Diwali Getaways 2025: 10 Magical Places in India That Glow Brightest During Diwali

1. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Thousands of diyas floating on the Ganga make the ghats of Varanasi alive. It is one of the most spiritually enriching Diwali experiences in India, marked by fireworks, divine Ganga Aarti, and lit temples. (Image: Canva)

2. Jaipur, Rajasthan
Diwali makes Jaipur a golden city because its markets, palaces and monuments are illuminated. The Nahargarh Fort is the best place to see the entire city with the lights of the festival. (Image: Canva)

3. Amritsar, Punjab
The Golden Temple is glittering with diyas and colourful lights that are reflected on the sacred sarovar. Fireworks fill the sky above the earth at night with a captivating conglomeration of belief, rejoicing and charm. (Image: Canva)

4. Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Ayodhya celebrates Diwali as a welcome home for Lord Ram. The city records millions of diyas along the river Saryu, making the town appear to be a sea of gold. (Image: Canva)

5. Udaipur, Rajasthan
The lakeside city is glistening with glamorous palaces and boats with candles on Lake Pichola. Night views of the lights reflected in the water are absolutely exquisite during the Udaipur festive nights. (Image: Canva)

6. Kolkata, West Bengal
In Diwali, Kolkata observes Kali Puja. The temples and streets of the city are bathed in diyas, candles and ornamental lighting as the devotees take to the city to pay tribute to Goddess Kali in a devotional and spectacular way. (Image: Canva)

7. Delhi
The capital is full of festive markets, firework parties, and the homes are well-lit. Every part of the city of Delhi is charged with energy and festivity, city Chandni Chowk to Connaught Place. (Image: Canva)

8. Goa
The Diwali in Goa is a twist as huge effigies of demon Narakasura are burnt in the pre-dawn hours. The markets and beaches are shining with lights and music, and celebratory festivities. (Image: Canva)

9. Pushkar, Rajasthan
In Diwali, oil lamps are lit along the ghats in Pushkar, and there is a reflection dance in the sacred lake. The religious charm and serenity of the town make the town a gorgeous, offbeat Diwali place. (Image: Canva)

10. Mumbai, Maharashtra
Diwali is celebrated with pomp in the Mumbai skyline, of Marine Drive is filled with lights as well as house parties and lit up temples. The city is an ideal combination of urban glitz and classic partying. (Image: Canva)