25 Best Family Holiday Destinations in India, Places to visit with Family

The fast-paced city offers a vibrant lifestyle with a rich history waiting for you to explore with your family. Known to be the place where dreams come true, your dream holiday destination could be Mumbai. From its temples to long beaches with eating the popular vada pav will tell you why it is known as the best Family holiday destinations in India give you one of the best times to make memories with your loved ones. Also, if you visit the city during monsoons, it has its own beauty and its not an overstatement that you won’t fall in love with the place.
 
Best time to visit: October to February
 
How To Reach: Take a direct flight or train from any major city in India. Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is on its way.
 
Places To Stay: Holiday Inn, Radisson Mumbai, The Taj Mahal Place
 
Famous Food: Batata vada, The Bombay Sandwich, Pav Bhaji
 

From its crowded and narrow street in the Old Delhi area to its posh malls in Saket, Delhi has literally become the heart of India where people from all around the world come in. The street of this place is to die for and the attractions will involve visiting Lotus temple or Akshardham temple to visiting Chandni Chowk that houses a mosque and a Sikh temple sharing a wall together. This shows the religious tolerance and cultural assimilation of the place and known as one of the best holiday destinations in India.

Best time to visit: October to March

How To Reach: Take a direct flight or train from any major city in India.
 
Places To Stay: The Lalit New Delhi, Roseate House New Delhi, Radisson Blu Hotel.
 
Famous Food: Chhole Bhature, Rolls, Chaat, Paranthas, 
 

Located beside the beautiful Bay of Bengal area and known to be an offbeat destination for families, Puri is also one of the Char Dham pilgrimage destinations and known as one of the best family holiday destinations in India. If your parents have not been to be a religious site in the recent past and they have been asking you to come along, Puri is the destination you would like to go to. The tropical climate of the city can be explored where the architecture of the city is designed to become the main attraction of the city.
 
Best Time To Visit: October to February
 
How To Reach: Take a direct flight or train from any major city in India.
 
Places To Stay: Sterling Puri, MAYFAIR Heritage, Mahabir Sheraton
 
Famous Food: Chungdi Malai, Ukhuda, Khicede, Malpua
 

Imagine your family amidst a beautiful resort where the old are enjoying the snow and have lit a bonfire and the children are enjoying the adventurous sports activities in the snow-capped mountains. Doesn’t it look like a dream come true? Well, you can make that come true by visiting the popular destination of Manali, the best holiday destinations in India. Solang valley just a little far away from the place is ideal for Paragliders and many other activities. Enjoy the stroll on a wintery evening on Mall road and have the time of your life.
 
Best Time To Visit: October to February
 
How To Reach: Take a direct bus or train from any major city in India.
 
Places To Stay: The Manali Inn, Holiday Heights Manali, Apple Country Resort, 
 
Famous Food: Sidoo, Momos, Dhaam 

Known to be the largest district in Gujarat, Kutch makes to the top 25 list of family holiday destinations because it gives that holiday vibes that every family desires and known as one of the finest family destinations in India. It comprises 900 villages and mesmerizing White Desert / Rann of Kutch. This part of India will definitely give you the authentic cultural vibe of the place and teach your kids about the diversity that India is home to.
 
Best Time To Visit: November to February
 
How To Reach: The nearest airport is Bhuj Airport. Take a direct bus or train from any major city in India.
 
Places To Stay: There are many luxury camps in Kutch. Some of them are The Village Resort Mandvi, Rann Homestay. 
 
Famous Food: Stir-fried vegetables, Kutchi Kadhi

Popularly known as the ‘Venice of the East’, Udaipur carves out a niche for attracting tourist flocks throughout the years and you would definitely want to miss out on this one. Visiting popular temples and the exemplary view of the city will take give your folks the time of their life and Udaipur will have your back if you want to take out the time to spend quality time with your loved ones. For all these reasons it is known as one of the best family holiday destinations in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: October to March
 
How To Reach: You could take a direct flight to Udaipur. Take a direct bus or train from any major city in India.
 
Places To Stay: Lake Pichola Hotel, Hotel Lakend, Radisson Blu, 
 
Famous Food: Mirchi vada, Dal bati churma, Dal Kachori, Pyaaz Kachori
 

Although this offbeat place gem doesn’t sound ideal for family vacations, let us change your mind. In recent years, many families have broken the stereotypical perception by exploring this beautiful place, especially in winters. You could trek towards Spiti valley to witness the unfiltered universe and beautiful galaxy with your naked eyes. That is the reason Ladakh is listed as one of the best holiday destinations in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: January and February
 
How To Reach: Take a direct flight or bus from NewDelhi.
 
Places To Stay: JP Hotel and Resorts, Park Inn by Radisson, The Golden Palms Hotel And Spa
 
Famous Food: Butter Tram Chutagi, Thukpa, 
 

Popularly known as the summer family holiday destination, this stunning place just an overnight journey away from the capital of India. Be it a weekend getaway from the bustling sounds of metro or celebrating some special moments with your family, Dharamshala welcomes you with its beautiful streets filled up with Tibetan culture and offers some delish authentic Himalayan cuisines. This is why it is called as the best Family holiday destination in India. You also have the option of going on a trek to Triund and pitch your own tent and participate in some adventurous activities. Additionally, if you go at the right time, you might get to witness the most beautiful snowfall of a lifetime.
 

Best Time To Visit: March to July
 
How To Reach: Take a direct bus from New Delhi or to any other major city.
 
Places To Stay: The Divine Hima, Prakriti Aalay, Zostel Mcleod
 
Famous Food: Momos, Tibetan food
 

This tiny yet beautiful place in the eastern Himalayan range is home to people from various ethnicities. From Tibetan, Nepalis, Lepchas, and Bhutias, this place is the perfect place for your kids to witness the true diversity of Indian culture. Moreover, the climate of Gangtok makes it convenient for the elderly to take a stroll down the wild orchids that are filled with myriad colors and thick bamboos. The northeastern culture will express the reason for it being known as the finest family destination in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: September to June
 
How To Reach: Take a direct bus from New Delhi or any other major city.
 
Places To Stay: Hotel Dew Pond, WelcomHeritage Denzong Regency, Summit Golden Crescent
 
Famous Food: Momos, Thukpa, Gundruk, Phagshapa
 

Huddled in the nature-rich Western Ghats, the landscape of Coorg is filled with beautiful waterfalls surrounded with pleasant coffee plantations. Its natural flora and fauna will add charm and enliven the spirits of your parents. This amazing hill station boasts of many attractions and surprisingly, Tibetan monks, who have settled here, give this place the much-needed diversity making it the ideal location for any family to spend quality time. That is why Coorg is listed as one of the best family holiday destinations in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: October to March
 
How To Reach: Take a direct flight or train from New Delhi or any other major city.
 
Places To Stay: Purple Palms Resort & Spa, Whispering Woods, Club Mahindra, 
 
Famous Food: Noolputtu, Bambo Shoot Curry, Kadambuttu, Pandi Curry, 
 

The beautiful North-east houses the high plateaus and wind gushing rivers that display the natural perfection of nature and Shillong is where you can find all that in one place. The pleasant 3-hour drive Guwahati makes way for the fun curvy roads and ecstatic pine trees. One fun fact about this place is that the British constructed this place as their summer retreat and one can find the distant colonial touch in every nook and corner. Lake Umium or as popularly known the Burra Pani lake will leave your family with its serene sights and taking a plunge in nature with your family will become the new normal in this amazing place. Book your tickets and understand why we call Shillong as the perfect place for family destinations in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: September to May
 
How To Reach: Take a direct flight or train from New Delhi or any other major city.
 
Places To Stay: The Heritage Club-Tripura Castle, Hotel Centre Point, Ladybird Hotel
 
Famous Food: Momos, Tungrymbai, Chowmein

Most parents have a soft-side for hill stations, this becomes especially true when it comes to Shimla. Not just because of its popularity but its vibrant environment and scenic surroundings serve the ideal recipe place for families to have fun. Its charming colonial architecture with other historical monuments will leave your folks in awe. Kufri is just a little far away situated where snow falls on many occasions. If you happen to plan your trip between November and February, chances are high that you will get to play snow fight with your parents or kids and isn’t that feeling the amazing one? Also, book yourself a seat in the popular toy train that runs between Kalka and Shimla and have the best train ride of your life. Shimla will woo your heart and tell you why we are calling it one of the best holiday destinations in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: March to June and July to September
 
How To Reach: The most convenient way to reach Shimla from Delhi is by driving in your own car. You could also take a direct bus from Delhi.
 
Places To Stay: Radisson Jass Shimla, Hotel Willow Banks, The Oberoi Cecil
 
Famous Food: Chaa Gosht, Himachali Chana Daal, Momos, Baked sweets & goods
 

Surprise your parents to the scenic and pleasurable hill station of Ooty. Offering many pictorial sights and tranquility of the tea gardens, people of all ages can enjoy a relaxing and refreshing air in the lap of nature. From beautiful botanical gardens to the quieter Ooty lake in the evening, this amazing place in TamilNadu will make your dream of having the perfect family trip come true. Enjoy the gushing waterfalls and avalanche falls alongside the toy train experience where kids will enjoy everything to the core. At number 13, Ooty is known to be one of the best family holiday destinations in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: October to June
 
How To Reach: the Nearest airport is Coimbatore, 88 km.
 
Places To Stay: Sterling Ooty Fern Hill, King’s Cliff, Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
 
Famous Food: Momos, Chocolates, Avial 
 

The beautiful archipelago of islands, Havelock in Andaman is truly the most beautiful island in India. Introducing families to the splendid underwater adventures, Andaman offers a complete package of joy and happiness to the family of all ages. From snorkeling to scuba diving and making sandcastles on the beach sand, Andman also offers to relish food to its tourists all the while making Havelock the dream family destination in India. Book your flight to this amazing family destination in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: November to mid-May
 
How To Reach: The convenient and only way to reach Andaman is by taking a flight to Port Blair.
 
Places To Stay: Havelock Island Beach Resort, Taj Exotica, Symphony Palms Beach Resort
 
Famous Food: Fish Curry, Coconut Prawn Curry

Popular as the splendid holiday destinations in India, Goa is more than just a hippie’s paradise and has turned out to become the venue for many family celebrations in India. Apart from its clean and posh beaches, the churches and scrumptious sea-food adds awe to the place. If an adventurous trip with your family is on your to-do-list, Goa has various water sports and activities that will make your bond with your family even stronger. Go on a hike in the nearby mountains or just chill out on the beaches and enjoy the sunset.
 
Best Time To Visit: Mid-November to mid-February
 
How To Reach: Take a direct flight from Delhi or any other major city or a bus from Mumbai.
 
Places To Stay: The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort Goa, The Park Calangute Goa, Santana Beach Resort
 
Famous Food: Pork Vindaloo, Chicken Cafreal, Goan Fish Curry

Known as the best family holiday destinations in India, you could not go wrong with Varanasi for so many reasons. The essence of its old days attracts the elder in an amazing way. The city has so much to become the family tourist destination in India. Varanasi can undoubtedly be described as the spiritual capital of India. One would realize this to be extremely true while taking a stroll of the streets filled with lights and its ghats surrounded with chants and mantras of Hindu philosophy. Soothing souls surround this place which has become the epicenter of family trips in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: October to March
 
How To Reach: Take a direct flight or train from Delhi.
 
Places To Stay:  Hotel Varanasi Inn, The Clarks, Radisson Hotel, 
 
Famous Food: Kachori Sabzi, Choor Matar, Baati Chokha

It is very mainstream and known as the ideal family destination in India. It’s about time that you pampered your parents with a fine tryst with royalty and amazing culture of Rajasthan. Dash off to the lavish land of Jaipur that reflects the glory of the past with rich monuments and great palaces that have been beautifully preserved up until now. Arrive in a king style on the top of an elephant at Amber Fort. Besides that, you can also go to other places like Hawa Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, and the splendidly constructed Nahargarh Fort.
 
Best Time To Visit: November to February
 
How To Reach: Take a direct flight from Delhi drive up to the city
 
Places To Stay: Ramada by Wyndham, Radisson Blu Jaipur, Pearl Palace Heritage, 
 
Famous Food: laal maas, kachoris or ghewar, dal bati churma,

Known to the world for its pristine and green backwaters, Alleppey is called God’s Own Country that makes for an exciting family trip destination. It is truthfully called as one of the best family destinations in India. We all know that parents deserve to be treated with divine gifts of nature where they can leave the stress behind.  It will be a treat for you to watch them enjoy the spring with glee on the iconic houseboat. Cherish the moments as you glide along the quiet waters and catch views of the breath-taking landscapes around the area.
 
Best Time To Visit: November to February
 
How To Reach: Take a direct flight or train from any major city in India.
 
Places To Stay: Houseboats in Alleppey
 
Famous Food: Peera Fish, Banana Chips, Kozhi Curry 

If your family includes young kids and you like the idea of a thrilling adventurous destination, Zaskar is just the place for you. Popular in its winter season and known for the ‘Frozen River Trek’, Chadar is at an altitude of 11,000 ft. and its minus temperature will scare the faint-hearted away. However, if you want to have the once in a lifetime experience with your loved ones, go for it. This beautiful mountainous range will convince you why it called the perfect and best family destination in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: June to September
 
How To Reach: Depending on the weather, you could take the flight or bus from Delhi
 
Places To Stay: The Grand Dragon Ladakh, Hotel Lingzi, WoodyVuStok House
 
Famous Food: Tigmo, Thukpa, Momos, Khambir

Not short of a paradise of earth, Nanital and its lakes will woo your hearts and fill it with compassion. This place has turned out to become the popular tourist destination by the virtue of its hosting the highest number of tigers in India. The popular Jim Corbett park is just a short drive from the place and it would be best if you book a resort near the popular tiger safari ride. Wake up early and hop on to the safari vehicle to witness the tiger with your bare eyes. Apart from that, birdwatching and wildlife lovers enjoy here a lot. The food in this place is also popular and you would not want to miss that. This is why this place is listed as one of the best family holiday destinations in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: April to June and September to October
 
How To Reach: DIrect buses from Kashmiri gate bus stand, Delhi are available
 
Places To Stay: The Naini Retreat, The Earl’s Court by Leisure Hotels, The Pavillion
 
Famous Food: Bhatt ki Churkani, Aloo ke Gutke, Gulgule

From everything cultural and traditionally happening, Pushkar is emerging to be the best family holiday destination in India. The Camel Fair in the Kartika month of the Hindu calendar is known to be the main attraction of the place. The never stopping sound of drums and religious chants will give the peace you were looking for. The enormous clean ghats and delish food will take your heart away. All of this deserves your attention when you are looking for places for family holidays in India. That is why Pushkar is called as one of the best family destinations in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: November to March
 
How To Reach: Direct buses and train to Jaipur are easily available
 
Places To Stay: Moustache Pushkar, Hotel Kanhaia Haveli, Hotel Hillview, Aravali Hills Resort
 
Famous Food: Poha, Samosas, Kachori, Paranthas, Dal Baati

Known as the skiing destination in India, Auli is famous for a family get together. From its apple orchids and pine trees covered in snow, the place looks as majestic as it sounds. The natural wonder is only good when you go visit for once. Book a hill resort for your family and enjoy the tea while sitting in a room in the midst of nature. Auli will take your breath away and you will realize why it called the best family destinations in India. The environment looks so clean that it gives a therapeutic vibe to one’s mind and you can not help but fall in love with the place. The beauty of snow-capped mountains will sway your heart and you would never want to leave it.
 
Best Time To Visit: November to March
 
How To Reach: The best way to reach Auli is by taking a bus from Delhi to Rishikesh.
 
Places To Stay: The Giriganga Resort, Apple Farm Stay, Zostel Homes are also good
 
Famous Food: Various dals, Kachmauli, Bal Mithai, Singhori

Known as the amazing and best family destinations in India, Revitalizing your soul with your loved ones surrounding you is the best way to describe this amazing place. Its refreshing vibes with a pleasant atmosphere, the weather will woo you and this charming little hill station amidst the scorching Maharashtra summer will give you respite from the heat you were longing for. It offers the perfect gateway for scenic places and amazing views that you would not have imagined to have seen in the central part of India especially. The magical monsoon time is the perfect time for you to gather up your family and give this place a chance.
 
Best Time To Visit: September to November; January to May
 
How To Reach: Take a flight to Lohegaon Airport, it is the nearest one to Pune. 
 
Places To Stay: Hotel Mala’s, Rainforest Restaurant and Villas, Miraya Hotel, Hotel Valley Nest
 
Famous Food: Gujarati Thali, Mutton Biryani or Misal Pav

Known as the jewel of North-east and an offbeat spot that is so unexplored, underrated that you would enjoy every single minute you spend there. The greenery of the place is as beautiful as its people and the food will surely take you on a delicious ride. The welcoming faces of the locals will put a smile on your face and the hospitality will spread positivity all around. Their culture will surely be a shock to you if you are not a native of the place. The valleys are a plus if your kids like to play in the open and pitching a tent is your thing. For these reasons, Arunachal is known as a splendid location and an ideal location for family destinations in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: October to April
 
How To Reach: Take a train till Harmuti Railway Station that is located in Assam. 
 
Places To Stay: Hotel Pybss, Hotel Pemaling, Hotel Aane, Hotel Kameng, 
 
Famous Food: Rice, Apong, Pehak, Chura Sabji, and Marua, Pika Pila, 

The exotic place is God’s own country has plenty to offer and Wayanad is the perfect spot for you as it has an extensive number of waterfalls and mysterious caves. The amazing tea plantations and luxurious resorts will be just your type of thing. Apart from that, the historic vibes of the place along with its natural elements with its exotic wildlife sanctuary will make the destination look so appealing. In the middle of elephants and leopards, you would feel so close to nature and the beaches of Kerala are known to be one of the cleanest in India. Wayanad will surely live up to its status of being called the best family destination in India.
 
Best Time To Visit: October to May
 
How To Reach: Take a direct flight from Delhi
 
Places To Stay: Wayanad Coffee Century Grand Hotel, Issacs The Resort, Clouds Inn, Mist Resort, 
 
Famous Food: Malabar Biryani, Malabar Duck Roast, Puttu and Beef fry, Kadala Curry,