Monthly travel guide · April 2026
Where to travel in April
4 places at their best2 festivals & events
Hot plains, perfect hill stations. Here is where we would go in April, with festivals worth planning around and practical tips for the month.
Weather in April
Hot plains, perfect hill stations.
Best places to visit in April
Shimla
Himachal Pradesh · Best: March–June; December–January for snowPleasant days on Mall Road
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Festivals & events in April
13–14 AprilBaisakhiPunjab — Harvest festival with bhangra.
Mid-AprilBihuAssam — Assamese new year.
Tips for travelling in April
- Start hill trips early to beat the May rush.
Tour packages for April
All packagesMagical Kashmir Honeymoon
Srinagar (2N) · Gulmarg (1N) · Pahalgam (2N)
HotelMealsTransfersSightseeing
From₹24,999₹41,999per person
Kashmir Family Delight
Srinagar (3N) · Pahalgam (2N) · Gulmarg (1N)
HotelMealsTransfersSightseeing
From₹21,499₹32,999per person
Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter
Srinagar (2N) · Sonmarg (1N) · Holy Cave
HelicopterHotelMealsTransfers
From₹32,500₹38,500per person
Amarnath Yatra Trek via Pahalgam
Pahalgam · Sheshnag · Panchtarni · Holy Cave
CampingMealsTransfersPermits
From₹18,500₹22,000per person
Gulmarg Ski & Snow Holiday
Gulmarg (3N) · Srinagar (1N)
HotelMealsTransfersActivities
From₹27,999₹33,999per person
Kashmir & Ladakh Grand Tour
Srinagar · Kargil · Leh · Nubra · Pangong
HotelMealsTransfersSightseeing
From₹52,999₹64,999per person
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