Aug 27,2026
December is one of the busiest and most exciting travel months in India. Winter is well established across North India, beaches are in peak season, Rajasthan becomes comfortable for sightseeing, and destinations such as Kashmir and Himachal attract travellers looking for snow and mountain holidays.
From snow-covered valleys and desert cities to tropical beaches and backwaters, December offers excellent holiday options for families, couples, honeymooners and groups.
Here are our Top 10 Places to Visit in India in December 2026.
December transforms Kashmir into a beautiful winter destination. Gulmarg becomes particularly popular for travellers looking for snow, mountain scenery and winter experiences.
Couples, Honeymooners, Families and Snow Lovers
Recommended Stay: 4 Nights / 5 Days or 5 Nights / 6 Days
Travel Note: Snowfall can affect road conditions and sightseeing schedules, so travellers should keep some flexibility in their itinerary.
December is one of the most popular months for winter holidays in Himachal Pradesh.
Manali attracts travellers looking for cold weather and possible snow experiences, while Dalhousie and Dharamshala are excellent for peaceful family holidays.
Families, Couples, Honeymooners and Mountain Lovers
Recommended Stay: 4 Nights / 5 Days or 5 Nights / 6 Days
December is one of the best months to explore Rajasthan.
Comfortable daytime temperatures make sightseeing enjoyable, while Jaisalmer offers a classic desert holiday experience with forts, dunes and cultural activities.
Families, Couples, Groups and Heritage Lovers
Recommended Stay: 5 Nights / 6 Days or 7 Nights / 8 Days
December is an excellent month for an Andaman holiday.
Clearer seasonal conditions, tropical beaches and popular island attractions make Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island particularly attractive for family holidays and honeymoon trips.
Families, Couples, Honeymooners and Beach Lovers
Recommended Stay: 4 Nights / 5 Days or 5 Nights / 6 Days
Travel Note: Ferry and water-sport operations remain subject to sea and weather conditions.
December is peak holiday season in Goa.
Beaches, restaurants, resorts, nightlife and sightseeing make Goa one of India's most popular year-end destinations.
Families, Couples, Friends and Groups
Recommended Stay: 3 Nights / 4 Days or 4 Nights / 5 Days
Travel Tip: Christmas and New Year dates are extremely busy, so advance booking is strongly recommended.
December offers pleasant conditions for exploring Kerala.
Travellers can combine Munnar's hills, Thekkady's greenery, Alleppey's backwaters and Kovalam's beaches into one complete holiday.
Families, Couples, Honeymooners and Senior Travellers
Recommended Stay: 5 Nights / 6 Days or 6 Nights / 7 Days
December offers a cool Himalayan holiday experience in Sikkim and Darjeeling.
Travellers can enjoy monasteries, mountain views, tea gardens and scenic hill towns.
Families, Couples and Mountain Lovers
Recommended Stay: 5 Nights / 6 Days or 6 Nights / 7 Days
Travel Note: High-altitude sightseeing may be affected by snow, road conditions or local permit restrictions.
December is an excellent month for exploring India's famous Golden Triangle.
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur offer a compact combination of monuments, forts, palaces and history.
Families, Groups, Senior Travellers and Short Holidays
Recommended Stay: 3 Nights / 4 Days
December is a comfortable month for a temple and cultural holiday in South India.
This circuit combines pilgrimage with coastal sightseeing and some of Tamil Nadu's most famous religious destinations.
Families, Pilgrims, Senior Citizens and Cultural Travellers
Recommended Stay: 4 Nights / 5 Days or 5 Nights / 6 Days
Ooty and Mysore provide a relaxed South India family holiday during December.
The itinerary combines Ooty's hill-station atmosphere with Mysore's royal heritage and city sightseeing.
Families, Couples and Senior Travellers
Recommended Stay: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Snow & Winter Holiday: Kashmir
Mountain Holiday: Himachal Pradesh
Heritage & Desert: Rajasthan
Island Holiday: Andaman
Beach & Entertainment: Goa
Nature & Backwaters: Kerala
Himalayan Hill Holiday: Gangtok – Pelling – Darjeeling
Short Heritage Holiday: Golden Triangle
Pilgrimage & Culture: Madurai – Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari
Relaxing Family Holiday: Ooty – Mysore
Global Vectra Trips Pvt. Ltd. offers customized domestic holiday packages across India for families, couples and groups.
Depending upon the selected package, arrangements may include:
Important: Airfare and train tickets are not included in our standard holiday packages unless specifically mentioned in the quotation.
December is peak travel season across many popular destinations.
For Christmas, winter holidays and New Year travel, hotel availability and transportation rates can change quickly. Travellers planning to travel during the second half of December should therefore consider booking well in advance.
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