Remember those glorious school days when the final bell rang after your last exam, and you all bolted out the gates, shouting “Happy summer vacations!” to each other? Oh, the good old days. Even if you don’t get summer breaks anymore, your kids sure do – so why not use that as your excuse to channel your inner child and treat yourself to the vacation you deserve with your kids? Here is a list of the best summer vacation destinations in India for kids. Check it out!
Amazing Summer Vacation Destinations In India For Kids
Ooty
Ooty is a hill station with an all-time pleasant weather that makes it perfect for summer vacations, especially with kids. You can give kids a charming rail travel intro with the fun toy-train ride through the pine forests. The slopes in Ooty are perfect for picnics and easy treks. You can also opt for boat rides as a relaxed water activity on the Ooty Lake. Kids can also learn more about the tea-making process by visiting tea plantations. Other spots not to miss are the Tribal Museum, the Rose Garden, and Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint.
Dalhousie
Known as one of the best hill retreat options in India, Dalhousie can be a perfect summer vacation spot. This place offers fun nature walks as well as easy treks, especially around Khajjiar. With a variety of serene landscapes, the place is known for its cool weather and slow pace. It hosts market days for you to stroll around and buy souvenirs. The place is famous for pony rides, which the kids will surely find exciting. The slow pace of this place makes it the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Munnar
Nature lovers surely must not miss this beautiful place in Kerala. The tea plantation covered hills, and the tea museums are perfect for taking kids on an educational journey. You can also go on scenic nature trails at the Eravikulum National Park with chances to spot rare Nilgiri Tahr. If you like boat rides, do not miss out on visiting the Mattupetty dam for a calm ride with scenic views. The spice plantations here add a sensory variety like colors, smells, and textures, which is a good experience for little learning minds.
Nainital
Nainital is a well-known hill station in Uttarakhand, which is one of the most loved summer vacation spots for families. You can take your kids to the fun Jim Corbett National Park, which is one of the oldest national parks in India. Go on an open jeep safari early morning with the kids and spot the rare animals with them. Later in the main town, you can go boating on the Nainital lake, which is one of the famous lakes. Also, you must not miss out on taking the kids on a cable car ride that will give them a bird’s eye view of the serene town.
Wayanad
With misty hills, forests, and waterfalls to explore, Wayanad is a lush region in Kerala. It gives a huge outdoor-playground vibe with the climate being cool and pleasant even in summer. There are various nature camp spots and easy trekking spots for kids to be a part of around Edakkal Caves and Pookode Lake. Kids will surely love rock-carvings, boat rides, and jungle walks. There are many resorts here that offer kids special activities like play zones, animal farms, and ziplining that are all supervised and safe for kids. It is the perfect place to give children a breath of fresh air (literally) away from the city crowds.
Darjeeling
Known as the classic Himalayan hill station, Darjeeling offers a blend of fun and scenic views. If your kids love cool air, animals, and surely would enjoy toy train rides, Darjeeling is the perfect place for their summer vacation. The toy train ride is surely a highlight that takes one through the lovely pine forests. You can also take them to the Himalayan Zoological Park to spot rare animals like snow leopards and red pandas. Take kids on a short walk around Tiger Hill and also to Peace Pagoda for scenic strolls.
Mount Abu
Mount Abu is a calm hill escape in Rajasthan, with pleasant weather all year round. It is perfect for all the kids who enjoy boating, lakes, and playful rock formations. Nakki Lake is one of the most well-known ones with paddle boats and swans. You can also take kids to the Honeymoon Point and Toad Rock, which are known viewpoints at easy and short walking distances. This hill station also houses many beautiful and revered temples, like the Arbuda Devi temple and the Delwara Jain temple, for spiritual peace.
Mahabalipuram
If your kids love beach vacations, you must not miss out on Mahabalipuram. It is a beautiful beach-and-temple town near Chennai with sand, sea, and stories. You can go on the white sand beaches, collect shells with kids, help them make sand castles, and witness the beauty of the town with waves crashing. Take kids to the Shore temple and Pancha Rathas to make them understand India’s heritage and carving culture. Do not miss out on the short boat rides, beachside activities, and local cuisine at the shacks.
Gangtok
Take your kids to explore the beauty of the northeast, and what better place to start with than Gangtok? It offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and monasteries with a cool climate, making it one of the best family-friendly destinations in India. Take your kids on a ropeway ride over the city, offering a bird’s-eye view of the hills and rivers. You can also take the kids to Happy Valley Zoo and Namnang Zoo to introduce them to Himalayan animals like the red panda.
Goa
Goa is surely one of those destinations that is on every family’s vacation list. So this summer vacation, why not take your kids to Goa, especially if your kids love beaches and seafood? The wide beaches in Goa are perfect for your kids to play around, make sand castles, and splash in the water. You can also try activities like paddle-boating and banana rides with your family. There are many family-friendly resorts and hotels that offer kids’ pools, play-parks, and more.
Summing Up
From Ooty to Goa, we have tried and covered destinations from the length and breadth of India for your summer vacation with kids. All these destinations are kid- and family-friendly, so you can easily plan a vacation here. Make sure you plan and book it in advance to avoid last-minute hassle and disappointments.
