Travelling during Diwali

GlobetrotterGirl · Jul 3rd, 2008, 14:41

Is it recommended to travel to India during the Diwali festival or would it be too much transport hassle? I was planning to go around by train or domestic flights and will be heading to Delhi, Agra, Amritsar, Udaipur and Jaipur. Are touristy places and shops closed during the festival and how long are the public holidays? Thanks.

Fan of India · Jul 3rd, 2008, 14:48

This is a great time to travel in India - since you shall be able to see the lightings and festivities around the country. Shops will NOT be closed during this period since in many parts of India this is celebrated as the New year and hence considered auspiscious for business.

However - you should bear in mind that this is the holiday season in many parts of India. Hence there will be a lot of travellers and bookings for stay and travel would need to be done in advance.

wonderwomanusa · Jul 4th, 2008, 05:35

Don['t try to go to Mt Abu during Diwali; the hotels will be full!

edwardseco · Jul 4th, 2008, 16:41

The best is if you can wangle an invitation from a family to join in. Beware, fireworks noise..

Jul 3rd, 2008, 14:41	#1
GlobetrotterGirl Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 8	Travelling during Diwali Is it recommended to travel to India during the Diwali festival or would it be too much transport hassle? I was planning to go around by train or domestic flights and will be heading to Delhi, Agra, Amritsar, Udaipur and Jaipur. Are touristy places and shops closed during the festival and how long are the public holidays? Thanks.

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Fan of India Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 134	This is a great time to travel in India - since you shall be able to see the lightings and festivities around the country. Shops will NOT be closed during this period since in many parts of India this is celebrated as the New year and hence considered auspiscious for business. However - you should bear in mind that this is the holiday season in many parts of India. Hence there will be a lot of travellers and bookings for stay and travel would need to be done in advance.

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wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dhaka Posts: 3,567	Don['t try to go to Mt Abu during Diwali; the hotels will be full!

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