Best Places to Visit in India in November 2026

November is when most of India dries out and cools down, so the strongest choices for November 2026 are Rajasthan (the Pushkar fair is listed for 17–24 Nov), the Rann of Kutch as Rann Utsav opens on 1 Nov, Goa, Kerala, the Andaman Islands, Varanasi for Dev Deepawali on 24 Nov, Hampi, Kaziranga and Kashmir in chinar season. Our trips to these places start from ₹12,999 per person for the Rann of Kutch by road from Ahmedabad and ₹10,999 per person for a Hampi weekend from Bangalore (prices checked 12 Oct 2026).

Where should you go in India in November 2026?

• Rajasthan (Jaipur, Pushkar, Jaisalmer): dry days around 30°C, cool nights and the Pushkar camel fair.
• Rann of Kutch, Gujarat: Rann Utsav opens on 1 Nov, and the full moon is on 24 Nov.
• Goa: the monsoon is over, and the International Film Festival of India runs from 20 to 28 Nov.
• Kerala: backwaters and tea hills at their greenest, with some north-east monsoon showers.
• Andaman Islands: warm water for snorkelling, though November still brings rain.
• Varanasi: Dev Deepawali, when the ghats are lit with diyas, is on 24 Nov 2026.
• Hampi, Karnataka: Karnataka Tourism calls October to February the best season for the ruins.
• Kaziranga, Assam: the park reopened on 3 Oct 2026, so this is early-season rhino safari time.
• Srinagar and Pahalgam: the chinars turn red and gold, and Gulmarg can see its first snow.

November 2026 at a glance: weather, best for and our trips

Weather figures are India Meteorological Department (IMD) long-term averages for the nearest station (night low / day high). Our prices are per person; GST, and TCS where it applies, are shown in your written quote.

Is November a good time to visit India?

Yes, for most of the country. The north and west are dry: IMD's 1991–2020 averages for Jaipur give November just 1.9 mm of rain. The exceptions are Kerala and the Andamans, which get the north-east monsoon.

Two dates shape the month: Diwali on Sunday 8 Nov 2026 and Guru Nanak's Birthday (Kartik Purnima) on Tuesday 24 Nov, both on the central government's 2026 holiday list. Taking Monday 23 Nov off gives a four-day weekend from 21 to 24 Nov, which is also the full-moon weekend for Pushkar, Kutch and Varanasi.

When is the Pushkar Camel Fair in 2026?

Incredible India, the Ministry of Tourism's portal, lists the Pushkar Camel Fair for 17 to 24 Nov 2026 (checked 12 Oct 2026) and says it coincides with Kartik Purnima. Rajasthan Tourism's page says only that the fair is held in October and November and had no 2026 programme when we checked, so event timings (camel races, competitions) will be announced closer to the time.

Our Rajasthan: Jaipur & Pushkar trip, from ₹22,999 per person for 5 days, pairs Jaipur's forts with Pushkar's lake and Brahma temple; there are some stairs, but the Pushkar days are slower, which suits parents. For the desert, Rajasthan Desert: Jaisalmer is from ₹24,999 per person with a desert-camp night. More in our Rajasthan guide and on the Jaisalmer page.

When does Rann Utsav 2026 start?

The official Rann Utsav Tent City site lists the 2026–27 season as 1 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027 (checked 12 Oct 2026). The salt flat is most photographed on full-moon nights, and November's full moon is on 24 Nov 2026 (NASA moon-phase tables). IMD's averages for Bhuj are 16°C at night and 33°C by day.

Our Rann of Kutch: The White Desert trip is from ₹12,999 per person for 3 days, with return AC transport from Ahmedabad, a night in a Bhuj hotel and one in a bhunga (mud-and-mirror) tent at Dhordo, breakfasts and dinners, the Rann permit, craft villages and Kalo Dungar at sunset. Tell us if you want the full-moon nights and we will time it. The Rann Utsav Tent City is run separately by its own operator.

Gir fits the same season. The Gujarat Forest Department's rules say the sanctuary closes from 16 June to 15 October, permits are sold online only, each covers up to six adults and one child aged 3–12, and everyone carries original photo ID. Our Gir: The Asiatic Lion Safari is from ₹16,999 per person for 3 days, with AC transport from Ahmedabad, two jeep safaris with permits and a forest guide, and Somnath on the way back. See our Gujarat guide and weekend getaways from Ahmedabad.

Goa or Kerala in November?

Goa is drier: IMD's Panaji averages show about 27 mm of rain over two rainy days in November, with 23°C nights and 33°C days. The 57th International Film Festival of India runs in Goa from 20 to 28 Nov 2026 (All India Radio). Our Goa Heritage & Susegad trip, from ₹15,999 per person for 4 days, covers Panjim's Fontainhas lanes and the Old Goa churches, mostly on flat streets, with a Mandovi river cruise at sunset; it suits older parents. See the Goa guide.

Kerala is greener and wetter. IMD's Thiruvananthapuram station recorded between 40 mm and 440 mm of rain in each November from 2012 to 2021, so pack an umbrella and keep one flexible day. Our Kerala: Backwaters & Slow Mornings is from ₹21,999 per person for 5 days, with return flights from Ahmedabad to Kochi, a night on a private houseboat, three hotel nights and dawn walks in Munnar's tea estates. See the Kerala guide.

Is November good for the Andaman Islands?

It is warm (IMD's Port Blair averages: 23°C nights, 30°C days), but wet: about 242 mm of rain over 12 rainy days in an average November, against 103 mm over 4 to 5 days in December. If you can, go late in the month or in December. Our Andaman: Islands & Coral Days is from ₹38,999 per person for 6 days, with return flights from Ahmedabad to Port Blair, premium-class ferries to Havelock and Neil, and one discovery dive or guided snorkel.

When is Dev Deepawali 2026 in Varanasi?

Dev Deepawali falls on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026, according to the Incredible India event listing: the Kartik Purnima evening when the ghats are lit with diyas, with the Ganga Aarti and cultural performances. IMD's 1991–2020 averages for Varanasi (BHU) give 15°C nights, 29°C days and about 5 mm of rain all month. We do not have a fixed Varanasi trip in our catalogue, so send us your dates and we will tell you what we can arrange.

What else fits November: Hampi, Kaziranga and Kashmir

Hampi

Karnataka Tourism calls winter (October to February) the best season for Hampi and says Hampi Utsav is usually held between November and January; 2026 dates will be announced closer to the time. Our Hampi Time-Travel Weekend is from ₹10,999 per person for 3 days, a weekend departure from Bangalore that covers the ruins by cycle, crosses the river by coracle and ends with a steep climb up Matanga Hill for sunset. More on our Hampi page.

Kaziranga

Kaziranga National Park reopened for 2026–27 on 3 Oct 2026, with jeep safaris from 7:30 to 10 am and 1:30 to 3 pm (PTI). Our Kaziranga: Wild Assam Safari is from ₹18,999 per person for 4 days, with return flights from Ahmedabad to Guwahati and jeep safaris in two ranges; you stay seated throughout, though dawn starts are early for small children. See the Northeast guide.

Srinagar and Pahalgam

IMD's Srinagar averages for November are 1°C at night and 16°C by day. Gulmarg can get its first snow this month: on 4 Nov 2025 it recorded 7.6 cm (ETV Bharat, citing the Srinagar Met centre). Our Kashmir in Chinar: The Autumn Special is from ₹23,999 per person for 6 days, with return flights from Ahmedabad, houseboat and hotel nights with breakfast and dinner, and a saffron-harvest walk at Pampore. Then read Kashmir in winter.

How do you plan a November trip from Ahmedabad?

The Rann of Kutch and Gir are road trips from Ahmedabad, so they fit the Diwali break or the 21–24 Nov long weekend; Goa, Kerala and Rajasthan need five days, the Andamans six. Pack a warm layer: desert nights fall to around 15°C and Kashmir nights to near freezing. Still choosing a month? Compare our October list and December list.

We plan these trips for families, couples and parents travelling from Ahmedabad, and set the pace around who is coming. Tell us your dates, who is travelling, any vegetarian or Jain food needs and your budget, and we will send a written quote for those dates. Start with a message.

FAQs

Which is the best place to visit in India in November 2026? For dry weather and festivals, Rajasthan and the Rann of Kutch: the Pushkar fair is listed for 17–24 Nov and Rann Utsav opens on 1 Nov. For beaches, Goa is drier than Kerala or the Andamans, with about two rainy days in an average November.

When is the Pushkar Camel Fair 2026? Incredible India lists it for 17 to 24 Nov 2026, ending on Kartik Purnima. Rajasthan Tourism had not published its programme on 12 Oct 2026, so confirm event timings closer to the date.

Is Rann Utsav open in November 2026? Yes. The official Tent City site lists the season from 1 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027, and the November full moon is on 24 Nov. Our 3-day Rann of Kutch trip from Ahmedabad starts at ₹12,999 per person.

Is it cold in Rajasthan in November? Not very. IMD averages for Jaipur are about 14°C at night and 30°C by day, so a light jacket for evenings is enough.

Does it rain in Kerala in November? Often. November is part of the north-east monsoon, and IMD's Thiruvananthapuram station logged between 40 mm and 440 mm each November from 2012 to 2021.

When is Dev Deepawali in 2026? On Tuesday 24 Nov 2026 in Varanasi, the same day as Guru Nanak's Birthday on the central government holiday list.