December in India; 5 Most surreal winter wonderlands of the country you should cover in December 2023

Winters in India are breathtaking, specially the wrapping up phase of the year, December. With a diverse geographical variation, India lacks no chances to leave you in awe with it's astonishing beauty. From North to South and from East to West, there are places in the country that are most appropriate for the coziest of vacations. December comes with coldness, snow, rain and wraps it up, the nature's lap in a magical spell.  One who is a seeker of adventures and places that are capable of making you gaga, I have catalogued a list of 5 most beautiful experiences you should take during the India's December. 

Banaras: The Ganges, bifurcating the city of Varanasi has an innate caliber to spellbound you in an utter winter experience. The December mornings in the foggy ghats of the oldest city is a must have experience! Strolling through the chilling lanes and indulging yourself in some of the most unique street foods, one must not not miss the place in the winters. Exuding Tranquility with emotion, religion and power of spirituality, the boat rides and Ganga Aarti of the evenings are surely an once in a lifetime experience. 

Gulmarg: You ever wondered witnessing a heaven on earth, may be in the country itself? Gulmarg of Kashmir is the perfect December destination. Covered in a white blanket, the place transforms itself into a traveler's paradise. With nerve boggling winter sports experiences, one can easily delve himself into the crazy adventures in the snowy land and how can one forget Gulmrag's Gandola ride, which is one of the highest cable cars in the world. 

Pondicherry: The French imbibed city of the country, Pondicherry has a lot to offer in the palette. With a temperature ranging between 22-degree Celsius to 32-degree Celsius, the days are warmer with not too extreme cold nights, the place also showers rain during it's winter months. Screaming melancholy of sheer beauty of Indian coasts, it is a place with some of the most astonishing beaches. Covered in all French architecture, food and culture, Pondicherry is a place to experience some freshness.

Nagaland: The North Eastern state of Nagaland whispers an experience for a lifetime to the travel enthusiasts. Reviving the state's infamous 'Hornbill Festival', it marks showcasing a whole different world of tribal diversity, food variations, clothing aspects immersing oneself in the richness of the indigenous heritage of the North Eastern region. If you are a one seeking a cultural hit and experience something very new, opt of Nagaland in December bucket list. 

Shillong: Another North Eastern place that is capable of spilling dopamine has to be Meghalaya's Shillong. Covered in the wavering beauty of Garo and Khasi hills, the greenery will surely steal your heart. Clouds strolling through the mountain routes in a thick layer of white, soul immersing waterfalls falling on the foggy pits and trails that leaves you in an oozing experience, you can't miss Shillong's natural authenticity in the winters. The untouched cuisine of the Khasi tribe, simple living and women empowering scenery are an another aspect to make you scream in joy.