When it comes to the timing of their getaways, India's holiday calendar displays distinct patterns. The winter months of December to February are most preferred, with a substantial 55 per cent of travellers choosing this period to embark on their journeys.
If you aren't hitting the ski slopes, March to May and September to November are generally considered the best times to visit the country for pleasant weather. That's when travelers can find the iconic cherry blossoms that seem straight out of a postcard, or, on the other hand, vivid autumnal leaves.
Traveling while you're young means having the energy to power through time differences and jet lag, having a healthy back to sleep on those uncomfortable hostel beds and most importantly, not having those thirty something responsibilities, like a mortgage, to worry about.