10 Amazing Places to Celebrate Christmas in India

It’s officially that time of the year: Yes, we are talking about that most beautiful time of the year, the time of celebrations, fun, wonders, laughter, gifts and Christmas trees! Yes, we are talking about Christmas! The sound of Christmas is sufficient to light up our faces and lives! There is something about Christmas that surely appeals to us like nothing else in the world. If you are thinking about spending your Christmas in India, then we have some great options for you for Family Packages tour in India in December.

BEST PLACES IN INDIA TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

Mumbai

A gorgeous place named as the city that never sleeps, well, Mumbai is all of that and a lot more. There is a different feel to every festival that can be found just in Mumbai. Find the best of desserts and the shopping while being in this festive season in Mumbai. The best place in Mumbai to celebrate Christmas is the western suburb of Bandra as this area houses a lot of Catholics as one can see a lot of houses and streets being decorated with lights and Christmas trees. Other than that, one can also visit the various churches of Mumbai such as Mount Mary’s Basilica, Gloria Church, Saint Michael’s Church, Holy Name Cathedral, Saint Peter’s Church, Saint Andrew’s Church and Lady of Immaculate Conception, Saint Thomas’s Cathedral and be a part of Christmas service. Also, find the coolest Christmas parties of the nation being in Mumbai.

Delhi

Delhi is the place for people who are dilwalas, this is one place that would be seen celebrating every festival with a lot of pomp and show, this city is most gorgeously decked up at the time of Christmas.  Being an ideal winter destination in India, find the shopping malls being tastefully decorated, Christian localities being decorated with sparkling lights and the clubs and lounges that would be seen throwing some grand theme parties. Visit the famous Sacred Heart Church in Connaught Place for the midnight mass.

Kolkata

Well, famously known as The City of Joy, this place is totally rocking and ideal for celebrating Christmas. This place has the Christmas being marked by the fragrance of fruit cake and pastries that would totally set up the mood for you. Though Christmas is not a major festival in Kolkata yet the celebration of Christmas here will totally lift your spirits. You can visit the famous Park Street that is a great place to celebrate Christmas and the best part is that, other than the Christians, you would also find people from different communities who would be seen offering prayers and singing carols in the midnight mass while being in the churches celebrating the true feels of Christmas.  Also, one can find the rock music, Light and sound exhibition, sparkling lights and lip smacking food that would totally make your Christmas a lot more joyous!

Goa

Goa is one of the most happening places in India, a place synonym to celebrations, this is a heaven for the party lovers and is truly delightful and magical that will totally make your Christmas dreams come to life. This place has a well Roman Catholic population as well as how can we not talk about the Portuguese legacy that Goa proudly boasts of. One would find the festival of Christmas being celebrated with a lot of pomp and show in Goa. This place is rightly called as the party capital of India that becomes all the lot more in the mood of celebration at the time of Christmas as you get Christmas tour packages in India. You would find the entire place being lit up with poinsettia flowers and lights. There are also a lot of masses who would be seen singing carols in the midnight and all this continues till the early morning.  Also, all the foodies out there, we will give you another reason to celebrate Christmas in Goa as the beach shacks and restaurants would serve you with some lip smacking Christmas lunches and dinners as you eat with the live bands setting up the mood for you.

Puducherry

Puducherry is famous for its French influence, if you are looking for a place that celebrates Christmas with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm, and then Puducherry is the place for you.  This place has a sizeable Roman Catholic population; you would feel the vibrancy of joy being here in the Christmas season as this entire place is lit up with beautiful colours of happiness in the Christmas season. There are some famous Churches in Puducherry named Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges (The Church of Our Lady of Angels), Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Church of the Assumption, The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Church of Our Lady of Good Health, The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, etc that can be visited to be a spectator to the Christmas service as it is one of the best places to visit in December in India with family.

Kerala

Well, Kerala is a delightful place to visit, Christmas or otherwise, but at the time of Christmas, this place is all lit up and made beautiful, Kerala has a lot of churches that makes it an ideal place to celebrate Christmas. You would find decorated streets, churches etc. Also the restaurants would serve you the best food with heavy discounts at the time of Christmas.  One would feel a local touch to Christmas in Kerala that needs to be experienced to realize. Also the stunning beaches and calm backwaters add to the beauty of the festive season.

Daman and Diu

Daman and Diu is famous for the Portuguese connection that this place boasts about, this place is ideal for celebrating Christmas, this place is usually quiet and calm and is ideal for a vacation if you are looking for some solitude and quiet time but at the time of festival of Christmas, this place becomes all the lot more bright and lively. One can find a lot of cultural shows being here; also witness some Portuguese dance forms such as Corrindinho being here. The night is marked by the vibrant lamps that totally make for a sight to remember!  Also, one can visit the famous Churches such as Se Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Saint Paul’s Church, etc.

Shillong

Shillong is not a popular place to visit in India in winter, so you can actually have a calm and serene Christmas celebration being here, the Christmas here is celebrated with a lot of wonders and delight as you celebrate seeing the houses decked up with sparkling lights; people making traditional cuisines and spend time signing some carols and hymns in the evening. There are also many churches that have local bands playing the gospel music.

Manali

If you want to celebrate a white Christmas in India, then Manali is your ultimate destination for you to visit. Celebrate your Christmas while being in the real snow being in Manali. You would find the most beautiful snowfall around this time and spend time playing in snow or making a snowman! Also you can plan your stay in one of those log huts that set up the Christmas mood.

Bangalore

Bangalore as a place has a spirit of its own. This is one fantastic place to celebrate Christmas that has a vibrant feel to it as the entire city is gorgeously decorated at the time of Christmas. This place is ideal for Christmas celebration in India, most malls, markets as well as restaurants will offer you the best of discounts as well as special menus at the time of Christmas. There are many areas in Bangalore that has been made predominant by Christians that are seen as gorgeously decked up. Also, the midnight mass at Christian Fellowship Church, City Harvest AG Church, St. Mary’s Basilica is just perfect for the midnight mass. 

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Thus, these are the best places in India to celebrate Christmas, find some of the best feels attached to these places as you celebrate your Christmas here with a lot of pomp and show. Get the best of family tour packages in India with Sharp Holidays as you unravel on an unforgettable trip.