The mercury has begun raising its head, with longer days and warmer nights. Many of us will miss the cosy warmth of hot teas and soups to escape the winter chill. And must be restoring our colourful winter wear to the obscurity of wardrobes for one full year again.
But if you miss the winter already, here are some destinations that you can visit to enjoy the winter chill for some more time. You can explore these places and enjoy the weather with bonfires at night, and warm local cuisine by the day.
Thekkady, Kerala
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This is a great destination for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Other than the tigers, these forests are home to various animals such as Deer, Elephants, Sambar, Nilgiri Langurs, etc. Once you’re done with wildlife expeditions, do try Bamboo Rafting and Border Hiking. Kerala starts getting uncomfortably warm from next month onwards, hence February can give you an ideal just in time trip to Thekkady.
Coorg, Karnataka
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The rolling coffee and cardamom plantations make this hill station a perfect place for February. The weather still holds on to the chill of winter, and the seclusion that does not hold on till summer.
Harihareshwar, Maharashtra
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This is a good place for a weekend away from the city din of Mumbai. With its imposing temples, and syncretic architecture, this place is calm and isolated before the tourists start arriving in summer.
Kutch, Gujarat
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The Rannutsav of Kutch goes on till the 20th of February, and the salt desert carries its magical charm, before the sun melts the scene in March. This western edge of India is a good destination to revel in the winter glory for some more time.
Konark, Odisha
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February hosts the annual dance festival at Konark. Besides, this place on the eastern coast also sees some of the returning migratory birds from the mainland. The Chilika Lake is the last place to view the amazing flamingos before they fly home for summer.
Kaziranga, Assam
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This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with some of the remaining populace of the threatened one-horned rhinoceros. Wildlife enthusiasts also find a large number of tigers, elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Situated in Assam, Kaziranga lies on the edge of the Eastern Himalayas biodiversity hot spot.
Bir, Himachal Pradesh
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This is a perfect destination at this time of the year. The impending crowds of summer have still not made their way to Himachal. The peaceful Buddhist monasteries, the deer park, the wooded trails, and the idyllic hamlets, make it seem like a place right out of a novel.
So, pack your bags and visit of these destinations, which are perfect for February.
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