Gulmarg
Jammu & Kashmir · Best: December–March for snow; May–September for meadowsPeak ski season with reliable snow
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Monthly travel guide · January 2026
Where to travel in January
5 places at their best3 festivals & events
North India: cold, foggy mornings in the plains; heavy snow in Kashmir and Himachal. Here is where we would go in January, with festivals worth planning around and practical tips for the month.
Weather in January
North India: cold, foggy mornings in the plains; heavy snow in Kashmir and Himachal.
South India and Goa: dry, sunny and pleasant (24–32°C).
South India and Goa: dry, sunny and pleasant (24–32°C).
Best places to visit in January
Kanha National Park
Madhya Pradesh · Best: October–June (park closed in monsoon)Good tiger sightings in the cool mornings
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Festivals & events in January
13 JanuaryLohriPunjab & Delhi — Bonfires and folk songs mark the end of winter.
14–17 JanuaryPongalTamil Nadu — Harvest festival with decorated cattle and sweet rice.
Until FebruaryRann UtsavKutch, Gujarat — Tent city on the white salt desert.
Tips for travelling in January
- Book snow destinations early for Republic Day weekend.
- Carry warm layers for Delhi mornings.
- Fog can delay North Indian trains and flights.
Tour packages for January
All packages
Magical 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
Royal Rajasthan Tour
Jaipur (2N) · Jodhpur (1N) · Jaisalmer (2N) · Udaipur (2N)
HotelMealsTransfersSightseeing
From₹29,999₹39,999per person
Kerala Honeymoon with Houseboat
Munnar (2N) · Thekkady (1N) · Alleppey houseboat (1N) · Kochi (1N)
HotelMealsTransfersHouseboat
From₹22,999₹31,999per person
Gulmarg Ski & Snow Holiday
Gulmarg (3N) · Srinagar (1N)
HotelMealsTransfersActivities
From₹27,999₹33,999per person