UP & Bihar in October
Varanasi 21–32 °C, dry, clear
Where to go
Our picks for October
Dawn boats, evening aarti and the oldest lanes on the Ganges
The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Mughal river bank
The Bodhi tree and the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar
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Routes at their best in October
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is October a good time to visit UP & Bihar?
The season opens. Skies clear, humidity drops and the river settles back down the ghats at Varanasi. Durga Puja and Diwali usually fall in October or November, and the Buddhist pilgrim season begins in Bodh Gaya. This is a good month for the full sweep from the Taj to the Bodhi tree.
What is the weather like in UP & Bihar in October?
Varanasi 21–32 °C, dry, clear. 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 October?
We suggest Varanasi, Agra, Bodh Gaya. Diwali dates move each year, and hotels in Varanasi fill early around it.