Staycation destinations in India to satisfy your wanderlust Last Updated: November 10, 2022

As the year 2022 is about to get over, we are eagerly waiting for the year 2023. Before starting the new year’s resolutions, we all need to have that break to unwind and relax. A week or two-long vacation during Christmas and new year with the kids is just the icing on the cake. If you are planning for a vacation at the year-end and you have not zeroed down on any specific destination, check out these off-beaten places in India and make the most of your vacation.

1. The Royal Rajasthan

The tagline of Rajasthan tourism says ‘Padharo Mhare Des”. the tagline completely justifies the experience of the Rajasthan tour. You can visit any city in Rajasthan, such as Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaiselmer, Jodhpur etc., and the list is never-ending. Every city helps you experience the rich culture, food that takes you on a gastronomic ride, folk music that makes you groove on the beats, beautiful sarees made by local artisans and the homely feeling you get by the hospitality offered by the locals.

You can choose from many Packages of Rajasthan that offer a variety of combinations according to the number of days you want to spend, honeymoon packages, packages for family, and cities you prefer to explore.

 Apart from these packages, where you explore Rajasthan by road, you can also book the super-premium trains. These trains are specifically designed to cover the tourist places and give you the cultural experience of Rajasthan while travelling on the train. There are four such trains

1. Palace on wheels

2. Royal Rajasthan on wheels

3. The Indian Maharaj

4. Maharajas Express

2. The Charismatic Kashmir

Kashmir has been the favourite location for Bollywood movies in the 60s and 70s; all credits go to the scenic beauty of tulip gardens, chinar trees, the misty atmosphere and the rich culture. Jammu and Kashmir are located at the northernmost end of India. This beautiful state crowns the head of our country, literally. Various cities in Kashmir that need to be visited without fail are Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, and Sonmarg. The most exhilarating experience in Kashmir is the stay in shikhara or the boathouse on the Dal lake.

Regarding souvenirs, you can buy premium quality saffron, nuts, sandalwood, Kashmiri jewellery, pashmina shawls and the popular tea of Kashmir, Kahwa.

So book the Kashmir tour package and get ready for an experience of a lifetime in this paradise on earth.

3. Himachal Pradesh

The word Himachal Pradesh means the land in the lap of the Himalayas. The name is true to every word, as Himachal Pradesh is full of beautiful valleys, hill stations and forests. The state is also called the fruit basket of India for its whole range of fruit produce. Shimla has been famous since the times of the Britishers. Shimla used to be the winter capital in those times. The most explored places in Himachal Pradesh include Shimla, Kullu-Manali, Kasol(Amsterdam of India), Mcleodganj, Spiti valley, Dalhousie, Tirthan valley, Khajjiar( the mini Switzerland of India), Solan( the industrial hub), Dharmshala, etc.

4. Leh Ladakh

Ladakh is a union territory of India, and Leh is the capital city. Situated close to Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh is famous amongst youngsters for road trips and backpack tours. Ladakh is adorned with many serene places like Pangong lake, Nubra valley, Magnetic valley, Zanskar valley etc.

 The turquoise blue waters and the peaceful surrounding of Pangong lake will make you forget all the worries of fast-paced life and will give you the perfect detox.

Khardung la pass is the highest road at 5600 meters from sea level.

Sangam is the confluence of two rivers, the Indus and Zanskar. It’s a treat to watch the clear differentiation between the two rivers, even at the confluence. The Indus river looks shiny blue, and the Zanskar river looks muddy green.

The Magnetic hill is unbelievable because gravity works in the opposite direction. The cars go uphill without any effort. If you don’t believe this, you must visit the place once.

5. Peppy Punjab

The state of Punjab is blessed with five rivers, and so is the name. Punjab is the leader in agriculture production amongst all states in India. Punjabi cuisine is all about paneer, lassi and chicken. Punjab and the Punjabi culture have been hot favourites in the Hindi film industry. The cities of Punjab have been the keywords in Bollywood movie titles and lyrics, from Patiala, Ludhiana, Bhatinda, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Kapurthala etc.

• Chandigarh- the capital of the state of Punjab, Chandigarh is reachable by all means of transport such as trains, flights and roads. It is the cleanest city in India. Chandigarh is a perfect blend of modernization and the rich Punjabi culture
• Amritsar- Amritsar and the Golden temple go hand in hand. The visit to the golden temple is a mesmerizing experience even for atheists. The temple’s tranquil lake adds to the golden temple’s glory

6. The Unexplored Uttarakhand

The state of Uttarakhand was formerly part of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand is a plethora of tourist places for tourists of all ages, classes and gender.

• Rishikesh is the most sought-after city amongst Hindu Pilgrims, and it is located on the banks of the Ganga, a holy river according to Hindu mythology. It has many temples. Every year they organize a Yoga festival in the first week of march, making it ‘The Yoga capital of the world.
• Nainital- the beauty of Nainital cant be explained in words but can only be experienced by visiting the city once in a lifetime. It is easily accessible from Delhi, and you can easily spend three days relaxing at Mall road, Thandi Sadak, boating on the Naini lake.
• Mussoorie- Mussoorie is called the ‘Queen of Hills’ as it is 7000 meters from sea level. You can have a great holiday with various adventure activities, shopping and sightseeing.

Now that you are ready with all the great destinations in northern India hurry up, book the right tour packages and start preparing for a great vacation.