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A comparison of 400 cities in India by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 36 regions of India by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.
The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.
The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.
| City | VanSky | Temp. | Solar | Wind | Water | Conditions |
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Kargil
Ladakh
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94 | 22° / 10° | 2.4 кВт·ч | 17 (↑28) km/h | — | |
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Ooty
Tamil Nadu
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93 | 26° / 18° | 2.9 кВт·ч | 12 (↑34) km/h | — | |
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Chikmagalūr
Karnataka
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91 | 26° / 18° | 2.2 кВт·ч | 18 (↑66) km/h | — | |
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Gangtok
Sikkim
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85 | 22° / 18° | 1.4 кВт·ч | 11 (↑27) km/h | — | |
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Valparai
Tamil Nadu
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83 | 27° / 20° | 2.5 кВт·ч | 17 (↑50) km/h | — | |
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Munnar
Kerala
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82 | 26° / 18° | 2.5 кВт·ч | 13 (↑40) km/h | — | |
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Kohima
Nagaland
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77 | 23° / 20° | 0.8 кВт·ч | 6 (↑25) km/h | — | |
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Hassan
Karnataka
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76 | 29° / 19° | 2.5 кВт·ч | 23 (↑45) km/h | — | |
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Dārjiling
West Bengal
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76 | 23° / 21° | 1.4 кВт·ч | 8 (↑30) km/h | — | |
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Belagavi
Karnataka
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73 | 27° / 21° | 2.3 кВт·ч | 18 (↑44) km/h | — | |
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Shahuwadi
Maharashtra
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73 | 25° / 22° | 1.4 кВт·ч | 17 (↑41) km/h | — | |
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Satara
Maharashtra
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72 | 26° / 22° | 1.8 кВт·ч | 16 (↑43) km/h | — | |
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Arsikere
Karnataka
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71 | 32° / 19° | 2.2 кВт·ч | 24 (↑46) km/h | — | |
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Pune
Maharashtra
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71 | 27° / 22° | 1.8 кВт·ч | 18 (↑44) km/h | — | |
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Chitradurga
Karnataka
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71 | 30° / 20° | 2.1 кВт·ч | 24 (↑51) km/h | — | |
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Shivaji Nagar
Maharashtra
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69 | 27° / 22° | 1.8 кВт·ч | 18 (↑44) km/h | — | |
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Sunabeda
Odisha
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69 | 25° / 22° | 0.9 кВт·ч | 22 (↑49) km/h | — | |
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Tiptūr
Karnataka
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68 | 32° / 19° | 2.4 кВт·ч | 23 (↑50) km/h | — | |
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Nipāni
Maharashtra
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68 | 28° / 22° | 2 кВт·ч | 19 (↑44) km/h | — | |
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Sinnar
Maharashtra
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68 | 27° / 23° | 1.6 кВт·ч | 20 (↑46) km/h | — | |
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Talegaon Dābhāde
Maharashtra
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68 | 25° / 22° | 1.2 кВт·ч | 16 (↑40) km/h | — | |
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Pimpri-Chinchwad
Maharashtra
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67 | 27° / 23° | 1.7 кВт·ч | 17 (↑37) km/h | — | |
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Pimpri
Maharashtra
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67 | 27° / 23° | 1.7 кВт·ч | 17 (↑37) km/h | — | |
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Sāgar
Karnataka
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66 | 29° / 23° | 2.5 кВт·ч | 19 (↑35) km/h | — | |
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Gadag
Karnataka
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66 | 31° / 22° | 2.4 кВт·ч | 20 (↑45) km/h | — | |
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Gadag-Betageri
Karnataka
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66 | 31° / 22° | 2.4 кВт·ч | 20 (↑45) km/h | — | |
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Urun-Islāmpur
Maharashtra
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66 | 28° / 22° | 1.8 кВт·ч | 17 (↑39) km/h | — | |
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Kolhāpur
Maharashtra
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65 | 28° / 22° | 1.9 кВт·ч | 17 (↑41) km/h | — | |
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Kharakvasla
Maharashtra
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65 | 28° / 23° | 1.9 кВт·ч | 17 (↑41) km/h | — | |
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Sirsi
Karnataka
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64 | 28° / 22° | 2.4 кВт·ч | 19 (↑42) km/h | — |
| City | VanSky | Temp. | Solar | Wind | Water | Conditions |
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Updated: 11.07.2026
Petrol
$1.06 /l
INR102.11 · €0.93/l
36 of 133
cheaper than 74% of countries
High Speed Diesel
$0.99 /l
INR95.20 · €0.86/l
24 of 134
cheaper than 83% of countries
CNG
$0.86 /l
INR83.09 · €0.75/l
6 of 15
cheaper than 67% of countries
In 2016, Vimal Geethanandan left his home in Andhra Pradesh, planning a trip of one and a half years, but ended up traveling for six years. In 2019, he bought a second-hand van and converted it into a caravan with a bed, kitchen, shower, and a 350 W solar panel. Over two years of active caravanning, he traveled from Kanyakumari to Spiti, passing through several states. The story was republished as archival content.
Indian brand AdventureX4x4 launched an online store and introduced the FeatherLite tent weighing 36.5 kg for compact SUVs like the Suzuki Jimny. The tent sleeps two adults and includes a 6 kg telescopic ladder.
In Nagaur district, Rajasthan, unidentified persons rammed their camper into BJP MLA Revant Ram Danga's car twice. The incident occurred late Thursday near the Govindi toll plaza. Police have identified the vehicle and are examining CCTV footage.
The horror film 'Passenger', directed by André Øvredal and released on May 22, follows a couple traveling in a camper van. After an engagement, they witness an accident on a deserted highway, triggering a series of deadly events. Critics highlight the film's effective use of road isolation fear.
The Forest Department of Odisha, India, has announced plans to develop caravan parks across seven wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. The initiative aims to promote low-impact eco-tourism. Each park will accommodate only 4–5 caravans, with no permanent structures allowed. Parking fee is set at INR 1,000 per day, with separate charges for utilities and amenities.
The Odisha Forest Department plans to develop caravan parks at seven eco-tourism destinations, including wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Each site will accommodate a maximum of 4-5 caravans, with a parking fee of INR 1,000 per night. Strict rules apply: feeding animals, loud music, fireworks, and sewage disposal are prohibited. Bookings will be made via the EcoTour Odisha portal, and only government-approved operators will be allowed.
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