Top Places to Visit in February in North India
1. Delhi
You would never believe that the January is over. The February would still hold the climatic essence of the previous month. The place will be pleasingly cool. Until the mid of the month, fog is an essential part of the climate. Delhi’s pleasing climate makes this a wonderful experience for tourists.
With Valentine’ s Day around the corner, the markets will be filled with myriad collection of souvenirs and interesting items. From the beginning of the month to the day after Valentine’s Day, the Surajkund Craft Fair is conducted. If you are visiting in February, you ought to visit the Mughal Garden inside Rashtrapati Bhawan, which is open only for three days in February.
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2. Agra
During the month of February one can also visit the city of Mughals, Agra. Agra is one of the major cities thronged by numerous visitors every year. It was once the capital of the Mughals and has many splendid architectural structures. Popular for one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal, the city boosts tourism in India.
February will be a perfect time to visit Agra, as one can be a part of Taj Mahotsav that takes place in the month of February. This 10 day festival of music & dance, art & crafts and cuisines will make your trip memorable.
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3. Jaisalmer
One of the most frequented places in India among tourists is Jaisalmer. It is one of the best places to travel in February. Jaisalmer is an ideal place for desert safari enthusiasts and adventure seekers. This colorful city is located near the border of Pakistan which has the renowned Rajputana havelis. Jaisalmer fort, popularly known as Sonar Quila is located at Jaisalmer.
The city has earned the title of “Golden City” because of the Sandstone architecture that provides a golden hue to the city. February is the right time to visit Jaisalmer, as the city organizes the Desert Festival at this time, when one can enjoy the cultural festivity.
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4. Jaipur
Jaipur is located in the desert state of Rajasthan and it is a simple logic to visit Jaipur during winter to enjoy a pleasing weather. Among the winter months, February is the most beauty time. The month is pleasingly warm and dry allowing tourists to enjoy sightseeing.
Top destinations to cover in Jaipur are Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, and others. Elephant Festival (Holi) takes place in February, attracting numerous international tourists to the city.
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5. Jodhpur
Being closer to Nagaur, Jodhpur is completely in festival mood during the month of February. Apart from the local and near-by galas, the region of Jodhpur is extremely pleasing for tourists during this month. If you are looking for a classic Rajasthan vacation, it is time to look past Jaipur, Jaisalmer and other well-throttled routes. It is time to experience something unique and Jodhpur is one such mesmerizing destination covering Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Kaylana Lake etc.
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6. Udaipur
First kudos is to the pleasing weather. The second appreciation goes to the clear skies, which make visits to forts and other natural sites, more pleasing in Udaipur. With the mild temperature, the delicate poppy flowers will be at bloom, everywhere. If you are visiting in February, it is time to stick closer to the Aravalli hill regions, by enjoying horse riding, camping and other breathtaking activities.
February is the time to enjoy the serenity of the rainy season, without actually worrying about the showers. The entire Lake city becomes one beautiful scrapbook, which makes your eyes to be glued to the brim of tranquility. There are lots of tourist attractions like Lake Pichola, Taj Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, City Palace etc. One must not forget to enjoy the boating at Lake Pichola.
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7. Shekhawati
For a striking pilgrimage vacation, it is best to be exposed to the 20th century city of Marwari merchants. The local culture gives more importance to spirituality, painting, architectural beauty and much more. Why is this hidden gem, a must-visit during February? Thanks to the geographical location of the region, this parched land surrounded by sand dunes can be explored in a caravan vacation. You can enjoy an exclusive and unique vacation in Shekhawati. With February, the climate is mildly cool and out of peak tourism season. Thus, the crowd is at minimal and the beauty of the land is quite impressive.
If you are not an adventure time, you can try to explore the land via the roads or the slow railway route. If you visit during February, you can spot many black bucks in Tal Chhapart sanctuary. For the last 22 years, the month of February has been dedicated to Shekhawati festival, which centers on the crafts and arts of the land. Apart from cultural performances, you can find lines of shops, seminars and workshops to spend a grand time here.
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8. Nagaur
Among the top five reasons to choose Rajasthan during February, the Nagaur Cattle Fair will catch a place, always. This is the second largest cattle fair, next to Pushkar. The climate will be charming and it would make your trip easier to explore the heritage and history of the land.
The fair is conducted during January and February. You can enjoy spotting many livestock of the region like camel, bullock, sheep, horses and others. Apart from the traditional tradition, you can also find markets for spices, souvenirs, tug-of-war, bullock race, camel race, puppet shows, local storytelling shows and much more. Nothing can beat a couple of photos that capture the right essence of the festival.
Are you willing to enjoy more such cultural activities? Try to be in town for the World Sacred Spirit Festival. This festival takes place both in Jodhpur and Nagaur. This festival is all about music. Starting from folk singing to instrumental music, this place will beam with sounds. Not just the local musicians, you can find talents from every nook and corner of the world, flocking in Nagaur to be heard by thousands of people.
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9. Ranthambore
February is the right time to visit Ranthambore for two different reasons. February is the warm season and many animals will be out of their hiding to bask in the sun. Thus, you get to spot many animals. February is also the time for spotting local and migratory birds in this region.
Top destinations to visit in Ranthambore National Park are Ranthambore Fort, Padam Talab, and Jogi Mahal. Beside the park, the small town is famous for a few monuments and cultural sites. During February, the climate will be more pleasing, allowing you to enjoy sightseeing with ease.
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10. Pushkar
The culture and beauty of Pushkar revolves around the lake, which holds numerous temples on either side. Apart from religious sightseeing, February is also the right time for camel safari, camping, hot air ballooning, hiking, and other adventure activities.
The February evenings are very pleasing and they are the right time to enjoy evening aarti in the lake, sightseeing, shopping for souvenirs, and so on.
Top destinations to cover in Pushkar are Pushkar Lake, Savitri Mata Temple, Brahmaji Temple, Rose Garden Merta City, Man Mahal, and others. The only downfall of visiting in February is that you would be missing the famous Pushkar camel fair.
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11. Bir
Bir which is located in Himachal Pradesh is one of the frequented places in India during the month of February. Adventurous souls can visit this place as it offers wide scope to carry out various activities like paragliding and trekking. It is known for hosting the annual World Paragliding Championship. The picturesque landscape of Bir draws travelers from across the world in to the land of Himachal.
It is a perfect place for peace seekers as it houses many Buddhist monasteries well known for meditation and spiritual studies. Bir is a treat to nature enthusiasts as well. Nature lovers can spend quality time and relaxed moments amidst natural beauty of Deer Park and Bir Tea Factory. Therefore, it is a worth to visit place in the month of February.
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12. Gulmarg
With February, the land will still be covered in white blanket of snow. It is recommended to visit Gulmarg during February to enjoy a surreal vacation, which will leave you with nothing but bliss with the winter paradise. If you are planning to visit regions with deeper snow, you can enjoy by hiring a 4WD. The most romantic activity of February is a stay in the houseboat. Since the land is still smitten with snow, you cannot find the classic Kashmiri flowers in bloom during this month. On the other hand, every snow activity will be open for you, starting from making snow angels to skiing.
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13. Sikkim
It is better to stick with Sikkim during winter. The month of February has one of the mildest temperature limits during a year. The Nathula route might or might not be open during February. It is snow everywhere and you would be in a winter paradise. The North Sikkim is out of your itinerary if you are visiting in February. The government has plans to open up many restricted regions of Sikkim to tourists in the near future. The southern part of Sikkim is quite enough to make a smacking vacation.
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14. Khajuraho
What is very special about Khajuraho during February? There are two reasons for Khajuraho being special during February. The most important reason is the Khajuraho Dance Festival conducted for seven days in February. The richness of the Indian styles of dance forms are covered in this festival. Starting from Bharatanatyam to Manipuri, you can experience all kinds of dance performances here.
The second reason is the climate. With arrival of February, the climate is neither hot nor cold. This pleasing climate makes it easier to cover every inch of the land, exploring the 25 Khajuraho temples.
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15. Varanasi
February is one of the months with least number of spiritual celebrations. This will allow you to explore the major temples, small ones hidden in zigzag alleys, ritual activities and so on without getting crushed in the crowd of Varanasi. The Ganga Aarti ritual will be as glorious as always.
Thanks to the pleasing climate, every activity in the city starting from exploring the temples to early morning cruise on Ganges will be pleasing. If you were planning to take a road trip to Sarnath, it would be less tiring during February. In addition, you get to see many deer in the park in Sarnath, apart from religious sightseeing.
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16. Gangtok
When compared to the rest of the North-East India, Gangtok has a unique climate during winter. The place is quite the right destination for romantic visitors and adventure lovers. This Himalayan region is best visited in February for enjoying river rafting, yak safari, mountain pass biking, cable car ride and others.
End of February is the right time to enjoy many blooming flowers. Top tourist attractions to enjoy in Gangtok are Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Hanuman Tok, Tashi Viewpoint, Nathu La Pass, Rumtek Monastery, Ganesh Tok, and others.
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17. Kolkata
Kolkata, the cultural capital of the country will be in festive mood during February. This is the time of Sufi Music Festival. Apart from this, February is also the right time to explore the region to spot many monuments, Bengali lifestyle and taste the cuisine.
Top destinations to visit in Kolkata are Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, Belur Math, Fort William, Birla Planetarium, Marble Palace Mansion, and others. February is the end of tourism season in the city and thus, finding better deals is possible without compensating the beauty of the vacation.
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18. Kutch
The obvious reason to visit Kutch during February is the famous Rann Utsav festival of Rann of Kutch. Kutch is a cultural destination famous for enjoying folk dance, music, drama, shopping, and others. Kutch’s salt desert, Rann of Kutch is famous for adventure activities like hot air ballooning, quad biking, gliding, and others.
Apart from the festival, February is famous for camping and other outdoor activities. Kutch desert wildlife sanctuary will also be at prime beauty during February.
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19. Mumbai
Mumbai is the kind of tourist destination, which is always at the prime beauty. This is the city, which never sleeps. Thus, you can be sure about the long list of extravaganza during February. To add the cherry on the top, the month marks the end of tourism season. Thus, crowd will be lesser, allowing you to enjoy the city, in your own slow pace.
The major tourist attractions will be Gateway of India, Dharavi Slum Area, Elephanta Caves, Bollywood Tour of Mumbai, Hanging Gardens, Marine Drive etc. After completing your trip to Mumbai, you can extend your vacation by choosing Aurangabad and exploring Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
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20. Goa
Though Goa can be visited throughout the year and receives tourists in large number from all across the globe. It has been famous all over the world as a beach spot. It is also popular for its amazing nightlife, architectural churches and adventurous sports.
The Canacona Taluk in Goa is known for its beautiful Kuskem waterfalls, which remains at its best during the monsoon and winter. The Southern Goa is famous for one of the most scenic beaches and for viewing animals & birds. Therefore, you can have a pleasant winter vacation on the sunny beaches of Goa. Goa has lots of attractions to explore covering forts, beaches, churches, temples, adventures etc.
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21. Alleppey
First, the houseboat ride on the backwaters will be lush in Alleppey, thanks to the rich paddy fields and coconut groves along the edges. With the beginning of February, the peak winter is over. This will allow the land to get greener. In addition, the place will be pleasingly warm for you to explore all the regions in and around Alleppey.
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If you are looking for Ayurvedic treatments, February is the last month of the tourism season. From March, the herbs start to be shunned due to the harsh sun. The Ayurveda season will commence again from October, only. Thus, get to an authentic health center and get your herbal healing process in February, before it is too late. How about covering the entire Kerala for your next vacation.
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