Monthly travel guide · December 2026
Where to travel in December
4 places at their best2 festivals & events
Winter: snow in the mountains, sunshine on the beaches. Here is where we would go in December, with festivals worth planning around and practical tips for the month.
Weather in December
Winter: snow in the mountains, sunshine on the beaches.
Best places to visit in December
Gulmarg
Jammu & Kashmir · Best: December–March for snow; May–September for meadowsFirst snow and skiing
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Festivals & events in December
1–10 DecemberHornbill FestivalKohima — Naga tribes’ festival.
DecemberChristmas and New YearGoa — Beach parties and midnight mass.
Tips for travelling in December
- Book Goa and Gulmarg at least two months ahead for year-end.
Tour packages for December
All packages
Magical Kashmir Honeymoon
Srinagar (2N) · Gulmarg (1N) · Pahalgam (2N)
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From₹24,999₹41,999per person
Kashmir Family Delight
Srinagar (3N) · Pahalgam (2N) · Gulmarg (1N)
HotelMealsTransfersSightseeing
From₹21,499₹32,999per person
Kerala Honeymoon with Houseboat
Munnar (2N) · Thekkady (1N) · Alleppey houseboat (1N) · Kochi (1N)
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From₹22,999₹31,999per person
Gulmarg Ski & Snow Holiday
Gulmarg (3N) · Srinagar (1N)
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From₹27,999₹33,999per person