Winter honeymoon destinations for November to February weddings

By the Nexara Holidays travel desk · 2 min read

Peak wedding season in India runs from November to February. Fortunately, many of the world's best honeymoon destinations are in season too.

Tropical beaches

• Maldives: the dry season begins around December. Book early for Christmas and New Year.
• Thailand: Phuket, Krabi and the Phi Phi Islands have calm seas and sunshine.
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands Islands: clear water and good diving.
• Sri Lanka's south and west coasts: dry and sunny from December.
• Goa and Kerala: perfect beach weather.

Palaces and culture

• Udaipur and Rajasthan: comfortable days, palace hotels and sunset boat rides.
• Dubai: mild weather for desert safaris and rooftop dinners.

Snow

• Gulmarg and Kashmir: snow-covered landscapes and skiing.
• Manali: snow in Solang Valley and beyond the Atal Tunnel.
• Switzerland and Austria: winter wonderlands with Christmas markets in December.
• Lapland: glass igloos and the northern lights. See Planning a northern lights trip: where, when and how many nights.

Tips for winter honeymoons

• Christmas and New Year are the most expensive weeks. Travelling a week earlier or later saves a lot.
• Book four to six months ahead for peak dates.
• Pack layers for desert nights and mountain destinations.
• Fog can delay flights in North India in December and January; allow buffer time.

Our winter favourites

Udaipur for culture, the Maldives for luxury, Thailand for value and Kashmir for snow. See our Honeymoon packages page.

Choosing between beach and snow

If one of you loves warmth and the other loves cold, combine both: a few nights in Kashmir or Manali for snow, then a beach in Goa, Kerala or Thailand. Flights make it easy, but keep the trip to two destinations so it stays relaxing.