Make the best of this time of the month by visiting some places in India that you just can’t during the summer months because of the scorching heat or get away from the cold by relaxing in some sun soaked places. 

Don’t just snuggle up with a good book and a hot cup of tea during the winter weekends or holidays. Make the best of this time of the month by visiting some places in India that you just can’t during the summer months because of the scorching heat or get away from the cold by relaxing in some sun soaked places. 

Come November and people start searching for best places to visit in India in winter. From tourism point of view, winter, or to be more specific, the months of November, December, January and February are when tourism in India reaches its crescendo. Here are some places you can consider for a quick vacation or time off work this winter. 

Jaipur-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer

With the most staple and obvious number of places to visit in winter in India, this circuit finds itself gathering quite some hustle bustle from all the tourist rush its temperature and deserts were keeping away till now. Dotted by countless Havelis, Palaces and Forts, winter is an ideal time to enjoy strolls through its specimens of history. While history and architecture keep you busy through the day, desert safaris and lakes make their way to your itineraries by evening. These pink, blue and golden cities of India, are one of the top destinations for winters, not only for all their landmarks but also their rich cultural and shopping experiences. Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Udaipur, Jaipur – the count of best places in Rajasthan in winter is too long but these three mentioned places are at their best in winters and should not be missed.

North Goa – Panjim – South Goa

While there is no month, not ideal to let Goa spoil you a little, this beach winter destination in India has a tendency to cast a spell. A perfect beach holiday, afternoons by the sea and a tan to show off, this one comes with its Decembers marked with the Sunburn Festival, making it one of the best places to visit in winter in India. Some don’t even consider Goa as part of India, such is the mesmeric charm of this place. Goa’s balmy beaches dole out fun in crazy measures and colonial hangover. Get away from the freezing winter in Nepal and go soak up some sun.  

Delhi – Mathura – Agra

As summers that kept the mercury from falling below 40 in Delhi leave the capital, its calendars are turned to its favorite months. There is no better time than winters to visit the capital of India, indulge in its heritage walks, street food and shopping experiences. About Agra, while this one gets the limelight pretty much all year round, the temperatures aren’t as friendly in summers. Hence if you have the choice, add Delhi to your list of places to visit in winter in India, for a much cooler and pleasant weather. From here, you can take the train to Agra or Mathura and enjoy the rich heritage these places have to offer. We guarantee you’ll be charmed. 

Amritsar – Jammu – Vaishno Devi

Amritsar is home to Sikhism’s holiest shrine, the spectacular Golden Temple, one of India’s most serene and humbling sights. So, if this winter, you want to be on a religious and spiritual trail and make the most of the cooler temperature and pleasant winds, take a trail through the Golden temple all the way to some sacred caves high up at Vaishno Devi. The old city of Amritsar, containing the Golden Temple and other historic sights, is a fascinating area to explore, with a capillary network of narrow bazaars that seems to float between the centuries. While here, don’t miss the Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations at the Golden temple, which falls in the month of November. 

 
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