Best Places to Visit in India in December

October 28, 2024 Best Places to Visit in India, Top Attraction, Tour Destinations, Tour Destinations in India

When the merry December arrives, India touches its freezing point of winters. Stepping in your tour to India during the winter seasons, gives you an astonishing opportunity to witness the chilly breeze, cold-pleasant weather, North hill stations with snow-capped mountains, scenic landscapes and, mostly the shimmering festive atmosphere everywhere!

December is the ideal month to book a trip to India and to begin your new start of New Year more amazing. It is the favorite month’s tourists plus winter is most of our favorite seasons.

Just imagine, wouldn’t you love to explore the white-sand beaches of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, staggering landscapes of South hill stations of India, remarkable forts and palaces of Rajasthan, holy temples of various states and many more, all to explore in just one country, in your favorite month and season, with a warm and cozy feeling?

Phew! The list goes on for tourist places in India. There are so many tourist attraction places in India. The contrasting cultures, different religion and traditions, different life styles of people, makes one of the best places to visit in India in December.

The innumerable Places of India cannot resist you to reserve an your India Tour Packages in advance!

Top Destinations to Visit in India in December

1. Agra

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Positioned near the banks of Yamuna river, in Uttar Pradesh, the city is flourished with rich culture, ancient history, dotted monuments and colorful bazaars with hordes of people. As stated by records the city is said to be founded by Raja Badal Singh in 1475. The city was chosen as the capital by Akbar, during the Mughal era and even the ruler of Lodi Dynasty, Sikander Lodi made its capital. Agra has witnessed a huge displacement in the ancient India.

The city showcases a mix of cultures of different religions which mostly includes Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. The city has a dry weather type as it received moderate rainfall even in monsoon season. Thus, the winter season is the best time to visit Agra as the temperature touches to 6 Degrees to 8 Degrees Celsius.

During winter season, you can witness the most popular festival of Agra, Bateshwar Mela. There is a Bateshwar temple in Agra, which abodes 108 Hindu Temples, dedicated to Bateshwar Mahadev. In this festival trading of animals is done is celebrated in October to November. Although, the festival is not celebrated in December, but you can witness it while you join us early on this adventure.

The city becomes foggy and cold in December, and the Taj Mahal hides itself amidst the foggy cold making it more beautiful!

You can aslso visit to other sites in Agra like Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Itmad-Ul-Daulah, Tomb of Akbar, Taj Museum, Gurudwara Guru ki tall, Sikandar Fort, Taj Nature Walk, etc.

You can book a long Taj Mahal Tour Packages with our Travel Company to make your journey memorable!

Suggested Tour Packages:-

Taj Mahal Day Tour from Delhi
3 Days Delhi and Agra Tour
Taj Mahal and Kashmir Tour
Taj Mahal and Kerala Tour
Taj Mahal Shimla and Manali Tour

2. Jaipur

Hawa Mahal

Jaipur is an all-time best destination for tourists to travel in India. As the city’s climate is dry, hot and sunny, traveling in the winter seasons is a wonderful experience to embark on your Jaipur Journey.

The city is famous for its marvelous forts and palaces and the history of royal rulers. The colorful and vibrant bazaars of the city attract many tourists. The crowds of local people, their culture and different traditions, truly fascinate the visitors. In winter season, Jaipur experiences the coldest winter of December and especially Contrast. The weather can go down to 5 Degree Celsius to 8 Degree Celsius. The days during winters are cold but the nights become the coldest. Believe me when I say this, do not forget to carry your thick warm clothes before embarking on a tour to Jaipur.

You can roam around the city in the day time under pleasant weather and explore various other interesting buildings like: Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory), City Palace, Amber Palace, Birla Mandir, Jodhpur and, Chittorgarh, etc.

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Elephant Ride, Amber Fort

Suggested Tour Packages:-

6 Days Jaipur Jodhpur and Udaipur Tour
6 Days Jaipur Jaisalmer and Jodhpur Tour
8 days Agra Jaipur Jodhpur Udaipur Tour
Rajasthan Tour with Oberoi Hotels
11 Day Rajasthan Heritage Tour

3. Ranthambore

Ranthabore Tiger

A beautiful wildlife reserve, located in Sawai Madhopur, in Rajasthan is an abode to wild tigers, leopards and crocodiles. Covering around 400 sq km of land area, it is located at the junction of Aravali Hills and Vindhya Hill ranges. Initially, it was first established as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955, then in 1973 declared as Tiger Reserve Project in India. Soon in 1980 it was declared as a national park.

The park has many water bodies where the wild animals come to drink water in the scorching heat of sun. The fort which is it’s named after is located atop the park’s hill. It is decorated with several structures that will take you to old era of India.

Although, the best time to visit the place is during summer seasons as there are higher chances to spot wild animals during summers, as they visit the water bodies to quench their thirst. You should also visit the place during Winter Season. The temperature goes down to 10 Degree Celsius to 30 Degree Celsius.

To our wildlife lovers, Ranthambore is waiting for you. Allow our Travel Agency to prepare the best Ranthambore Tour Package to make your Rajasthan Tours adventurous and thrilling.

ranthambore

Suggested Tour Packages:-

11 Days Rajasthan Tour Package from Delhi
Rajasthan Adventure Tour
Delhi Agra Rajasthan Tour
8 Days Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tour
Agra Jaipur and Tiger Tour

4. Udaipur

Udaipur, located in Aravali Hills of Rajasthan, was discovered by Maharana Udai Singh in 1553. Name as the best city in the world in 2009 by a magazine, it is also refer as the Venice of East. Udaipur is soaked with stunning lakes, sacred and peaceful temples, magnificent royal palaces and forts which are now converted into hotels and tourists attraction.

Udaipur is nestled very close to Thar Desert and due to this reason, it receives extreme hotness and during summers temperature can reach up to 45 Degree Celsius.

Travelling to Udaipur during winter seasons, in the month of December is the best experience you can have. The city has a frosty charm in the months of December. The popular Indian festivals, Diwali and Dusshera fall in winters which are celebrated with an excitement in the city of Udaipur. December gives the best opportunity to explore the vibrant traditions and rich culture of the city and the state, Rajasthan.

In December month you can enjoy cycling, wandering through the city amidst the cool breeze touching your soft face. Enjoy various Royal cuisines of Udaipur, do shopping the markets of the city and visit other interesting buildings like City Lake of Udaipur, Jag Temple and Jag Palace, Vintage Car Museum, enjoy many more!

Photography lovers, you can visit the sites Aravali Hills & Machla Magra to get the best photography of Udaipur.

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City Palace, Udaipur

Suggested Tour Packages:-

8 days Jaipur Jaisalmer Jodhpur Udaipur Tour
Rajasthan Tour with Taj Hotels
Rajasthan Tour with Luxury Hotels
11 Days Agra Jaipur Jaisalmer Udaipur Tour
17 Days Rajasthan Village Tour

5. Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer fort

The Jaisalmer city is located to the west direction of Jaipur city and closest to the Thar Desert. The city is famous for its most beautiful landmark “Jaisalmer Fort”, built by the Rajput King, Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD, which is also known as “The Sonar-Qila” or “The Golden Fort” due to its honey-gold colour is one of the most popular tourist attraction in India.

As Rajasthan and its cities have a dry, hot and sunny climate, the winter season comes as a bonus for tourists and visitors. In winter season, the temperature of the Jaisalmer city goes down to 11 Degree Celsius to 24 Degree Celsius which sounds really good when you think of sandy and hot place like Rajasthan. No jokes, but the nights are cold on regular basis but during winters, especially in December, the nights get extremely coldest and thus it is advisable to pack warm – woollen clothes for the night time in Jaisalmer.

You can enjoy the day activities like camel rides, desert safaris and, parasailing as temperature remains moderated during morning, in winter season.

You can visit to various interesting places like Bada Bagh, Patwon ki Haveli, Kuldhara, Boating at Gadisar Lake, Nathmal ki Haveli, and etc. If you are a camp lover then you can camp at Khuri Dunes. Do not miss the Puppet Show at Desert Culture Centre and Muesuem. For wildlife lovers, you can visit Desert National Park. If you love shopping then you can stroll the Local Bazaars of the city.

The weather of Jaisalmer remains pleasing and approving for tourists. You will witness glossy vivid days and chill breezed air at night hours. Book your Jaisalmer Tour Package with us Travel Company and experience the royal vibes on your Rajasthan Tour.

Camel Ride Jaisalmer

Suggested Tour Packages:-

10 days Taj Mahal Jaipur Jaisalmer Udaipur Tour
12 Days Golden Triangle with Rajasthan Tour Package
12 Days Rajastan Tour Package
12 Days Rajasthan Castle Tour
14 Days Rajasthan Maharaja Tour
14 Days Rajasthan Fort and Palaces Tour Package

6. Amritsar

Golden Temple

Amritsar, locally known as Ambarsar, is the second largest city in the state of Punjab. Earlier, it was called as Ramdaspur. The city got its name from Amrit Sarovar lake is considered the most important city of the Punjab state for various reasons. It plays as a trading, cultural and transportation medium for the state. Being the center of Sikhism religion, this city is famous for its most important landmark Harmandir Sahib or “The Golden Temple”, which is the holiest Gurudwara for Sikhs to pray.

The city is also famous for various other places like: Jallianwala Bagh, Wagha Border, Ram Tirath, Durgiana Temple, Sadda Pind, Gobindgarh Fort, and etc.

Amritsar is a foodie city where hot food is served on the city streets. Visiting during December is a plus point for the tourists and to make their Amritsar tour more memorable. The temperature during winters reaches to 5 Degree Celsius and 10 Degree Celsius. You can start your New Year by visiting the sacred Golden Temple to seek blessings. Explore holy temples and various other places like Lal Devi Mandir, Gurudwara Shri Tarn Taran Sahib, The Partition Musuem, and etc. Stroll in the vibrant and vivid markets of the city. Give yourself a blessing experience by witnessing the Sikhs most prominent festival, Guru Nanak Jayanti, which celebrated annually in the month of November. You can book your Amritsar Tour Package from our Travel Company in advance and explore the city more.

Golden Temple Amritsar

Suggested Tour Packages:-

7 Days Golden Triangle with Amritsar Golden Temple Tour
7 Days Delhi Agra Jaipur Amritsar Tour

7. Mysore

Mysore Palace

The beautiful Mysore, is the second populated city in Karnataka. It is also one of the cleanest cities in India and famous tourist attraction in Karnataka. The city is popular for its museums, palaces and art galleries.

The city got its name from the demonic king, Mahishasura, as the local language changed developed the name from Mahishur to Mysooru to Mysuru. The Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva, took birth as Chamundeshwari and killed the demon on top of the Chamundi Hills, to save other God and Goddess. Thus, got its name the famous Chamundi Hills located 12 km away from Mysore.

The city is also famous for the Mysore Palace also known as Amba Vilas Palace, considered the largest palaces in India, was once the residence of the rulers of Mysore, Wadiyar Dynasty from 1399 to 1950. The palace with a blend of Hindu, Islamic, Rajput and Gothic architecture, stands towering in the heart of the city and is the most prominent and famous tourist attraction.

Every time is best to have a Mysore Tour but December is the most perfect time to visit the city. You can take a heritage walk on the old streets of the city to hunt down more about its past, the cinema lovers can have chance to attend the Mysore International Film Festival that takes place during December month, you can visit the famous Brindavan Gardens that blooms with colorful flowers every year in December and Mysore Zoo and in winter its great time with comfortable weather to see various zoo animals. Shop the traditional and beautiful Mysore Silk Sarees which are sold in abundance during winter seasons. Try the different and famous winter food cuisines of the city.

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Suggested Tour Packages:-

6 days Bangalore Mysore Ooty Tour
12 Days Banglore Mysore Ooty Kerala Tour
12 days Ancient Karnataka and Goa Tour

8. Munnar

Munnar

A beautiful South Hill Station of India, located in the state of Kerala, earlier it used be a resort of escape for Britishers from summers. If you are a fan of lush greenery vacations and you want give yourself a break from hustle-bustle of urban life, then Munnar is the perfect destination for you.

Situated in the Idukki District of Kerala, Munnar have Savannah, Rolling Green Hills, Scenic Valleys, Flowing pretty streams, Splashy Waterfalls, sprawling tea plantations and virgin forests to offer the tourists in India.

Munnar is the best destination for a perfect family holiday. During December, in winter season, the weather of the place remains pleasant and cool breeze flows in the air. You can visit to various beautiful sites like Tea Gardens, Mattupetty Dam and Lake, Attukal Waterfalls, Chinnakanal Waterfalls, Chokramudi Peak, Pothamedu View Point and etc.

Tourists who love animals and nature can enjoy their visit to Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kurinjimala Sanctuary, and, Pampadam Shola National Park and various places to visit with family.

Munnar is an adventurous place too due to its association with green nature and December being the month of Holiday season, makes this place a perfect destination for tourism.

Embark on your journey of nature with our Travel Agency and allow us to prepare the best Kerala Tour Packages for you!

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Suggested Tour Packages:-

6 Days Kerala Tour Package
7 Days Kerala Backwater Tour
10 Days Kerala Honeymoon Tour
Kerala Tour Package with Luxury Taj Hotels
11 Days Golden Triangle with Kerala Tour

9. Alleppey

Kerala House Boat

Originally known as Alappuzha, this place is one of the prominent tourist places in India. It is located on the Laccadive Sea, in the South in Kerala. Earlier it was used to call as Alleppey. The place is famous for mostly its Houseboat Cruises by the side of rough Kerala Backwaters. This place is one of the important tourism places in Kerala and has numerous beaches and dams also which have made the place more attractive.

The climate of the place is naturally hot and humid however the place received more than enough rainfall during the monsoon season.

However, Alappuzha is one of the best destinations to visit during the month of December, in winter season. With the cool breezes and low humidity, the weather reaches to 20 Degree Celsius making it comfortable for the Tourists to explore the place in ease. You can try Kayaking in the Kuttanad Backwaters, while it creates a romantic vibe for the honeymoon couples. You can see the paddy fields and coconut trees. Visit the most important Revi Karunakaran Museum that has marble and crystal installations, displaying the art and culture of the state.

You can visit to other important places like Alleppey Lighthouse, Krishnapuram Palace, St. Mary’s Forane Church, Alleppey Beach, Vembanad Lake, Ambalapuzha Temple, Champakulam, and many more!

Various prominent festivals are celebrated during the months of November and December in Kerala. Thaipooyakavadi Festival is a 41 days festival, celebrates the victory of Hindu God Murugan on the demon Surapadman. Another festival of Mullackal Chirap is celebrated in December, to pay respect to the Goddess Rajarajeshwari. Another significant festival celebrated in the month of December is Thrikarthika. This festival is celebrated for various reasons which are associated with the culture of Kerala.

Kerala is a vibrant city and to experience the greenery nature in the cool winters is a relaxful feeling here. Join our Travel Agency and allow us to prepare you the finest Alleppey Tour Package and Kerala Tourism as per your needs!

House Boat Kerala

Suggested Tour Packages:-

13 days Golden Triangle Tigers and Kerala Tour
14 Days Taj Mahal Rajasthan and Kerala Tour
17 Days Taj Mahal Goa and Kerala Beach Tour

10. Kovalam

Kovalam beach

A mini coastal area, located in Kerala, to the South of Thiruvananthapuram is a paradise in itself. The breathtaking natural beauty, with the infinite blue skies over the head and vivid colorful sunrise and sunset, Kovalam Beach is a worth visiting as a place to visit with family. For beach lovers, this place is no less than a dream!

Kovalam concludes of three crescent shaped beaches – Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach & Samudra Beach. You can enjoy adventurous water activities here like Swimming, Kayaking & Canoeing, Fishing, Snorkeling, Parasailing, Water Skiing and much more.

The beach area also includes Mini-Budget Cottages for your stay, Ayurvedic Health Resorts for a relaxful massages and meditation, Shopping Zones & Swimming Pools.

Kovalam have a calm sea vibe and mild climate which are ideal for water sports and a relaxful holiday destination. December month and the winter season are cherry on top for your Kerala Tour to Kovalam Beach. As it’s a peak tourist season, you can enjoy different water sports and visit other famous places like Neyyar Dam, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, and Rock Cut Cave Shiva Temple.

The comfortable weather during the winter season allows exploring the Kovalam Beach without any discomfort. You relax and let our Travel Agency prepare the best Kovalam Tour Package for you!

Kovalam

11. Dharamshala

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The astonishing site located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala is soaked in the Tibetan Culture. The abode of the 14^th Dalai Lama, the place has a sacred vibe with a view of fluttering prayer flags, monks walking and residing in saffron robes and various monasteries.

The place is located in the Kangra district, and the information unknown is that Dharamshala is separated into two parts. The lower part is the trading center flourished with markets & famous Kotwali Bazaar. The upper part is home to McLeodganj.

The whitish-blue looking frozen mountains of Dhauladhar Range are the foremost beauty of Dharamshala. If you love cold weather then visiting this place on December is the best decision you will make. The town receives ample of snowfall during the month from December to February with the temperature of 5 Degree to 13 Degree Celsius! You can enjoy Skiing, Trekking & Snowboarding surrounded by stunning snow-capped mountains. The clear blue skies, crispy touch of air on your face and a warm sunlight.

You can visit famous places like Dharamshala War Memorial, a place built for soldiers who sacrificed their lives for India’s motherland, Namgyal Monastery – a monastery dedicated to Buddhism, Naddi View Point, Kangra Fort, Kalachakra Temple – A popular Tibetan Temple, Shakti Peeth Chamunda Mata Mandir – A Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda, Gyuto Tantric Monastery Temple and many more!

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Dharmshala

Suggested Tour Package:- 10 days Shimla Manali Dharamshala Amritsar Tour

12. Pahalgam

Pahalgam in December, is a must visit destination for our tourists. Located in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, the nature’s greenery and crystal clear water, makes the destination the best tourists places in India. Because of its natural beauty, Pahalgam is also referring as the mini Switzerland of India.

Pahalgam gets covered in a snow blanket in the month of December, during winter season making it an astonishing wonderland of winters!

You should surely visit the place as in December, a Winter Festival is held called the Chillai Kalan Festival to promote winter tourism. You can enjoy Photography of scenic landscapes, greenery nature and, snow-covered mountains. Try Skiing, Snowboarding & Trekking in the mountains. Visit the famous Tulian Lake, which is surrounded by pine trees & mountains & do not miss to try Tulian Lake Trek. Give a walk through the Pine Forest.

Visit other various famous places like Hajan Valley, Chandanwari, Shri Amarnath Cave – the most important holy site for Hindus & a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Mamaleshwar Temple- another Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Baisaran Road, Sheshnag, Tarsar Lake, and many other attractive tourist sites!

The best part is, in December the number of tourists is fewer in numbers, so you can book your Kashmir Tour Packages with our Travel Agency and embark on your Pahalgam Tour!

Pahalgam