a thousand shades of green.

    Nainital:

    Sitting at the foothills of gorgeous Kumaon mountains, this beauty of a place easily tops the charts of places to visit in March. The moment you enter the Nainital district, you step into a magical, new, parallel world. With the best tourist places to visit in Nainital, the transition to the scenic splendor of the likes of the place is a treat to the senses, a characteristic balming bliss of an experience that one can only understand through the live experience.

    Mahabaleshwar:

    Are you a strawberry person? Then you are in for a heaven of strawberries once you enter Mahabaleshwar! It is also a sacred pilgrimage place for Hindus as the Krishna river originates from here. Once a summer capital of the British, the hill station of Mahabaleshwar comprises ancient temples, boarding schools, manicured and lush green dense forest, waterfalls, hills, valleys. It is often used as a base to visit the magnificent Pratapgad Fort, located an hour away.

    Varanasi:

    The best time to visit this place of pilgrimage is March the weather is mostly pleasant during this time making it comfortable for the pilgrims to visit all temples & Ghats. Varanasi is the typical India of your imagination. This is one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities, and one of the holiest in Hinduism. Pilgrims come to the Ganges here to wash away sins in the sacred waters, to cremate their loved ones, or simply to die here, hoping for liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

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    Rameswaram:

    A perfect place for beach lovers & also for pilgrimage Rameshwaram, an unspoiled and quiet town, lying in the state of Tamil Nadu is one of the best places to visit in India in March and a part of the enchanting Pamban Island is a perfect getaway during the month of March. The town is connected to the rest of the country via the famous Pamban channel. The Mannar Island in Sri Lanka is about 1,403 km away from Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is regarded as one of the holy places of the Hindus and a must-visit during the Char Dham Yatra or the holy pilgrimage.

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  • Long weekends Holiday plan

    Long weekends Holiday plan

    Long weekends Holiday trip plan for 2021

    With the inertia of life setting in, in form of Pandemic, We are almost gasping for a bout of fresh air and with 2021 bringing in a sigh of relief with Vaccines like Covaxin & Covishield we sure are all set to break up with our state of lockdown & go out fearless in the pursuit of that well deserved fresh air, break or maybe life in general. We sure have missed a lot of holiday trip but as they say’ Better late than never!’ and we still have a good year to look forward to and also many long weekends!

    Confused?! Let’s break it down for you in a simpler form:

    23rd to 27th of January ( Republic day weekend)

    With Winters escaping as fast as they could there is no better time to catch the final lap than this Republic day Weekend in 2021. And what better place to witness winter in all it’s glory than breathtaking Himachal Pradesh. With spectacular snowy peaks and plunging river valleys, the beautiful Himachal is India’s outdoor adventure playground. From trekking and climbing to rafting, paragliding and skiing, if it can be done in the mountains, it can be done here.

    11th MARCH to 14th MARCH (Maha Shivratri long weekend)

    Options here are many, Ghats of Varanasi. Trek to Kedarnath itself. A holy town nestled up in the Himalayas, it is one of the most sacred pilgrimages of Lord Shiva and is one of the famous Char Dham sites. This scenic city offers a tranquil ambiance with its snow-white peaks, luscious landscapes, green forests, and vibrant rhododendrons.

    27th MARCH to 29th MARCH (Holi long weekend)

    With colors of Holi in the air if you long for a peaceful time with colors around then Pondicherry is the best bet. With Bougainvillea blooming all around it’s the perfect color at peace, you can experience. This former French colony is a perfect child of Indian & French cultures and if an insightful holiday trip in 2021 is what you are looking for. Then this peaceful beach shore is the place for you.

    1st to 4th APRIL (Easter long weekend)

    With summers setting in and kids having their vacations an escape to a pleasant destination would be Ooty down south. Fondly known as ‘queen of hill stations’, Ooty tips the list for anyone taking a trip down south. Dotted with tea gardens, serene waterfalls, winding country lanes, and charming colonial architecture, Ooty is the perfect respite anyone would love during scorching Summers. Popular among couples and honeymooners, Ooty allures its visitors with the panoramic views of the Nilgiri mountains.

    13th to 16th MAY (EID-UL-FITR Long weekend)

    What better time to relax and rejuvenate yourself other than the pleasant valleys of Kullu Manali. With not extreme cold hitting you and causing your teeth to jitter. A trip to Kullu Manali is the recreation you need for a monotonous mind and tired souls. Nature has blessed these places generously, still one is Different from the other.  Kullu is called the “land of the gods”, and quite aptly so. Stretched out leisurely on the banks of the River Beas, it is blessed with a magnificent scenery characterized by forests.

    The town of Manali is seated comfortably in the River Beas Valley, and its popularity has increased faster than the chai selling out of the corner shop. Stunningly combining nature and adventure. It is serene, historic, spiritual, a shopping hub, all merged into one.

    17th to 20th JULY (EID-UL-ADHA Long weekend)

    The right time to wander around in the vibrant flower valley of Sikkim at Yumthang. The rich culture, history & stunning landscapes make this hill station a hot favorite to visit. 

    Its breathtaking landscape is dotted with high altitude lakes, rolling green mountains, colorful rhododendron groves, azure rivers, milky waterfalls, beautiful monasteries, and unparalleled views of Mt. Kanchenjunga/Khangchendzonga, the third highest mountain in the world.

    20th to 30th AUGUST (JANMASHTAMI Long weekend)

    God’s own Kerala is the place to be. With Onam festivities in the air, Kerala is in its shining glory during these times. Famed for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee, and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys, and tigers.

    10th to 12th SEPTEMBER (GANESH CHATURTHI Long weekend)

    Get yourself soaked in the picturesque bliss of paradise. The right time to head to Kashmir for a serene holiday trip in 2021. Kashmir is resplendent with stunning Chinar trees that turn the entire valley yellow and red when the autumn arrives, silver lakes that turn golden at the crack of dawn, and crystal blue rivers that are sourced from the icy mountains.

    15th to 20th OCTOBER (DUSSEHRA Long weekend)

    Time to explore gloriously lit Mysore palace. This historical Paradise is the best bet down south for this long weekend. Popularly known as the ‘Cultural Capital of Karnataka’, Mysore is a place that beautifully blends the splendor of history with the living vibrancy of the traditions and culture which is reflected in the lives of its residents. All this is accompanied by the serenity of nature, making Mysore a dream destination for every travel enthusiast.

    3rd to 7th NOVEMBER (DIWALI Long weekend)

    What better time than to feel every bit of quintessentially Royal. The state is known for its colorful aura Rajasthan readily welcomes you to its rich traditional & royal atmosphere. Rajasthan is the kind of destination that combines adventure and relaxation and makes for an unforgettable holiday. It’s not just about forts and palaces; it goes beyond that with a little something for every kind of traveler. From tree houses to adventurous hunting escapades, you will be amazed at all the experiences Rajasthan has to offer. The sky lanterns at  Udaipur is the best way to celebrate this festival of lights.

    23rd to 31st DECEMBER (CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR Long weekend)

    With the longest weekend holiday trip in 2021 and the magical time of the year. And the most celebrated time as well we would suggest you either take a trip to India’s tropical paradise Goa or the tropical paradise of the world Thailand. The southern Indian destination has a unique, Portuguese-influenced culture, and is home to beautiful beaches, epic raves, and a friendly backpackers’ scene. And no better place to witness Christmas & ring in New year. 

    Also read: Goa – A New Year Paradise!

    Another splendid place to be would be Gujarat at ‘Rann of Kutch‘ where the Rann Mahotsav is organized every year starting from November which goes up to February. A magical carnival of music, dance & culture which is nothing short of enchanting under a starlit sky on the white desert sand. The Rann of Kutch seems as dead as dodo in other times of the year except for the month of December. It’s full of life and becomes a land of beauty during the Rann Utsav in December. Dhordo Village in the Kutch district is the venue of the Gujarat festival which spans as many as 45 days. The colorful and vivacious look the desert wears during the festivity can be experienced only in person.

    So what are you waiting for? We plan your weekend. We execute it for you in the most perfect way.