5 Must Visit Places In India This Winter

Winter has almost arrived. North India witness low temperatures during winter while the south enjoys a pleasant climate. Some cities in India are simply better in these months. So,  if you are looking for planning a family trip,  solo holiday or going out with friends,  go through the list of destinations to visit this winter.

Here are my picks for some of the best places to travel in winter:

December is one of the most vacation friendly month in India. With the number of festivals and events, Goa is a destination that you should not miss this December. Goa is the most famous and loved beach winter destination of India. Plan your trip to Goa from 25th December to 1st January. Goa has exactly everything to offer from Christmas to New Year. It is the perfect time to relax on beaches as the weather this time is pleasant here.

If you are a person who loves viewing scenic beauty,  then this place should be on your top list while visiting during winters. Though Nainital is not so crowded in winters as it is during summer, but you will find many tourists this season too. Winters are the best time to visit this hill station to view snowfall. Nainital is blessed with immense scenic beauty due to number of lakes present there. So,  head over to Nainital to experience snow, chilling weather and picturesque scenery. It will never disappoint you.

Dehradun, a beautiful city and capital of Indian state Uttarakhand has lot of things to offer in winter. Days are generally sunny with an unexpected rain anytime and cold nights marked with awesome climate. There are many spots to visit in Dehradun.  Dehradun is known for its heritage,  mountains, and lush greenery. Zoological park,  waterfalls and shrines –  Dehradun has it all. Mahadev Temple, Sahastradhara, Malsi Deer park, Fun Valley, Daat Kali Temple are the few places to visit in or near Dehradun.  The beautiful hill station Mussorrie is just 30 kms away from Dehradun.

Rajasthan is too hot in summers,  so winter is the best time to visit the places in Rajasthan. Jaipur,  a beautiful city of Rajasthan attracts lot of tourists from India and abroad.  Early mornings and evenings in winter are dominated by fog. Visit this wonderful place during these months and be all set to have a lovely vacation beating the heat. The pleasant weather ensures that you visit the Royal Pink City with complete delight. Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort,  Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal are the few historical places to visit in Jaipur. Chokhi Dhani located around 20 km from Jaipur,  recreates the ambience of a Rajasthani village. It is an open-air restaurant offers a rural Rajasthani experience complete with entertainment, snacks, camel rides and a proper sit-down Rajasthani meal which is served by enthusiastic servers.

One of the most beautiful states of India,  Kerala, also known as God’s own country, attracts lots of tourists in winter season. The temperature is low during in winters but the weather is never too chilly. Located on the sea side,  Kerala is a sight to behold. There are plenty of wonderful places to visit in Kerala. Kovalam,  Munnar, Poovar are some of the places that one must visit on a trip to Kerala. From coconut palm-lined coasts to rolling hills of tea to diverse wildlife to backwaters, holidays in Kerala make the perfect vacation.

I am definitely going to plan to visit one of these places this winter. So,  where are you heading?