March is a dry season in India, so tourists tend to visit such a wonderful country and fully enjoy their vacation. A pleasant trip is facilitated by rare rains, clear days. Be aware of the increased humidity before traveling, as a result of which the stay for some people may not be as comfortable as in winter.
March weather in India
In the resorts located on the slopes of the Himalayas, snow remains until the end of March, so the skiing season remains available. Ski resorts are concentrated in the following states: Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Ladakh. At night, the temperature can drop to low negative marks.
In the north-east of India, the daytime temperature can be + 16 … + 18C, evening - + 10 … + 11C. The southern states of India are the hottest. In Kerala, temperature fluctuations are + 25 … + 33C, in Goa - + 23 … + 32C. In the capital of India, by noon, the temperature rises to + 28C, but at night it quickly cools down to + 8C.
India in March attracts tourists not only with pleasant weather, but also with the opportunity to fully enjoy their leisure time.
Holidays and festivals in India in March
Every tourist who plans to spend their holidays in India in March can enjoy a rich cultural leisure. So what holidays and festivals fall in the first month of spring?
- Holi is celebrated in March, which symbolizes spring and the awakening of beautiful nature. The celebrations begin on a full moon. Holi lasts five days. The holiday is accompanied by music concerts, merry dances, and folk processions. The funniest tradition is to dust each other with colored powder. When dusting with powder, people should wish each other happiness.
- In early March, it is customary to hold the Elephant Festival in Jaipur. The beginning of the holiday is a march of 250 elephants, each of which is dressed in bright velvet clothes. After that, the animals must participate in different competitions, trying to show their own agility and strength. At the end of the festival, it is customary to determine the most beautiful elephant. It should be noted that the Elephant Festival was revived in 2001 and almost immediately became popular.
- In Karnataka and Belur-Halebid, it is customary to hold the Hoytsala Mohotsava festival, which allows people to enjoy a variety of dances.
Prices for tours to India in March
Prices for tours to India in March are decreasing, since it is in the first month of spring that the favorable holiday season ends.
