WINTER DESTINATIONS IN INDIA

There are plenty of famous tourist attractions in Uttarakhand, and one of them is Binsar. 

Surrounded by the enormous and magnificent snow capped peaks of Nanda Devi, Pachachuli and Trishul, it appears quite surreal. 

This place is also famous for the dense and lush forests of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary and affords outstanding views of Kedarnath and Nanda Devi from a place called Zero Point.  

Indeed, if you are a photographer, poet or writer, then this is where you should be headed to.

Dawki, in Shillong, is one of the best places to visit in India is December. 

 The drive to Dawki is in itself an exciting experience, crossing deep gorges and ravines. 

Located in the hills of Jaintia, it is the international trade route border town. 

 Here, you come across the unbelievably clear Umngot River, whose emerald green waters never fail to fascinate the tourists. 

 This river’s water is so clear and transparent that one can see the riverbed almost 12 feet below.

Auli is an year-round destination but winter turns it into a fairytale destination that no one wants to miss. 

 The weather in Auli remains cool throughout the year and the temperature does not cross 20 degrees Celsius. 

During the winter season, expect the temperature to dip down to -8 degrees Celsius. 

 The season starts from the month of November which starts receiving rainfall and ends in the month of February.

 This is season the best time to indulge in skiing as the magic unfolds in these months of the year.

 Ideally 3-4 Days are enough for Auli. 

Alappuzha or Alleppey is a true glory in the southern state of Kerala. 

It is a tiny district of Kerala and it looks like a miniature heaven on earth. Often deemed as the ‘Venice of East’ by many travellers, this backwater state is simply the most beautiful state in Kerala. 

One of the best tourism cities in Kerala, Alleppey is a picturesque and pristine place altogether. This scenic destination, Alleppey is simply a one stop destination to venture when in Kerala.

Amongst the numerous best places to visit in North India in December, 

Amritsar is world renowned for the famous Golden Temple. 

People also like to visit the Jallianwala Bagh, the heart-wrenching bullet-strewn sanctuary that speaks volumes of the massacre that the Britishers had mercilessly ordered down upon our people. 

However, the holiest shrine of the Sikhs has a lot more to offer other than shrines and historic monuments to overload one’s senses with its unequaled beauty

Nestled in the Kumaon ranges, this is a refreshing yet thrilling winter escape located in the northern parts of the country.

 An important place to visit in north India in December, this exquisite tourist attraction sees flocks of migratory birds arriving each year and the presence of the royal Bengal Tiger adds to the rich flora and fauna of the region.

This popular winter getaway attracts honeymooners, families and travelers alike. 

Noted for its architectural brilliance in Sonar Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, and several magnificent Jain Temples, 

Jaisalmer is one of the best places to visit in north India in December. 

Spend a night beneath the starry blanket of the desert sky by enjoying a surreal camping experience in the Thar!

Winters (November-Feb) are the best time to visit Kutch, mainly because of the full moon nights that turn the place into an absolute paradise. 

The Rann Festival is also organized at the same time. Summers should be avoided as temperatures can go as high as 45-degree Celsius.