No one likes sweat and dust of summer specially while travelling. That is why these top 10 destinations to visit this winter is here for you. Although most of the places in the central India and the south India are best for a visit in winter season. But here is the list of top places to visit this winter.
1. Varanasi
Varanasi has been a best place to visit for all kind of travelers since a long time. It is one of the most ancient cities of the world. There are many reasons to visit Varanasi. However I would like to mention the ongoing construction of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor as the prominent one.
There are multiple other temples across India where the corridor is being built. Which I think is a very good thing and will not only promote tourism but also will help tourists as well as locals to take more and more advantage of this place.
Dev Dipawali: Dev Dipawali is an yearly festival of Varanasi and is celebrated with great joy. You may read more about Dev Dipawali here.
Next in the list of the top 10 places to visit this winter is:
2. Gwalior
Gwalior is a city in the central state of India; Madhya Pradesh. It is the city of forts, museums, archeological monuments and much more. It is an ideal destination for this winter.
3. Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya is a holy place near the capital of Bihar; Patna. Thousands of people having faith in Buddhism visit this site every year. Apart from the Buddhists, it is also a center of knowledge and a enlightenment. It is not very far from the city of Nalanda which is also a UNESCO World Heritage sites. You can include Nalanda in your Bodhgaya trip as well and it can be a life changing journey for you like it Lord Buddha.
To read more about Nalanda you may check this 7 wonders of India article.
4. Kolkata
Kolkata or the city of joy can be your destination for this winter. Are you still asking why? Oh let me introduce to you one of the interesting culture of Incredible India; West Bengal. Even after so many years of devastation done by the British, it could not break the soul of West Bengal. Although the British Empire somehow had started from here only.
There is an unending list of best places to visit in Kolkata and that is why it may take up to 15 days to fully explore the city of Joy.
5. Warangal
Warangal is a historical city in Telangana next to Hyderabad. There are good trains and buses available for Warangal. Even the history of Kohinoor is attached to this city. The gigantic forts of Warangal are one of the main attractions in Warangal. Other than that there are multiple very old temples and other forts which will attract you attention.
The city has many natural places to offer to a tourists which are in a great condition after the Monsoon. Therefore it makes Warangal one of the best destination for winters.
6. Ujjain
The Mahakaleshwar Temple of Ujjain needs no introduction. Ujjain can be one of the top destinations to visit this winter. The recent inauguration done at Ujjain is also a new point of attraction at the temple. Other temples like, the Kal Bhairav Temple, Gadkalika Temple, Ram Ghat are the prominent attractions in the city. Chintaman Ganesh Temple and the Jantar Mantar are famous destinations among the tourists. You may plan your trip to Ujjain this winter with you family/friends.
7. Agra
Plan with your group to the city of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is one of the 7 wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site as well. The mornings and the evenings are the best time to witness this gem of architecture.
8. Bhubneshwar
Odisha has a range of attractions in its coastal city; Bhubaneshwar. The beautiful Puri beach and the Jagannath Puri Temple are the main attractions in the city. Due to the coastal location of the city, it remains humid most of time. Therefore winters are the most suitable weather condition for a visit. Rest, there are many famous places near Bhubneshwar like Cuttack, Konark. Also the famous Chilka Lake is not very far from the city.
9. Hampi
Hampi is a UNESCO World heritage Site because of it’s historical importance. It was the capital of Vijaynagar till 14th century. This holds a great importance and even after many invasions some of the archeological structures still exist there and are the main point of attractions among the tourists.
10. Dwarka
The lost city of India has now been found under water and needs your attention. The city of Dwarka is great point of attraction by all means. Dwarka is one of the 4 Dhams established by Adi Shankracharya and also a part of beach tourism. Many underwater adventures activities are organized here which are also very popular among tourists.
Conclusion
Winters are the best time for a trip specially in a country like India. So having a list of best 10 destinations to visit this winter can really a good thing. This article filters and presents you a list of top destinations that you can plan to visit this winter. It includes archeological sites, UNESCO World heritage sites, heritage sites, natural beauties like waterfalls, beaches and religious places like Puri, Dwarka and more.
Comment below where are you planning to visit this winter. You may also ask for a customized Itinerary for you in comments for free.
