Let us talk a little more about places to visit in December in India with Friends, Family, Couple, infant etc. While certain regions (mainly northern part of the country) receives snowfall, most of the places will be mildly cold. Rainfall will be rare but you can experience strong breeze. Pack accordingly.
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Top Places to Visit in North India in December
1. Delhi
Location - Bordered by Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
Nearest Airport - Delhi international airport
Climate - 9 degrees C to 22 degrees C
Delhi was the seat of power even during the ancient times of the country. Several empires fought for the rule of Delhi and built eminent structures as their emblems in this capital land. This is why, even today, Delhi is the boiling pot of numerous cultures and ethnicity. Delhi is a chaotic mixture of modernized New Delhi and the ancient cultural streets of Old Delhi.
December is one of the prime tourism months of Delhi. This concrete jungle would be at prime beauty with the pleasing climate of Delhi. December tunes Delhi to a romantic mood. This is also the right month to visit and explore the colorful cultures of the land with many local festivals. Christmas and New Year’s Eve are best celebrated in Delhi. If you are looking for New Year late-night party celebrations, Delhi is the right place to visit.
Top Tourist Destinations - Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Akshardham, Purana Qila, museums, Hauz Khaz Complex and so on.
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2. Agra
Location - Uttar Pradesh
Nearest Airport - Kheria Airport
Climate - 8 degrees C to 23 degrees C
This ever-beauty city on the banks of the quiet River Yamuna is not your average exploration city. Agra is the pinnacle of tourism beauty in India. Every year, millions of tourists from every part of the world visit Agra to relish in the architectural beauties of the land including the Taj Mahal. Apart from this marble mausoleum and a long list of other architectural beauties, Agra is also the epitome of culture, religion, gardens and much more. Agra is a beauty throughout the year. However, December would add more beauty and convenience to your tour with the pleasing climate.
Top Tourist Destinations - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Itmad-ud-Daula, Mehtab Bagh, Tomb of Akbar, Mariam’s Tomb, Korai Village, and others.
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3. Jaipur
Location - Rajasthan
Nearest Airport - Jaipur airport
Climate - 9 degrees C to 24 degrees C
Jaipur is the land for a holistic vacation. This city has a vibrant culture backed up with majestic forts and natural beauty. Markets of Jaipur are the right places to explore the culture of the land and buy exclusive souvenirs. December marks the peak of the winter season when the entire place is beautified with a calm climate. The month is also attributed with clear skies, which makes panoramic views of forts and cities, more glorifying.
Top Tourist Destinations - Amber Palace, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Albert Hall Museum, Birla Mandir and others.
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4. Ranthambore
Location - Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
Nearest Airport - Jaipur airport
Climate - 4 degrees C to 32 degrees C
Ranthambore National Park is famous for its tiger population. The reserve forestis located in the regions of Vindhya and Aravalli ranges covering 400 square kilometers in area. Apart from tigers, the park is also famous for other animals like common langur, jungle cats, jackals, sloth bear, striped hyena, Indian wild boar, flying fox, Indian false vampires, and others. Ranthambore is also the right place for birdwatching. There are more than 270 species of birds recorded in Ranthambore. Top birds to spot are owl, parakeet, bee-eaters, eagles, cormorant, egret, darters, gulls, snipes, sandpipers, pigeon, nightjars, Asia Palm swifts, and others.
If you are visiting in December, it is the right time to spot migration birds. The sun will be milder during December and thus, spotting smaller animals will be much easier. December is also the right month for photographic and epic sunset views.
Top Tourist Destinations - Wildlife Safari, birdwatching, Ranthambore Fort and others.
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5. Ladakh
Location – Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Airport – Srinagar International Airport or Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Climate in December - 20 Degree C to 4 Degree C
Ladakh is the adventure capital of the country. The world’s top three highest motorable mountain passes are found in Ladakh. Numerous international bike enthusiast visit these passes during December for a long ride and a hot cup of tea. Apart from this, there are many other activities available in Ladakh like yak safari, cycling, climbing, trekking, jeep safari and others.
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If you are looking for a relaxed vacation in Ladakh, there are numerous sightseeing spots, monasteries, shopping spots, rivers, valleys and others. You can also find a few 16th century Tibetan architectural structures. December is also the month of Losar festival. Every year, Losar festival’s date changes as it is celebrated based on the lunar calendar. Check the right date of the festival before booking tickets if you are planning to catch up the celebration.
Top Tourist Destinations – Nubra Valley, Khardung La Pass, Sanskar, Pangong Tso Lake, Tso Moriri Lake, Spituk Monastery, Namgyal Monastery, Suru Valley and others.
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6. Sonamarg
Location – Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Airport – Srinagar International Airport (80 km away)
Climate in December - 8 degree C to 18 degree C
This place is famous for snow related activities. The term Sonamarg means meadow of gold. During summer season, the place will be rich with mild golden yellow grass. By winter, the place becomes an ice age fairytale spot. Name any snow related activity and you could find here.
Trekking, camping, skiing, sledging and many other attractions are possible during December. It is a picturesque spot. Many take up trekking to Amarnath, a pilgrim spot. This route takes one day to complete and is strictly for moderate and avid trekkers. If you visit during Christmas or New Year’s, the rate will be doubled or tripled.
Top Tourist Destinations – Machoi Glacier, Thajiwas Glacier, Gadsar Lake, Amarnath Camp And Others.
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7. Jaisalmer
Location – Rajasthan
Nearest Airport – Jodhpur International airport (275 km away)
Climate in December - 20 degree C to 24 degree C
Are you a fan of Arabian Nights? You can enjoy a similar vacation in Jaisalmer. This place is the desert region of Rajasthan. The main attraction of Jaisalmer is the camel safari through the sand dunes and overnight stay in any luxury tent in the middle of the desert. Inside the tent, you can enjoy many cultural activities and exotic dinner options. Apart from this, there are numerous sightseeing spot in Jaisalmer. If you are planning a honeymoon in Jaisalmer, moonlight dinner in the middle of the desert is an important activity.
Top Tourist Destinations – Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer Fort, Badabagh, Patwon ki Haveli, Gadisagar Lake, Tanot Mata Temple, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Vyas Chhatri, Jain Temples And Others.
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8. Shillong
Location – Meghalaya
Nearest Airport – Shillong airport
Climate in December - 7 degree C to 15 degree C
Due to the geographical location of the destination, there are numerous waterfalls to enjoy. This place is apt for those who love nature attractions. Shillong has a natural golf course. There are not many natural golf courses in Asia. There is an artificial lake, Ward's Lake in the city where boating is famous during December. All the waterfalls will be rich with water during this month. December is also the month for harvesting oranges here. December is also the month of numerous festivals like Tura winter festival, Pinjera festival, Tysim festival and others.
Top Tourist Destinations – Elephant Fall, Golf Course, Lady Hydari Park, Shillong Peak, Museum, Stone Of France, Spread Eagle Falls, Crinoline Falls And Others.
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9. Jim Corbett National Park
Location – Uttarakhand
Nearest Airport – Delhi International Airport
Climate in December - 28 degree C to 35 degree C
During December, Jim Corbett National Park becomes an apt place to spot tigers. This park attracts a load of international tourists who love photography, wildlife, adventure and most importantly, nature. The tourists traveling with children choose this spot for a family outing. Top activities inside the park are safari, bird watching tour, elephant ride and others. If you love photography, jeep safari is the recommended one. There are jungle lodges for overnight stay and bonfire camping.
Top Animals to Spot – Tigers, Deers, Monkeys, Desert Cats, Boar And Others.
Top Tourist Attractions – Corbett Museum, Corbett Waterfalls, Garjia Temple And Others
Read More : Ten Compelling Reasons to Visit Jim Corbett National Park
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10. Dalhousie
Location – Himachal Pradesh
Nearest Airport – New Delhi International Airport and Pathankot Domestic Airport (75 km away)
Climate in December - 4 degree C to 13 degree C
If you want enjoy a fairytale spot in India, Dalhousie during December is the best time. Top activities to enjoy here are trekking, skiing, forest trips, shopping and others. December is also the right time to enjoy the National Himalayan Trekking Expedition for winter season. This tour starts by second week of December. You ought to trek through the deodar forest during snowfall at least once in your vacation.
Top Tourist Destinations – Alla, Karelanu, Kalatop Forest, Tibetan Market, Lohali Village, Bakrota hills, Dainkund peak and others.
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11. Auli
Location – Uttarakhand
Nearest Airport – Delhi International Airport or Srinagar International Airport
Climate in December - 8 degree C to 4 degree C
Name any snow activity and you can find it in Auli. It is the Switzerland of India. The land is filled with numerous lakes and during winter season, they become wonderful ice ponds. The valleys in this region will become skiing spots. If you are visiting during Christmas, you are in luck. The place will be at prime beauty.
Oak filled slopes, coniferous forest and world-class ski resorts are the top attractions here. If you love adventure and luxury vacation with snow throughout your vacation, you ought to visit this place in December. Avid skier visit the place in December to get ready for the championship sport held in January. You can also hire an instructor for skiing at various spots.
Top Tourist Destinations – Vishnu Prayag, Auli Ropeway, Auli Artificial Lake, Chattrakund, Gurso Bugyal, Joshimath, Chenab Lake, Trishul Peak, Nanda Devi Peak and others.
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12. Srinagar
Location - Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Airport - Sheikh ulAlam Airport (Srinagar Airport)
Climate - - 2 degree C to 10 degree C
December’s climate makes Srinagar more irresistible. The entire valley and mountain ranges will be covered by a thick blanket of snow. A boat ride on the almost-frozen Dal Lake would be an incomparable romantic experience. Many snow-based activities including pony rides will be open for tourists. The best of all is that winter is not the prime tourism season of Srinagar and thus, you can easily get discounts and deals in accommodation and tickets. Galdan Namchot, Losar and a few other local festivals are celebrated in December. If you are looking for a romantic vacation amidst snow and glaciers, Srinagar is the best choice.
Top Tourist Destinations - Dal Lake, Shalimar Bagh Mughal garden, Bonafide multi brand, Pari Mahal, Tulip garden, Shankaracharya temple, Hazratbal Shrine, Hari Parbat, Chashme Shahi, and others.
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13. Udaipur
Location - Rajasthan
Nearest Airport - Udaipur
Climate - 7 degrees C to 25 degrees C
Udaipur is famous for its nostalgic romantic setting with unmatched tranquility created by the lakes of the land. The Rajput rule has left numerous architectural beauties to the land, which are highlighted by the natural charm of the area. The cultural wealth of the region is showcased in artworks, folk dance and music, traditional attire and others.
Although it is the City of Lakes, it is a region in the desert state. Thus, the climatic conditions will be pleasing only if visited in the peak winter season, December. The cool breeze of December makes the place right for romantic for honeymoon travelers. Many exotic produces are harvested during the winter season. Thus, you can find many winter specialty dishes if you visit during December. The best of all reasons is the Shilpgram Utsav, which showcases traditional art, craft, performance art and much more. This festival usually takes place in December. Kumbhalgarh Festival also takes place during December, which is another cultural celebration with folk dance, music, puppet shows, exhibition, and others.
Top Tourist Destinations - Lake Pichola, City Palace, Jagmandir Island, Saheliyon ki bari, Jagdish temple, Fateh Sagar Lake, Monsoon Palace, and others.
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14. Varanasi
Location - Uttar Pradesh
Nearest Airport - Lal Bhadur Shashtri airport
Climate - 11 degrees C to 24 degrees C
Benaras or Varanasi is the spiritual capital of the country, which is assumed to be built by Gods for themselves. This city is one of the world’s oldest inhabited cities, which are still in use. Situated along the banks of the Holy River Ganges. This temple is the soul of spirituality and the ancient phase of India. Today, this region is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists.
December is a cool month and thus, you can spend the entire day exploring temples and ghats of the river. Ganga Mahotsav might take place in December. The exact date of this spiritual festival changes from year to year, based on the lunar calendar.
Top Tourist Destinations - Dashashwamedha Ghat, Jantar Mantar, Ramnagar Fort, Sarnath, Tulsi Manas Temple, Vishwanath temple, Kashi Vishwanath temple, Dhanvantari temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Scindia Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, and others
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15. Gangtok
Location - Sikkim
Nearest Airport - Bagdogra International Airport
Climate - -5 degrees C to 10 degrees C
This is a capital city located along mountain ridges with steep tiers. Gangtok is famous for its cliché hill station elements including green valleys, sunset viewpoints, cheerful climate and so on. In December, the place will be covered in mist, providing a beautiful romantic vacation feel. If you love to wander around the region aimlessly, December in Gangtok would be paradise for you. Unfortunately, distant skylines and mountain views are visible only during afternoons in December.
In December, The Gurudongmar Lake will be frozen and gives an eminent look. If you visit in late December, the small hamlets of Gangtok would be covered in deep snow. The streams will be frozen and you would feel like entering into a white magical land. Even in the height of December, The Darap Valley will be lush with greenery and beautiful trekking routes. December is also the right time to enjoy the culture of the land with the Gangtok Food and Culture Festival. This is a traditional music and dance festival with a carnival styled celebration. Other eminent celebrations in December are Sikkim Winter Carnival, Christmas, and others.
Top Tourist Destinations - Tashi View Point, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Ganesh Tok, Do-drul Chorten, Banjhakri Falls, Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park, and others.
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Top Places to Visit in South India in December
16. Mumbai
Location - Maharashtra
Nearest Airport - Mumbai international airport
Climate in December - 18 degree C – 32 degree C
Mumbai is the land of dreams. It is a cultural hotspot with numerous attractions that attract culture enthusiast, beach lover, adventure junkies and so on. During December, Mumbai gets a more colorful look with the celebrations of Christmas, New Years’ Eve and other local celebrations. December is a dry month and the water bodies will be lush with the recent rains from the monsoon season. Thus, all water sporting activities will be
open and safe.
This is the right time for trekking, sightseeing and other outdoor activities. If you are a night owl, Mumbai is the land that never sleeps. Street vendors would be open throughout the night to enjoy street food of the land. You can find many pubs, discotheque and clubs open for starry nightlight.
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17. Chennai
Location - Tamil Nadu
Nearest Airport - Chennai International airport
Climate - 21 degrees to 29 degrees C
Chennai is one of the hot, dry and humid places in the country. Thus, it is preferable to visit the place during peak winter. This is also the time for numerous festivals like Chennai Music Festival, Christmas, New Year’s and others. Chennai is a hot-spot for all diverse cultures you can find in southern India. Most of the activities in Chennai take place around sunset. People settle down near beaches to watch the sun go down, flock the street vendors to taste the authentic street foods of the land and so on.
With the arrival of December, Chennai becomes pleasingly cool and very crowded. Explore the streets of the land to enjoy the cosmopolitan glamor, artistic traditions, culinary beauty, and religious culture.
Top Tourist Destinations - Marina beach, Government museum, Kapaleeshwarar temple, Mahabalipuram (a little away from Chennai), Santhome Cathedral, Elliot’s Beach, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Guindy national park, Sri Parthasarathy Swamy temple, Valluvar Kottam, and others.
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18. Andaman
Location - Andaman and Nicobar group of Islands (in the Bay of Bengal)
Nearest Airport - Port Blair
Climate - 22 degrees C to 30 degrees C
Sun-kissed shoreline filled with white sugary sand, greenish-blue lagoons, beautiful beaches, and the flawless underwater beauties make Andaman, a Hollywood-styled vacation spot. If you love water and water-based activities, Andaman is the right place to visit. December is the peak tourism season and this is the time of Christmas celebration and New Year beach parties.
December is the time of mild to moderate wind and clear visibility under the water. This allows many undersea activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, undersea walking, and others, to be more beautiful. The temperature will be very pleasing with low humidity and a warm climate. It seldom rains during December and thus, it is the perfect beach time.
Top Tourist Destinations - Cellular beach, Radhanagar beach, Havelock Island, Baratang Island, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Mount Harriet National Park, Viper Island, Zonal anthropological museum and others.
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19. Rann of Kutch
Location - Gujarat
Nearest Airport - Bhuj Airport
Climate - 13 degrees C to 25 degrees C
How about visiting a white salt desert for winter? The Rann of Kutch is an enchanting desert region, which will be at prime beauty during the winter season. The most alluring element of December visit to Rann of Kutch is the Rann Utsav, which is celebrated for 100 days starting from November to the end of January or mid of February.
During this festival, several tents will be erected in the desert, where cultural activities, programs, and other fun activities will be conducted. If you are visiting in December, make sure to enjoy Rann Utsav on a full moon night or a night before or after the full moon. The Rann of Kutch is salt marshland of Thar Desert and it is the largest salt desert in the world. This area is quite famous and it is also included in a luxury train itinerary.
Top Tourist Destinations - Little Rann of Kutch, Banni grassland, Kutch museum, Indian wild ass sanctuary, Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, and others.
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20. Cherrapunjee
Location - Meghalaya
Nearest Airport - Umroi Airport
Climate - 8 degrees C to 17 degrees C
Cherrapunjee is still inhabited by the traditional styled tribal community, who have a lifestyle closer to Mother Nature. Apart from the lush forest and cascading waterfalls, this wettest land on earth is famous for living bridges, which are made over hundreds of years by roots of large trees.
During monsoon, most of the forest regions would be prohibited for sightseeing. You might not be able to trek to a lot of waterfalls or viewpoints when the place is wet. December is a dry season in this region. Thus, exploring all the natural beauties would be much easier in December. Moreover, the skies will be clean and the view will be flawless.
The best of all reasons is the Cherrapunjee Festival, which takes place in December. This festival showcases the cultural beauty, handicraft items and other elements of the local lifestyle. Traditional stalls will be set up to buy local natural products like honey, produce, strawberry wine, ginger wine, and others. You can also find many adventure activities and competitions like cycling, mountain biking, and others. In the evening, the locals concentrate on cultural activities like folk music, instrument play, dance celebrations and much more.
Top Tourist Destinations - Nohkalikai Falls, Dainthlen Falls, Kynrem Falls, Double Decker living bridge, Thangkharang Park, Seven sisters Fall and others.
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21. Kaziranga
Location - Nagaon and Golaghat of Assam
Nearest Airport - Jorhat airport
Climate - 13 degrees C to 25 degrees C
Kaziranga National Park holds one-third of the total world’s population of one-horned rhino. This wildlife sanctuary is filled with diverse landforms like grassland, broadleaf forest, marshland, river regions, and others. The national park is home to numerous other animals apart from one-horned rhinos like wild Asiatic water buffalo, elephants, eastern swamp deer, hog deer, wild boar, Indian Muntjac, Royal Bengal tiger and others. This is also home to many migratory birds like Asian openbill stork, Baer’s pochard duck, greater adjutant, lesser adjutant, eastern imperial, lesser kestrel and others. This park is also famous for having a population of the world’s two largest snake species and the world’s longest venomous snake, namely reticulated python, rock python, and King Cobra respectively.
December is one of the prime months to visit this park. This is the right time to explore all the regions of the park and spot many animals. This is also the time when you can spot many migratory birds in the park
