{"id":19331,"date":"2018-12-22T14:28:24","date_gmt":"2018-12-22T14:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/?p=19331"},"modified":"2019-01-06T17:50:17","modified_gmt":"2019-01-06T17:50:17","slug":"5-incredible-places-to-visit-in-india-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/5-incredible-places-to-visit-in-india-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Incredible Places to Visit in India in January"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Taj Mahal photo credit – Annie Spratt\u00a0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With Winter upon us, there is something so tempting about booking a sunny getaway to alleviate those January blues.\u00a0 \u00a0 A number one recommendation for January is to <\/span>book a holiday to India<\/span><\/a>. India encompasses culture, food, weather and location perfectly, and below you can find a great list of suggestions on where to visit. <\/span><\/p>\n

Goa<\/b><\/h4>\n

Goa is one of India\u2019s most renowned destinations. The climate makes it a wonderful place to visit in Winter.\u00a0 With coast stretching from the Konkan Shore into the Arabian Sea, Goa offers beach life together with nightlife and Colonial influence. Its <\/span>palm-edged beaches<\/span><\/a> make it one of the most desired Indian locations in January.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Goa – Photo Credit – Steph Smith<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A known encampment of the Portuguese, Goa has a lot of enchantments to offer throughout January. Goa Lokotsav and India Yoga Festival are just two highlights among the many festivities held there during the first month of the year. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rajasthan<\/b><\/h4>\n

If you fancy exploring a colourful city full of ancient heritage then its recommended you\u00a0<\/span>visit Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan<\/span><\/a>. This pink city is especially appealing in January since it’s so much cooler. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Jaipur – Photo Credit – Annie Spratt<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jaipur Literature Festival is an enormous convergence of literature aficionados and book elitists that also happens in January. In addition, Jaipur takes pride in its glorious forts and palaces that adds to the magnificence of this city.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jaipur – Photo Credit – Annie Spratt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kerala<\/b><\/h4>\n

Does the idea of floating playfully on the <\/span>peaceful backwaters of Kerala<\/span><\/a> interest you? It does not just stop there as this place has so much more to offer. The sparkling lights of the harbour, incredible lighthouses, and amazing cruises make Kerala one of the most interesting places to go to India during January. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Kerala – Photo Credit – Kyran Low<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Aside from these, once the monsoon leaves, the place is saturated with greenery\u00a0 and marvellous scenery. All of this exquisiteness is of no use if you\u2019re not there to see it yourself, so you should include Kerala as one of your destinations when visiting India.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Indian Elephant – Photo Credit – Annie Spratt<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hyderabad<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Photo Credit – Vivek Kumar<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hyderabad is recognised as the \u201cCity of pearls\u201d since it was the trading post of diamonds and pearls in the Mughal Era. Currently, it\u2019s a home of research, manufacturing, and financial organisations. With a rich and majestic history, it has many fortresses and palaces whose structural designs take you back to the medieval age. Some of the main places of interest include: <\/span><\/p>\n