Plan ahead

India Travel Calendar 2026

Auspicious dates, pilgrimage openings, festivals and best travel seasons — all in one place. Plan your Yatra at the most magical time.

Pilgrimage open Live

Vaishno Devi Yatra

Katra, J&K

Vaishno Devi shrine is open year-round. Best weather: March–May & October–November.

Happening now

1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Pilgrimage open Live

Char Dham Yatra Opens

Uttarakhand

Gates of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath open on Akshaya Tritiya. Approx. dates — confirm closer to date.

Happening now

30 Apr 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

Best season Live

Spiti Valley Season

Spiti, Himachal

Roads via Manali open. Chandratal Lake at its bluest in July–August.

Happening now

15 May 2026 – 15 Oct 2026

Best season

Rajasthan Winter Season

Rajasthan

Cool desert nights, perfect for camel safaris, palaces, Pushkar fair.

In 8 days

15 Oct 2026 – 15 Mar 2027

Peak season

Goa Peak Season

Goa

Dry, sunny, perfect beach weather. Sunset cruises, Christmas, NYE parties.

In 25 days

1 Nov 2026 – 28 Feb 2027

Festival

Diwali — Festival of Lights

Pan-India

Varanasi Ganga Aarti, Ayodhya Deepotsav, Jaipur lights — magical anywhere.

In 1 months

8 Nov 2026

Festival

Pushkar Camel Fair

Pushkar, Rajasthan

Iconic 8-day livestock fair, hot-air balloons, Rajasthani folk culture.

In 1 months

15 Nov 2026 – 23 Nov 2026

Peak season

Gulmarg Ski Season

Gulmarg, Kashmir

Asia's highest ski lift. Best powder January-February. Book months ahead.

In 2 months

15 Dec 2026 – 15 Mar 2027

Festival

Kumbh Mela

Prayagraj

World's largest religious gathering. Book accommodation 6 months ahead.

In 3 months

15 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027

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