7 places to explore in India this December

Moneycontrol News November 23, 2023

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1. Sonmarg

If you want to witness snowfalls, head off to Kashmir as it turns into a winter wonderland in December. Temperatures in Sonmarg drop down to subzero levels during this month, making it one of the best places for snow lovers to visit in India.

2. Auli

The snow-clad peaks of the Neelkant, Mana Parbat, and Nanda Devi in Uttarakhand's Auli offer an awe-inspiring panoramic view of the hills, especially around the time of Christmas.

3. DIU

The sunsets at the remote beaches of Diu are breathtaking in December. The temperature ranges from 16 degrees to 23 degrees Celsius. What's more is that Diu is one of the most affordable places to visit in India in December.

4. Chennai

Chennai is hot during other months but it is one of the most popular places in India to visit in December. With temperatures bordering between warm and pleasant, the beaches are perfect if you want to spend a winter holiday away from the cold. Moreover, Pondicherry -- only two hours away from Chennai -- offers cheap alcohol.

5. RANN OF KUTCH

December is the best time to explore this white desert of Gujarat and to see the salt turn blue under the moonlit sky. Kutch becomes alive during December with loads of celebrations including that of the two-month-long Kutch Festival.

6. WAYANAD

If you're looking for adventure this winter, Wayanad in Kerala offers gorgeous mountains with a number of trekking routes and bird-watching spots that attract tourists from all over India.

7. CHERRAPUNJI

Located in the heart of Meghalaya, Cherrapunji was once titled the ‘wettest place on Earth’ by the Guinness Book of World Records. This beautiful location has deep valleys, foaming rivers, and experienced mystical clouds, and heavy rainfall even in December.