India Diwali Heritage Cities 2026: Varanasi Dev Deepawali, Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Amritsar Bandi Chhor, Jaipur Festival of Lights Complete Guide
Browse more guides: India travel | Asia destinations India Diwali Heritage Cities 2026: Varanasi Dev Deepawali, Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Amritsar Bandi Chhor, Jaipur Festival of Lights Complete Guide TL;DR I have travelled to India during Diwali season every year since 2018. This guide covers five tier 1 heritage cities (Varanasi, Ayodhya, Amritsar, Jaipur, Mumbai) and five tier 2 spots (Goa, Mathura with Vrindavan, Mysore, Kolkata, Hyderabad). I include the cost picture in 2026, the 5 day Hindu calendar, Sikh Bandi Chhor Divas at the Golden Temple, the Jain and Buddhist links, photography rules, transport surge fares, and three itineraries. Diwali 2026 falls on November 7, plus Dev Deepawali at Varanasi on Karthik Purnima around November 22. Why 2026 Is The Year To Plan This Trip Three things make 2026 the right window. First, Ayodhya is now into its second full Diwali after the Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha on January 22, 2024. The 2024 Deepawali at Ayodhya set a record with 25 lakh di...