Christmas is the grand festival celebrated across the globe right before the year is about to end. It's that time of the year when everyone is excited about the most joyful festival of the year- Christmas. People are too much excited to visit different places to celebrate Christmas with their closed ones.
The Christmas trees being decked up in malls, you can hear the sound of bells and see the lights twinkling all around, and the sweet smell of plum cakes and brownies wafting out of bakeries is tempting us all to turn this festive season into an even merrier affair.
Well, what is better than celebrating this wonderful time of the year than travelling to amazing holiday places in India? India has some best places to visit and to make Christmas even merrier. Some of them must be on your bucket list!
1. Goa
Known for its exotic beaches, cocktails in bars and pubs, and wild night parties, Goa is one of the most happening places to celebrate Christmas and New Year. Every bar and club is packed with people drinking cocktails and dancing to loud music.
Even, cathedrals are decorated with lights and flowers, and there is midnight mass in churches with little children singing melodious carols. On Christmas, Goa has a whole different jolly vibe. There are countless places in Goa to do various fun activities. You won’t regret visiting Goa on Christmas.
2. Pondicherry
Pondicherry is India’s little French Colony, with pleasant weather in December, serene beaches to hang out at, and an endless number of gothic churches and cathedrals decorated to soothe the eyes making it a favourite destination for visitors in India. One will get to experience exciting performances on the streets and the fireworks display during New Year in Pondicherry.
3. Kerala
For the ones who are seeking serenity on the beach instead of doing grand parties, Kerala is best for Christmas celebrations. You can sing carols at the midnight mass, witness the Christmas play, or have a bonfire on the beaches for a more-than-merry experience! One can even look for some ideal celebration in a houseboat, enjoying the backwaters on Christmas or New Year's eve.
4. Bangalore
Bangalore knows how to make festive evenings grand and exciting. If you are always excited about tempting cuisines and desserts, rum-soaked cake and special cocktails, then it’s your sign to make your Christmas brighter in Bangalore. One can even witness live artists' performances during New Year and Christmas along with partying in pubs and microbreweries.
5. Mumbai
The markets and malls in Mumbai are all jazzed up with Christmas lights and props. Mumbai, with a fast-paced life, is famous for Christmas celebrations. One can visit the western suburb of Bandra during this time. The city is usually known for its catholic population and the Hill Road is stunningly decorated with flowers and lighting during Christmas time.
People from different backgrounds are seen enjoying themselves with their friends and family. Christmas in Mumbai is, without a doubt, one of the best places to visit for Christmas in India.
6. Manali
For a perfect snowy Christmas, Manali is one of the best places to visit. People are excited to enjoy the snowy weather, they enjoy a sip of hot chocolate in the comfort of their hotels while listening to soft carol music. Sitting around a bonfire, singing songs and enjoying the chill is what no one wants to miss by any chance.
The heavy snowing in the region gives it an additional romantic grandeur that makes it even more beautiful there. In spite of the extremely chilling winter, the festivities going all around brings a certain level of cheer and warmth.
7. Chennai
When it comes to the South Christmas, the city of Chennai promises a spirited celebration. With a Christian history, the state also has many prominent churches including the Velankanni church which attracts more than six thousand visitors every Christmas season.
During the evenings the festivities enter a whole new vibe with clubs, hotels and pubs hosting wild parties and enticing Christmas flavours with a tinge of Tamilian cuisine. Therefore, when it comes to picking the best places to visit in India during Christmas, Chennai proves to be a great option.
So, pack your bags and grab your tickets and visit your favourite destination to enjoy a glittery and merry vacation in December and to end the year on a perfect note.
Written by: Prabhveet Kaur
Edited by: Nidhi
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