12 Indian & 12 International Travel Destination For 12 Months Of 2019

To solve your year-long problem of selecting a destination of travel every month, we have curated a list of month-wise travel destinations, both in India and abroad. You can thank us later. 🙂

p.s. The costs mentioned against each destination are only estimates; final cost may vary depending on your mode of travel & stay.

1. January
India: Bikaner, Rajasthan

Though one of the underrated tourist attraction in Rajasthan, Bikaner stands tall with its own unique royal heritage. Rajasthan boasts its royalty with majestic cities like Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur among other, which often overshadows the beauty and grandeur of Bikaner. But Bikaner becomes a sight to behold in the month of January, thanks to the trafitional festivals of the city.

Cost to visit: A luxurious 3 days 2 nights trip to Bikaner will cost you only 5k-7k bucks.

What To See: Bikaner hosts the traditional Camel Festival in January in the village of Ladera. The camels are decorated and made to participate in several competitions which include Best Haircut For Camel, Dance Competition, Camel Milking and so on. The pleasant weather of the city will make you fall in love with it even more.

Abroad: Phuket

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Apart from everyone’s go-to honeymoon destination, Phuket also offers to be a sought-after place for adventurers. Jungle safari, scuba diving, snorkelling, water surfing and so on, Phuket will treat you as you want to be treated – romantic or adventurous, the choice is yours.

Cost to visit: INR 2,000-2,500 per day per person

What To See: Old Phuket Town, Soi Bangla Road, Patong Beach, Phi Phi, Koh Panyee, Kata Noi Beach, James Bond Island.

2. February

India: Goa

The ultimate party hub of the country, Goa hosts several food festivals, rave parties, night parties and new year celebrations from November to January. But February is the best time to visit the place as the crowd vanishes, the weather becomes pleasant and more romantic. Away from the hubbub of all the crowd yet in the heart of the party hub, it offers a perfect contradiction.

Cost to visit: INR 5k to the most!

What to see: Dudhsagar Falls, Fort Aguada, Anjuna Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Chapora Fort etc. are the main tourist attractions.

Abroad: Morocco

Morocco is a popular winter holiday destination to keep yourself warm and comfortable. Apart from the colorful markets and heritage mosques, the city also flaunts North Africa’s highest peak, Jbel Toubkal.

Cost to visit: INR 3,000-3,500 per day per person

What o see: Majorelle Gardens, Menara Gardens, Tizi-n’Test Pass, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Atlas Mountains, and Medina Souks.

3. March

India: Lakshwadeep

Lakshwadeep islands is for the people who are seeking for a quiet and calm escape from the hustle of the city during the beginning of summer. It offers you the best pleasant temperatures, secluded beaches and warm blue waters during the month of March.

Cost to visit: INR 1,000-1,500 per day per person

What to see: Minicoy Island, Agatti Islands, Bangaram, Kadmat, Amindivi Islands, Andretti Island, and the Lighthouse of Minicoy.

Abroad: Santa Cruz, Spain

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This place is popularly known as the ‘bargain destination of Europe’. The markets, hotels, ticket fair, adventure sport in Santa Cruz Tenerife is much cheaper than the rest of Europe.

Cost to visit: 2,500-3,500 per day per person.

What To See: Playa de Las Teresitas – the manmade beach of yellow sand, Plaza de España – City’s largest square, Basilica of Candelaria church, the aquatic center in Parque Marítimo César Manrique and more.

4. April

India: Coorg, Karnataka

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The evergreen beauty of Karnataka, Coorg, is an unexplored, holiday destination which reveals its majesty in the month of April. The beautiful tea gardens, breezy weather and the Storm music festival will leave you mesmerized.

Cost to visit: 1,500 bucks per person per night.

What to see: Abbey Falls, Nagarhole National Park, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Irupu Falls, Medikeri Fort, Raja’s Seat, Dubare Elephant Camp, and Pushpagiri.

Abroad: Mayrhofen, Austria

The city of Mayrhofen, Austria hosts the world’s largest electronic music festival in April. The city is blessed with snowbombing too in April making it the best time to visit the white heaven.

Cost to visit: 3,500-4,500 INR per person per day

What To See: Harakiri skiing resort, Penken, Zillertal Arena, Walking Trails, Schlegeis Alpenstrasse and more.

5. May

India: Mount Abu

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The city which boasts one of the highest peaks in the world, Mount Abu, offers pleasant weather in the month of May. The mercury doesn’t cross 30-degree Celsius making it one of the profound summers escapes in the country.

Cost to visit: 1,500-2,000 per person per night

What to see: Nakki Lake, Sunset Point, Adhar Devi Temple, Achalgarh Fort, Honeymoon Point, Gaumukg Temple, and Bailey’s Walk.

Abroad: Rio De Janerio, Brazil

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Brazil has a warm weather the entire year due to its tropical position on the globe. May is the month that falls between Brazil’s rainy and summer season making it the best part to visit the nation.

Cost to visit: 2,5000 to 3,500 per night per person

What To See: Corcovado statue and the Sugarloaf tram, Christ the Redeemer and others.

6. June

India: Ladakh

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A cool escape from the sizzling hot summer in the country to the peaceful monasteries, mountain ranges, pristine lakes, highest motorable roads and panoramic views of Ladakh is what we all desire for.

Cost to visit: 5,000 bucks for the entire trip.

What to see: Zanskar Valley, Leh, Rohtang Pass, Kargil, Nubra Valley, Spituk Gompa, Magnetic Hill among others.

Abroad: Copenhagen, Denmark

The capital city of Denmark is linked to Malmo in southern Sweden by the Öresund Bridge, making it a very reasonable travel destination. You can walk around the city to visit all the popular tourist attractions

Cost to visit: 2,500 to 3,500 bucks per night per person

What To See: Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Amalienborg etc.

7. July

India: Auli

In the laps of the giant Himalayas, snowbound on all its sides, Auli in Uttarakhand is a perfect sneak out to escape the scroching heat of the Sun in Summer.

Cost to visit: 1,000-1,500 per night per person

What to see: Artificial Lake, Gurso Bugyal, Kwani Bugyal, Chattrakund, Chenab Lake, Joshimath, Nanda Devi Peak, Trishul Peak, Vishnuprayag, Rudraprayag and Badrinath temple.

Abroad: Corsica, Italy

Corsica in Italy is the sunny Mediterranean island which boasts a pleasant climate. The stylish coastal towns, dense forest and craggy peaks will make you never want to leave this heaven.

Cost to visit: 3,500-4,500 INR per night per person

What To See: Ajaccio, Bonifacio, Corsedu-Sud, Bastia, Calvi. The coastal line of the place also offers several adventure sports.

8. August

India: Hrishikesh

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Situated on the banks of Ganga, Hrishikesh is a hub for hippies, adventure lovers and devotees all in one.

Cost to visit: 1,000-1,500 INR per night per person

What to see: Ram Jhula, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Laxman Jhula, Rajaji National Park, Triveni Ghat and Goa beach.

Abroad: Maldives

Once the place gets rid of its heavy monsoon of July and August, September offers the paradise with balming temperatures and soft showers making it a perfect time to visit.

Cost to visit: 2,000-2,500 INR per person per night

What To See: Male, Addu Atoll, Addu City, Maafuhsi, Veligandu Beach, Alimatha Island, Snorkeling Safari and others.

9. September

India: Kodaikanal

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The charming hill station of Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu is 7,200 ft above the sea-level. It is a perfect choice if you wish to spend a soothing quality time in the hills and cliffs.

Cost to visit: 1,500-2,500 INR per person per night

What to see: Kodaikanal Lake, Berijam Lake, Coakers Walk, Pine Forest, Pillar Rocks, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Mannavanur Lake, Bryant Park and Shembaganur Museum of Natural History

Abroad: Corfu, Greece

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If you are a lover of sunshine and wildlife, Corfu is certainly the place for you. The mercury has lowered down with clear skies and green leaves all around in September making it the best time to visit this place.

Cost to visit: 3,500-4,500 INR per person per night

What To See: Cape Drastis, the town of Kerkyra, Vlancherna Monastery, St. George’s Church, Canal D’Armour among others.

10. October

India: Digha and Kolkata, West Bengal

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Kolkata immerses in the devotion of Goddess Durga during the nine-day festival of Navratri. It is the perfect time to witness the colors, traditions and the true spirit of the city. Moreover, you can also make the most the bursting colors of Autumn in Digha which will make you lose yourself in the divine natural beauty that it is known for.

Cost to visit: 1,000-2,000 per person per night

What to see: St. Paul’s Cathedral, Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, Mother Teresa House, Mullick Ghat Flower Market, and Howrah Bridge in Kolkata. Shiva Temple, Kapal Kundala Temple, Talsari, the Subarnarekha delta, the Mandarmani Beach, Junput, and Amarabati Park in Digha.

Abroad: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

The captivating green landscapes and couthy temperatures makes it a must-visit place when in Sri Lanka. The light breezy winters of October make the city much more soothing and serene.

Cost to visit: 1,500-2,500 per person per night.

What To See: Hakgala Botanical Garden, Devon Falls, St. Clairs Falls, Lover’s Leap Waterfall, and more.

11. November

India: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

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The ancient-most and the sacred-most city of India, Varanasi also called as Banaras, celebrates its Ganga festival in November. You can make the most of your holidays in Varanasi in November witnessing the Indian culture, the overwhelming, world-famous Ganga Aarti and craftsmanship.

Cost to visit: 1,000-2,000 INR per person per night

What to see: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Manikarnika Ghat, Assi Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Dhamek Stupa, and Sarnath Museum

Abroad: New York City, USA

While New York City will serve you with all the glaze and glitter any time of the year ut the soothing temperatures and holiday vibes add to the pristine beauty of the city.

Cost to visit: 3,000-4,000 INR per night per person

What To See: Statue Of Liberty, Central Park, Empire State Building, Theatre District, Times Square and much more.

12. December

India: Dawki, Shillong

End your year on the crystal clear waters of river Unmgot in Dawki. The place with a temperature of not more than 20 degree Celsius hosts traditional festivals like Tysim Festival, Baghmara, Pinjera Festival, Williamnagar and Tura Winter Festival in December.

Cost to visit: 1,000-2,000 INR per night per person

What to see: Jaflong, Mawlynnong Waterfall, Jhingmaham living root bridge, Krang Suri Falls, Bisnakandi and others.

Abroad: Miami, Florida

The party capital, Miami is the best place to ring in the new year. As shown in n number of TV shows and movies, the palm trees, lavish lifestyle and eccentric people of Miami are a dream come true for anyone.

Cost to visit: 2,500-3,500 per person per night.

What To See: Miami Seaquarium, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Lincoln Road, and Coral Castle.

So what all from above is going to be on your bucket list this year? Do tell us in the comments below.

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