7 Best Places To Visit In North India In Winter: A Complete Guide

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7 Best Places to Visit in North India in Winter: A Complete Guide

Planning your first vacation in 2022 and want to ensure that you explore all the best tourist attractions in North India? For that, you will need an expert travel agency that can take you along the way to enjoy the magnificent scenery and super comfort of the surrounding climate of a particular city.

Sikh Tours is one of the best travel companies in India that offers the best travel packages with incredible travel itineraries to its passionate travelers. So, let’s find out what are some of the best places you can enjoy visiting with their Best Places Tourist in North India.

1. New Delhi:

With over 1000 monuments worth visiting and many gardens, museums, places of worship, adventure sports, and theme parks to visit, it comes as no surprise that the national capital of India i.e. Delhi is one of the best places to visit in North India during the winter. Delhi has surprisingly revived the ancient past while presenting India's modern future. As a city that has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties, Delhi has numerous ...
... monuments and heritage sites that pay tribute to its rich cultural and political history. The bustling Chandni Chowk market strangely attracts tourists into the life of Old Delhi and tastes the mouth-watering North Indian cuisine.

Additionally, with the vibrant shopping destinations, local markets, and street food, Delhi easily tops the list of best tourist places in North India.

Top Attractions of Delhi:

a) Red Fort
b) Purana Qila
c) Qutub Minar
d) Humayun’s Tomb
e) Lodhi Gardens
f) India Gate
g) Rashtrapati Bhavan
h) Akshardham Temple
i) Jama Masjid
j) Jantar Mantar
k) Lotus Temple
l) Agrasen Ki Baoli
m) Chandni Chowk
n) Connaught Place

Best Time to Visit: October to March.

2) Agra:

Agra and Taj Mahal are usually part of India’s famous Golden Triangle tourist route, which also includes Delhi and Jaipur. Uttar Pradesh’s historical city is an amalgamation of exceptional architecture, grand monuments, and mesmerizing sights.

Here is a list of the Best Places in Agra to visit:

a) Taj Mahal
b) Mughal Gardens
c) Taj Museum
d) Agra Fort
e) Mehtab Bagh
f) Akbar’s Tomb
g) Fatehpur Sikri
h) Jama Masjid
i) I’timād-ud-Daulah

Best Time to Visit: October to March.

3) Mathura, Vrindavan Temple:

Best to visit in winter and early summer (October to April), you can choose to fly from the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur) to exploring the Mathura Vrindavan Temple, looking for tranquillity and depth in the Varanasi Ghats, and then diving into Ladakh for an adventure, there are also some things to do here. The birthplace of Lord Krishna i.e. Mathura & Vrindavan is popular as the most religious place in North India. Dotted with temples, the towns are just about 10 km apart.

How to reach Mathura from Delhi?

There are a total of 68 trains running between Delhi to Mathura. So, you can reach Mathura from Delhi either by train or by road.

So what are the best places in Mathura to Explore?

a) Krishan Balram Temple
b) Kusum Sarovar
c) Mathura – Vrindavan Marg
d) Prem Mandir
e) Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple
f) Mathura Museum
g) Dwarkadhish Temple
h) Kans Quila
i) Raman Reti Gokul
j) Radha Rani Mandir
k) Giriraj Temple
l) Banke Bihari Temple
m) Vishram Ghat
n) Jama Masjid
o) Gita Mandi
p) Nand Bhawan
q) The Yamuna

This destination is definitely one of the top tourist destinations in North India and a must-visit place for travellers.

Best Time To Visit: October to March. February/March (for Holi Celebrations) and August/September (for Janmashtami celebrations).

4) Haridwar and Rishikesh, Uttarakhand:

If you are somewhat a spiritual person or like to visit a religious destination during your vacations then must consider booking the Haridwar Rishikesh tour from Delhi with Sikh Tours. Regarded as the twin national heritage cities, both of these have a spiritual aura, attracting the number of pilgrims from across the world. Haridwar and Rishikesh have a vegetarian food culture and both of them are renowned for their delicious street foods. Explore Sikh Tours’ best tour packages from Delhi to Haridwar Rishikesh

Following are the Best Places to Visit in Haridwar and Rishikesh:

a) Har ki Pauri Ghat
b) Mansa Devi Temple
c) Chandi Devi Temple
d) Daksha Mahadev Temple
e) Shanti Kunj Ashram
f) Rajaji National Park
g) Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary
h) Swami Vivekanand Park
i) Maya Devi Temple
j) Ganga Aarti
k) Yoga Treats,
l) Kuari Pass
m) Kaudiyala Ram Jhula
n) Lakshman Jhula
o) Triveni Ghat
p) Neelkanth Mahadev
q) Trimbakeshwar Temple

Best Time To Visit: October to November and March to June.

5) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh:

Another most important religious place in North India is Varanasi. The city in Uttar Pradesh houses a number of temples, dedicated to Gods and Goddesses of the Hindu religion. You will be mesmerized by watching the sunrise over the Ganga and the other refreshing activities during your visit. Such an amazing and memorable experience in this magical city can quickly overwhelm the senses.

What are the best places in Varanasi to explore?

a) Kashi Vishwanath Temple
b) Dashashwamedh Ghat
c) Manikarnika Ghat
d) Kedar Ghat
e) Alamgir Mosque
f) Ganga Aarti
g) Ramnagar Fort
h) Chunar Fort
i) Sarnath Museum
j) Chaukhandi Stupa
k) Sankat Mochan Hanuman
l) Varanasi Fun City

Best Time To Visit: October to March.

6) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh:

Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the best places to visit in north India. Shimla is 342 kilometers away from the capital, Delhi, and is a great choice for a weekend getaway away from Delhi and Chandigarh, as Shimla has many places to visit.

The scenic views of this beautiful hill station make it a suitable destination for photographers looking for the perfect shot and nature lovers looking to explore nature in its original form. This hilltop town is one of the top tourist destinations in North India for summer vacations, enveloped in a lush deodar cedar forest and an early morning walk in nature is always relaxing.

Key Attractions worth visiting in the city:

a) The Ridge, covered in snow
b) Mall Road
c) Shimla’s highest peak Jakhoo Hill
d) Jakhoo Temple
e) Kalka-Shimla Railway
f) Himachal State Museum
g) Green Valley
h) Tara Devi Temple
i) Mashobra
j) Kufri
k) Chail
l) Chadwick Falls

Best Time to Visit: March to June. And, if you want to experience the snowfall, then November to February is an ideal time.

7) Dharamshala and McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh:

McLeodganj and Lansdowne are some of the best winter tours in northern India. Well, you can check out our great North India travel packages on Sikh Tours’ website and no doubt you will find the perfect itinerary ready to take you on your most memorable Indian vacation.

If you are planning to visit this part of India, be aware that one to two weeks will not be enough. The unusual city attracts thousands of visitors to overcome the summer blues and discover the best spots in Dharamshala surrounded by dense cedars and snow-capped peaks that adorn the landscape.

What to see in Dharamshala and McLeodganj?

a) Bhagsu Falls
b) Namgyal Monastery
c) Tsuglagkhang Complex Dalai Lama Temple
d) Bhagsunag Temple
e) Tibetan Museum
f) Dharamkot
g) Kareri Lake
h) Minkiani Pass
i) Triund
j) Kangra Valley
k) Dal Lake

Best Time to Visit: February to June.

What’s More?

Definitely, this is not it. There are still many more best places to visit in North India. For instance, you can Top 40 Religious Tourism Places in India that you can travel along with Sikh Tours. The winter, strewn with countless Havelis, Palaces, and Forts, is the perfect time to enjoy a stroll through the historical monuments in different sites of such a welcoming India. Therefore, winter is considered the best time to travel to attractions when the weather and air are pleasant and fresh. Just don’t miss out on the perfect blend of culture, spirituality, adventure & beauty, and set off on your trip to these happening cities for creating some timeless memories.