Winter in India: A Season Full of Surprise
Winter in India isn’t just a temperature — it’s a mood.
A softness.
A glow.
A shift in colour, cuisine, and landscape.
For the luxury traveller, winter is the best time to discover India — when deserts cool, mountains sparkle, and beaches feel like paradise.
1. Gulmarg, Kashmir — India’s Alpine Wonderland
Powder snow. Pine forests. The Himalayas rising like painted scenery.
Why Luxury Travellers Love It
- World-class skiing
- Gondola rides to 4,000+ metres
- Boutique mountain chalets
Top Stay
The Khyber Himalayan Resort — heated pool overlooking snow-clad peaks.
Must-Do
- Hot kahwa in a private igloo
- Ski safari with a professional instructor
2. Leh–Ladakh — Silent Winters & Star-Studded Nights
Ladakh in winter is for the brave — and the rewarded.
Luxury Experiences
- Private stargazing with an astronomer
- Snow leopard expedition with conservationists
- Ladakhi slow-food tasting
Where to Stay
The Grand Dragon Ladakh (winterised luxury rooms)
3. Udaipur — Winter Romance on Lake Pichola
Winter brings Udaipur alive — golden light, calm waters, cool afternoons.
Why It’s Perfect
- Boat rides on glassy lakes
- Palace dining at sunset
- Rooftop lounges overlooking the Aravallis
Best Stay
Taj Lake Palace — iconic, exquisite, unmatched.
4. Andaman Islands — Tropical Winter Bliss
Winter is peak paradise season in the Andamans.
What Luxury Travellers Choose
- Overwater-style beachfront villas
- Private dive sessions
- Sunset cruises
Stay
Taj Exotica, Havelock — India’s answer to Maldivian luxury.
5. Darjeeling & Kalimpong — Tea Country in Winter Mist
Rolling hills. Winter sunshine. Boutique colonial retreats.
Luxury Highlights
- Tea tasting with a planter
- Mountain view breakfasts
- Heritage walks
6. Coorg — The Winter Forest Experience
A winter of mist, forests, coffee, and slow luxury.
Stay
Evolve Back Coorg
The Best Winter Luxury Travel Itinerary (12 Days)
Kashmir → Udaipur → Coorg → Andamans
A blend of
✔ snow
✔ heritage
✔ forest
✔ island luxury
