Beat the Heat: 'Cool' Places to Visit in India

Tired of the temperature crossing 40°C? Irritated at the ice cream melting before you even get a chance to bite it? Don't let all these worries blow the steam off your head. Instead, pack your bags and run off to these 'cool' places!

By Mrinal Verma 23 May 2024 in Trends

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Ladakh

One of the coldest places in India, with temperatures varying between -28°C and 20°C, Ladakh is a high-altitude desert in Northern India. A perfect gateway to the beautiful world of Himalayas, it is cold, serene, calm, and peaceful - everything you want in this scorching weather.

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Spiti Valley

Located in Himachal Pradesh, Spiti Valley offers its visitors the temperatures of -20°C-15°C. Housing varied tourist spots like the Key Monastery, Chandra Taal Lake, Pin Valley National Park etc., it is a place that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.

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Tawang

A small city in Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang offers its visitors a beautiful landscape, pleasant weather, and a window into the exquisite culture of the state. With temperature usually between 5°C-15°C, this place is perfect for the ones who want the cold, but not too much.

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Gangtok

The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok, is located in the lower Himalayas, and its temperature ranges between 5°C and 22°C. Offering varied tourist spots like the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Monastery etc., Gangtok is a perfect summer vacation place for the whole family.

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Khajjiar

A small hill station near Chamba and Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, Khajjiar is a heaven for all nature lovers. Surrounded by small stream-fed lake, meadows, and forests, Khajjiar's beauty is nick-named the 'mini Switzerland' for India for a reason.