Best Christmas & New Year Trips for Women in India (2026)

December is the most magical time to travel in India – and also the busiest. Hotels fill up, prices rise and plans with friends often fall apart at the last minute. If you’ve ever ended up spending Christmas or New Year at home because nobody was free, this post is for you.

At Sakhi Escapes, every trip is women-only, led by a female Trip Captain, with safe stays and transport planned for you. Come solo or with friends – you’ll leave with a group of new Sakhis.

Here are our December 2026 departures, sorted by the kind of holiday you’re dreaming of.

🎉 New Year trips

1. Goa New Year Trip – 30 Dec to 2 Jan

The classic Goa New Year, without the worry. Beach hopping across North Goa, Old Goa’s churches and colourful Fontainhas, and a New Year Gala Party with DJ, gala dinner and midnight countdown. Goa to Goa, with airport / railway pickup.

• From ₹14,499 + GST (triple sharing)
• Best for: party lovers and first-timers who want the famous Goa New Year safely
• See the Goa New Year trip

2. Jaisalmer New Year Under the Desert Stars – 29 Dec to 2 Jan

Ring in 2027 at a desert camp on the Sam sand dunes – jeep and camel safari, Rajasthani folk music, sunset over the Thar and a New Year’s Eve dinner and countdown. Plus Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli and Kuldhara. Delhi to Delhi by private AC Tempo Traveller.

• From ₹10,999 + GST (quad sharing)
• Best for: women who want a New Year that feels different from a party
• See the Jaisalmer New Year trip

🎄 Christmas trips

3. Goa Christmas Trip – 23 to 26 Dec

Fairy lights, church bells and beaches. Christmas Eve dinner and party, Old Goa’s churches on Christmas Day, and Panjim and Fontainhas dressed in lights.

• From ₹14,499 + GST (triple sharing)
• Best for: beach lovers who want Goa’s festive vibe before the New Year rush
• See the Goa Christmas trip

4. Mussoorie Christmas Getaway – 24 to 27 Dec

An affordable Christmas in the Queen of the Hills. Mall Road in festive lights, Kempty Falls, Christmas games and dinner, and a slow morning in Landour with Char Dukan pancakes and the view from Lal Tibba. Delhi to Delhi.

• From ₹7,999 (quad sharing)
• Best for: a short, budget-friendly hill break from Delhi
• See the Mussoorie Christmas trip

5. Darjeeling Christmas Escape – 25 to 28 Dec

Tea gardens, a Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga (weather permitting), Batasia Loop, Mirik Lake and the India–Nepal border view at Simana. Starts and ends at NJP / Bagdogra, with breakfast and dinner daily.

• From ₹12,499 + GST (quad sharing)
• Best for: a peaceful, scenic Christmas in the mountains
• See the Darjeeling Christmas trip

6. Kerala Christmas Special – 23 to 28 Dec

Spend Christmas Day in the tea hills of Munnar, then Thekkady’s spice plantations and a night on a premium houseboat in Alleppey. Kochi to Kochi. (Prefer quieter dates? There’s also a 12–17 Dec batch.)

• From ₹14,999 (quad sharing)
• Best for: a relaxed, slow holiday with nature and great food
• See the Kerala trip

7. Udaipur & Jawai Christmas Special – 25 to 29 Dec

Christmas cake and Secret Santa as we leave Delhi, Udaipur’s lakes and palaces, then the wild granite hills of Jawai – leopard country – with a Christmas bonfire night.

• From ₹8,999 (quad sharing)
• Best for: heritage, lakes and a touch of wildlife on a budget
• See the Udaipur & Jawai trip

❄️ Snow & winter adventures

8. Manali, Atal Tunnel & Jispa – 4 to 9 Dec

Old Manali cafés, the Atal Tunnel, snow at Sissu and a night beyond the tunnel in Jispa or Keylong, plus Solang Valley. Delhi to Delhi.

• From ₹7,999 (quad sharing)
• Best for: your first real Himalayan snow experience
• See the Manali winter trip

9. Spiti Valley Winter Expedition – 1 to 9 Dec

For the adventurous: Chitkul, Kalpa, the frozen lake at Nako, the 1,000-year-old Tabo Monastery, Key Monastery and Hikkim’s famous post office – via Kinnaur, with oxygen and first aid on board.

• From ₹21,999 (triple sharing)
• Best for: experienced travellers ready for real cold and long mountain drives
• See the Spiti winter trip

🏜️ Culture & offbeat

10. Rann of Kutch White Desert – 11 to 15 Dec

Sunset and sunrise on the white salt desert, the Harappan city of Dholavira, the Road to Heaven, Kalo Dungar and nights in traditional Bhunga huts. Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad.

• From ₹9,999 + GST (quad sharing)
• Best for: culture lovers looking for something truly different

Short on days? Our Varanasi Girls Trip (11–14 Dec) is just 1 night in Varanasi – Ganga Aarti, a boat ride, Kashi Vishwanath and Sarnath – with AC train options from 15 cities.

How to choose the right trip

• Want a party? Goa New Year or Goa Christmas.
• Want snow? Manali (easier) or Spiti (for the adventurous).
• Want something calm? Darjeeling or Kerala.
• On a budget or short on leave? Mussoorie, Udaipur & Jawai or Varanasi.
• Want a New Year to remember? Jaisalmer’s desert camp.

Tips for booking a December trip

• Book early. Christmas and New Year week is peak season everywhere – our seats are limited and fill fast.
• Book your trains and flights early too, especially for trips starting in Goa, Kochi, NJP / Bagdogra or Ahmedabad.
• Pack for the weather. Hill and desert nights in December are cold – carry thermals and a warm jacket.
• Carry original photo ID. It’s needed for hotels, and for permits in places like the White Rann.
• Come solo – really. Most of our travellers come alone and leave with a group of friends.

How booking works

Pick your trip and date, tap Book now, and our team will confirm on WhatsApp. A token of ₹1,000 holds your seat on most trips (₹2,000 for Spiti and Rann of Kutch). After that, you get access to your personal traveller page with your voucher, payments, pickup details and Trip Captain contact.

Still deciding? Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll help you pick the trip that suits you best. Travel solo, never alone. 💛