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India in April: Weather, Where to Go, and What to Avoid
By Experience My India Editorial Team
Destination specialists and licensed local guides
April is hot on the north Indian plains, which makes it the moment the Himalayan hill stations of Himachal and Uttarakhand take over as the better choice. Kashmir is at a pleasant spring stage, while Ladakh's high passes are not yet open for the season.
Weather by region
- Golden Triangle and Rajasthan — hot, and increasingly uncomfortable for full-day sightseeing.
- Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand hill stations — pleasant, and starting their main season.
- Kashmir — a good spring window, greening up before the summer crowds.
- Ladakh — still largely inaccessible; the high passes have not yet opened for the season.
- Kerala and South India — hot and humid ahead of the monsoon.
Where's best this month
The hill stations of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, plus Kashmir, are the better choices now that the plains are heating up. If you must do the Golden Triangle this month, plan sightseeing for early morning and late afternoon.
Festivals this month
- Baisakhi — Punjab's spring harvest festival, 13 April (fixed date).
- Ram Navami — marking the birth of Lord Rama (date varies with the lunar calendar).
What to avoid
- A Golden Triangle or Rajasthan-heavy itinerary planned for full midday sightseeing — the heat is a real factor by now.
- Assuming Ladakh is open — the high passes typically open later in the season, not in April.
Frequently asked questions
Is April a good time to visit India?
It's better for the hills — Himachal, Uttarakhand and Kashmir — than for the increasingly hot northern plains.
Is it too hot for the Golden Triangle in April?
It's hot, and best managed with early-morning and late-afternoon sightseeing if you do go.
Is Ladakh open in April?
No, not typically — the high passes that give access to Ladakh open later in the season.
What's the best region to visit in April?
The Himalayan hill stations — Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir — as an escape from the heat on the plains.
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