Feb 4, 2025, 10:36 AM IST

Exploring India with toddlers: Best destinations for 2025

Monica Singh

Here is a list of destinations which you can explore with toddlers in India.

Jaipur

Jaipur is a historic destination, which reeks of both old beauty and new flamboyance. This is the heart of Rajasthan; covering the royal family residence, majestic shopping destinations, Hawa Mahal and many other monuments. If you are looking for a fairytale vacation in a colorful spot, Jaipur is the right place.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is a beauty of Himalayan region. This region is famous for its beautiful sceneries, attracting millions of visitors every year. Even before the independence of the nation, the British governing officers considered Darjeeling to be their summer retreat destination. 

Goa

Goa's serene beaches such as Calangute, Baga, and Palolem offer shallow waters and soft sands, perfect for toddlers to play under supervision. Splashdown Waterpark in Anjuna and Froggyland Water World in Nuvem are popular for safe and enjoyable water activities suitable for young children. 

Ooty

Ooty is the queen of hill stations and this is the right place to escape from the hustle of the corporate world. The land rises up to the clouds and gives all cliché hill station activities. It was once the summer headquarters of British and today, an important honeymoon and family destination.

Himachal Pradesh

Take a scenic toy train ride on the Kalka-Shimla Railway, offering toddlers a fun and memorable journey through picturesque landscapes. Visiting apple orchards in Manali or Shimla are pretty fun too.

Andaman and Nicobar Island

Relax on family-friendly beaches like Radhanagar Beach or Corbyn's Cove Beach, offering calm waters and soft sands for toddlers to play safely.  It will provide toddlers with an opportunity to observe marine life without getting wet. 

Munnar

Munnar is a hill station in which the rolling hills are carpeted with spice and tea plantations. Located in the low Western Ghats region, this hill town is an aesthetic spot to wander in the nature.

Nianital

A large hill town and the centerpiece lake covers this forested valley with tourists. This town is filled with families trying to create a wonderful vacation with the nature. Nainital brings you closer to the nature, covering numerous outdoor activities.