Pilgrimage open
Vaishno Devi Yatra
Katra, J&K
Vaishno Devi shrine is open year-round. Best weather: March–May & October–November.
Happening now
1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
India Travel Calendar 2026
Auspicious dates, pilgrimage openings, festivals and best travel seasons — all in one place. Plan your Yatra at the most magical time.
Pilgrimage open
Char Dham Yatra Opens
Uttarakhand
Gates of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath open on Akshaya Tritiya. Approx. dates — confirm closer to date.
Happening now
30 Apr 2026 – 15 Nov 2026
Best season
Ladakh Tourist Season
Leh-Ladakh
Roads open after winter. Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, Khardung La all accessible.
Happening now
1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Best season
Spiti Valley Season
Spiti, Himachal
Roads via Manali open. Chandratal Lake at its bluest in July–August.
Tomorrow
15 May 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Best season
Kerala Monsoon Magic
Kerala
Lush green backwaters, Ayurveda season, fewer crowds, lower prices.
In 18 days
1 Jun 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Pilgrimage open
Amarnath Yatra
South Kashmir
Annual Amarnath Yatra approx. 48 days. Registration mandatory — start early!
In 2 months
2 Jul 2026 – 19 Aug 2026
Best season
Rajasthan Winter Season
Rajasthan
Cool desert nights, perfect for camel safaris, palaces, Pushkar fair.
In 5 months
15 Oct 2026 – 15 Mar 2027
Peak season
Goa Peak Season
Goa
Dry, sunny, perfect beach weather. Sunset cruises, Christmas, NYE parties.
In 6 months
1 Nov 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Festival
Diwali — Festival of Lights
Pan-India
Varanasi Ganga Aarti, Ayodhya Deepotsav, Jaipur lights — magical anywhere.
In 6 months
8 Nov 2026
Festival
Pushkar Camel Fair
Pushkar, Rajasthan
Iconic 8-day livestock fair, hot-air balloons, Rajasthani folk culture.
In 6 months
15 Nov 2026 – 23 Nov 2026
Peak season
Gulmarg Ski Season
Gulmarg, Kashmir
Asia's highest ski lift. Best powder January-February. Book months ahead.
In 7 months
15 Dec 2026 – 15 Mar 2027
Festival
Kumbh Mela
Prayagraj
World's largest religious gathering. Book accommodation 6 months ahead.
In 8 months
15 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027
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