7 Holiday Destinations for Your Kids on This Diwali

BANGALORE: Diwali is the festival of lights thus it is the best time to enlighten the wandering lust of your children and guide them to some of the exotic places in the country. Travelling with family not only brings the family together but also makes some of the memorable moments to cherish.

As Diwali holidays are coming closer get ready to book a family vacation to embrace a new experience by excusing the traditional way of celebration. Let us take a look at seven of the most interesting places in India to visit with your kids on this festival season as compiled by itriptoBETA.

Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Hills stations are always a favorite destination of any tourist. If you are in or near Rajasthan on this Diwali season, then what will be more interesting than exploring the only hills station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu? The place is referred to as 'an oasis in the desert' as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests. The hill station offers trekking, boating and rock climbing which will be refreshing activities for your kids.

Shimla, Himchal Pradesh

The capital of Himachal Pradesh is known among the tourism hubs in the country. The city is known for mountains and ancient buildings. As the winter season is on the way this might be the perfect holiday destination for your kids since they would get to play with the snow. Apart from culture reflecting historic temples and churches the city also offers great fun with activities like trekking, river rafting and camping which might interest your little ones.

Goa

The place where the sun and sand meets and known for its party culture. But don’t be worried about having a family time at India’s favorite tourist destination. The place offers more than what you expect apart from its numerous beaches and night clubs it also poses some historical churches and forts which are worth to visit with your family. Goa also offers various water sports and adventurous activities that will make this holiday most memorable for your kids.

Munnar, Kerala

Another hill station to visit this season is Munnar. The God’s own country is welcoming you in to the intoxicating natural beauty. If you are a nature lover and want to pass on the genes to your kids this might be a perfect holiday destination for your family. The tea estates, thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary, Kurinjimala Wildlife Sanctuary, Pampadam Shola National Park and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the major sightseeing options.

Amritsar, Punjab

The home of Golden temple, Amritsar will be an interesting option for holidaying with the family on this Diwali. The state of Punjab is known for its rich culture and food, thus making your kids to know about different cultures will be a great way to bring them close to mother India. Watching the lit up golden temple and fire show will bring joy to your kids. So let this Diwali a whole new experience for your family.

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. The park is a hot hub of ecotourism in the country. It contains 488 different species of plants and a diverse variety of fauna. If you are a wildlife lover and your children love watching wildlife shows then this will be the best gift to them on this Diwali. The jeep safari and elephant safari at the national park will make your kids go wow. 

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan     

On this Diwali take your kids to Jaisalmer and give them the knowledge about history and culture of the town. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. The beautiful town in Rajasthan is a World Heritage Site with many of the houses and temples finely sculptured and lie in the heart of Thar Desert. Thus watching the fire works with the fort as a backdrop and understanding the Rajput culture might excite your children

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