Christmas 2021: Seven best places to celebrate Xmas in India

Christmas is a great time to travel, meet new people and take part in various carnivals.

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Christmas is a time to celebrate the feeling of love and joy with family and friends. People enjoy having a family get-together, social events and doing parties with their close ones to make this festive season memorable. But for the people with wanderlust, Christmas without any doubt is a great time to travel, meet new people and take part in various carnivals.

After all, Christmas is all about happiness. So do what makes you happy.

Meanwhile, if you are still looking for places where the Christmas spirit is high, your search ends here. Here are the seven best places to spend your Christmas in India.

1) Goa

The first and obvious name on the list is Goa. Talking about Christmas is not taking Goa into account would clearly be absurd.

The place has a significant Portuguese history and is dominated by Catholics who celebrate the occasion like no one else. The scent of poinsettia flowers fills the air, along with gorgeous decorations in homes, shops and streets.

Many people from all over travel goa to attend Christmas beach parties.

2) Kerala

Next on the list comes Kerala. The state is home to a number of magnificent churches. Whether it's a chapel, cathedral or church, one can always find them open, even during the festivities.

Aside from holy places, you can also visit the Alleppey backwaters, gorgeous beaches and destinations such as Munnar, Kumarakom and Wayanad.

Also, you are advised to make your reservations in advance.

3) Shillong

The scenic city in northeastern India is home to a large number of Christians who enthusiastically celebrate the birth of Jesus. There will be illuminated homes, streets, and churches.

Local bands play gospel music while churches draw large numbers for midnight mass.

The stunning surroundings, cuisines, and social gatherings make the festival a memorable event.


4) Puducherry

Because it was previously a French colony, this union territory near the Tamil Nadu coast is popularly known as a "little piece of France."

Visit Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church for Christmas prayers. One can also go sailing, see the lights on Mission Street, attend a Christmas feast, or go shopping at the Christmas market.

5) Kolkata

Kolkata celebrates Christmas with great pomp every year.

Streets are seen decorated with lights and have live music and food stalls for locals and tourists to enjoy.

Christmas brunch in Kolkata features roast turkey and duck, rum cake and other delicacies, while St Paul's Cathedral hosts the city's largest midnight mass.

6) Mumbai

People in Mumbai just adore Christmas. The midnight mass at Mount Mary's Basilica in Bandra is a must-see.

In addition, the island city has a plethora of theme events and festive food options to enjoy.

Markets on Hill Road in Bandra are turned into a carnival, which visitors will surely enjoy.

7) Delhi-NCR

In the time of pandemic, Delhi-NCR could be one of the best places to visit during Christmas, in terms of Covid-safety. The city will host a number of carnivals this year that one can not afford to miss.

Christmas Carnival at Gurugram, the Winter Mela at Andheria Modh, the Great Indian Christmas Bazar at Gurugram, Christmas Market at Punjabi Bagh Club are a few of the many stunning carnivals in the city.

From amazing food to festivities, textile and footwear markets, and decor stores everything will be available at these carnivals. 


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