Climate

It is very difficult to generalize the climate of India due to its large geographical area. The Indian climate comprises of a wide range of weather condition across varied topology and large geographical area. During the months of November to March, generally the weather remains cool. It is the best time for the tourist to go for India tour.

India is as large as a continent with a varying climate. You can always find a suitable place with your choice of climate. If you are travelling during the summer months, the Northern part that borders the world's longest mountain range, the Himalays is pleasant. The South also has its hill stations and most certainly the mountains of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and North Uttar Pradesh. During the North India tour, the torist can witness the hill stations like Sikkim and Darjeeling. While in the South India tour, the tourist can experience the pleasure of famous hill resorts of the South like Kodai Kanal, Ootacamund and Croog, beside Darjeeling, Sikkim are recommended in summer.

India has three major seasons - winter - summer and the monsoon. Winter months (November-March) are bright and pleasant, with snowfall in the northern hills. Summer time (April-June) is hot in most parts of India, and it is then that the numerous hill resorts provide cool retreat. During the monsoon, rainfall is heavy along the west coast between June and September, and along the east coast between mid-October and December. Before stating the India tour, the tourists are recommended to acquire all the necessary information on the climate of India.

During the India tour, the travelers can find the subcontinent has tropical weather. Even the monsoon comes to different parts of the country at different times. The climate of India is dominated by the Asian monsoon. From the months of June to October, the southwest monsoon prevails and the wind brings rain and cloud from the southwest. But, during the month of December to January the wind reverse their direction, bringing dry and cool weather to most of the parts of India.

It is also a fact that India’s unique geology and geography have influenced strongly the climate of the country. Climate in the Thar Desert is quite different from the climate in the Himalayan range. The north India remains warmer or mild cold in winter, while the same phenomenon makes the place relatively hot in the summer season. Also during the Kerala tour, the tourist is needed to carry cotton cloths during the summer season. One can find exotic beaches in the coastline of Kerala during the Kerala tour. Some information on different places of India is given below:-

Northern Plains
The northern plains of India have extreme type of climate. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are freezing cold. The place receives copious rainfall during the months of July to September. In the winter season, the climate of place becomes very pleasant for touring. It is recommended to travel in the winter season in this part of country. During the North India tour, you can explore many fascinating places in the Northern parts of India.

Western Himalayas
The climate of Western Himalayas remains very pleasant for touring during the summer season. The tourists can experience the pleasant weather of the place during the India tour. During the winter season, the place receives heavy snowfall. The place becomes inaccessible during the winters.

Central India
The central part of India remains very hot during the summer season. However, monsoon brings heavy rainfall between the months of July and September. During the India tour, the travelers can experience different weather at different parts of India. The temperature falls at the night time during the winter season.

Western India
In the western region, the temperature remains extremely hot. The monsoon comes to the place between the months of June and September. The tourists are required to carry lightweight cottons and linen, if they wish to visit the place in the winter season.


For a tourist, it is always recommended to gather information on the weather of the place where they are going to visit. To gather more information on Indian climate, you can take the assistance of the travel agents in India.

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