March is a month where the seasons’ transition from winter to summer, the climate almost throughout the country turns pleasant. If you add the charm of cheerful festivals with the beauty of nature, there are a number of Indian Places to Visit in March. This time, the country’s fortunate natural beauty displays the most vibrant scene. The charming Indians begin to celebrate happy festivals of colour in conjunction with the extremely colourful natural beauty.  Here are our top five picks of Indian Places to Visit in March:

5 Best Indian Places to Visit in March

Velas Village

Velas is in Ratnagiri is a small fishing village on Maharashtra’s western coast. It has a lovely and peaceful beach that can be enjoyed at any time of year. But March is the best month for the sun to shine and the small hatchlings to arrive. This annual festival in Ratnagiri provides a wonderful opportunity for visitors to connect with nature. Every year, endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles lay their eggs on the beaches. Visitors can see the complete process of laying and hatching eggs at the Velas Turtle Festival. This is one of the Top Indian Places to Visit in March!

Coorg

Coorg is an evergreen location, meaning you can visit it at any time of year, but March is unquestionably the ideal month to do it. The temperature does not drop below 10°C during the month and does not rise over 40°C, making it ideal for sightseeing. This is one of the best places to visit in South India in March.

Mathura & Vrindavan 

The gemstones of the Vrajbhoomi, or the birthplace of Lord Krishna, are Mathura and Vrindavan. In western Uttar Pradesh, these two cities are popular pilgrimage and tourism destinations, particularly for foreigners who want to witness the realm of Lord Krishna. In these two places, Holi lasts 40 days, beginning with Basant Panchami and finishing on Holi day. The streets are as coloured with pink gulaal in the memory of child Krishna, who spent nearly a month playing Holi with his companions and milkmaidens. In Barsana, the ‘Lath-maar’ is a unique way to celebrate Holi in the area. Men throw coloured powder on ladies and women beat them with canes as part of this tradition! It is certainly one of the most fun Indian Destinations to visit in March!

Mount Abu 

Mount Abu may not be on everyone’s bucket list, but it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and greatest vacation spots in March. Evenings are very comfortable here, with temperatures rarely exceeding 33°C. Aside from the lovely weather, visitors should come to watch and participate in the Gangaur festival. Various fairs are hosted around the state, with the fascinating processions serving as the major attraction. In fact, traditionally, a slew of women, dressed to the nines and adorned with jewels, parade around town with beautified idols of Shiva and Gauri atop their heads.

Goa

The beauty of the annual Shigmo Festival exposes you to a different side of Goa. Shigmo Festival is the finest time of year to visit if you’ve ever wanted to learn about Goa’s culture. As amazing street dancers and floats embellish the already lovely streets of Goa, see the beauty of Goan traditional folk dances, music, and food. The annual Shigmo street procession brings the vibrant colours of spring to Panjim’s streets. This makes it one of our top picks of  Indian Places to Visit in March!

Therefore, celebrate the arrival of spring by traveling to any of these wonderful places and exploring the beauty that they have to offer!

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