Hi Sunshine,
Well, i can tell you many great places to go... (I live in CA, but have been to India 9 times and am now a Hindu) and yes, Lars is right, January prevents going onto the wonderful mountains, Manali, Uttarkashi, Lei and Kashmir! (However, when challanged to do it, I did get to Gangotri in January in a 4-wheeldrive jeep, nevermind...)
January is the time of the Magh Mela in Allahabad... It's like a small Kumbh Mela festival (ha ha ha small, maybe a half million monks camped by the Ganges River), with Sadhus, Naga babas and Gurus all camping together for a month. There are special processions to the waterfront at the new/full moon and at the alignment of the planets... like an ancient harmonic convergence! I liked to party with the Naga babas... Good Charis! www.kumbhmela.org/
PS. Kishore is near the Magh Mela, if you plan day trips from there, you can see Him in Varanasi (also Kashi Benares), and/or go to Agra (Taj Mahal), Sarnath (Buddhist center) or Khajuraho (erotic art on temples).
Also, a bit touristy but still a blast is the golden triangle, Delhi - Jaipur - Agra... it is real, for sure, even the Taj is kinda cool, and in Jaipur you can ride an Elephant up to the 1000 year old fort, hmmmm, could be a romantic spot. (HINT:Last year, I got Engaged in Jaipur)
By Train is a wonderful way to see the country, if you got lots of time. Get 1st class and try to get the lockable 4 person or 2 person sleeper compartments. There's a great night train from Delhi to Allahabad, saves you a hotel room! Going longer distances is too slow, i went from Hardwar to Bangalore one time... nevermind... www.indianrail.gov.in/
By Plane you can get many cheap flights and you can get all india air passes that get you to any city you like (in a region) for a 1, 2 or 3 week rate... (PS. If you get an Indian national to buy for you it may be cheaper to get with ruppees...) www.indianairlines.in/scripts...mes.aspx
In Poona, there is still a large Meditation Resort at the former OSHO/Rajneesh ashram, it's tons of fun, cool westerners... Many meditation classes and events, also social parties and they have a swimming pool/hot tub/sauna/tennis/weight room/etc. www.osho.com
Goa is a huge beach party scene... the vibe is different from most of India, as it was Portugese not English, as most of India was. Lots of cool western and Indians party there, I hear that booze costs less there so many Indians go there to party!
Bangalor is now Banglaru, but going back to the old name is great, and they have many old temples, parks and also modern shopping areas... (I don't mind admitting there are some damn good deals, custom sewn silk shirts @ $5, etc) The community is very modern, fun side of south India, some Ashrams to see nearby are the Sai Baba ashram, the ISCON temple and Vishwa Shanti ashram... www.vishwashantiashram.org/homeindex.htm
Mysore has a palace that you can tour thru and see how the Maharaj lived! There is a wonderful Temple on the Hill overlooking the town... (Chamundeshwari Temple) There are Sandlewood statues of incredible detail that were too hard to resist getting, so beware.... :-)
Hmmmm, well that ought to keep you busy, lol... You will make many friends along the way, many surprises will seem to unfold into miracles, you will see... Relax and enjoy... (and watch your wallet, one eye on your bags, the other on the door!) just kidding, have fun...

:-) Blessings to you,
Dave (Jagannatha Das)

So much to see and explore, my last trip was only 1 month, but usually 3 months feels right, feel it out... Get an open return ticket if possible.
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once i have been to kerala for a examination related to my medical school and that was cool .i am not in a particular steriotype spiritualism but trying to explore myself inside with ever intense vibration of varanasi .Rock is enough for me now trying to calm down.....blessings