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Best Places to Visit during August/September (in India)
Wondering what are the best places to visit during your next vacation. Here are 13 places Indians like visiting and check out 28 top-rated value hotels in each of these vacation spots.
21st July 2011
By Brijesh G.
August and September fall right after the busy summer months and just before the beginning of the peak season starting from Dussehera / Durga Puja & Diwali. This is the time that some of the best places in India are less crowded and more affordable. If you can find the time to get out of your busy schedule, now is a great time to explore these top places in India minus the crowd.
 Check out these 13 destinations in India that people from around the country flock to during the months of August and September. Our analysis of 2009 and 2010 tourism and travel data show that some of the most frequently visited tourist destinations during these two months are actually also visited year around (See our Top 10 Places for summer vacation in May ). These 13 top destinations include 4 religious / pilgrimage places, 6 hill stations , and 2 beach destinations. Below are 13 destination broken down by four regions of the country.
Book now & stay only in a top rated hotel for less - See below for a list of top rated hotels to consider for these.
Eastern India
Puri & Bhubaneswar
Puri is one of the top 5 travel destinations in India and combined with Bhubaneswar and Konark, forms the Golden Triangle of Eastern India. Puri is a great place to spend time with family and mix spiritualism with tourism and fun. Read our blog on how to spend 1, 2 or 3 days in Puri . Major tourist attractions in Bhubaneswar - the temple city of India , include Lingaraj temple (largest Shiva temple in India), Jain caves dating back to 200 BC and Dhaula giri know for the Buddhist stupa where emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga war.
Western India
Goa
Goa is one of the most visited touristed destinations in India and is know for its beaches. But do you think Goa is all about beaches? Think again. We have compiled a list of things where beaches are only one part. Panjim offers much more than just beaches. Our 7 Things to Do in Panjim highlights major tourist attractions in and around Panaji. Find out things to “see and do”, where to dine and what to shop in Panaji. We recommend 2-3 days just in Panaji to ensure a relaxing and fun filled vacation to Goa.
With so many hotels and resorts spread along the 120 km long coastline, where do you want to stay during your next trip to Goa? Here are some suggestions from experts with three different vacationing options in Goa. Or find out more about famous Goa beaches and see these beaches in google maps.
 Udaipur & Mount Abu
Rajasthan is one of the best places to be immediately after the summer months. Tourism activity starts picking up in Udaipur and Mount Abu around August and at the same time accommodations are more affordable in comparison to the peak season starting from November or December. For a list of things to see and do in this 'City of Lakes', read our blog on 7 Things to do in Udaipur .
Shirdi
Shirdi is popular year around and is more so during the monsoon months when several other places in western India are wet. Shirdi is well known for the Sai Baba temple. More on Shirdi .
Southern India
 Ooty & Kodaikanal
Ooty and Kodaikanal are extremely popular hill stations in the southern state of Tamilnadu . Ooty is set among the Nilgiris or Blue Mountains and is known for its scenic beauty, relaxing atmosphere, mountain train ride, boating in the Ooty lake, botanical gardens, and the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. 7 Things to Do in Ooty highlights must-see and must-do things in and around Ooty.
Kanyakumari
Also called ‘Cape Comorin', the enchanting natural beauty of Kanyakumari attracts hordes of tourists from far corners of India and the world at large. Travelling to the land's end to see the confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean is a spectacle in itself. The exuberant scenes of the sunsets, the sunrises especially on full moon days is a treat to the eyes. packages and hotels
Tirupati
One of the top pilgrimage destinations in India,
Tirupati's main temples include Sri Venkateshwara's temple on the Tirumala hill, the shrine of Govindaraja in the town of Tirupati and the shrine of Padmavati, situated in Tiruchanur, three miles to the south of Tirupati. Lakhs of visitors flock to Tirupati year around. Hotels in Tirupati are available in all ranges. However one needs to booking well ahead of time to book a good hotel in Tirupati .
Mysore
‘The City of Palaces' and an erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar Dynasty, Mysore is the second largest city of Karnataka, and also its cultural capital. Mysore is an amiable city which continues to exude an old world charm. With its extensive boulevards, heritage buildings, pleasant climate, greenery and lakes, it will allure you to retrace your steps towards it. There's a mystic charm about the city that has never failed to impress the connoisseurs of art and culture. See below for a list of three top rated Mysore hotels.
Munnar
Referred to as the "Switzerland of India" for its natural surroundings and old world architecture, Munnar is one of the best hill stations located in the southern state of Kerala. Check out things to do and hotels to consider for your next Munnar trip. Read more about Munnar or check the list below for a top rated Munnar budget hotel.
 North India
Shimla
Shimla ranks highly as a great summer destination since the British era and was claimed as the summer capital of the country. Shimla provides ample opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities and enjoy nature with sightseeing, hiking, and most important of all - relaxing. More about Shimla tourist attractions , hotels and packages.
Nainital
Located in the Kumaon foothills in Uttarakhand, Nainital is a gleaming jewel in the Himalayan necklace, blessed with picturesque natural brilliance and varied natural wealth. Dotted with lakes, Nainital has earned the nickname of ' queen of lakes '. Read more about things to do in Nainital .
Book Now & Stay only in a Top Rated hotel for less
Below is a list of top rated hotels in these preferred destinations for August / September period.
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