10 Best Places to Visit in February

The Taj Mahal is an ivory white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. February offers cool, pleasant weather in Uttar Pradesh. This makes walking through the 17 hectare complex much more comfortable than during the summer months. Construction of the main tomb finished in 1648. The complex also contains a mosque and a guest house set within formal gardens.

Queenstown is a resort town on the shore of Lake Wakatipu. It is the main hub for adventure tourism on New Zealand's South Island. February is mid summer here. The days are long and the temperature is warm enough for hiking and water activities. Views of The Remarkables and Ben Lomond are clear during this time. The town is the primary administrative center for the district.

This national park in southern Chile includes mountains, glaciers, and rivers. It sits between Magellanic forests and the Patagonian Steppes. February is the end of the summer season. You get the longest daylight hours for hiking the trails. Strong winds are common in the park, even in summer. The landscape is dominated by the Cordillera del Paine mountain group.

Fiordland National Park covers the southwest corner of the South Island. It is a large part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. February provides the most stable weather for visiting the deep glacier carved valleys. It is one of the better months to avoid constant rain. The park is a refuge for native birds like the takahē and kākāpō. Most of the area is covered by the Southern Alps.

Bagan is an ancient city in Myanmar. It served as the capital of the Pagan Kingdom from the 9th to the 13th centuries. February is dry and mild. It is a good time to navigate the plains where over 2,200 temples remain. During its peak, the city held over 10,000 religious structures. Today, it remains a main attraction for tourism in the region.

Angkor Wat is the largest religious complex in the world. It is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and was built between 1113 and 1150 CE. February is part of the dry season. You can explore the vast site without the heavy rain that hits later in the year. The complex transitioned from a Hindu site dedicated to Vishnu to a Buddhist center. It is known for its scale and extensive bas reliefs.

Tromsø is a city located on the island of Tromsøya. It acts as a cultural hub for Northern Norway. February is dark and cold, which makes it a top time for seeing the northern lights. The city center has many old wooden houses dating to 1789. You can reach the mainland suburbs via bridge or tunnel. Several festivals are held in the city during the winter months.

This glacier is located in Los Glaciaries National Park in Argentina. It is a 250 square kilometer ice formation. February is summer in Patagonia. This is the best time to see the ice calving into the water without extreme cold. The glacier is fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. It is a significant freshwater reserve.

Tulum is a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. It was a major port for the city of Coba. February weather is warm and dry. The ruins sit on 12 meter high cliffs overlooking the sea. The site was one of the last cities built by the Maya. It remained occupied for a short time after the Spanish arrived.

Rovaniemi is the regional capital of Lapland in Finland. It sits near the Arctic Circle. February is a peak month for winter activities like dog sledding and snowmobiling. The ground is covered in deep snow. The city has a population of about 66,000 people. It serves as the main commercial center for the northern province.