North India’s winter travel season has begun on a strong note, with a clear rise in enquiries across major hill stations. Sterling Holiday Resorts is witnessing notable momentum for its Lazy Winter Getaway at Kufri and Manali, as travellers seek short, peaceful breaks in destinations with better air quality and cooler weather.

According to Sterling, guests are now looking for stays that feel unhurried yet indulgent. The Lazy Winter Getaway has been designed around these preferences, offering centrally heated rooms, flexible meal timings, couple spa sessions and in-room tea and coffee setups that allow travellers to enjoy slow mornings and relaxed evenings.

Sharing his views, 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.”

Interest in winter destinations across the northern hill belt has continued to rise, supported by clearer skies, better AQI and lower pollution levels compared to major cities. Travel platforms indicate growing intent from couples, families and working professionals who are choosing cooler regions for a more defined winter experience. Hill stations are benefiting from this shift, as travellers look for crisp air, open views and natural winter landscapes that offer a refreshing contrast to life in the plains.

Social media is also shaping this trend, with frost-filled visuals, snowfall updates and winter reels drawing more attention to hill destinations. Enquiry volumes remain steady as travellers plan breaks inspired by the season’s natural charm.

In Himachal Pradesh, travel interest has increased as road access improved post-Diwali and weather conditions stabilised. Tourism is picking up well after a slow summer and monsoon phase, with resorts reporting a consistent rise in visitors through clearer travel corridors and renewed confidence in winter travel.

Within this positive environment, Sterling’s Lazy Winter Getaway continues to perform strongly. December bookings have been robust, and enquiries suggest that demand will remain steady through the holiday season and into early January. The offer has been particularly popular across North India’s feeder markets, where travellers are seeking short, well-planned winter stays.

Sterling will continue offering the Lazy Winter Getaway at its Manali and Kufri resorts through the season, as tourism in Himachal Pradesh moves ahead on a strong growth trajectory.