To help you rack your brains less, we have listed down top three reasons why October is the best time to visit India:
Falling Rupee - With the rupee hitting a new low every day against the dollar and touching 100 and above against the pound sterling, Indian travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are set to enter peak season from October, tell experts around the world. “The fall in the rupee has made our inbound product far more attractive for foreign tourists with an impactful value proposition upward of 10%. For travelers abroad, India is looking an affordable destination. Though it is a little too early, we are expecting a 20-25% increase in bookings as compared to the previous year”, talks a Ranjeet Kalra, owner of a travelling agency in Delhi.
Weather – And without a doubt, the overall cool weather with winter season creeping in is the biggest respite from the humid weather. “I love travelling to India during the winter season, which lasts from October to February. It is always a pleasure to visit the colorful country during these cooler months, when the heat of summer has bid goodbye”, shares Alex Heywood, an avid traveler and social worker from Canada. While north India around this time is bustling with shoppers, the quieter parts, like the Northeast become dry, making it easier to travel there. Even the hot South India is blessed with cooler weather and light showers at the beaches. Visiting here during early October will always be friendly on the pocket too.
Grand Fiesta – Come October and the festival season begins in India. Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali attract lakhs of travelers from all across the globe. Bengalis in the mishti city, Kolkata, celebrate Durga Puja with great fervour. So even if you are just a tourist who has no connection or actual belief in the festival, you could still relate to the high spirit of the people. The puja hopping is must do for any tourist during this time. Amid all the celebrations and preparations, the shopping season also kicks in and kicks in a month before the actual festival! From clothes to jewellery, this is the best time for retailers everywhere.
The handicrafts and decorations of the ‘Pandals’ are often the theme for various local photography competitions while the best and biggest ‘Pandal’ in the city is also rewarded.
Tip: Ensure all the bookings are done in advance to avoid being disappointed later. If you like some quiet time, avoid the 10 days around the festival of Durga Puja, Dussehra or Diwali when Indian families holiday en masse and stay up late!
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