Happy Vacation: 5 best family holiday destinations in India

The first destination in our list of 5 places to enjoy a happy family vacation with your family is Auli in Uttarakhand. It has all that you need for a relaxing vacation and more - snow-capped mountains, rocky terrain, green pastures and beautiful weather. Auli is one of the top 5 family destinations in India during summer as it offers respite from the scorching heat and is the perfect time for trekking and other outdoor activities that you can enjoy with your little ones. There are some amazing attractions such as Chattrakund Lake, Joshimath, and the Artificial Lake, among other wonderful places. You can indulge in activities like skiing (yes, even during summer), a cable car ride and camping under the stars - all experiences that your family will cherish for life. There are also some luxurious properties to stay at that make your experience more enjoyable.

Wayanad is one of the top 5 places to visit in India with family because of its sheer beauty. It has the best of valleys, majestic hills, lush tea and coffee plantations, stunning views everywhere you look. It is also known for it lip-smacking cuisine and honestly is a great destination for foodies. Here, you can explore the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary with your family or have a cute little picnic by the Banasura Sagar Dam or take in the magnificent view from the Neelimala view point. There are a lot of other things you can do here depending on the duration of your stay, explore them here.  If you love trying something new, try Bamboo Rafting in Kuruva Island or Ziplining at the Karlad lake. Wayanad starts receiving rainfall May onwards and the green livens up making it the best place to visit with family in India. Check out some amazing stays in Wayanad and book your tickets today.

Need we say more? Ladakh is always a good idea especially during summer as it offers the perfect weather conditions for you to have a pleasant stay. The temperature remains between 13-15°C during the months of April, May and June. It is one of the best 5 places to visit in India with family on a holiday in 2023 Summer because you can experience Ladakh to the fullest. The Pangong Tso lake and the Tso Moriri lake start melting during summer making it the perfect spectacle and you can also witness local festivals such as YuruKabgyat, Hemis and SakaDawa. Ladakh also has some amazing properties making it one of the best family vacation places in India. The cherry on the cake is that the route to Ladakh is also scenic and an experience that will remain with you for a long time. 

Pelling, one of the best family holiday destinations in India during summer, is a peaceful little place located 130 km from Gangtok. It is a great destination to visit all year round but the place lights up with lush greenery during summer, making it the perfect escape from your urban life. It offers panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga range and is home to many waterfalls. If you are someone who loves to scale the heights of mountains, Pelling also serves as the base for trekkers who wish to trek to the Himalayas of Sikkim. Aside from natural beauty, it even has many tourist attractions like Sangachoeling Monastery which makes it the best place for a family vacation in India. 

If your google search history reads something like this, “best places for family trip near me”, you’re going to love this one! Coonoor is a top pick for a summer vacation. With lush green scenery and tea plantations, the summer here is pleasant and refreshing. Coonoor is surrounded by beautiful lakes and has many natural tourist attractions like Catherine falls, Lady Canning’s seat, and the Hidden valley. Since it is a small town, you can easily explore the place in a couple of days and hence it is one of the best places to visit in India with family in low budget. A 3 day/2 night trip here would cost less than 9000 per person making it the ideal getaway. Coonoor is easily accessible from Bangalore, Kochi and Coimbatore and there are amazing properties to stay at, while you are here.