Beaches, backwaters, royalty, and culture. Take your pick, and plan your vacations with our list of ideal winter holiday destinations. Families often plan trips in summers, assuming that there are no places worth visiting in the colder months.
In case you think the same, we bring you a list of best holiday destinations to visit during the winters in India.
Kerala
The Western Ghats and the backwaters add to Kerala’s unique charm and make it one of the best destinations to visit in winters.
Places to visit: Kovalam and Varkala beaches, Alleppey backwaters, Thekkady and Kumily spice gardens, tea gardens in Munnar, Silent Valley National Park
Tamil Nadu
With the scorching heat during summers, you would not dare to plan a trip to Tamil Nadu, but this is the finest state to visit in winters.
Places to visit: Age-old rocky sculptures, caves, and the crocodile farm of Mahabalipuram, hills at Ooty, exotic flora and fauna at Madumalai, temples, churches, and beaches in Chennai
Rajasthan
The name speaks for itself. Rajasthan is the top pick of the season by both foreign tourists and Indians, all due to its amazing royalty, tradition, culture, colours, and history.
Places to visit: The awe-inspiring palaces, mighty fortresses, colorful bazaars, desert safari and sand dunes of the Thar Desert
Puducherry
We all cannot afford to go to France but we can visit the French colony of India – Puducherry. The weather of Puducherry in winters is pleasant and warming. Since it, the peak tourist season in Puducherry, make a booking in advance.
Places to visit: Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry Museum, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jaipur
The Pink City, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. The lovely weather during winters and the amazing and famous events like the Jaipur literature festival make it a city worth visiting in winters.
Places to see: Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar