Where to go in February 2027
Best Places to Visit in February in India
February is the sweet spot between winter and summer: the days warm up, the crowds thin out and festivals like the Goa Carnival and the Jaisalmer Desert Festival fill the calendar.
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Weather in February: Winter eases: mild days in the north, snow still in the high hills, and warm, dry weather along the coasts.
Handpicked for February
Top 16 places to visit in February in India
The best places to visit in February in India are Goa, Jaisalmer, Gulmarg, Udaipur and Rann of Kutch. Here are all 16, ranked, with why each is worth the trip in February.
Goa
Beaches, nightlife and Portuguese heritage
Why February: The Goa Carnival, with parades and music in Panaji and other towns before Lent, usually falls in February.
Goa remains India's most popular beach destination, blending Portuguese-era heritage with palm-fringed coastlines, vibrant nightlife, and a laid-back coastal lifestyle that draws both backpackers and luxury travelers.
- Beach
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
The Golden City on the edge of the Thar
Why February: The Jaisalmer Desert Festival, with camel races, folk music and turban-tying contests, is usually held in February.
Jaisalmer, the Golden City, rises out of the Thar Desert like a mirage, its honey-colored sandstone fort and havelis glowing at sunset.
- Desert
- Heritage
Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
India's best-known ski resort
Why February: Deep snow and reliable skiing, with clear, cold days on the slopes.
Gulmarg, meaning 'Meadow of Flowers,' is one of Asia's premier ski resorts and one of India's most extraordinary high-altitude destinations.
- Snow
- Adventure
Udaipur, Rajasthan
The City of Lakes and palaces
Why February: The last of the cool season: pleasant days for the palaces before it warms up in March.
Udaipur, the 'City of Lakes,' is Rajasthan's most romantic destination a dreamlike cityscape of white marble palaces floating on shimmering lakes, framed by the ancient Aravalli Hills.
- Heritage
Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
A white salt desert under the full moon
Why February: The final weeks of the Rann Utsav, with the white desert still dry and cool.
The Rann’s white salt desert at Dhordo is a flat, mirror like expanse that stretches to the horizon, making it one of the most visually distinctive landscapes in India and a key highlight of Rann of Kutch tourism, often featured in every Rann of Kutch travel…
- Desert
- Festivals
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Home of the Taj Mahal
Why February: Taj Mahotsav, a ten-day fair of crafts, food and music, is usually held in Agra in late February.
Agra needs little introduction it's home to the Taj Mahal, one of the most recognized monuments on earth, along with a wider legacy of Mughal architecture that includes Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
- Heritage
Andaman Islands
Turquoise water, coral reefs and white sand
Why February: Warm, dry and calm: excellent conditions for beaches, snorkelling and diving.
The Andaman Islands offer some of India's clearest waters and best-preserved coral reefs, making them the country's top destination for scuba diving, snorkeling, and pristine beach holidays.
- Beach
- Adventure
Hampi, Karnataka
Ruins of the Vijayanagara empire
Why February: The last comfortable month before the summer heat for exploring the ruins.
Hampi is one of those places that takes a moment to process. You round a bend and suddenly there are temple towers rising out of a landscape of giant boulders that look like they were stacked by someone with a lot of time and no particular reason to stop.
- Heritage
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
Tigers among the ruins of a hill fort
Why February: The forest starts to shed its leaves, opening up the views and improving the chances of seeing tigers.
Ranthambore National Park is one of India's best places to spot tigers in the wild, its dry deciduous forest dotted with lakes, ruins, and the dramatic Ranthambore Fort rising above the canopy.
- Wildlife
Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
India's oldest national park
Why February: Mild weather and spring arriving in the forest: good months for safaris in Dhikala and Bijrani.
Jim Corbett National Park is India’s oldest national park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park and renamed in 1957 after Jim Corbett.
- Wildlife
Munnar, Kerala
Rolling tea estates in the Western Ghats
Why February: Dry, sunny days and clear views over the tea hills.
Munnar is the kind of place that looks exactly like the pictures and somehow still surprises you when you get there.
- Hills
- Nature
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Snow, adventure and the Kullu Valley
Why February: Snow at Solang and often in town, and quieter hotels before the spring rush.
Manali, perched at 2,050 metres in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh, is India's most iconic mountain destination.
- Snow
- Hills
- Adventure
Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Pink City of forts and bazaars
Why February: The last weeks of the cool season, ideal for the forts and the old city's bazaars.
Jaipur, the Pink City, is Rajasthan's capital and one of India's most visited heritage destinations, known for its forts, palaces, and distinctive terracotta-pink old city.
- Heritage
Kochi, Kerala
Fort Kochi, spice routes and Chinese fishing nets
Why February: Dry, sunny weather in Fort Kochi, with calm backwaters close by.
Kochi feels like a coastal storybook layered with spice, sea breeze, and centuries of global encounters.
- Heritage
Pondicherry, Puducherry
French streets, ashrams and the sea
Why February: The last of the cool season: easy days on the promenade and in the cafés of the French Quarter.
Pondicherry is India's French Riviera a former French colonial territory where mustard-yellow villas with bougainvillea-draped balconies line quiet boulevards named Rue Suffren and Rue Dumas.
- Beach
- Heritage
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
India's oldest living city, on the Ganga
Why February: Pleasant days and clear evenings for the Ganga Aarti and the old city's lanes.
The stone ghats lead not just to the water; they give the impression of the city perpetually sliding into the Ganga.
- Spiritual
- Heritage
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More places to visit in February in India
138 more destinations from our guides at their best in February.
Sep – MarChikmagalur
Oct – FebOoty
Oct – MayWayanad
Jul – MarAlwar
Oct – MarFaridabad
Sep – MarSakleshpur
Oct – FebAlibaug
Oct – MayCherrapunji
Oct – AprHavelock Island
Oct – MayKabini National Park
Jun – FebLonavala
Oct – FebMysuru- Oct – MarParwanoo
- Oct – AprPort Blair
- Oct – MayShillong
- Jun – FebAnanthagiri Hills
- Oct – MarJodhpur
- Oct – FebKurnool
- Oct – MarNeemrana
- Oct – AprNeil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
- Oct – MayBandipur National Park
- Oct – MarUdupi
- Oct – MarAjmer
- Oct – MarAuroville
- Oct – MarBikaner
- Oct – MarPushkar
- Oct – MayShimla
- Oct – MarAgartala
- Oct – MayAgatti Island
- Jun – FebAgumbe
- Oct – MarAhmedabad
- Oct – FebAihole
- Oct – MarAizawl
- Oct – MarAjanta Caves
- Oct – MarAmaravati
- Oct – MarAmarkantak
- Oct – MarAmritsar
- Oct – MarAnandpur Sahib
- Oct – MarAraku Valley
- Dec – MarAuli
- Oct – MarAurangabad
- Oct – MarAyodhya
- Oct – FebBadami
- Oct – JunBandhavgarh National Park
- Oct – MarBangalore
- Oct – MayBangaram Island
- Nov – MarBetla National Park
- Jun – FebBhandardara
- Oct – FebBharatpur
- Oct – MarBhimbetka
- Oct – MarBhopal
- Oct – MarBhubaneswar
- Nov – FebBhuj
- Oct – MayBiligiriranga Hills
- Oct – MarBinsar
- Oct – MarBishnupur
- Oct – MarBodh Gaya
- Nov – MarBorra Caves
- Oct – MarBundi
- Oct – MarChandigarh
- Nov – FebChennai
- Nov – MarChettinad
- Nov – FebChilika Lake
- Oct – MarChittorgarh
- Oct – MarCuttack
- Oct – FebDaman
- Oct – MayDandeli
- Oct – FebDaringbadi
- Oct – AprDawki
- Oct – MarDehradun
- Nov – FebDelhi
- Oct – MarDigha
- Oct – MarDimapur
- Oct – MarDiu
- Nov – MayDudhwa National Park
- Nov – MarDwarka
- Oct – MarEllora Caves
- Oct – MarGandikota
- Dec – AprGir National Park
- Oct – MarGokarna
- Oct – MarGopalpur
- Oct – MarGwalior
- Oct – MarHaridwar
- Jul – MarHogenakkal
- Oct – MarHorsley Hills
- Oct – FebHyderabad
- Oct – AprImphal
- Oct – MarIndore
- Oct – MarJammu
- Oct – MarJorhat
- Nov – FebKanchipuram
- Oct – MarKausani
- Oct – MarKodaikanal
- Oct – MayKolad
- Oct – MarKolkata
- Dec – MarKufri
- Oct – MarKurukshetra
- Oct – JunMahabaleshwar
- Oct – FebMangalore
- Oct – MarMorni Hills
- Oct – MarMount Abu
- Oct – FebMumbai
- Oct – MarNagarjuna Sagar
- Oct – MarNahan
- Jan – JunNarkanda
- Oct – JunNilgiris
- Oct – MarPatiala
- Oct – MarPrayagraj
- Oct – MarPune
- Oct – MarPuri
- Oct – MarRaipur
- Oct – MarRajgir
- Oct – AprRameswaram
- Oct – MarRanchi
- Oct – MayRatnagiri
- Oct – MarReiek
- Sep – MarRishikesh
- Oct – MarSanchi
- Jul – FebSaputara
- Nov – MarSatkosia
- Nov – MarSattal
- Oct – JunSawai Madhopur
- Oct – MarShantiniketan
- Oct – MarShirdi
- Oct – FebSilvassa
- Nov – MarSimlipal National Park
- Oct – MarSirpur
- Oct – FebSomnath
- Oct – MarSrisailam
- Oct – MarStatue of Unity
- Nov – MarSultanpur National Park
- Nov – MarSundarbans
- Oct – JunTadoba National Park
- Oct – MayTarkarli
- Oct – MarThanjavur
- Oct – MarVarkala
- Oct – MarVisakhapatnam
- Oct – JunYercaud
Beyond India
Best places to visit in February outside India
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February travel FAQs
Which are the best places to visit in February in India?
The best places to visit in India in February are Goa, Jaisalmer, Gulmarg, Udaipur, Rann of Kutch, Agra, Andaman Islands, Hampi, Ranthambore and Jim Corbett National Park. In all, 154 destinations in our guides are at their best in February.
Which are the best places to visit in February in South India?
In South India, Hampi, Munnar, Kochi and Pondicherry are among our top picks for February.
Where can I see snow in February in India?
Gulmarg and Manali are your best bet for snow in February. Snowfall varies from year to year, so check conditions before you travel.
Which beaches are good to visit in February in India?
Goa, Andaman Islands and Pondicherry have good beach weather in February.
Where can I go on a wildlife safari in February in India?
For wildlife in February, try Ranthambore and Jim Corbett National Park. Safari slots are limited, so book permits early.
What festivals and events are there in February in India?
Look out for Goa Carnival, Jaisalmer Desert Festival and Taj Mahotsav in Agra. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar change dates each year, so check before you book.
Which are the best places to visit in February outside India?
Outside India, Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore City, Maldives, Phuket and Hanoi are at their best in February, going by our destination guides.
What is the weather like in India in February?
Winter eases: mild days in the north, snow still in the high hills, and warm, dry weather along the coasts.
