Sunday, December 21, 2008

top 5 Christmas Destinations in India

The “jingle bells” time of the year is back as Christmas is knocking on the door. Just few days away, the Christmas pomp and lights have started showing in the air. A traditional way of celebrating Christmas is at home, with friends and family. But with tourism department’s material contribution, festival trends have changed. This Christmas check out the places where you can ladle your Christmas celebrations to perfection.
Shillong, Meghalaya
104 km from Guwahati, Christmas in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, under the snow-clothed pines, golden oranges are a pure fun. You can evidence the festive processions of people singing and humming Christmas Carols with colourful lamps in their hands under a starry sky.

>> Darjeeling (West Bengal)
Darjeeling revs in a good chance of having a cool white Christmas. You can participate in the festivities of Windamere Hotel where entertainers from London West End Theatre perform every Christmas. Don’t miss to take ride on toy Trains—World Heritage Site.



>> Goa (West)
Christmas at Goa is pitched in with a different hue. By the side of the sea, under the clear sky, Christmas celebration is zingful at Goa. You can witness the celebrations that spill out on roads from the church. Markets get a new makeover and processions are marched out on the street. Christmas food in Goa such as Pork Vindaloom, Rum Cake, Sorpatel, Babinca, Prawn Balchao are too yum to gorge on.



>> Pondicherry, Union Territory
Xmas celebration in Pondicherry is all about huge-herd-cathedral mass and regale celebrations as well.5/6 hours from Chennai, Christmas is all about binging on the Christmas and going greedy-guts. Laze by the stony beach side and share in the Christmas Carols tune.



>>Kochi, Kerala
A melting potpourri of Portuguese, Dutch and English influence, Kochi is enfolded with starry lights during the Christmas season. Kibosh at the famous market called the Broadway market to pick some of the glittering Christmas tree embedded with famous names of Bollywood. Fairs, firework and ornate home are just some of the distinct flavor of the day. Special seafood is a must for all.
A Merry Christmas to All

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Hi,a travel aficionado, I love zipping between various cities in India. Traveling is in my veins and India being an addiction to me, i have penned about many untrodden destinations in the country.