Places to Travel in India October

October brings reasons to celebrate. To celebrate festivals, the junction month between the summers and winters is just so perfect. If a vacation is at the back of your mind you and are thinking about where to go on a holiday in October in India. October month is considered as the holiday season in India. October is the onset of winters when the climate becomes cool and pleasant. So in order to avoid extremely hot temperature and the monsoon rains, October is the best time to travel. There are many places to visit in India which will give you amazing experience when visited in October.

Kanyakumari: An Ode to the Virgin Goddess
Kanyakumari is on most travelers’ list for being the southernmost tip of India’s mainland. About 86 km south east of Thiruvananthapuram, It is the point of confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari is home to another unique geographical phenomenon that allows you to witness the sunrise and sunset at the same beach. The town gets its name from the Hindu goddess Kanyakumari, who has a temple dedicated to her here. The Kanyakumari temple, also known as the Bhagvaty Amman Temple or the Kumari Amman temple is one of the major Hindu temples all across India. Built in dedication to Goddess Kumari Amman, the temple finds mention in almost all ancient Hindu scriptures and is frequented by pilgrims looking to pay their respects to the virgin goddess Kanya Devi.

Mysore: Might of a Goddess
Mysore is the 2nd biggest City in Karnataka. It is the erstwhile capital of the Mysore Maharajas, who ruled the Mysore State between 1399 & 1947. Mysore still retains its old world charm with its palaces, heritage buildings, traditions and temples. At an altitude of 763 meters surrounded by hill ranges from north to south, it is known as the City of Palaces. Mysore is one of the top destinations to visit as part of 2 day trip near Bangalore and Mysore Palace is among the must include place in your Mysore Tour Packages. According to this story in the mythological Devi Purana, Mysore was ruled by the demon-king Mahishasura. He was called Mahishasura, because he was a buffalo-headed monster. Hearing to the prayers of Gods and Goddess to save them from the monster, Goddess Parvathi took birth as Chamundeswari and killed the monster. Hence, this place came to be known as Mahishuru, later became Maisuru & Mysore.

Darjeeling: Of Toys and Teas
Darjeeling, also fondly known as the "Queen of hill stations", is nestled in the Himalayas and is famous for its tea production and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This hill town was developed in the mid 19th century, when the British set up a sanatorium and a military depot in Darjeeling. Before this, Darjeeling was the ancient Gorkha capital. Later, the Maharaja of Sikkim gifted Darjeeling to the British. Darjeeling continues to be a popular holiday destination in India, owing to its scenic beauty and pleasant climate. Apart from tourism, Darjeeling is also popular for its many British style public schools, which attract students from across India and even neighbouring countries.

Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu- A land of cultural and religious heritage, offers every chance to its tourists and pilgrims to be enchanted with the vast plethora of history and beauty that it has. It is a blend of both- the modern and the ancient, which makes Tamil Nadu a beautiful destination to explore and experience our past cultural heritage with all the amenities of the present. Lying along the Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu has a glorious history that spans to a millennium and a present, that is paving a way for it in becoming one of the most promising states in the country. This state has seen the rise and fall of many dynasties such as the Cholas, the Cheras and the Pallavas. Each dynasty has enriched the place with its customs and traditions. Tamil Nadu sees a lot of tourists coming from all over the world to see the famous Meenakshi Temple, the tip of India - Kanyakumari or the beautiful hill station of Ooty. There is a great fascination to explore the ruins of the forts and palaces of the then great dynasties. The intricately carved structure of Mahabalipuram offers an insight into the architectural splendour of the Indian Civilization.

Sikkim: In the Lap of Unspoiled Himalayas
Sikkim is an Indian state in the North East of the country. The Himalayan state boarders Chinese Tibet in the North, Nepal in the West, Indian state of West Bengal in the south and Bhutan in the East. It is one of the smallest states of India and has a population just over 6,00,000. Tourism is the main industry in the state. In fact, the annual tourist inflow in the state has surpassed the population of the state. The state is legendary for its peaceful nature and simplicity. Famous for Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world at 8586m, the mountain state offers a tremendous variety of plant and wildlife besides a diverse ethnic mix of people with rich cultural tradition.

Andaman: Legends of the Blue Waters
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are perhaps among the most exotic and remote destinations on the planet. While a part of India, this group of islands is geographically closer to Thailand, and boasts some of the best beaches in Asia. There is always a mysterious air associated with Andaman owing to its esoteric culture, aboriginal tribes, mangrove creeks, cool blue waters and legends from mythology that claim that this is the land of Hanuman. For adventure and water sports enthusiasts, Andaman has several treats in store. Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Andaman are extremely popular, and you will find some of the world's best dive sites in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.