The temperature starts increasing from the month of April. Mild summer starts from this month. The normal temperature in most of the plain areas is more than 30 degrees Celsius. Although there is not very humid heat. For those who hesitate to step out of the house in the severe cold of January-February, the month of April is a better time to travel. There is neither too much cold nor too humid heat in this month. Due to this, one does not have to face the problem of sweat and dehydration while travelling.
There are also festivals like Chaitra Navratri, Eid Al Fitr, Baisakhi, Ram Navami in the month of April. Holidays for these festivals are also available in some offices. Apart from this, you can also go on a weekend trip. There is a chance to travel and the weather is also suitable for travelling, in such a situation, if you are planning a trip but are worried about the budget, then there is no need to worry. In this article, you are being told about some such tourist places, where you can visit in the month of April, that too in a budget of just Rs 5000.
Pachmarhi
Pachmarhi is the only hill station in Madhya Pradesh. Located on the Satpura hills, away from the peaks of Pachmarhi, one can see only greenery at this hill station. The month of April is suitable to see the magnificent carvings and waterfalls in the caves of Pachmarhi. Here you can also enjoy hiking and trekking.
The nearest railway station to reach Pachmarhi is Pipariya. Bhopal or Jabalpur are the nearest airports by flight. Although there is a good road till Pachmarhi, you can enjoy the natural views while going by road. It will not cost much to visit and stay here.
Dharamshala
Dharamshala, a beautiful hill station located in the valleys of Himachal, is the best place to visit in April. Dharamshala is also called Mini Tibet. Tibetan flags keep waving all around here. You can visit this relaxing place amidst the mountains to see bustling markets, museums and monasteries. Bus to Dharamshala is easily available from Delhi, Shimla and Dehradun, which is also in budget. Hotel rent is also not very high.
Mussoorie
Mussoorie of Uttarakhand is also called 'Queen of Hills'. Cold winds blow in Mussoorie in April. While roaming on the streets of Mussoorie on Scooty during the day, the cool breeze amid the golden sunshine makes for a wonderful journey. Here you can visit Lal Tibba, Kempty Fall, Company Garden, Dalai Hills. Apart from this, one can also visit Dhanaulti and Surkanda Mata temples. For adventure, you will be able to enjoy many sports in the budget. The cost of living, traveling and eating in this hill station can be less than Rs 5000. Buses and taxis are easily available from Dehradun or Rishikesh to Mussoorie.
Mount Abu
The month of April is also a better time to visit Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan. There are dense forests around Mount Abu surrounded by a peak made of granite. There are many holy and ancient temples of Jains and Hindus here. Away from the scorching sun and heat, Mount Abu is a cool and close to nature city, with Abu Road being the nearest railway station to reach it. One can also reach here by road.
Other places
If the budget is high then the month of April is best suited to visit Darjeeling, Ravangla, Cherrapunji, Gulmarg, Ooty and Tawang. Apart from this, the month of April is also the right time to visit Nainital and Ooty.
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