Top 5 Indian Destinations You Must Choose For Your Winter Vacations


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Winters are the much-awaited season of the year. The season starts with incredible festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Karwachauth and ends up with festivals like Holi and Vaisakhi. Winters are the best season to spend some good time with family and friends. Yet any season is a good season to go on a holiday. Especially India, it is blessed with great climatic conditions. The fogy weather and the snow-covered mountains are quite fascinating for winter vacations. So its time to pack your bags and head to these top 5  Indian destinations for your winter vacations.

1. Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand has many tourist spots for all seasons. The Great Himalayas, ancient temples, forest reserves, national parks and snowy mountain peaks make this place a must-visit place for winters. Jim Corbett National Park, Nainital, Rishikesh and Auli are the best adventure destinations of the state. Activities like river rafting, bungee jumping, skiing, and adventure sports that can be enjoyed in the state.

2. Himachal Pradesh

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Shimla is the first thing that comes into your mind when you speak about Himachal Pradesh. It is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Though every season is amazing in this city but shimla has its own charm during winters. The valley covered in snow looks nothing less than a paradise. If you want cozy winter vacations, Shimla is the place for you. You can enjoy activities like ice skating, skiing and making a snowman. Popular Tourist attractions of the city are Mall Road, Jakhu Temple, The Ridge, Taradvi Temple, Kufri and Hasan Valley. If you are looking for the winter tour to Himachal, there are many companies like meet my holiders who are providing all types of tour packages and that too at reasonable rates. So go on with such tour packages and make your vacation a memorable one. 

3. Sikkim

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Sikkim is one of the beauties in the northeastern part of India. The greenery of the state, stunning sights, blissful snowfall is a perfect bunch for a winter holiday. Places like Gangtok, Nathula Pass, Lachung, Tsomgo Lake and Ravangla are wonderful destinations to explore during winters. The nathula pass and Tsomgo lake looks incredible in snow and can make anyone fall in love with the place. The main attractions of the state are Yak safari, Border Gates of India and China, war memorial, Migratory ducks, Blue and Yellow Poppies, colorful rhododendron bloom and Lachung Monastery and Handcrafted goods.

4. Gujarat

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Gujarat is popularly known as the cultural capital of India. The land has archaeological sites, beautiful temples and local tribes which makes it a diverse state to visit. It is one of the best winter destinations in India. Especially the Rann Utsav at the white desert of Kutch is one of the unique winter destinations. Including that, Asiatic lions at the Gir Forest add to this popular tourist attractions of the state. Big cities, Mandvi Beach, cultural programs, and heritage tours are the main attractions of the state.

5. Maharashtra

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The climatic conditions of Maharashtra makes it a perfect place to visit during winters. The cool winter breeze will lift your spirits up and you will definitely enjoy your visit to this beautiful place. During winters, you can visit Ajanta caves and historical sites in Aurangabad. The Konkan Coast is perfect for a chilled beach. Other than that, you can explore the Mumbai city or the hill stations like Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar. From beaches to mountains, every landscape makes Maharashtra a perfect winter destination.


Minakshi Sharma
Minakshi is a creative writer by profession and hobby, currently working as a freelance writer. She aspires to help her readers achieve their travel goals by sharing her travel experience and skills learned through both years of experience and thorough research.