🇮🇳India🇮🇳 in Winter❄️☃️ #india #winter #travel
1,080Soooo I bet India hasn't crossed many minds as a winter holidays destination, BUT as a country that's so incredibly versatile it's actually really lovely in winter! So here's my best tips if you wanna try it out:
1 North India is your best destination for snow. My favourite place for epic mountain views, which is on my bucketlist to see in the snow, is Himachal Pradesh. It's a perfect 'cozy cabins road trip' destination, and I can't wait to one day wake up there sippin' on my hot cocoa while the snow slowly covers everything in white😍❄️Do check the roads beforehand as they sometimes get closed off during the snow, but I guess that goes for any winter destination. PS Kashmir is apparently stunning in winter too, but as per Dutch government tourism labels it is a red zone as it's still a conflict area. Ladakh roads get mostly closed off in winter, but you can still fly in. Out of the 3 destination options, Himachal Pradesh would be my choice for a first time snow in India.
2 If you hate the cold however Karnataka or Kerala are fantastic! Kerala celebrates Christmas the most I think, but it will def be 28+ degrees so no more freezing your 🍑, and I think you can go for iced cocoa here (it's a very Dutch thing lol). In Karnataka I love the Christmas vibes all over Bengaluru, while the weather is a bit chilly, but never freezing. Pondicherry would also be absolutely amazing for a hot winter holiday, with a very unique blend of Tamil and French cultures.
3 Christmas specifically is not a very big thing in India, compared to the traditional festivals like diwali. However there are places like Kerala where it's celebrated more, and all over Bengaluru you'll find special Christmas/NYE events and brunches. Not sure about Delhi and Mumbai, but mostly the major hotel chains always have something for Christmas/NYE.
Bonus tip: Wayanad and Idukki districts in Kerala have cocoa plantations if you wanna go on a plantation tour. Haven't visited myself, but went to the tea plantations in Munnar which is still one of my fave experiences in India.
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