There is no better way to ring in New Year 2024 than spending time with your family and friends over a holiday. India has many such destinations where you can plan a holiday in the upcoming New Year weekend or in the first week of January 2024.
We bring you a list of destinations in India that are perfect for spending a weekend with your family exploring old streets, markets, and local cuisine.
Nainital, Uttarakhand
Nainital in December and January is a must-visit in Uttarakhand. If you time your vacation right, you will witness snowfall at this stunning hill station set up by Britishers as an escape from the heat of the plains.
It is quite close for Delhites to reach the destination via cab or private vehicle. From being mesmerised by the snow-capped mountain to visiting Eco Cave Park, Naina Devi Temple, Jim Corbett National Park, and Nainital Lake, you can also indulge in local cuisine and must try Bhatt Ki Churkani, Gulgula, Ras, Bal Mithai, Aloo Ke Gutke, etc.
Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
If you want to spend time in nature’s lap, Ranthambore National Park is the best place to plan a holiday between October and March. You can explore the dense jungles in the pleasant weather and even spot many animals, especially tigers.
There are luxurious heritage resort stays where you can book accommodation and gorge on flavourful Rajasthani cuisine. You can also visit the official website of the National Park to book various packages, including a honeymoon package, educational package, and photography package.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi during the winter season is worth exploring. From temple hopping to a boat ride in the midst of the Ganga River, one of the oldest cities in India has a lot to offer to people on a family holiday.
Places to visit here include Durga Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Assi Ghat, and Sarnath. When in Varanasi, you cannot miss out on relishing street food and local markets selling exquisite Banarasi sarees.
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Ooty in Tamil Nadu is a green hill station that families can visit to ring in their New Year 2024. Surrounded by many lakes, there are a few stunning picnic spots where you can spend hours with your friends and loved ones just eating and gossiping.
Travellers like to visit Deer Park, Emerald Lake, Avalanche Lake, Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Lake, and Kalhatty Waterfalls. The weather, unlike the harsh winters in the North, remains pleasant here.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Once a trading centre in mediaeval times, Jaisalmer is now a tourist destination in Rajasthan. It is also called the ‘Golden City’ because old forts and monuments here are made of yellow sandstone.
Places to explore in Jaisalmer include Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmal KI Haveli, Bada Bagh, Government Museum, and Desert Cultural Centre. You can indulge in a desert safari, explore offbeat Kuldhara Village, and enjoy the delicious cuisine of Rajasthan.
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Alleppey, Kerala
Imagine spending time in the backwaters of Kerala (Popular Sweets Of Kerala) in Alleppey, enjoying local cuisine, and rejuvenating spa sessions. Could there be a better way to welcome the New Year 2024?
Apart from exploring backwaters, you can also visit Marari Beach, Alappuzha Light House, Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, Krishnapuram Palace, and St. Andrew’s Basilica, Arthunkal.
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Plan a lovely holiday with your loved ones and welcome New Year 2024 with a blast.