Summertime brings with it a rising temperature. in march, nights and destinations at higher altitudes will be quite relaxed. For evenings spent outside the room, you will need heavier jackets or shawls, and for daytime, you need lighter jackets. It gets warmer throughout this month the further south you go in the nation. We’re just one month away from the fiery summer. It is in a way, a warm spring season. You can expect misty mornings and warm, crisp afternoons that will prepare you for the chilly night ahead. This is the month to spend exploring and go on trips.
1. OOTY, TAMIL NADU
Were you aware that the official name of Ooty is Udhagamandalam? You didn’t, I bet. Its mountains, lakes, gardens, and waterfalls are popular among Bollywood directors, honeymooners, families, and backpackers alike. This town, which is appropriately named the Queen of Hill Stations due to its year-round lovely weather, is tucked away in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri Hills. The area is well-known for its verdant green tea plants. Chocolate, cardamom, jasmine, and masala are among the many tea flavors available. One of the greatest locations in South India to take your family in March is Ooty.
Here’s how you can get to Ooty:
By air: It’s important to note that Ooty does not have an airport if you plan to travel there by plane. The Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is the closest airport to Ooty. The short 88 kilometer trip to Ooty can be made easily by bus or private cab.
By train: Taking the train is the most affordable way to go to Ooty. Mettupalayam Railway Station is the closest train station to Ooty City. From here, you can go to Ooty on the charming miniature train and take in the breathtaking scenery along the way.
By road: The most popular route to get to Ooty is the Coimbatore-Mettupalayam-Coonoor route. The lovely trail is kept up beautifully.
Places to visit in Ooty: Botanical gardens, Dolphin’s nose, Toda huts, Doddabetta peak, Pykara, Tea museum, St. Stephen’s Church, Mudumalai
Things to do in Ooty: Ride the Nilgiri mountain toy train, go camping, fishing and rafting at Avalanche lake, trek to Kotagiri
2. COORG, KARNATAKA
Coffee lovers! The best coffee in the world may be found at Coorg. That’s not all, though. The year-round weather is lovely. Acclaimed as the Scotland of India, Coorg is a great place for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventurous travelers seeking exhilarating adventures. Not to be overlooked is the predominantly non-vegetarian Coorgi cuisine. Curry leaves, spices, and coconut are used to cook the meat.
Here is how to reach Coorg:
By air: The Mangalore Airport, which is roughly 160 kilometers from Coorg’s main city, is the closest airport to the region. The major cities of the nation, including Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, and Bangalore, are all well-connected to this airport.
By rail: Mysore Junction, which is around 95 kilometers from Coorg, is the nearest train station. Major cities in the southern regions of the Indian railway station are in excellent communication with the railway station.
By road: It takes approximately 5 hours to travel the 210 km between Coorg and Bangalore. KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) can handle this; it offers luxurious buses to Coorg or via a rental.
Places to visit in Coorg: Dubare elephant camp, Virajpet sightseeing tour, Abbey falls, Coffee plantation homestay and tours, Madikeri Fort, Coffee Plantation Homestay
Things to do in Coorg: Go camping at this beautiful hill station, trek to Tadiandamol, enjoy river rafting at the Barapole, go fishing at Kaveri river, sign up for a Jeep safari, ride the quad bike
3. HAVELOCK ISLANDS, ANDAMAN
Once named the ‘Best Beach in Asia’. You should definitely consider Havelock Island as one of your top travel destinations in India for March.
Havelock Island is one of the biggest and most picturesque areas of the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands. Havelock has the most developed and popular tourism industry among the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Havelock, which consists of five towns and Ritchie’s Archipelago, is well-liked by both domestic and foreign travelers because of its pristine blue waters, lush surroundings, and fine sand beaches. Make sure that you engage in a variety of adventurous activities while visiting Havelock Island, including scuba diving.
Here is how to reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
By water: It takes around 2.5 days to travel the 1462 km by sea (by ship) from Chennai to Andaman and Nicobar.
By air: If you prefer to travel to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, you can arrange a flight to Veer Savarkar International Airport from Chennai, Delhi, or Port Blair.
Places to Visit in Havelock Island: Radhanagar Beach, Bharatpur Beach, Elephant Beach, Kalapathar Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, Sitapur Beach, and Vijaynagar Beach
Things to Do in Havelock Island: Take an open water scuba diving course, go adventure trekking at Chidyatapu, and spend some time snorkeling and trekking at Elephant Beach.
4. VRINDAVAN, UTTAR PRADESH
Vrindavan, which is a historic town in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, is also spelled Vrindaban and Brindaban. Situated in the Braj Bhoomi region, this site holds great religious significance, particularly for Hindus, as it is the birthplace of the Indian god Lord Krishna. There are about 5,500 temples in Vrindavan that are dedicated to Krishna and his divine partner, Radha. Each of the city’s temples is extremely important, and seeing them should be on your bucket list of things to do. The city of Vrindavan is well-known for its magnificent Holi celebrations, which make it an ideal destination for visitors in March.
Here is how you can reach Vrindavan:
By air: The closest airport to Vrindavan is the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, which is roughly 144 km away and about a four-hour drive from Vrindavan city on the Yamuna Expressway. Although the Agra Airport is the closest airport, it has few concurrent flights throughout the year.
By train: The Indian Railway system connects the Vrindavan Railway Station to nearly all of the major cities in Uttar Pradesh as well as the important towns in Northern and Central India. From here, you can get to the main city and its many attractions by using the local transportation options, which include rickshaws and private taxis.
By road: The Yamuna Expressway route, which links Vrindavan and Delhi and spans a distance of roughly 150 miles, takes 4 hours to reach Vrindavan. As an alternative, you can get to Vrindavan by bus or private cab from practically all of the main cities in Northern India.
Places to Visit in Vrindavan: Prem Mandir, Bankey Bihari Temple, ISKCON Temple, Rangaji Temple, Madan Mohan Temple, Jaipur Temple, Nidhivan Temple, Katyayani, and Kesi Ghat among other places in Vrindavan.
Things to Do in Vrindavan: Browse the neighborhood bazaars, see how the temples are decorated for the festival of Holi, play Holi with the locals, and savor the sweets served during this vibrant celebration.
5. LAKSHWADEEP
Make Lakshadweep your home this March if you enjoy the pleasant tropical weather, peaceful beaches, and warm waters. While there are certain islands where the monsoon brings good weather, March is a great time to take leisurely walks on the sandy beaches and swim in the calm seas. Of the 36 islands that make up Lakshadweep, only 10 are inhabited. There are 3 reefs, 12 atolls, and 5 submerged banks.
Here is how you can reach Lakshadweep:
By air: Cochin International Airport, which connects Lakshadweep to the mainland, is the closest international airport to the island. Major Indian airports as well as several foreign locations are served by flights operated by Cochin International Airport. Agatti is home to the only airport in Lakshadweep. Agatti to Kavaratti and Agatti to Bangaram helicopter services are available year-round.
By ship: From Cochin, Lakshadweep is reachable via ship services. From Cochin to Lakshadweep, seven-passenger ships run. This path takes between 14 and 20 hours to complete. There are several different lodging classes on these ships.
Places to Visit in Lakshadweep: Agatti Islands, Minicoy Island, Bangaram Island, Kalpeni Island, Kavratti Islands, Kadmat.
Things to do in Lakshadweep: Visit the Marine Museum in Kavratti, take a yacht tour, and try parasailing, kayaking, canoeing, and pedal boating on the peaceful beaches of Lakshadweep.