In a country like India where diversity plays an important role, traveling can be a wonderful experience, especially with family and kids. It is the best way to spend quality time with your loved ones, away from the busy schedule of our lives. Here we talk about the 7 child-friendly family holiday destinations in India. India has many such regions which are very suitable for a family holiday which include special family resorts and hotels and offers many activities and adventures for the family to enjoy and create memories together. Just choosing the right place to visit with your family is essential to having a family holiday that you will remember for the rest of your life.

1. Dalhousie

The beautiful city of Dalhousie, located in picturesque Himachal Pradesh, is a historical paradise for all visitors and tourists. Dalhousie is home to colonial buildings, including St. Francis and the churches of St. John. Taking a trip to Dainkund Peak leads to the Pool Devi temple and moving up north, Subash Baoli is a peaceful place with pine trees and panoramic views. This hill station is one of the most popular areas due to the beautiful Victorian-style landscapes and the unspoiled nature of the region.

BEST WAY TO REACH – The city is connected via roads to other cities and highways, hence can be reached by road travel. Dalhousie does have an airport, but it is located 140 kms from the heart of the city. Pathankot railway station is the nearest railway station to the city. The station is well connected to other parts of the country and is located 80 kms from the main city.

2. Kashmir

The Mughals rulers used to call Kashmir ‘Paradise on Earth’ and unsurprisingly, the place lives up to its name. This magnificent valley, with its gentle slopes and remote snow-capped peaks, spectacular art crafts, and beautiful gardens, crowns Kashmir as one of the best child-friendly family holiday destinations in India. The whole family will enjoy the experience of living on a houseboat at Dal Lake in Srinagar and taking a boat ride to the Char Chinar. Moving on to Gulmarg and Khilanmarg, there are opportunities for young children to enjoy horseback riding while elders can walk and enjoy the scenic beauty of nature.

BEST WAY TO REACH – Srinagar Airport is located around the city which is the easiest mode of travel. One can also travel to Udhampur railway station, from which taxis can be hired or if one is a travel enthusiast, an approx. 6-hour drive from Jammu city can be covered through beautiful hills and mountains.

3. Darjeeling

Exhilarating landscapes, spectacular sunrise, the unparalleled beauty of the hills, and the welcoming smile of the locals all add to Darjeeling as one of the most beautiful hill stations in the East Indian region. Spread over a steep hill, set between two acres of lush green fields, Darjeeling stands at an altitude of 7,000 feet [2,050 m] above sea level, thus boasting cool temperatures throughout the year. This delightful hill station is the perfect escape for a romantic day and is about 700 kilometers from Kolkata.

BEST WAY TO REACH – The nearest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra, which is 95 kms away from the city. The railway station which connects Darjeeling to other cities is New Jalpaiguri. As for the road connectivity. Darjeeling is well connected to the major cities of India.

4. Patnitop

Patnitop can be a great place for tourists who are seeking adventure and for people who like to enjoy the unspoiled natural beauty. Located in the state of Jammu, Patnitop is one of the best child-friendly family holiday destinations in India due to its breath-taking features and amazing landscapes. The city is part of the plateau located in the Himalayan belt of Shiwalik so it is surrounded by lush green valleys and snow-capped mountains on all sides. Located at an altitude of 2050 meters and 20 kilometers from Patnitop, Sanasar Lake is a beautiful pastoral area having two lakes that are surrounded by green valleys. You can take part in adventure activities, such as paragliding, parasailing, and ropeway rides which are one of the highest ropeways in India in terms of ground clearance at Skyview by Empyrean.

BEST WAY TO REACH – Patnitop can be reached by a local bus or taxi from Jammu city which would take an approx. 3-4 hours. The nearest railway station to Patnitop is Udhampur Railway station, from where buses and taxi regularly ply to Patnitop.

5. Mysore

Mysore is an attractive city and one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. The city is full of elegant and beautiful, pre-independence buildings which have Victorian vibes and take you to a different setting and time. However, despite the chaos of the city, the atmosphere of Mysore is filled with the scent of jasmine flowers and sandalwood, which is an important centre for sandalwood carving and incense production. The highlight of the city is the world-famous Mysore Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a testament to its magnificent design and architecture. Mysore is quickly becoming an important centre of yoga and is home to an international yoga centre that attracts thousands of tourists every year.

BEST WAY TO REACH – Mysore can be reached by Bengaluru International airport, which is the nearest airport located to Mysore, at a distance of 170 kms. There are bus routes to reach the Mysore as well, Kempegowda being the nearest bus stand. The railway station is just 2 kms away from the city which can be covered from Bengaluru within a time frame of 2 to 3 hours.

6. Shimla

Shimla in Himachal Pradesh is another great child-friendly family holiday destinations in India to visit. It is a hill station and a perfect holiday destination for family and kids. Churches, temples, monasteries, waterfalls, and even supermarkets make this region a very attractive place for the holidays.

BEST WAY TO REACH – Shimla railway station is just 1 km away from Shimla and is connected to Kalka by a narrow gauge train.

7. Manali

The closest thing to Shimla is Manali which people usually visit at the same time. This hill station is very interesting, and you can also enjoy a variety of activities such as water crossing, rafting, skiing, and more. There are popular temples available here. Citing the above reasons, this location can be an ideal place for family holidays.

BEST WAY TO REACH – Manali can be reached by airways as Bhuntar airport is located almost 50 kms from Manali. Manali is also well connected to several important tourist destinations such as Ladakh, Shimla, Delhi which makes it more feasible by roadways.