Places to Visit in North India in Winter

North India, a place of tranquility and an adventurous spot in India amid majestic mountains and natural attractions. Tourist attractions to see and enjoy in North India during cold winters are infinite, from winter sports to tourist attractions like snow-capped mountains and forests, spiritual spots, gushing waterfalls and rivers, and adventurous sports a lot to experience in North India during winters. Enjoying the chilling and trembling cold winds of North India makes you note some beautiful memories in your life.

If you plan to visit North India this time during winters means. Here is the list of top 10 desired places you can opt for an unforgettable trip in North India.

1. Agra, Uttar Pradesh

In North India, the first name will come to our mind to visit during winters is Agra. Agra, the city of love and architecture. Every monument and historic buildings by Mughals stands with stunning and imposing architectural styles. Among them, the marble wonder “Taj Mahal” was praised by all over the world and recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Not only Taj Mahal but also a number of attractions like Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Tomb, etc in Agra are known for exquisite architectural styles. And experiencing all these architectural marvels in misty snowfall during winters will remain as an unforgettable experience for your lifetime.

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2. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Rishikesh, a famous place nestled along the foothills of the Himalayas known for adventurous spot and by the way a spiritual center in North India. For adventurous thrillers, Rishikesh is the right destination with plenty of options to do. The rushing waterfalls and rivers amid foothills of Himalayas are home for many water sports.

Just think for a minute how will be the experience of water sports during winters in Rishikesh. It’s damn sure you will get freeze. Here is the small list what you have to see in Rishikesh means, Triven Ghat, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Neelkantha Mahadev Temple, and never miss the trekking trails in Rishikesh.

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3. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

 

A well-known and very popular hill station in North India. Even Britishers who ruled India also opted this place as Summer Capital during summers. Due to the erstwhile rule of Britishers, this place was flocked with many colonial buildings. During winters, the glory and charm of this hill station become double with almost fully snow-covered mountains, villages, and snow-clad rivers.

The major attraction of this hill station is its winter carnival. Every year this festival will be celebrated in a grand way with numerous winter sports like ice-skating, golf, etc. If you want to experience the snow-covered forests means you have to visit these two villages, namely Kamina and Pabo. In whole North India, the best place to experience winters means undoubtedly its Shimla.

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4. Udaipur, Rajasthan

Udaipur, the “City of Lakes” and the “Venice of the East” etc like these many quotes were given to Udaipur due to its lovely touristic and natural attractions. The first thing we remember when we heard the name Udaipur means, the great Lake Pichola. The surroundings and boating experience on the Lake Pichola, captivating looks of Lake Palace, and beautiful numerous birds species on the lake etc attracts visitors heart.

The Lake Pichola and the five islands on the lake, City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Gulab Bagh, Fateh Sagar, and a number of lakes etc made this place as the best destination. During winters, Udaipur attractions will be more beautiful and attractive. The best time to visit Udaipur is winters only to capture the scenic beauty of Udaipur.

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5. Jaipur, Rajasthan

Jaipur, the heritage city of India and the capital of Rajasthan is home to numerous forts and heritage sites. What to see in Jaipur means, its boundless from a number of exquisite palaces to rustic forts on hilltops and numerous historic monuments. Each and everyone monument in Jaipur speaks about Rajput grandeur and royalty through the architectural styles.

We know that Jaipur is a desert city which is very near to the Thar desert. That’s why visiting Jaipur during the winters is the best time. And some of the prominent tourist attractions to see are City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar etc. If you want to experience the rich hospitality services and royalty means, Jaipur the “Pink City” is the best one.

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6. Nainital, Uttarakhand

Nainital is another famous Lake city in North India and also known as the best hill station for winter lovers. Many tourist attractions in Nainital seeks everyone attention from all over the world to visit it. Nainital is home for various natural attractions like lakes, mountain peak points, forests, and also spot for many adventurous activities.

The places which shouldn’t be missed in Nainital are the beautiful Snow View Point which is the major attraction in winters, Naini Lake, trowel Lake, Naini Zoo, and a number of mountains suitable for trekking. Tourist attractions and things to do in Nainital will be more attractive and interesting during winters.

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7. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Jaisalmer, popularly known as the “Golden City” of Rajasthan which is located in the middle of the great Thar desert and known for many architectural marvels. This desert city is very popular as the winter gateway for honeymoon couples and families during winters. The must-do thing to experience the desert attractions of Jaisalmer is a night stay in the desert by enjoying the folk dances and songs by the residents of the Jaisalmer.

The architectural marvels of Jaisalmer to see are the great Jaisalmer Fort amid Thar desert, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli, Bada Bagh, etc. If you want to experience the natural attractions of Jaisalmer means you have to visit the beautiful quaint villages around Jaisalmer. However, even it is a desert city, a visit to Jaisalmer is worth.

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8. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Mussoorie is another famous hill station at the foothills of the Himalayas and home to rich flora and fauna. It is also a best-known hill station in North India which is very popular for its colonial architecture and natural attractions. In Uttarakhand, this hill station famously known as the “Queen of the Hills” due to its beautiful natural attractions like waterfalls, valleys, lakes, forests, lush green hills, etc.

During the cold winters, almost all area of this hill station will be covered with full of snow. You will feel really very interesting and enthusiastic to enjoy the attractions of Mussoorie during winters. And here what to see means, the Mussoorie lake, Gun Hill, Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba, Bhatta Falls, K Dev Bhoomi wax museum etc.

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9. Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir

Pahalgam, a green landscape near to the Kashmiri hills and home to many natural attractions and adventurous activities. The charm and beauty of this small town near Sri Nagar will be doubled during winters with beautiful scenic attractions. Due to the lush greenery and dense forests, this valley is the most recommended place for song shoots in North India.

This small green valley is very famous for many adventurous activities like river-rafting, trekking, horse riding, angling etc. The major attraction of this place during winters is the Snow Festival. This festival will be celebrated by conducting different winter sports like snow-sledging, skiing, ice-skating etc. Pahalgam is also the best destination for winters in North India.

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10. Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Without including wildlife attraction to visit during winters in North India is totally incomplete. The best-known wildlife attraction in whole North India is the Ranthambore National Park which is home to many endangered animals and also a great reserve for tigers. The Park nestled in between Vindhya and Aravalli mountains which looks very attractive and charming during winters.

To visit Ranthambore National Park, the winter season is the ideal time. Because during this time it is very easy to spot animals. And the wildlife can be seen in Ranthambore are Tigers, Leopards, Wild Boar, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Woodpeckers, Cuckoos, Asian Palm Swift, etc. Apart from wildlife, what to see in Ranthambore are the Khandar Fort, Jogi Mahal, Mansarovar lake, Soorwal lake etc. However, experiencing wildlife is a must-do thing at least once in our life.

So, this winter you can hike to these places to get relax for sometime and enjoy the overwhelming snowfall experiences. It’s sure you will definitely enjoy the beautiful attractions of these top 10 places during winters.

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