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Peak Summer
Travel in May
May school holidays send families to hill stations — Manali, Shimla, Mussoorie are packed. Ladakh fully opens from Manali (Rohtang Pass) and Srinagar. Valley of Flowers trek begins. International: Europe is beautiful but expensive.
Weather
Very hot in plains (40–48°C)
Temperature
15–48°C (plains extremely hot)
Crowds
High in hills (school summer holidays)
Prices
High in hill stations, low in plains destinations
🇮🇳 Best Indian Destinations
Ladakh
Fully accessible — Pangong, Nubra, Tso Moriri at their best
Spiti Valley
Road open — dramatic landscapes, Key Monastery
Kashmir
Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Pahalgam — perfect 20°C weather
Manali
High season — packed but fun, Rohtang snow
Shillong / Meghalaya
Living root bridges, cleanest rivers, misty hills
🌍 International Picks
Festivals in May
🎉 Buddha Purnima🎉 Hemis Festival (Ladakh, June–July)
Avoid in May
- ✕Rajasthan (48°C, deadly hot)
- ✕Goa (monsoon approaching)
- ✕Delhi/Mumbai plains
Expert Tips for May
- →Book Ladakh permits (ILP) well in advance for May
- →Spiti Valley road from Shimla opens around May 15 — check before booking
- →Europe in May is perfect but book 3–4 months ahead
