India in November: Weather, Where to Go, and What to Avoid

• Golden Triangle and Rajasthan — cool, dry and comfortable; one of the best months of the year.
• Kerala and South India — pleasant and increasingly dry.
• Goa — the season begins in earnest.
• Kashmir and Ladakh — Kashmir turns cold as winter approaches; Ladakh's touring season has largely ended.

November is peak season for good reason: the Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, Kerala, South India and Goa are all in their best window at once. That also makes it one of the most crowded and expensive months to book.

• Diwali — India's festival of lights, usually falling in late October or November (date varies with the lunar calendar); one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
• Pushkar Camel Fair — a major livestock fair and festival in Rajasthan, usually held in November (date varies).
• Guru Nanak's birthday — significant for the Sikh community (date varies).

• Booking late — November is peak season, and prices and availability tighten around Diwali and the Pushkar Camel Fair especially.
• Assuming Ladakh is still open for touring — its season has largely wound down by now.