Top 5 places to visit in December in India
Beach mornings, desert evenings or a cold mountain break: your December trip can take very different shapes. These five places offer a useful starting point, with links to Trippy Travels destination guides and existing packages to help you plan.
1. Kashmir — winter by the lake
Spend time around Srinagar’s Dal Lake, then plan a day in Gulmarg if conditions allow. Keep time for a warm cup of kahwa and local craft shops. Snowfall is not guaranteed, and winter weather can affect road access and activities.
Our Kashmir destination guide is a starting point for planning. The Summit & Pass Explorers package also includes Ladakh and high mountain passes; ask the team for a winter-appropriate Kashmir itinerary rather than assuming that entire route runs in December.
2. Kerala — backwaters and tea country
Combine the backwaters around Alappuzha with the tea landscapes of Munnar. Leave space in the itinerary for a quiet morning on the water, local food and a walk through Fort Kochi. Carry a warm layer for the hills.
Browse the Kerala destination guide and Kerala Palms & Tea Gardens package to compare the route and inclusions.
3. Goa — beaches and old quarters
Balance beach time with a walk through Fontainhas in Panaji and a visit to Old Goa’s historic churches. Choose your base around the kind of trip you want: lively evenings, long beach walks or time with family.
Explore the Goa destination guide and Goa & Andaman Coastal Bliss package. Check which stops are included before choosing your dates.
4. Rajasthan — forts and desert evenings
Explore Jaipur’s forts and markets, then consider Jodhpur or Jaisalmer for a longer trip. A morning at Amer Fort, a walk through sandstone lanes and a desert evening offer very different sides of Rajasthan. Pack a warm layer for early starts and evenings.
Start with the Rajasthan destination guide and Heritage Forts & Desert Camps package.
5. Himachal Pradesh — mountain towns
Choose a base such as Shimla or Manali for mountain views, local markets and time among pine and deodar trees. In Manali, plan a visit to Hadimba Temple; in Shimla, leave time for the Ridge. Check local conditions before adding snow excursions or high mountain roads.
See the Himachal Pradesh destination guide and Himachal Pradesh Group Trip. Confirm the winter route and departure availability with the team.
Choose your December break
- For winter scenery: Kashmir or Himachal Pradesh, with flexible plans around weather.
- For beach time: Goa.
- For backwaters and hills: Kerala.
- For forts and desert landscapes: Rajasthan.
Before booking
Confirm your travel dates, transport, accommodation and package inclusions with the team. Treat the linked itineraries as starting points: a listing does not confirm a December departure. For mountain trips, check weather and road updates close to travel and leave buffer time. Pick the destination that suits your pace, then use its guide and package page to shape the details.
