Also, known as the beach paradise of the country, is situated on the west coast of India. Goa is the most popular place to celebrate Christmas in India. Known for its beautiful beaches and endless partying culture, Goa plays host to the best Christmas’s in the country. Goa with its Portugal legacy and its Roman Catholic population, partake in the customary midnight mass services as it goes on well into early hours of the morning. It is indeed the best place to be with family and friends. Goa caters to a lot of tourists from all over the world in this season. Another attraction would be the beach shacks and restaurants which serve the Western style Christmas lunches and dinners and live bands playing the festive music.
Daman and Diu situated on Gujarat’s southern border was also a part of Portuguese India. It is known for its golden sands and dense palm groves. It has beautiful churches such as the St. Paul’s Church, the 17thcentury old Se Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and many more. The picturesque beaches are a great attraction of the place. Daman is also known as the city of ‘Twin Forts’ as it stations many forts.
Christmas is celebrated with great exhilaration here. The Union Territory is seen promoting its tourism with cultural programs where tourists can enjoy and be part of various Portuguese dance programs. The place is lit up and is the perfect place for food lovers too.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Once, a part of the Portuguese territory, Dadra and Nagar Haveli is situated on India’s western coast. Silvassa, the capital, is known for its hills, little waterfalls and verdant meadows. Christmas is celebrated here with great enthusiasm. The place has lovely Roman Catholic churches and The Church of Our Lady of Piety is known for its magnificent architecture. The place is perfect to provide tourists with a peaceful and laid back holiday and a chance to soak in the nativity of Christ.
Pondicherry
Also known as ‘India’s Little France’, Pondicherry is very cosmopolitan. Known for its stunning beaches, beautiful colonial buildings and tantalizing French cuisine, it is one of the best tourist destinations. The place is best suited for a quiet Christmas. It is known for its magnificent churches and architecture. The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is known for its medieval architecture and The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church for its Gothic architecture. These churches definitely are worth a visit during the festive season. It is a destination best known for well planned French style avenues, interesting monuments such as the French War Memorial, Statue of Joan of Arc, statue of Dupleix, and many more.
Kerala
It is another destination known for its Christmas festivity. The place houses a sizeable Christian population. Well known for its beautiful beaches, coconut trees and lovely beach resorts, it makes for a perfect holiday destination. The Kerala backwaters are perfect to enjoy a peaceful and quiet time on the lush rivers. The state with its high festive spirit and with the Christmas trees put up, choir practice sessions on in right earnest and the best culinary planned is one amazing place to bring in the festival.
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