Christmas is all about celebration, decoration, cakes and carols. And if you are looking for places in India where you can soak into the Christmas spirit, we have a few suggestions for you. Take a look at our list of best places to celebrate Christmas in India:
1. Darjeeling
Christmas in Darjeeling has a distinct flavour. During the Christmas week, the streets come alive with sparkling decorations. Sweet aroma rising from the delectable cakes in the bakeries fills the air as you are greeted by the faint sound of carols coming from the distant church. Apart from that, there are a number of events organised during Christmas Eve. The most famous of them all is Christmas week celebration at The Windamere hotel, the famous colonial hotel at Darjeeling. It’s is celebrated from December 20th to 31st and famous entertainers from the West End Theatre district in London come to enchant the audience with their performance. This year, famous performer Sarah-Louise Young will enthral the audience with her performance. To experience the true colonial essence of Christmas celebrations in India, a visit to The Windamere hotel is a must.
2. Kolkata
Christmas celebrations in Kolkata have a certain degree of warmth that will touch your heart. Being the former capital of British India, Kolkata still maintains the age-old flavour of Christmas with a hint of modern values. Visit Park Street as it comes alive with bright décor, live band performance and wave of people enjoying Christmas. You can also visit the Anglo-Indian communities at Bow-Barracks and attend midnight mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
3. Shimla
Being the former summer capital of the British India, the roads and alleys of Shimla still bear the reminiscence of the Raj-era. There are a number of old churches in Shimla where you can attend the midnight mass. The houses and roads are decorated with glittering lights. You can even enjoy the live performance by the local bands. With roads decorated with shimmering lights, housewarming parties, midnight masses, this quaint little place is at its glorious best during Christmas celebrations.
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