Monthly travel guide · March 2026
Where to travel in March
4 places at their best2 festivals & events
Spring in the north; the first warm days in the plains. Here is where we would go in March, with festivals worth planning around and practical tips for the month.
Weather in March
Spring in the north; the first warm days in the plains.
Best places to visit in March
Festivals & events in March
MarchHoliAcross North India — The festival of colours — Mathura and Vrindavan celebrate for a week.
Late March–AprilTulip festivalSrinagar — Asia’s largest tulip garden opens.
Tips for travelling in March
- Wear old clothes for Holi and protect your phone in a zip bag.
Tour packages for March
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
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
Read before you go
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