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Times of IndiaTimes Travel Editor|SIGHTSEEING, INDIA
Updated : Jan 12, 2018, 04.45 PM IST
The onset of winter is marked by poetic misty mornings, a crisp breeze, and nights when all you want to do is snuggle into a quilt and read a book. But the winter months are also a fantastic time to discover a completely new side of some of India’s popular travel destinations. Immerse in the snow-laden beauty of Gulmarg, set up a tent amidst sand dunes of Jaisalmer, or warm up to a steaming cup of tea in Munnar’s expansive tea plantations—there are many wintry experiences to choose from, once you don the layers and buttress yourself against the cold. From the Himalayan peaks blanketed in glistening snow to verdant hill towns down south, here are some of the best winter holiday destinations in India that are ideal for your winter vacation. The majestically diverse country of India is filled with places that transport you to a whole new world. From north to south and east to west, India is home to plenty of winter destinations. Places like Manali, Munnar, Patnitop, Darjeeling, Shimla, Mussoorie, Wayanad, Kasol and Gulmarg are such idyllic destinations.
The second largest city (after Jaipur) in Rajasthan, Jodhpur is an architecture-lover’s feast for sore eyes. The older historic section of the city of Jodhpur is located around the grand Mehrangarh Fort, which is bounded...more
A magnificent fort looming over the city, picture-postcard vistas of sand dunes and an array of illuminated sandstone buildings—Jaisalmer is nothing short of a scene straight out of Arabian Nights. It attracts many coupl...more
Manali gets its first snowfall around mid December, when it transforms into a winter wonderland replete with snow-covered peaks, and a blanket of pristine white draped all across the hill station.
If you’re looking for a destination which is as breathtakingly beautiful as it is adventurous, then look no further than Kashmir. The Kashmir valley is considered heaven on earth, and when it’s blanketed in snow, it exud...more
Pluck tea leaves while you explore Munnar’s dense tea plantations; prance about in gurgling brooks while hiking on cloud-covered slopes; or wander through the hill town’s winding lanes—Munnar is an idyllic escape into th...more
Located between the Kannur and Kozhikode districts in Kerala, Wayanad is a sparkling green emerald sprawled across the slopes of the Western Ghats. The monsoons persevere here—the rainy season starts in June and lasts al...more
Just a short one-hour-long drive up from the state capital of Dehradun, Mussoorie is ideal for a short weekend break. In the winter months, snowfall starts towards the end of December and transforms the lush green landsc...more
One of the preferred winter destinations in the country, mostly for its proximity to the larger cities and its good mix of entertainment, Shimla in Himachal Pradesh is another great place to get snowed in.
Sprawling across a flat top in the Shivalik range of the lower Himalayas, Patnitop was originally called Patan Da Talab (Pond of the Princess), and lies at an altitude of 2024 m. If you’re looking for solitude amidst st...more
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