The month of December is coming and in the coming days, Christmas is to be celebrated which is the last festival of the year. On Christmas, people go out with their family, friends or alone. On this occasion, Christmas carnivals are organized at many places. There are many places across the country where Christmas celebrations are a sight to behold. 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 great pomp. Let us know about these places...
Puducherry
With the beauty of Gothic churches and cathedrals, Puducherry is also considered one of the most popular places for Christmas vacation. Located just off the Tamil Nadu coast, this small union territory is also known as Little France for its stunning architecture, beautiful beaches, and delightful French cuisine. The traditional Christmas rituals and merry-making along with the celebration of Christmas here have been attracting a lot of tourists.
Goa
Goa remains at the top among the best places for Christmas. There is no doubt that everyone wants to come here and celebrate Christmas. Goa is home to every kind of entertainment. Here you can also enjoy nature, see the beaches of Goa, explore the city on a scooter, and enjoy the evening. There are beautiful pubs and bars here for you. You will get every type of drink here. Here you can try local food and seafood. Apart from Indians, many foreign tourists also like to come to Goa for Christmas. During Christmas in Goa, you should roam the streets here, and go to the church where you will get to see many types of tableaux.
Mumbai
Christmas is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Mumbai. This is a good place for holidays. All the malls and markets here are decorated with Christmas trees, lights, and other decorations, and also offer attractive discounts. Especially Church Gate, Bandra, and Hill Road look very attractive decorated with beautiful lights and Christmas trees planted along the road. The city of Mumbai loves to party, and the experience becomes even more memorable during Christmas. You can choose from countless high-energy nightclubs here.
Shillong
If you do not want to go to Goa, then you can go to North East. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, has a large number of Catholics and the Christmas festival is celebrated here with great zeal and enthusiasm. The best Christmas celebration in Shillong happens at the Police Market. Apart from this, many types of activities take place in and around the church. The best thing is that you don't have to come to Shillong separately for Christmas. You should visit places like Mawlynnong 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 many types 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 celebration in a completely religious form then you should come to Kerala. On that day the entire 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, during weekends you can visit hill stations like Munnar, Top Station and Wegaman. If you come here on Christmas, it's a one-and-done thing. You can also visit Kerala during the weekend and Christmas will also be celebrated on 25th December.
Shimla
You can also go to Shimla for the Christmas celebration. This hill station is perfect for spending winter holidays. You can enjoy traveling in the toy train here. Apart from this, you can also visit the British era café, One can go to Church and Mall Road restaurants. This hill station is best for visiting.
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 festivals, dance festivals, and food festivals. Christmas starts with the Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Many types of Christmas trees will be seen at different places. Apart from Christmas, seeing this city is a wonderful experience. Here you can see Belur Math, Shanti Niketan Ashram, Swami Vivekananda Niwas, Birla Planetarium, Church, and Museum. Apart from this, there is a different peace of roaming in the streets here.
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