UP & Bihar in December
Lucknow 7–23 °C, fog spells from mid-month
Where to go
Our picks for December
The Bodhi tree and the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar
Vulture Peak, the peace stupa and the ruins of Nalanda
Dawn boats, evening aarti and the oldest lanes on the Ganges
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Routes at their best in December
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is December a good time to visit UP & Bihar?
Cool, dry and bright for the first half. From mid-December dense fog spells can close in for several days, delaying trains by hours and holding flights. Bodh Gaya is at its busiest, with Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist prayer gatherings often held in December or January. Christmas and New Year book out the top Agra and Varanasi hotels.
What is the weather like in UP & Bihar in December?
Lucknow 7–23 °C, fog spells from mid-month. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in UP & Bihar in December?
We suggest Bodh Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda, Varanasi. Avoid tight connections between a train and a flight from mid-December to the end of January.