Top 50 Places to visit in India in January in 2026

If you are a history enthusiast, you will especially enjoy a visit to Sivasagar. It is home to many places of historical importance. Of these, the Rang Ghar is one of the oldest surviving amphibians in Asia. The Ahom Museum will influence the interests of both history lovers and common people as it contains clothes, royal armory and manuscripts belonging to the rulers of the Ahom dynasty. January is the perfect time to visit Sivasagar in India. 

State of Sivasagar – Assam
Weather of Sivasagar in January – 10°/ 23°
How to reach Sivasagar – You can take a flight to Jorhat Airport or take a train to Jorhat Railway Station.

Best places to visit in Sivasagar –

Distance of Sivasagar from Kolkata – 1336km
Time to reach Sivasagar by road from Kolkata – 30hr 00min

Ravangla is a small town in Sikkim. It's the perfect destination for those who love to be alone. It offers you to be located alone in a crowd surrounded by the serenity of flowers covering snow peaks in winter. You should visit once there if you have sprightly time with the Himalayan migratory birds.

State of Ravangla – Sikkim
Weather of Ravangla in January – 10°/ 22°
How to reach Ravangla – Take a flight to Bagdogra Airport or take a train to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
Best places to visit in Ravangla –

Price range of hotels in Ravangla – 450/- to 2800/-
Distance of Ravangla from Kolkata – 679km
Time to reach Ravangla from Kolkata – 16hr 15min

Assam is a beautiful state, where the Bihu festival is a fusion of three festivals spread throughout the year. The whole area is filled with enthusiasm and color, which will make you feel gushy. You can experience this festival during your trip to the North East. January is the best month to visit Assam as Bhogali Bihu festival is celebrated in this month.

Weather of Assam in January – 13°/ 17°
How to reach Assam – Take a flight to Guwahati Airport or take a train to New Guwahati Railway Station.
Best places to visit in Assam –

Price range of hotels in Assam – 999/- to 3999/-
Distance of Assam from Kolkata – 1197km
Time to reach Assam from Kolkata – 26hr 15min

Agartala is the second largest city in the Northeast that attracts a large number of tourists. Agartala is home to several magnificent monuments including the Ujjayanta Palace, Neramahal and the Tripura Government Museum. Other places which are very popular with tourists are Rose Valley Amusement Park, Doomore Lake and Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary. Ujjayanta Palace is an architectural masterpiece, which is quite visible to see.

State of Agartala – Tripura
Weather of Agartala in January – 10°/ 25°

 

How to reach Agartala – Take a flight to Imphal Airport or Guwahati Airport. Also, you can take a train to Kumarghat Railway Station which is 140km away from Agartala.

 

Price range of hotels in Agartala – 889/- to 3000/-
Distance of Agartala from Kolkata – 1573km
Time to reach Agartala from Kolkata – 38hr 00min

Imphal is the capital of Manipur. It’s famous for its picturesque landscapes and greenery. It has a valley and museum to visit with family and friends in India. It's surrounded by hills. Imphal Valley is one of the fantastic destinations for adventure lovers as it has small rivers, beautiful land, views of the surroundings, etc.

State of Imphal – Manipur
Weather of Imphal in January – 5°/ 23°
How to reach Imphal – Take a flight to Imphal Airport to Imphal or take a train to Dimapur Railway Station which is 215km from there.
Best places to visit in Imphal –

Price range of hotels in Imphal – 1529/- to 3000/-
Distance of Imphal from Kolkata – 1513km
Time to reach Imphal from Kolkata – 34hr 00min

Cherrapunji is the brightest city in Meghalaya . It's famous for its living root bridges which are made from rubber trees and you can walk there, these bridges form due to continuous rains. You can also camp under these bridges and stay close to nature. Also, You will find many homestays in Cherrapunji if you want to stay here longer.  Cherrapunji is a remarkable destination for rain lovers to visit in India.
 

State of Cherrapunji – Meghalaya
Weather of Cherrapunji in January – 5°/ 17°
How to reach Cherrapunji – Take a flight to Guwahati Airport or take a train to Guwahati Railway Station to reach Cherrapunji.
Best places to visit in Cherrapunji

Price range of hotels in Cherrapunji – 560/- to 15749/-
Distance of Cherrapunji from Kolkata – 1186km
Time to reach Cherrapunji from Kolkata – 28hr 00min

One of the sightseeing places of India is Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh and hence there are crowds of travelers throughout the year. Tawang is a home for the followers of Buddhism. This hill town has a comfortable and pleasurable climate which makes Tawang a wonderful destination to visit in January.
State of Tawang - Arunachal Pradesh
Weather of Tawang in January - -9° / 4°
How to reach Tawang - You can take a flight to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport or Salonibari Airport. You can also take a train to Tezpur Railway Station or take a bus from Kolkata to reach Tawang.
Best places to visit in Tawang -

Price range of Hotels in Tawang - 1098/- to 2999/- 
Distance of Tawang from Kolkata - 1377km
Time to reach Tawang by flight from Kolkata - 4hr 55min

Mawlynnong is popular for its cleanliness in Asia. It’s called God’s own Gold. You will be fascinated by its greenery. Mawlynnong is an amazing destination for an excursion in India. Also, you can enjoy trekking and explore the skywalk there.

State of Mawlynnong – Meghalaya
Weather of Mawlynnong in January – 10°/ 23°
How to reach Mawlynnong – Take a flight to Shillong Airport or take a train to Guwahati Railway Station which is 120km from Mawlynnong.
Best places to visit in Mawlynnong –

Price range of hotels in Mawlynnong – 900/- to 4500/-
Distance of Mawlynnong from Kolkata – 1200km
Time to reach Mawlynnong from Kolkata – 27hr 00min

Shillong is the Scotland of the East. It’s the perfect place to visit in January. It’s popular for its picturesque sights and traditions. Shillong has pretty landscapes and waterfalls to enjoy. Also, it’s considered as one of the safest places for solo female travelers. 

State of Shillong - Meghalaya
Weather of Shillong in January - 6° / 18°
How to reach Shillong - You can take a flight to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati and then hit the road for a 105km ride to Shillong.
Best places to visit in Shillong

Price range of Hotels in Shillong - 897/- to 4899/- 
Distance of Shillong from Kolkata - 1137km
Time to reach Shillong by flight from Kolkata - 1hr 55min

Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will find various species of mammals in this forest like tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and species of birds. Also, you can enjoy safari in this forest by watching these mammals.

State of Kaziranga National Park – Assam 
Weather of Kaziranga National Park in January – 11°/ 24°
How to reach Kaziranga National Park – You can take a flight to Guwahati Airport and then take a taxi to Kaziranga National park.

Price range of hotels in Kaziranga National Park – 999/- to 5625/-
Distance of Kaziranga National Park from Kolkata – 1176km
Time to reach Kaziranga National Park from Kolkata – 29hr

Majuli is the largest river Island in the world which is located in the district of Assam. It’s picturesque beauty attracts the tourists. There are preserved antique items like weapons, utensils and  jewellery which have cultural significance.

State of Majuli – Assam
Weather of Majuli in January – 9°/ 24°
How to reach Majuli – You can take a train from Guwahati to Jorhat Railway Station and cover the rest of the 20 KM on a ferry.
Best places to visit in Majuli –

Distance of Majuli from Kolkata – 1399km
Time to reach Majuli by road from Kolkata – 30hr 00min

Pelling is the most visited tourist location in Northeast India. It’s popular for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. You can explore its wonderful waterfalls and shopping markets.

 

State of Pelling - Sikkim
Weather of Pelling in January - 3° / 10°
How to reach Pelling - You can take a flight to Bagdogra Airport and then hit the road for a 160km ride to Pelling.
Best places to visit in Pelling -

Price range of Hotels in Pelling - 1149/- to 3849/- 
Distance of Pelling from Kolkata - 704km
Time to reach Pelling by road from Kolkata - 18hr 43min

Gaya is an important pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus, situated on the banks of the sacred Falgu River. The Mahabodhi Temple and the Vishnupad Temple are the two most important temples at this place, which are offered by a large number of devotees every day. Gaya Pind is also an important site for charity worship. Bodhgaya is a  favorable destination for pilgrims and travelers due to its spiritedness and culture. It's one of the best winter destinations for any kind of explorer in North India.

State of Gaya - Bihar
Weather of Gaya in January – 9° / 23°
How to reach Gaya – You can take a flight to Gaya International Airport or take a train to Gaya Railway Station.  
Best places to visit in Gaya –

Price range of Hotels in Gaya – 720/- to 2200/-
Distance of Gaya from Kolkata – 482km
Time to reach Gaya by road from Kolkata - 10hr 00min

Pune is the second city after Mumbai to have gained so much popularity. From the hectic city to the film school and Osho Ashram, Pune has a different atmosphere. You can visit Shaniwarwada, Shinde Chhatri and Vishrambaug Wada. There are many parks and malls in Pune that enhance the beauty of the city. It has some of the best restaurants and a wondrous night life that attracts tourists.

State of Pune – Maharashtra
Weather of Pune in January - 11° / 29°
How to reach Pune - You can take the flight to Pune or Lohegaon Airport or you can take a Train to reach Pune.
Best places to visit in Pune -

Price range of Hotels in Pune - 1299/- to 5999/- 
Distance of Pune from Mumbai - 147km
Time to reach Pune by road from Mumbai - 02hr 56min

Mumbai is one of the best places to visit in Western India. Its entertainment industry, enormous Juhu beach and scrumptious food attracts the attention of tourists from all over the world to Mumbai. You can visit Elephanta Caves there or watch the film shooting in Film City. Also, you can enjoy shopping from Fashion Street or Colaba.
State of Mumbai - Maharashtra
Weather of Mumbai in January - 18° / 32°
How to reach Mumbai - You can take the flight to Mumbai Airport or you can take a Train to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station.

 

Price range of Hotels in Mumbai - 1399/- to 3999/-

Goa is famous for its lovely beaches. It’s considered as the most visited destination for tourists in India. Every beach in Goa has its specialty and beauty. It has a captivating climate. You can enjoy nightlife there and go to a casino. Also, you can enjoy water sports activities and camping there. Don’t miss to try scrumptious food in Goa. It’s a memorable spot for travelling with friends, family as well as for newly wed couples. Goa is one of the top places to visit in india in January.
 

Weather of Goa in January – 21°/ 33°
How to reach Goa – You can take a flight to Dabolim International Airport or take a train to Madgaon and Vasco-da-Gama Railway Station.
Best places to visit in Goa –

Price range of hotels in Goa – 972/- to 10500/-
Distance of Goa from Mumbai – 577km
Time to reach Goa from Mumbai – 11hr 19min

Lonavala is also known as the 'Jewel of Sahyadri' and the 'City of Caves'. It’s the most visited hill station in Maharashtra during Winter season. It has stunning waterfalls, lakes and caves. Also, its pleasing scenery attracts the tourists. Lonavala is also a historical site as well as a religious site. Lonavala is one of the best destinations to spend your vacations with your family members.

 

State of Lonavala - Maharashtra
Weather of Lonavala in January - 15° / 29°
How to reach Lonavala - The best way to reach Lonavala is by road. You can take a bus or taxi from Mumbai or Pune to Lonavala. You can drive a car or bike yourself to travel to Lonavala by road
Best places to visit in Lonavala

Price range of Hotels in Lonavala - 850/- to 2999/- 
Distance of Lonavala from Mumbai - 82km
Time to reach Lonavala by road from Mumbai - 2hr 2min