Sterling Holiday Resorts Sees Strong Uptake for Its Lazy Winter Getaway as North India Travel Demand Rises

North India’s winter travel period has opened on a strong note, with hotels in major hill stations reporting a noticeable rise in enquiries for the upcoming holiday phase. Sterling Holiday Resorts has seen a pronounced momentum with its Lazy Winter Getaway offering at Kufri and Manali, which has drawn significant traction from travellers across the regions. The pattern reflects a clear preference for short winter breaks in cool destinations where the AQI is far better.

Sterling’s enquiry patterns indicate that travellers are looking for stays that feel unhurried yet indulgent. In response, the Lazy Winter Getaway brings together centrally heated rooms, expanded meal timing flexibility, offers with couple spa sessions and in-room tea and coffee setups that support quieter evenings and slower starts to the day.

Harinath M, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, said “Across our resorts, guests are looking for experiences that let them enjoy winter in a more thoughtful way. They want to get away from the cities and slow down a bit to savour a break. The Lazy Winter Getaway reflects these preferences, and the early response has validated the need for a winter format that balances simplicity with indulgence. It reinforces our view that travellers now appreciate stays that complement the rhythm of the season while remaining easy to plan and enjoy.”

Across the northern hill belt, interest in winter destinations has grown consistently, supported by clearer skies, better AQI and a noticeable drop in pollution levels compared to major cities. Travel platforms report that couples, families and working professionals are showing increased intent for cooler regions where the weather creates a strong seasonal experience. Hill stations are benefiting from this behaviour as travellers look for destinations that offer crisp air, open views and a sense of winter that is absent in urban centres. They are in awe of the natural appeal of these regions, where winter landscapes feel more defined and create a clear contrast to conditions in the plains.

Recent insights from travel platforms show that winter interest in hill destinations is being shaped strongly by social media content. Images of frost-covered landscapes, early snowfall updates and user-generated winter reels are drawing more attention to northern hill stations, leading to sustained enquiry volumes across the season.

This preference is most visible in Himachal Pradesh, where tourism is picking up after a slow summer and monsoon season. As road access improved post-Diwali and weather conditions became more stable, occupancy across major hill stations began to climb. Resorts are now reporting a steady flow of visitors, supported by clearer travel corridors and renewed confidence in planning winter trips.

Sterling’s Lazy Winter Getaway is well placed within this environment. December bookings have been strong, and enquiry levels suggest that demand will hold through the holiday and early January period. The package is particularly attractive amidst feeder markets in North India, where travellers are looking for short winter stays that fit neatly into their year-end plans.

Sterling will continue offering the Lazy Winter Getaway through the season at its Manali and Kufri properties as tourism to Himachal Pradesh maintains a positive trajectory. For more information, visit www.sterlingholidays.com