5 Places To Travel In India This April To Beat The Summer Heat

The city's temperatures are fuming up and the weather does not seem to get favourable in the near future. The country has not even met the peak summer months yet and we are profusely sweating. It's time to beat the city heat and head to these cooler destinations for a pleasant summer holiday. The best part of traveling now is that you don't even need to wait for the leaves to get sanctioned. You can simply plan up a workation and change your work desk to the mountains or the beach. So pack your bags and get out of the city to make the summer months bearable.

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Try these destinations for the approaching summers to travel in April

Best Places To Travel This April

1.Ooty

The most famous hill station of Southern India, Ooty is also known as 'Queen of the Hills'. Surrounded by the Nilgiri mountain ranges and lush greenery, the hill station attracts tourists from all over the world. The places worth visiting in Ooty include Nilgiri mountain railway, Botanical Garden, Pykara lake and Doddabetta peak. The average temperature in Ooty in April ranges from 12 degree celsius to 30 degree celsius.

The lush green plantations at Ooty

2. Gangtok

The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is a spectacular tourist destination. The mix of cultures, favourable weather and cosmopolitan vibe of the city, makes Gangtok a good summer destination. The temperature ranges from 13 degree celsius to 22 degree celsius making the climate very pleasant. The popular sightseeing destinations in the city include Tsomgo lake, Do Drul Chorten stupa, Himalayan zoological park and Ranka monastery.

The multi-cultural city of Gangtok

3. Kashmir

Kashmir has always been the best tourist attraction especially in the warm months of the year. Commonly referred to as 'The paradise on the Earth', Kashmir has some enchanting views and breath-taking scenery. From the snowclad Himalayan ranges to the serene valleys, Kashmir has a lot to offer to the tourists. In April, the temperature varies from 15 degree celsius to 25 degree celsius with a little humidity and rainfall anticipated. The popular attractions in Kashmir include Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Pahalgham.

Paradise on Earth- Kashmir

4. Cherrapunji

One of the best places to visit in the Northeast region of the country, Cherrapunji receives the highest annual rainfall. The cool and gloomy climate displays heavy clouds in the skies. Known for the subtropical forests, diverse fauna and majestic waterfalls, Cherrapunji is a must-visit destination if you love the rains. The average temperature in April would be 15 degree celsius to 23 degree celsius. The Living Root bridge, Mawsmai cave, Seven sisters' falls are the common tourist attractions in Cherrapunji.

The Root Bridge

5. Kodaikanal

Another popular destination of the South, Kodaikanal is full of lush greenery and enchanting valleys. A popular honeymoon destination, Kodaikanal attracts many tourists in the summers for pleasant climate and breezy weather. The temperature here in April ranges from 20 degree celsius to 30 degree celsius. The top sightseeing locations in Kodaikanal include Green valley viewpoint, Bear Shola falls and Coaker's walk.