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In India, winters are considered a time for vacations that you can schedule your entire year around. India has it all, including enticing beaches, picture-perfect hill towns, and delicacies that embrace the gorgeous weather. There are plenty of options available to you if you want to take a vacation in winter. Here is a list of 15 affordable post-winter popular tourist locations to help you weigh your options:

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi is among the most sacred cities to Hindus. Due to the ashrams, chanting, and holy ghats, the city has a nice and serene atmosphere. Highlights of visiting this renowned city in the winter include a boat tour on the foggy Ganges, witnessing religious activities close to the ghats, and observing sunrise and sunset.

Ooty, Tamil Nadu

The Nilgiris, which are constantly green, encircle the well-known hill town and a popular tourist location off Ooty in Tamil Nadu. Ooty used to be a summer getaway for the British, so it still has a lot of colonial-era artifacts on display. St. Stephen's Church is one such artifact. During the winter, the town's well-known coffee plantations and lush foliage are blanketed in mist, giving the place a lovely and surreal ambiance.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh's state capital is Shimla, also referred to as "The Queen of Hills." It is also a popular tourist location for Indian honeymoons in January and February. Our city experiences all four distinct seasons, but post-winters are simply breathtaking. The valley is completely snowy, looking like a winter wonderland. In Shimla, you may engage in a number of wintertime activities, such as skiing and ice skating. You may explore post-winter's best tourist spots like The Ridge, Jakhu Temple, and Mall Road.

Kerala

The Western Ghats and the backwaters, which further enhance Kerala's peculiar beauty, make it the best tourist spot in India to spend a winter vacation. As the monsoon departs, Kerala's natural beauty is at its most breathtaking. Due to its varied geography, it is one of India's most amazing post-winter popular tourist locations.

Rann of Kutch

The Rann Utsav is held annually in the winter, from November to February, on the Rann of Kutch. The brilliant white sand desert celebration in Rann of Kutch is well-known worldwide. The festival displays Gujarat's ethnic beauty through cultural activities and regional cuisine. The picturesque beach, white-salted surroundings, and full moon beauty add to the attraction. As a result of the fact that one may engage in a range of activities there, such as hot air balloon flights and camel rides, it is one of the top choices for sites for winter vacations in India.

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Do you realise how stunning deserts are during the winter? It's preferable to travel to the desert this winter and take in its appeal if you haven't seen any yet. The Golden City of Jaisalmer, popularly known as the massive Jaisalmer Fort, is situated in the Thar Desert. One of Rajasthan's most eagerly awaited festivals is this one. Don't forget to take advantage of this chance and enjoy yourself completely because the Desert Festival in Jaisalmer also takes place in January. Because of its sunny temperature, Jaisalmer is one of the best places for winter vacations in India. You can visit the Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer Fort, Bada Bagh, and Folklore Museum, which are all well-known tourist attractions and popular tourist locations.

Uttarakhand

Because of its proximity to the Great Himalayas, Uttarakhand has a range of tourist attractions that are suitable for all seasons, including historical temples, forest preserves, national parks, hill towns, and mountain summits. Due to the foggy mornings, a slight cold in the air, and a better chance of seeing wild animals, such as tigers, visiting Jim Corbett National Park in the winter is very unique. Then there is Nainital, one of the most popular destinations for a winter vacation in India because of how much snow accumulates there during the winter. You must participate in the adventure sports of bungee jumping and rafting in Rishikesh.

Nashik, Maharashtra 

The best vineyards in India are found in Nashik, a sanctuary for wine lovers. In addition to its stunning views, the city has a lot to offer tourists. There are also dangerous pursuits like white river rafting and trekking, in addition to wine, music, and cuisine festivals. Consequently, Post-winters are the greatest season to visit this popular tourist location.

Imphal, Manipur

With grassy and forested hills spanning a significant distance, Imphal is a restorative getaway for any environmental enthusiast. The ideal time to visit this location is from October through March, which covers the winter months. Imphal has a wonderful, arid, and cold atmosphere. Kangla Palace, Manipur State Museum, Khwairamband Bazar, Matai Garden, Shri Shri Govindaji Temple, and Manipur Zoological Garden are a few of Imphal's most well-known and best tourist spots.

Shillong, Meghalaya

The best time to visit and discover Meghalaya's capital, Shillong, is during the colder months. Because of its history as a colony, its natural beauty, and it's agreeable climate, it is known as "The Scotland of the East." Lady Hydari Park, the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Ward's Lake, and Elephant Falls are a few attractions in the city and are known to be popular tourist locations.

Puducherry

A different option from France. Yes! You got the words right. There's always Puducherry, a thriving French colony in India if you can't go to France. It is among India's top and most popular tourist locations to ring in the new year. In December, the weather is fantastic. Puducherry is currently going through its peak travel season, so make sure you make travel plans in advance. It is without a doubt one of the best places for winter vacations in  India. You can visit well-known tourist attractions including the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the Pondicherry Museum, and the Puducherry Museum there.

Karnataka

Karnataka has a rich history and has been the home to some of the most powerful empires in both ancient and medieval India. Karnataka is well recognized for its ancient temples with elaborate carvings, modern towns, hill ranges, woods, and beaches, making it the perfect place for winter tourism. The best tourist spots are Gokarna, with its beaches and waterfalls, Jog Falls, Coorg Hill Station, and Hampi.

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

Tawang is a distinctive highland town located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the northeast. Unquestionably the most difficult place on this list to reach in the winter, the effort will seem worthwhile once you witness the stunning views of the snow-covered Himalayas, valleys adorned in colorful prayer flags, and medieval monasteries. If you wish to attend cultural activities, go to Tawang in January for the Torgya Festival or in February for Losar.

Gangtok, Sikkim

In India, Gangtok is the ideal destination for a lavish winter getaway. Due to its quaint marketplaces, gondolas, and monasteries as well as its picturesque environment adorned with snow-capped peaks, any time of the year is the best time to visit Gangtok. However, the hilly environment takes on a more charming character in the winter when it is covered in snow.

Munnar, Kerala

You can travel to Munnar, one of Kerala's most well-liked honeymoon destinations, at any time of the year. Given that it rarely drops below 11 degrees Celsius in Munnar, winter is the ideal time to practice sports like rock climbing and trekking. Because so many people travel at this time of year to take advantage of the mild weather and take in the scenery, it is advisable that you book your hotel rooms well in advance.