The month of December continues and in the coming days, Christmas is to be celebrated which is the last festival of the year. On Christmas, people go out for a walk with their family, friends, or alone. On this occasion, Christmas carnivals are organized at various places. There are many such places across the country where the celebration of Christmas is made on sight. If you are also planning to celebrate Christmas with your friends or family, then today we are going to tell you about some such cities in India where Christmas is celebrated with pomp. Let's know about these places...
Puducherry
Puducherry is also considered one of the most popular places for Christmas vacations with the beauty of Gothic churches and cathedrals. This tiny Union Territory, just off the Tamil Nadu coast, is also known as Little France because of its splendid architecture, beautiful beaches, and delectable French cuisine. Here the traditional Christmas rituals and merry-making as well as the celebration of Christmas have attracted a lot of tourists.
Goa
Goa tops the list of best places for Christmas. There is no doubt that everyone wants to come here and celebrate Christmas. Goa is home to all kinds of entertainment. Here you can also enjoy nature, see the beaches of Goa, measure the city with a scoot and make the evening beautiful. There are beautiful pubs and bars here for you. Here you will find all kinds of drinks for you. Here you can try from local food to seafood. Apart from Indians, many foreign tourists also like to visit Goa for Christmas. During Christmas in Goa, you must roam the streets here, and visit the church where you will get to see many types of tableaux.
Mumbai
Christmas is celebrated with great fervor in Mumbai. It is a good place to spend holidays. All the malls and markets here are decked up with Christmas trees, lights, and other decorations, and also offer attractive discounts. Especially the Church Gate, Bandra, and Hill Road look very attractive, decorated with beautiful lights, and Christmas trees along the road. The city of Mumbai loves to party, and the experience becomes all the more memorable during Christmas. You can choose from a myriad of high-energy nightclubs here.
Shillong
If you do not want to go to Goa, then you can go for a trip to the North East. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, has a large number of Catholics and the Christmas festival is celebrated here with great fervor and enthusiasm. The best Christmas celebrations in Shillong take place at Police Bazaar. Apart from this, many activities take place in and around the church. The best thing is that you don't have to come to Shillong for Christmas separately. You must visit places like Moulynnong Village, Umiam Lake, Elephant Falls, and Shillong Peak during the weekend.
Manali
You can also go to Manali to celebrate Christmas. Here you can celebrate Christmas by making a snowman. Apart from this, you can enjoy a variety of activities from skiing to snowboarding. You can enjoy beautiful views and snowfall with hot chocolate. You can also visit the famous cafes and restaurants here.
Kerala
If you want to see Christmas celebrations in a completely religious way, then you should come to Kerala. On that day the whole city is illuminated with lights and the sight is very beautiful. You can enjoy this view from both the water and the mountain. Apart from this, on weekends, you can visit hill stations like Munnar, Top Station, and Wegman. If you come here on Christmas, it becomes a cult and a two-pronged thing. Kerala will also be visited during the weekend and Christmas will also be celebrated on 25th December.
Shimla
You can also visit Shimla for the Christmas celebration. This hill station is perfect for spending winter holidays. You can enjoy a ride on the toy train here. Apart from this, you can also visit the British-era cafe, Christ Church, and Mall Road restaurants. This hill station is best for sightseeing.
Kolkata
Kolkata is still among those cities whose yesterday and today are running together. This city was very close to the British. For this reason, there are many churches here and Christmas is also celebrated grandly. Here you can go to Music Festival, Dance Festival, and Food Festival. Christmas begins with the Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Many types of Christmas trees will be seen in different places. Apart from Christmas, visiting this city is a wonderful experience. Here you can see Belur Math, Shantiniketan Ashram, Swami Vivekananda Niwas, Birla Planetarium, Church, and Museum. Apart from this, it is a different comfort to roam in the streets here.
