Christmas week in India has its own distinct flavour. If you are celebrating Christmas in India or even planning to do so, then check these places to soak into the Christmas spirit:
1. Manali
This Himalayan destination unfurls new hues and grandeur during the Christmas week celebrations. The snow capped mountains; pristine white landscape creates just the right ambience for enjoying a perfect Christmas. People decorate their houses with shimmering lights and colourful decorations. This Himalayan hill station dazzles during the night as the melange of shimmering light and colours present a dazzling view at the backdrop of the snowy landscape. Thanks to the December snowfall, you can enjoy a number of activities such as skiing and snowball fights during the Christmas week sojourn at Manali.
2. Bangalore
This tech-town gets a complete makeover during Christmas week. If you are celebrating Christmas week in India, a visit to Bangalore is a must. The roads are decorated with sparkling light and make you feel the spirit of Christmas in India. The age-old bakeries in Bangalore stock themselves with Christmas goodies. With brightly lit streets, homes decorated with wreaths, baubles and fairy lights, midnight masses and parties, Bangalore is at its glorious best during the Christmas week.
3. Delhi
The markets and malls in the capital city of India are flooded with lights during Christmas. The soft wafts of cakes fill its air and the strains of Christmas carols can be heard wherever you go in Delhi. If you want to experience the traditional feeling of Christmas, visit the Sacred Heart Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in Delhi. You can also get a taste of Indo-German Christmas celebrations by visiting the German Christmas Mela. Hundreds of brightly decorated stalls, live music, puddings and cakes, Christmas tree- this fair has it all. If you are visiting Delhi during Christmas, a visit to this fair is a must.
4. Darjeeling
Christmas means overindulgence and there is no other place than Darjeeling which can give you the best Yuletide flavour. The weather is just perfect to soak yourself in celebrations. People in Darjeeling celebrate Christmas with much exuberance. If you are visiting Darjeeling during Christmas, then a visit to The Windamere is a must. This is one of the most authentic Colonial hotels in India that still retains the Raj-era flavour in its Christmas celebrations. The Windamere organises Christmas week (from December 20th- 31st) that witnesses performances by famous artisans from the West End Stage District in London. The celebrations here will give you the warmth of a house party, taking you back to the Colonial era. The Windamere is the only hotel where you can experience the Colonial era while enjoying world class performance by widely acclaimed international performers. If you are visiting Darjeeling during Christmas, then definitely stay at The Windamere.
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