Winter Vacation Destinations in India

India is one of the countries in the world, or may be the only country in the world, where a diversity in culture, geography, food, etc. is found. Right from snow clad mountains, gorges, over flowing rivers, to beaches, deserts, forests; everything is found in India. Winters in India are also very beautiful with extremely diverse climatic conditions found in the North and the South.

Winter Vacation Attractions in India

As India has diverse climatic conditions and hence, before selecting any vacation destinations, you should decide whether you wish to enjoy the winter and snow in India or get away from the chill and enjoy the tropical climate. Following are winter travel destinations in India with options for both.

Shimla-Kullu Manali
If you wish to enjoy the winter and snow in India, then Shimla and Kullu Manali are the most beautiful places found in Northern India (State of Himachal Pradesh). The Rohtang pass, the Rahala waterfalls, Jakhu Hill, The Mall, Junga, etc. are some of the places worth visiting. Manali is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, mountaineering, camping, trekking, etc.

Auli
Talking of skiing, if you wish to visit the best place for skiing in India, then Auli (state of Uttarakhand) is simply the incomparable option. Lesser known than Shimla and Manali, Auli is a favorite among ski-lovers all over the world. You can also enjoy the beautiful view of the Himalayas, see the biggest man-made lake, enjoy trekking, etc. in Auli.

Udaipur
Udaipur (State of Rajasthan) is one of the most visited places all over the world, and in India. With beautiful palaces, temples and old heritage buildings; there is a lot to see in Udaipur. The City Palace, the Lake Palace, the monsoon Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Gulab Bagh and Zoo, etc. are some of the places to visit as winter vacation spots in India for families. Mt. Abu, the capital city of Jaipur, is also a famous tourist attraction in this state and is a favorite when planning India travel outings.

Goa
Goa is one of the most popular and most visited beach vacation destinations in India. With numerous beaches like Calangute beach, Colava beach, Anjuna beach, Agonda beach; you can also enjoy the peaceful yet rocking life of Goa. As India has a huge coastline of 7,517 kilometers (4,700 miles), thousands of beaches are found here. Enjoy the best sea food, discos, beaches and get the best deals for accommodation in Goa.

Kerala
If you are looking for vacation destinations away from the chilly snow and winds, then you can visit the beautiful state of Kerala located in the south of India. Known for its lush greenery, beaches, backwaters; Kerala is simply a paradise on earth. Kovalam beach, Cherai Beach, the Kerala backwaters, Devikulam hill station, Munnar hill station, etc. are some of the popular tourist attractions. The traditional Ayurvedic health resorts in Kerala are worth visiting.

Apart from the above mentioned places, Darjeeling, Jaisalmer, Nainital, Ladakh, Dharamshala, Agra, Delhi, Ooty, Kochi, etc. are some of the other popular spots. Lastly, the beautiful islands of Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu, etc. are some of the best winter vacation destinations in India. So, don't think twice, just pack your bags and head out!