Cities that Make your Stay Memorable During Christmas in India

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Christmas is the best time to celebrate the holiday spirit and take time off your busy schedule. If you are looking for places to celebrate Christmas in India, away from home, then we have listed a few places for you:

1. Shillong

The chilling weather, snowy landscape add to the enchanting beauty of this place during Christmas. This North-eastern state is all lit up during the Christmas week celebrations. Christmas is celebrated with much vigour in Shillong. People prepare traditional cuisine and you will also hear strains of carols in the evening. There are a few churches in Shillong that have local bands playing hymns from the Gospel.

2. Darjeeling

This quaint place comes alive during Christmas celebrations. The houses, streets, and churches are brightly decorated with dazzling lights. Not only that, there are a number of events organised across Darjeeling to make the Christmas experience fascinating for the people. One such place is The Windamere. Christmas week celebrations at The Windamere will remind you of the celebrations during the colonial era. This year, The Windamere will be celebrating Christmas week from December 20th to 31st and during this period, famous entertainers from the West End Theatre District in London enthral the audience. This year, the famed writer, actress, and cabaret performer Sarah –Louise Young will enchant the audience with her performance. If you want to experience the rich colonial feel of Christmas celebrations in India, then a stay at The Windamere is a must.

3. Mussoorie

The snow-capped landscape of Mussoorie in December creates a perfect ambience for the most enchanting Christmas celebrations. This place was once a summer capital of the British Empire. And as such, it still retains its rich feel of the colonial past. There are many families and places that celebrate Christmas following the old English traditions. So, a visit to Mussoorie will give you a unique experience that will remain etched in your memory.

4. Ooty

This is a place which is well known for its grand Christmas celebrations. Irrespective of religion, all people get involved in the Yuletide spirit. You will be amazed to see the crowd attending the midnight mass. Churches, Hotels and buildings are illuminated with bright lights and other Christmas decor. Many hotels also organise Christmas eve parties and dinners for tourists visiting this place.