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Where to go in India in February

206 of the 232 destinations Tourisma tracks score 70 or more for February on Tourisma's month-fit score (181 of them 85+), led by Khajuraho, Mathura & Vrindavan and Prayagraj (Allahabad). 7 festivals can fall this month, including Desert Festival, Goa Carnival and Holi (Lathmar). 15 places are shut in February.

Ranked by Tourisma's month-fit score (observed climate plus each place's best-time window); 15 places without a score are ranked by their best-time window alone.

Top picks for February

Costs are for two people sharing a room — stay, food, local transport and entry — and exclude travel to the destination.

Khajuraho#1

Khajuraho

Madhya Pradesh

Fit 96/100

Erotic Temple Sculptures

February: comfortable 27°C days — and inside the recommended window.

Khajuraho Dance Festival

From ₹8,180 for two, 3 days · excl. travel, February rates

Khajuraho in FebPlan it
Ujjain#4

Ujjain

Madhya Pradesh

Fit 96/100

Mahakaleshwar — City of the Great Destroyer

February: comfortable 29°C days — and inside the recommended window.

Mahashivratri

From ₹3,240 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, February rates

Ujjain in FebPlan it
Varanasi#5

Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh

Fit 96/100

The Eternal City

February: comfortable 27°C days — and inside the recommended window.

Mahashivratri

From ₹9,490 for two, 4 days · excl. travel, February rates

Varanasi in FebPlan it
Jaisalmer#6

Jaisalmer

Rajasthan

Fit 96/100

The Golden City

February: comfortable 27°C days — and inside the recommended window.

Desert Festival

From ₹4,760 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, February rates

Jaisalmer in FebPlan it
Agatti Island#9

Agatti Island

Lakshadweep

Fit 96/100

Gateway to the Atolls

February: comfortable 28°C days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹13,900 for two, 3 days · excl. travel, February rates

Agatti Island in FebPlan it
Bangaram Atoll#10

Bangaram Atoll

Lakshadweep

Fit 96/100

Robinson Crusoe Coral Island

February: comfortable 28°C days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹19,600 for two, 3 days · excl. travel, February rates

Bangaram Atoll in FebPlan it
Kavaratti#11

Kavaratti

Lakshadweep

Fit 96/100

Capital Atoll of Turquoise Lagoons

February: comfortable 28°C days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹9,000 for two, 3 days · excl. travel, February rates

Kavaratti in FebPlan it
Minicoy Island#12

Minicoy Island

Lakshadweep

Fit 96/100

India's Southernmost Atoll

February: comfortable 28°C days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹10,300 for two, 3 days · excl. travel, February rates

Minicoy Island in FebPlan it

By kind of trip

The best-placed February options in each category — only categories with at least three in season are shown.

Hill stations

Beaches

Wildlife

Heritage

Pilgrimage

Festivals that can fall in February

Many follow lunar calendars and move every year — confirm the dates before booking anything non-refundable.

Desert Festival

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer Desert Festival (January/February 3-day event) — camel polo, turban tying, Mr. Desert competition. Hotels book out early; reserve 6–8 weeks ahead.

Goa Carnivaldates shift yearly

North Goa Beaches · South Goa Beaches · Panaji · Old Goa & Panaji

Three days before Lent, so it tracks Easter and moves between February and early March. Panaji parades draw big crowds and North Goa rates spike.

Holi (Lathmar)dates shift yearly

Mathura & Vrindavan

Barsana and Nandgaon run their Lathmar Holi several days before the main date. Crowds are enormous and rooms in Mathura and Vrindavan are booked far ahead.

Khajuraho Dance Festival

Khajuraho

A week of classical dance against the temples, usually late February. Pleasant weather and the town's peak occupancy.

Magh Meladates shift yearly

Prayagraj (Allahabad)

An annual bathing fair at the Sangam through the month of Magh. Far smaller than a Kumbh year, but the main bathing days still bring huge crowds.

Mahashivratridates shift yearly

Ujjain · Varanasi

Overnight queues at Mahakaleshwar and the Kashi Vishwanath corridor. Darshan waits run many hours — go very early or plan around it.

Rann Utsav

Rann of Kutch

Rann Utsav (November–February) — cultural performances, camel rides, and white salt desert under full moon. This is also peak season: book resort tents 4–6 weeks ahead as they sell out entirely.

Festival calendar for the whole year

Skip in February

Shut this month, or at their weakest — with the nearest similar place that is in season.

  • BadrinathClosed

    Badrinath temple closes November–April. The road from Joshimath is also shut due to snow. Plan your visit between May and October.

    Try Rishikesh

  • GangotriClosed

    Gangotri Temple closes November to April due to heavy snow. Best May–June or Sept–Oct.

    Try Rishikesh

  • KedarnathClosed

    Kedarnath temple is closed November–April due to heavy snowfall. It opens in May (Akshaya Tritiya) and closes in November (Diwali).

    Try Rishikesh

  • Lachung & Yumthang ValleyClosed

    North Sikkim roads close February–March and November for maintenance. Inner Line Permit is mandatory — arrange in Gangtok the day before. Best April–October for flowers; December–January for snow.

    Try Pelling

  • YamunotriClosed

    Yamunotri Temple closes November to April. Best May–June or September–October.

    Try Rishikesh

  • LehClosed

    Ladakh roads (Manali–Leh and Srinagar–Leh) are closed November–April due to heavy snowfall. Fly into Leh if visiting in winter, but expect limited facilities.

    Try Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

  • Nubra ValleyClosed

    Nubra Valley is accessible only May–October. Khardung La pass (5,359m) remains closed in winter.

    Try Manali

  • Pangong LakeClosed

    Pangong Lake is accessible only May–October. The road from Leh freezes completely in winter and the area gets cut off.

    Try Manali

  • Spiti ValleyClosed

    Spiti Valley is only accessible June–October. The Rohtang Pass and Kunzum Pass close due to heavy snow from November onwards. Do not plan a road trip here in winter.

    Try Manali

  • Kinnaur ValleyClosed

    Roads snowbound November–April. Inner Line Permit required beyond Shipkila pass.

    Try Manali

  • SonmargClosed

    Sonmarg is snowbound and inaccessible November–April. The Srinagar–Sonmarg road closes at the first heavy snowfall (typically November) and reopens in May. The Zoji La pass to Ladakh also closes in winter.

    Try Palampur

  • Bir BillingClosed

    Paragliding flights are cancelled July–August (monsoon clouds and rain make conditions unsafe). The world-cup paragliding season is October–November and March–June. Confirm same-morning with your operator before booking.

    Try Palampur

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