India travel destinations for October festive holidays

Several Indian destinations are highlighted as ideal locations for travel during the October festive school holidays.

Kolkata is noted for its Durga Puja celebrations, featuring themed pandals and cultural events. Rajasthan offers pleasant weather for visiting palaces in Udaipur and forts in Jodhpur. Kerala provides lush landscapes in the Alleppey backwaters and Munnar tea estates following the monsoon season. Goa is recommended for beach activities with less crowded coastlines, while Kashmir offers autumn scenery with changing Chinar tree leaves and Dal Lake excursions.