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Best time to visit Punjab
While the UK shrugs off winter, Punjab basks in warmth and colour - come in Feb and March for Holi and happy-making temperatures.![]()
The best time to visit the Punjab region is from Feb to March. In low-lying Punjab state itself, temperatures are a perfect 14-20°C now (you’ll also catch the Holi colour festival in the first week of March), but from late March to end of May life heats up, with temperatures averaging 36-38°C. During June, it can hit 44°C! Neighbouring – and higher altitude – Himachal Pradesh is pleasant throughout March, April and May, at 16-20°C. The rainy season runs from late May-Aug. Dec-Feb gets snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, so trips to the Punjab region don’t tend to run then, as there’s a risk of blocked roads and landslides.
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Punjab Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
0
18
20
FEB
6
22
25
MAR
11
25
43
APR
19
34
20
MAY
22
37
22
JUN
26
39
64
JUL
27
35
200
AUG
24
34
180
SEP
22
35
40
OCT
11
32
20
NOV
9
27
3
DEC
6
21
10
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2022: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov
2023: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 12 Mar, 20 Mar, 2 Apr, 23 Apr, 14 May, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 16 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov
2022: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov
2023: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 12 Mar, 20 Mar, 2 Apr, 23 Apr, 14 May, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 16 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov
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Punjab travel advice
Why visit Punjab?
Why visit Punjab?
Bikash Sharma, from our leading Punjab supplier Intrepid Travel, has an in-depth knowledge of India and offers this advice for travelling in Punjab and around:
“It’s the combination of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand that is so special. You get a mixture of scenic hills, the Toy Train (biggest highlight!), the Golden Temple and Sikhism, Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries, all in one trip. If you are looking for yoga you have the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ – Rishikesh. You get to see the Wagah border parade on the India-Pakistan border, too – another highlight. All in all, it’s a great trip.”
Enjoying the food in Punjab
Enjoying the food in Punjab
“Punjab is famous for its food. The local dishes are really famous throughout northern India. When you are in Punjab try maize flour bread (makki di roti) and spinach curry (sarso saag), and you should not miss out on lassi (yogurt drink). There are so many local restaurants in Punjab, too. Try ‘Brother Ka Dhaba’ restaurant in Amritsar, for authentic Punjabi food. Be sure to eat food in hygienic places only. The street food in India is very tempting but remember, it may not be good for the health!”
Packing tips
Packing tips
“What you pack depends on the season, because some of the areas are hilly so the temperatures can drop low. It is always good to carry a jumper with you. In Punjab, the weather is very hot during summer so bring light clothes. It is a good idea to carry some dehydration medicine, too. And do not forget to pack a sense of humour!”
Meeting local people
Meeting local people
“You can chit-chat with anyone you want, no issues. The people here are welcoming, friendly and very spiritual. You do need to be ready for some cultural shock, though!”
Tips from our travellers
At Responsible Travel, we think the best people to advise our travellers are often... other travellers. They always return from our tours with packing tips, weather reports, ideas about what to do - and opinions about what not to.
We have selected some of the most useful Albania walking holiday tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday – and the space inside your daypack.
We have selected some of the most useful Albania walking holiday tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday – and the space inside your daypack.
If going in autumn, from October, or winter note that it can get very cold...![]()
- Bela Gor
“In March, the temperatures are perfect for walking. Take a kettle and teabags, ask about footwear before you set out on a walk – we often found we were in sandals when trainers would have been more suitable – and make sure you use plenty of insect repellent when visiting the Taj Mahal at dawn.” – Linda Godfrey
“You’ll need a good level of general fitness. Don’t visit India if all you want to do is change it.” – Olivia Neely
“If going in autumn, from October, or winter note that it can get very cold and the hotels have no heating.” – Bela Gor
“Pack light as you do have to carry your bags around and you WILL shop!!” – Rebecca McConnell
“You’ll need a good level of general fitness. Don’t visit India if all you want to do is change it.” – Olivia Neely
“If going in autumn, from October, or winter note that it can get very cold and the hotels have no heating.” – Bela Gor
“Pack light as you do have to carry your bags around and you WILL shop!!” – Rebecca McConnell
In March, the temperatures are perfect for walking.![]()
- Linda Godfrey
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