Want to celebrate the holidays with your friends and family in winter? Here are places to visit in India in winter.
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7 Best places you should visit in Winter for a wonderful holiday
Auli, Uttarakhand
Auli is popularly known as the skiing destination of India. It is a Himalayan ski resort and hill station at a height of 2,909m and situated in the Chamoli district of the state of Uttarakhand.
As there is heavy snowfall in the months from December to March, it makes it perfect for winter sports activities like skiing, snowboarding, and more.
Auli has beautiful apple orchards and deodar trees covered in snow during winter.
And is encircled by the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains.
There are many religious tourist attractions spread across Auli. Badrinath Temple and Bhavishya Kedar to name a few.
Kashmir
Does Kashmir even need an introduction?
One of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, Kashmir needs no convincing when it comes to describing how alluring its landscape is.
Kashmir is beautiful throughout the year. Blossoming flowers in the spring, orange & yellow trees in the autumn, and a white wonderland in winter.
Winter in Kashmir starts roughly in October and lasts till February.
The place sees heavy snowfall from December and January.
Places to see in Kashmir
- Gulmarg for romantic picturesque views
- Sonmarg – The Meadow of Gold
- Srinagar is known for its vibrant Shikaras & houseboats in Dal lake
- Pahalgam for the breathtaking views of the Himalayan ranges
- Aru valley, a village located in Pahalgam
- Shalimar Garden, largest Mughal garden in Srinagar
- Chashmashahi garden was built in the 17th century
- Yusmarg – The Meadow of Jesus
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Goa
Goa is typically a popular holiday destination for summers when you want to beat the heat by the cool beachside.
But in its short winter season lasting from mid-December to February, Goa is still a pretty happening party place thanks to Christmas and New Year’s eve.
The minimum temperature goes as low as 21 degrees Celsius while it can be 28 degrees celsius during the day.
January is the coldest month with ample amount of sunshine and fewer people compared to summer months.
December is one of the best times to visit Goa as the weather is enjoyable, and not sweaty.
There are parties at every corner.
Places to see in Goa
- Fort Aguada
- Dudhsagar Falls
- Calangute Beach
- Baga Beach
- Palolem Beach
- Vagator Beach
- Cabo de Rama Fort
- Basilica of Bom Jesus
Kerala
Kerala, God’s own country has much to offer.
Varkala beaches, Kumilu spice garden, Alleppey backwaters, tea plantations in Munnar, etc.
Winters start in November and last till February in Kerala.
Kerala becomes very hot and humid in summer. In winter, it is bliss.
A quiet holiday in the calming backwaters of Kerala will leave you feeling refreshed.
This makes it one of the best places to visit in India in winter.
It is the perfect place to get away from the fast-paced city life. Winter in Kerala is not as wintery as you might think.
The weather remains pleasant, ranging from 23-30 degrees Celsius.
Places to see in Kerala
- Kochi for the year-end carnival
- Allepey Backwaters
- Tea plantation in Munnar
- Wayanad for the festival of ‘Karthigai’ in December
- Varkala – one of the most scenic places
- Kovalam – lighthouses by the beach
- Kozhikode – the place where Vasco Da Gama first set food in India
- Thekkady for cruising around in the lakes
Manali
Places to see in Manali
- Hadimba Temple
- Atal Tunnel
- Jogini Falls
- Solang Valley
- Hampta Pass
- Beas river
- Great Himalayan National Park
- Rohtang Pass
- Old Manali
North-east tour
Winter in North East India varies from chilly to extremely cold in some places.
Places that are at higher altitudes, like Arunachal Pradesh, experience sub-zero temperatures which leads to icy landscapes.
States at lower altitudes like Tripura and Mizoram have milder winters.
Winters begin in North East in October and last until March. The whole landscape gets covered in snow, which is a sight to remember.
The famous Hornbill Festival – the longest & most popular music festival in the country takes place in the month of December.
Places to see in the North-east
- Shillong
- Gangtok
- Pelling
- Cherrapunji
- Meghalaya
- Kaziranga National Park, Assam
- Tsomgo Lake, Sikkim
- Nathula Pass, Sikkim
- Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
- Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya
Rajasthan
Winter is the best time to visit various cities in Rajasthan as it is scorching hot in the summer season.
It starts from around October and goes till March. The temperature varies between 10-degree celsius to 27-degree celsius.
Rajasthan is a royal state bejeweled with numerous forts and palaces. Jaipur is the most popular city in Rajasthan, commonly known as the pink city.
Hawa Mahal is most people’s go-to place for Instagram-worthy photos.
Places to see in Rajasthan
- Cities – Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur
- Ranthambore National Park
- Sand dunes, desert camping, quad-biking in Jaisalmer
- Hawa Mahal
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Amer Fort
- Nahargarh Fort
- City Palace, Jaipur
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