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From snow-capped vistas to snug retreats, check out the enchanting charm of winter with these top dreamy hilly destinations.
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Winter season is here. There is always something different at this time of the year as everything turns vibrant, joyful and warm! Exploring different places with vast landscapes anywhere in India would be just wonderful for you, especially with all the excitement in the air. It’s worth it, whether it’s for the stunning views of snow-capped mountains or the thrilling Christmas/New Year party on the beach in the best of weather. Explore our carefully selected list of the top 5 amazing destinations to visit in December to help you organise your travel plans for the month. (Unsplash/Yoav Aziz)
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Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar is a contemporary water world, dominated by the Jhelum River, the tree-lined Nagin Lake and Dal Lake with its winding canals. Embrace your sea legs and take a daytime or sunset cruise on one of the wooden boats known as shikaras to really immerse yourself in the local way of life. On land, explore the terraced hillsides of the 400-year-old Mughal Gardens and shop for locally made items such as embroidered shawls and hand-woven silks designed by Emperor Jehangir for his wife.(Pixabay)
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Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir: Gulmarg, also known as the ‘meadow of flowers’, is a snow lover’s dream come true. Situated in the centre of the Kashmir valley, Gulmarg receives abundant snowfall, making it a skier’s and snowboarder’s paradise. One of the world’s highest cable cars, the Gulmarg Gondola, offers sweeping views of the snow-capped Himalayas.(File photo)
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Auli, Uttarakhand: Auli’s natural beauty is abundant, with old oaks, pine trees, and apple orchards all over the place. In addition to skiing, you may take a variety of excursions across the Garhwal Himalayan ranges and take in the breathtaking vistas of the snow-covered peaks. Auli’s glistening slopes and pristine surroundings make it a well-liked skiing resort in India. Nestled amidst the Himalayan range, Auli is a well-known hill town featuring multiple ski resorts, surrounded by apple orchards, oaks, and deodars. The Nanda Devi, Mana Parvat, and Kamat Kamet mountain ranges are situated there, 2800 meters above sea level.(Unsplash)
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Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh: The charming town of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is a pure and unspoilt tourist destination, offering a striking contrast of nature’s colour palette, where deep emerald forests give way to stark icy peaks and snow-capped mountains. Tawang takes you on an adventure that begins with travelling over zigzagging and twisting mountain passes, including Sela, one of the highest motorable roads in the world, to reach the town. Surrounded by spectacular snow-capped mountain ranges to the east, Tawang is dotted with charming Buddhist temples.(Unsplash)
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