With the ringing of wedding bells the next thing the newly wedded couples look forward to is their honeymoon and India is one country where you can have your most memorable dream honeymoon with so many Honeymoon destinations amid unrivalled natural beauty simply ideal for the romantic occasion and escape. The article below will let you know of the best honeymoon destinations of India.
Most of the ‘newly married’ couples face the tough task of deciding their honeymoon destination. India is a place which is filled with honeymoon destinations and each one competes with the other for the position of being considered the best. However, to help lower your confusion levels the following lines list out the most popular destinations of present-day that honeymooners find romantic.
1- Coorg
If you are a couple who would like to spend their honeymoon at a quiet and peaceful place amidst the picturesque Mother Nature, then Coorg is the destination for you.
Coorg is often called as the “Scotland of India” and is located at an elevation of above 5,000 fts from sea level. It is a quiet destination with a very few activities to do but it provides you with the best of scenic views which can leave you spellbound. Mother Nature is at its best in Coorg. The honeymoon couple can enjoy their proximity with nature amidst the romantic misty mountain slopes and gentle and cool breezes to play with the heart and soul. The place is so quiet and at peace that you can enjoy a stroll with your partner in an atmosphere filled with chirping birds and the wavy leaves of the endless plantation everywhere. The place gives you utmost privacy to understand your partner for life and share some golden moments with each other to be possessed forever.
For the lighter moment, being the maximum producer of coffee in India and known as the Coffee Bowl, Coorg serves you the best coffee with cardamom. So, you can relish it in your stay and pack a few bags back home, to gift your friends and family.
Coorg provides hotel stay for all budgets. One can choose accommodations in a few budget hotels or the home stays offered by the well off plantation families of Coorg. These home stays are best and a different experience for the newly weds who can be at peace in a homely set up and relish the rich Coorgi cuisine prepared with assorted spices. Other than these, plenty of resorts built in the lap of nature, are available for accommodation. The choice is of the honeymooners to choose the best for them.
Best Time to Visit:
Climate in Coorg is pleasant throughout the year but the best time to visit is October to April.
Summers (Mar-May): Temperatures are within 35 degrees C and is suitable for all tourist activities.
Winters (Dec-Feb): Pleasant climate with minimum temperature not below 10 degrees C and cool breezes with greenery all around makes it a good time to visit the place.
Monsoons (Jun-Sep): Rainfalls are medium and the place becomes more picturesque in this season.
How To Reach:
By Air: Mangalore is the nearest airport for Coorg and is 159 kms away. Bangalore is the nearest available international airport and is 259 kms away.
By Rail: Mangalore and Mysore are nearest railheads. Mangalore railway station is 153 kms away and Mysore railway station is 121 kms away.
By Road: Coorg is well connected by roads. Buses are available from Mysore, Bangalore and Mangalore. One can hire a cab too from the nearby destination.
2- Shimla
Shimla is a hill station and often called as Queen of Hill Stations. It is located in Himachal Pradesh, India. It was summer capital of Britishers before independence of India. This city has population around 1.75 lakhs. People perceive Shimla for its snowfalls, natural beauty, wooden crafts, apples and best of buildings. The elevation of Shimla city ranges between 3oo to 6000 metres.
There Are Two Stories About the Name of Shimla:
1- It was derived from Shyamalaya which means blue house made out of blue slate by a faqir on Jakhu.
2- It was after Shamla which means a blue female and as per Hindu Mythology it is the Goddess Kali who had blue body in one of her avatar. This also finds location in Jaku Hill.
Shimla‘s beauty is more due to its hilly regions from all directions and it is further surrounded by Mandi, Kullu, Solan, Sirmaur & Kinnaur. Shimla is most preferred and popular hill station of India and this makes it as most popular honeymoon place in India.
Activities For Honeymooners in Shimla
Hangout at Mall Road:
A perfect place for hangout. This area finds most of the love birds shopping and enjoying tasty foods. Brisk walk during evening in mall road is also advisable when you can see the hills under light and moonlight, just the right romantic environment for a honeymoon couple.
Horse Riding:
If you are in Shimla for honeymoon, then horse riding cannot be given a miss.
The horse ride can be enjoyed of course at mall road, so beside food, shopping & walking enjoy horse riding and get some good pictures of you and your partner.
Kalka Shimla Toy Train Ride:
A memorable and romantic trip can be enjoyed amidst beautiful valley on a toy train. This trip stretches to 96 km from Katra to Shimla. This journey takes maximum of 7 hours but a worth experience for entire life especially during honeymoon time. It must be also known that the toy train in Shimla has been declared as a World Heritage Site.
Time At Glenn Forest:
Honeymoon couples love to visit this forest. Spending time amongst the fragnance of flaura and fauna with long trees of orchid and others make it just a real paradise.
Feel Royal Luxury At Arki Fort:
Visit to feel the luxury at Arki Fort and now a heritage Hotel. This fort was built by Rana Prithvi Singh.
Skiing For Adventure:
Honeymoon phase is also the time for trying some adventure sport before starting a adventurous life after marriage. Honeymoon couples can test their adventurous nature with skiing on snow laden hills.
Snowy Kufri:
Can make a trip to nearby Kufri for winter sports and exchanging snow balls as well.
Weather in Shimla
Shimla is a place which can be visited by honeymooners any time during a year.
Summers in Shimla: Warm mornings with pleasant evenings.
Monsoon: Rainfall is often accompanied with landslides.
Winters in Shimla: Temperatures fall to freezing point below zero degree with heavy snowfall as well. Honeymoon couples can enjoy bonfire if they visit Shimla during winters.
The Best Time to Visit Shimla
The best times to visit Shimla are October to November and also from March to May. During this time heavy snow fall can be also enjoyed by honeymoon couple.
Period during X’mas and New Year in December also have different experience altogether when there is heaviest snow fall and celebrations also make it memorable.
How To Reach Shimla
Shimla by Air: There is good flight connectivity to Shimla from Delhi, Kullu and Chandigarh. There is also an airport at Jubbarhatti a place 23kms away from Shimla.
Shimla by Rail: Kalka is the nearest railway station with narrow gauge track. Shimla has also other railways stations which are located at Summer Hill and Totu
Shimla by Road: Shimla is well connected by road from entire parts of India .The roads are good and National Highway 22 links Shimla with Chandigarh.
3- Dalhousie
Dalhousie is one of the most romantic hill station and paradise for honeymooners. Dalhousie is situated in Himachal Pradesh. The name Dalhousie was also placed after the British Governor General Lord Dalhousie. Dalhousie used to be summer vacation point for British Army from 1854 onwards.
Dalhousie is surrounded and builds upon 5 hills. The 5 hills are Kathlog, Balun, Tehra, Patreyn & Bakrota. One can see snow capping the peak of mountains. Dalhousie is situated almost 2,700 m above the sea level.
Dalhousie is considered to be the entry gateway to Chamba. This region also boasts of having more than 80 temples from 6 to 10 Century AD. Though, entire area has temples but at the same you can also find some beautiful Churches as well.
You can find beautiful trees of Pines, Deodars and Oaks surrounding all areas. Also, you can have best view of Chamba valley as well snowy Dhauladhar range mountains of Himalayas.
Places To Visit in Dalhousie:
Churches: One can see 4 beautiful churches situated at Balun, Subhash Chowk and Gandhi Chowk.
Subhash Baoli: Our freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose stayed at this place in 1937. He was mesmerized by the beauty and peace of this place for meditation. It is almost one km from Dalhousie.
Market: One can buy great handicrafts at Dalhousie. The products which can be bought are Tibetan handicrafts, carpets, beside hamba slippers and rumals. You can also drive to Chamba for further shopping.
Panchpula: It is 3kms away from Dalhousie. If one is looking for scenic beauty for some pics for lifetime then you can find many with background of streams. It has five pulls so this place got a name Panchpula
Kalatop: You can drive to Kalatop which houses Ghoral and black beer of Himalayan species in Wild life sanctuary.
Bakrota Hills: They are a worth view place at a distance of 5 kms. Honeymoons couple will love a walk around it for mesmerizing time.
Bara Pathar: While you are on your way to Kalatop it comes.
Dainkund: if you are fond of peak views then your drive for 10 kms will be fruitful .You can enjoy the view of hills, verdant valleys as well as Ravi and Chenab rivers in such area.
Places Near Dalhousie:
Chamba
Chamba is surrounded by Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh & Kangra. It is 52 kms away from Dalhousie.
Khajjiar
It is often known as Mini Switzerland of India. It is 24kms away from Dalhousie.
Best Time To Visit Dalhousie:
The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is from May to September. Scottish and Victorian architecture is prevalent in the bungalows and churches in the town.
Winter Weather:
The temperature is almost goes upto freezing. Honeymoonens should not forget to carry heavy winter clothings so as to enjoy the nature.
Summer Weather:
Weather is mild and pleasant but then too light woolens of wind chitter are at least should be carried in luggage.
How To Reach Dalhousie:
By Road: Dalhousie is 485 kms if you drive from Delhi. It is 52 kms from Chamba.
By Rail: Pathankot is the nearest railways station. It is 85 kms away from Dalhousie.
By Air: The nearest airport is at Gaggal in Kangra. It is located at a distance of 135 km from Dalhousie. One can get taxis and buses which frequently commute to Dalhousie from Airport.
4- Andaman and Nicobar
The island of Andaman Nicobar is an ideal spot for the love birds that are looking for a destination to spend some romantic moments. The group of islands is far away from the hustle of city life and offers you some splendid scenic views which can steal your heart away. No place can offer you a better atmosphere for love making and spending some cozy time with your soulmate.
The Andaman Nicobar islands consist of a group of about 600 islands which vary in size. But some common things which they offer you are peace, relaxation, exotic scenic locations, rich greenery etc. The occasion of staying in the group of islands for holidays or for a vacation is an opportunity that nobody would like to miss. It offers some of the finest beaches of the world which are indeed a visual treat.
Tourists love to visit the islands of Andaman and Nicobar so that they can explore the treasures of marine life. These islands receive a huge traffic of tourist’s throughout the year which include newlywed couples in large numbers.
Significant Details of Andaman and Nicobar:
Spot: Juncture of Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, 150 kilometers from northern region of the Aceh in Indonesia.
Best Time to Visit: October to May.
Staying Facilities: Resorts, guest houses and hotels.
Activities to Spend Time: Sea diving, trekking, snorkeling and visiting the museum
Tourist Attraction of Andaman Nicobar:
Port Blair:
• Cellular cell developed by the Britishers.
• Beautiful natural locations.
• Bird watching and Trekking at Mount Harriet.
• Largest and oldest saw mill of Asia- Chatham Saw Mill.
• Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park.
Havelock Island:
• Snorkelling and scuba diving at Radhanagar Beach
• Mangroove creeks.
• Panoramic views of unspoiled beauty.
Some other important attractions of the islands of Andaman and Nicobar include Rangat, Diglipur, Baratang and Mayabandar. Apart from these, Long Islands and Neil Islands are some of the other key islands which the tourists prefer to visit. The water Sport Complex of Andaman is a place which enhances the fun and thrill of your honeymoon.
Travel to Andaman Nicobar
Travelling By Air: Port Blair
5- Lakshadweep
Travelling in the Romantic Breeze of Lakshadweep. Holding hand in hand and cherishing moments of love and trust in the beautiful place Lakshadweep is really the best option to carve your honeymoon trip. Let’s know something about the place to make a trip even more fun.
This divine beauty is located near to the Malabar Coast that lies in Kerala. It is a major tourist destination however is not much explored. A row of 36 exotic islands all covered with palm calls tourists not only from India but abroad too.
Something Special about the Place:
The most exclusive part here is having some leisure in fishing and local life. The exquisite cuisine adds feather to it. Coconut rice added with spice added with barbequed and fried fish. Other things for fun here include Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Yachting, Canoeing, Pedal boating and Sunbathing. Travel months for planning a trip to Lakshadweep are suitably between the months of October to May.
Places to Visit in Lakshadweep:
This place calls for beautiful resorts that are located in mid of nature. The speciality of these resorts is its local life that is beautifully showcased in interiors, exteriors and local surrounding. Several events on festivals are also organized where the south India cuisine is the most vibrant one for the tourists. Here you can find the popular Light House, Marine Museum, and lush green Islands.
Major Places:
Agatti Island: This Island stretches to nearly, 5.6 Kilometres and lies on the Coral Atoll. While travelling to this place, the closest travel point from Kochi.
Kalpeni Island: While moving towards south from Androth, Kalpeni Island is located on near to Pitti, Thilakkam, Cheriyam islet. Nearly 139 kms away, you can also visit the Suheli Par atoll.
Kadmat Island: The perfect location for Scuba diving is like a coral reef amazing Island with an impact of sea.
Minicoy Island and Kavaratti Island Lagoon are some other prompt tourist locations that you can include in your trip to Lakshadweep.
Travel to Lakshadweep
Travelling By Air: Cochin International Airport
Travelling By Ship: Cochin Port
#6- Shillong
Honeymoon gives your time to newly wed couple to come close with each other and start to climb the marriage life with first step. So, to choose the best place for the honeymoon needs so many considerations. This world is blessed with so many places for honeymoon; however, India is the best place to get your honeymoon place selection best on all aspects.
For the honeymoon, north India is the most favorite in tourists. So, we would like to say that if you are looking for perfect honeymoon place then jump to pick the Shillong for your honeymoon destination.
Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya and fondly called as “Scotland of the East”. This honeymoon destination is sanctified with pleasant climate through the year which made it most preferable honeymoon place of India. Surrounding and places to visit of Shillong add the luminous ecstasy to your honeymoon as well as memories that you are vault to relish for all your married life.
What to Enjoy at this Honeymoon Destination:
- Waterfalls
- Shopping
- Museums
- Peaks
Shillong stands with waterfalls which enlarger the beauty of the nature and add glimpse to your journey and give touch to your heart for being more romantic. Such waterfall list include Crinoline Falls, Gunner’s fall, The Spread Eagle Falls (Sati Falls), Sweet Falls (Weitden), The Elephant Gait, The Elephant Falls and The Beadon Falls.
Peaks are always playing key role to increase the heartbeats. Moreover, to stand at pick with your beloved will give you an outstanding experience of the life and let you to enjoy a romantic atmosphere. At Shillong, you can enjoy the peaks called Shillong peak, The Sohpetbneng Peak, The Dingei Hill as well as The Dumpeep Peak.
Apart from the peak, shopping area and waterfall, honeymoon couple can enjoy their walking as well as roaming with following attractions:
- Lady Hydari Park
- Wards Lake
- Gleneagles of the East
- Motphran
- Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures
How to Reach There?
By Air: The nearest airport is Umroi Airport.
By Road: It is well connected by national highways 40 and 44.
By Train: It does not include railway connection.
7- Darjeeling
Darjeeling is situated in West Bengal, India. It is famous for Tea which is exported to entire world. Darjeeling boasts of one of the best tea industry of India.
Darjeeling is one of the best and most preferred hill stations for honeymoon in India. People travel to this place during summers as climate is extremely pleasant during summers and freezing in winters. It also consists of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the form of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Darjeeling is stretched to an area of 11.44 sq. kms. It has a population of almost 1 lakh people. The languages spoken in Darjeeling are Bengali, English, Hindi, Tibetan & Nepali. Darjeeling is well connected with Road, Air & Railways.
- Tiger Hill
- Japanese Peace Pagoda
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Dhirdham Temple
- Bengal Natural History Museum
- Batasia Loop
Darjeeling Climate:
Winter in Darjeeling is always freezing.The Winter season lasts between November to February. This makes honeymoon couples come mostly during such time.
Summer in Darjeeling has pleasant weather with cool breezes. The maximum temperature of Darjeeling during summer is 20°C.
Rainfall in Darjeeling starts from June to September.
Best Time to Visit:
First Season: March to mid-June
Second Season: Septe006Dber to mid-December.
Clothing Advice:
Always carry light woolen clothes during summer. But winters will require all sort of woolen clothes to save you from freezing temperature.
How To Reach Darjeeling:
By Air: One can reach Darjeeling from any place of India which has an airport since the nearest airport is Bagdogra. Bagdogra has good flights connectivity from Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati etc. All airlines in India operate flights upto Bagdogra.
By Road: Good roads connectivity is there between prominent near cities and Darjeeling. The prominent distance between various places to Darjeeling is as below
Distance Chart of Darjeeling
- Kolkata to Darjeeling – 686 km
- Siliguri to Darjeeling – 80 km
- Kurseong to Darjeeling -32 km
- Kalimpong to Darjeeling – 51 km
- Gangtok to Darjeeling-114 km
- New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling -86 km
By Rail: Jalpaiguri, in west Bengal is the nearest railway station to Darjeeling. It is almost 86 kms from Darjeeling. Whereas, Jalpaiguri is connected with almost all prominent railways stations.
8- Ooty
Undoubtedly Ooty is one of the most popular destinations for Honeymoon in India. Ooty is situated in Nilgiri hills in the southern part of India and falls under Tamilnadu. For years, Ooty is considered to be a romantic place due to its mist-covered mountains and dense forests. Ooty is also known as Queen of Hill Stations in India. Ooty is at the height of 7500 feet above sea level. Ooty is also known for its blue hills and people say it is blue in colour due to kurinji which is a blue flower and it blooms or honeymoons once in 12 years and it also ads fragrance and beauty of Ooty.
Ooty is situated amid 4 hills which are Doddabetta, Elk Hill, Snowdon and Club Hill . This makes weather of Ooty compelling for new couples to finalise this place for honeymoon in India. The scent of eucalyptus trees in air amongst the valley and lush green vegetation scenic beauty makes it idle for romantic walk for honeymoon couple in morning and evening and spend quality time in nature.
Newly wed couples can choose best of the hotels and resorts suiting to their budget and choice amongst budget hotels to 5 star hotels in Ooty. Honeymooners get various things to in Ooty from seeing waterfalls, lush greenery, hill trails, scenic beauty, romantic peaceful atmosphere, parks & gardens, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta peak, lamb’s rock to enjoying horse riding, golf, clubs etc.
Activities For Honeymoon Couple in Ooty
Romantic Ride of Toy Train- Nilgiri Toy Train run by Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Ooty with Mettupalayam a World Heritage is worth enjoying for a new honeymoon couple. The journey of 4 hours amidst beautiful landscape of the valley makes it more romantic. It has been also filmed in many hindi movies like Dil Se song “Chaiya Chaiya”.
A small time ride can be also preferred in the mini blue train at least to feel eucalyptus forest and tea plantations.
Trip To Doddabetta Peak: It is 10kms away from Ooty. It is breathtaking romantic journey to the 2nd highest peak of western Ghats beside being situated at a height of 2,638 meter in Nilgiri hills .You can have best pictures there for lifetime memories.
From this peak, one can see Coonoor, Wellington, Mettupalayam and Coimbatore but if the day light is more clear you may be lucky to see Mysore as well.
Ooty Lake: This lake was built during British raj in 1825. It stretches to 2.5kms .Honeymoon couple can have a romantic walk around this lake beside sitting there and enjoying cold breezes. Honeymoon couple can also have a boat ride.
Mini train around the lake is also a good option for spending time in this lake surrounded with scenic beauty. If you are fond of fishing, you can seek a prior permission for fishing as well.
Kodanad View Point: Your romance will again be at the peak after travelling to Kodanad View Point situated in eastern side of Nilgiris. From this point, tea estates, Moyar River and another peak namely Rangaswamy peak and pillar can be also seen.
Trip to Glenmorgan: This nearby place, to Ooty, is worth visiting during honeymoon in Ooty. It has dense forest with eucalyptus, wattle, rhododendron etc mesmerizing the air with a different smell. One can stay there for some time and enjoy the Mother Nature amongst another romantic & beautiful place.
Botanical Garden: Enjoy the scent of different types of roses. Couple can enjoy lush green garden which consists of shrubs, rare flowering species, Eucalyptus trees and many old trees. Don’t forget to trace 20 million years old fossilized tree trunk.
Trip to Coonoor: Coonoor should be also visited by Honeymooners as it is only 18kms away from Ooty .It is weekend destinations of people of Coimbatore. Love birds can go and watch variety of birds which will be a romantic way of spending time in Coonoor. Coonoor climate is milder than Ooty but still a pleasant cool weather to make your trip enjoyable .It has also a nice small park called Sim’s Park and small tea garden as well.
Adventurous Honeymoon In Ooty: Try to indulge in some adventure during your honeymoon in Ooty, along with your life partner, and make some new memories with sports like trekking, hang-gliding & angling in Ooty.
What To Shop In Ooty
If you are fond of tea, buy Nilgiri Tea. It also has some of best and very effective ointments and oils made out of plants of Nilgiri, hills. One can buy wooden crafts and other at Municipal and Co-operative super markets in Ooty.
Best Time To Visit Ooty
First Best Season: Oct – March
Moderate Season: April- June
Summer Weather- 12 to 29°C. Light woolen clothe can be useful.
Winter Weather – 5 to 24°C. Heavy woolen clothe is recommended
Monsoon Weather – rainy season in October to November and temperature is very cool. Heavy woolen and one umbrella is must.
How To Reach Ooty
By Air: Nearest airport to Ooty is Coimbatore (airport almost 100 km) . Airport connecting to Coimbatore are Chennai, Mumbai and Bangalore.
By Rail: Udhagamandalam is nearest railway line. It is well connected through Coimbatore.
By Road: It is well connected by road. It is 551 km from Chennai (route of Salem, Mettupalayam via Annur), 90 kms from Coimbatore & 297 kms from Bangalore.
#9- Manali
Manali has always been heaven for honeymooners. For a past few decades Manali has topped the chart of honeymoon destinations in India. Manali is situated 40 kms away from Kullu at the end of the valley on the national highway of India which leads all up to Leh. It is situated at the height of 6260 fts which provides the place a cool climate throughout the year.
Manali is famous for its cool temperatures and beautiful landscapes. The valley is picturesque with the mesmerizing view of the snow-capped peaks, dense deodar and pine forests, tiny fields, fruit orchards and the ever flowing river Beas which fills the valley with its majestic sound. This adds to the charm of the newly weds.
A trendy holiday spot, Manali offers outstanding opportunities in mountaineering, trekking and skiing.
For the divine experience the honeymoon couple can seek blessings from the famous Manu Temple. For the adventure loving couple the valley provides mountaineering, trekking and skiing activities.
Accommodation in the valley is available at all prices. So, this is not a problem there, one can find the hotels best suitable for their pocket.
How to Reach:
By Air: Bhuntar airport also known as the Kullu Manali airport is 50 kms away from Manali and the valley can be reached by various buses and taxis available there.
By Rail: Chandigarh and Pathankot are the nearest railway stations. Chandigarh is at a distance of 300 kms and Pathankot 322 km.
By Road: Manali is well connected with different cities like Ambala, Chandigarh, Delhi etc by road. Various buses and cabs run on this route.
Best Time to Visit:
Best time to visit Manali is from September to June and for honeymooners months of December and January are appropriate when the valley experiences snowfall. The climate is pleasant throughout the year.
Summers: (Mar-Jun): Temperatures in this season ranges from 10-25 degrees. Pleasant days and cool nights make the visit comfortable.
Winters: (Oct – Jun): The temperatures in this season fall below 0 degrees but the time is ideal for adventurous activities.
Monsoons (Jul-Sep): Valley experience landslides during this season and therefore travelling in this season should be better avoided.
#10- Srinagar
Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir has always been a favorite honeymoon destination. Honeymoon is the period in a couple’s life which gives them a chance to understand each other and this place is an appropriate choice for all the honeymooners to start the new phase of their life. The place is very tempting for the honeymooners with its enchanting scenic views of lush valleys, lakes, high mountains etc.
The stay in the Shikaras or the houseboats in Dal Lake is a one-of-a-kind experience for the honeymooners. These houseboats can beat all the world-class hotel rooms in terms of experience and the luxury they provide. The luxurious Shikaras are furnished with the carved walnut wood furniture’s, lavish carpets and hand-embroidered fabric. The view from the Shikaras is breathtaking, with the snowcapped mountains on one end and the sparkling Dal Lake beneath. These Shikaras provide a cozy and warm experience to the honeymooners and thus it’s a hit amongst them.
The Mughal gardens of Shalimar Bagh, the Chashma Shahi and the Nishat Bagh are laid with fresh colorful flowers, spreading soothing fragrance in the air. These add to the enjoyment of the honeymoon couples where they can live there moment to the fullest .The mesmerizing view of the place with beautiful lakes, glaciers, huge snow capped mountains, pine forests and pleasantly cool weather throughout the year makes it an appropriate destination for honeymoon couples and tourists.
The Honeymoon seekers take away the sweetest memory of their lives from this evergreen place to be treasured throughout their life.
Best Time To Visit:
Srinagar entertains two climates, summers and winters as the rainfall is scanty and thus Monsoons are not for Srinagar. Best time to visit is during summers (April to September).
Winter: Associated with heavy snowfalls winters are extremely chilly with minimum temperatures sliding below 0 degrees and maximum not going beyond 15 degrees C. The season ranges from October to March. Heavy snowfall at times causes blocked roads which add to tourist inconvenience.
Summers: This season ranges from April to September and temperatures are 30 degrees maximum and 14 degrees minimum. The climate is best suitable for sightseeing and is the best time to visit the place.
How To Reach:
By Air: Srinagar airport is connected to Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu with daily flight services.
By Rail: Srinagar does not have a railway station. Its nearest railway station is Jammu which is at a distance of 153 km.
By Road: Srinagar is well connected by road. Many buses and cabs run from nearby cities to Srinagar on daily basis.
11- Jodhpur
If you are looking for a destination other than the beaches and mountains for your honeymoon, Jodhpur is the place for you. The city known as the Blue City of Rajasthan was established by Rao Jodha in the 15th century. It is located on the edges of the Thar Desert.
The city is famous for its exquisite and splendid palaces, Havelis, forts and temples. The grandeur of these palaces and the other pieces of Rajput art will leave the honeymoon couples spellbound. These palaces speak of many romantic and intense stories of love, which in turn will take the newlyweds to a different world of closeness. The honeymoon couples can go for a village safari to meet the simple yet colorful people of the royal region and experience the rural lifestyle. This turns out to be a different experience for them altogether.
Jodhpur provides reasonable to expensive accommodations to the tourist. A couple can find accommodation according to their budget. Many palaces have now been turned into hotels. So, the honeymooners can experience the best part of their lives amidst the royal walls. The historic ambience adds spark to the onset of the married life and provides the best atmosphere for romance.
Jodhpur is famous for its tie and dye textiles, laq works like bangles and other pieces of laqware, exquisite carpets, handmade puppets, jootis etc. So, the shopaholics have a wide variety for them.
For couples who are food lovers Jodhpur serves the elaborate Rajasthani cuisine. Kachoris and Laddoos are the famous delicacies of the place. Kachoris of different fillings are available and ladoos are guaranteed to be so soft that they melt in the mouth.
How To Reach:
By Air: Jodhpur has an airport and is connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jaisalmer and the capital of the state Jaipur.
By Rail: Jodhpur can be reached by trains from various cities of the country like, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Kota, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai etc. The famous royal train Palace on Wheels also visit this city on its run.
By Road: Jodhpur is well connected by highly maintained highways and can be reached by state buses or cabs conveniently.
Best Time To Visit:
The royal city experiences extreme climates. The summers are hot and dry and winters are extremely chilly. Thus, the best time to visit is from Oct to mar.
Summers: (Mar-Jun) climate is extremely hot and is not at all suitable for sightseeing. Temperatures shoot up to 42 degree C during this season.
Winters: (Oct-Feb) Temperatures are around 10 degrees -24 degrees C. The climate is cool and apt for all sightseeing.
Monsoons: (Jul-sep) Rainfall is low to medium, which differs year to year. The climate is humid at this time and sightseeing becomes inconvenient.
12- Goa
What does a honeymoon couple seeks for in the destination? Privacy, along with fun and adventure at an exotic location providing best food to relish. Goa is the best place to meet all such requirements.
This magical city of Goa along the 105 kms long coastline offers the honeymoon seekers with a wide variety of well maintained and different beaches. The beaches in Goa are differentiated by the quality of sand it possess and the people who live there. These lovely beaches attract honeymoon couples from in around the country to give a glittery start to their new life.
As a romantic destination no other destination can beat the charm of Goa. Just imagine taking a stroll barefoot on the clean beach sand, hand in hand with your beloved enjoying the sea breezes and watching the sun in its crimson shade saying good bye from the far end of the sea. This is the ultimate desire of a honeymoon couple. To add to the romance just imagine your partner playing best romantic tunes on a guitar alongside the black sea sparkling with the moon light.
Goa offers a happening nightlife with numerous beach parties. It is a city of joyous people who love to sing, dance and make merry playing guitars and drums. They just believe in living their life to fullest. It is a land of best seafood and world class wine and drinks. This quality of the city has attracted many Bollywood stars to it. They love to wind off their busy life for a relaxing trip full of parties.
Goa provides accommodation to all with a different budget plan. Goa offers reasonable hotel stays for small budget plans and very expensive hotels which are the best in the hospitality industry to the higher budget ones.
Things to Do:
- Honeymoon couples can relax on the long spread beaches.
- They can explore their adventurous side by enjoying various adventurous activities available. Parasailing, Paragliding, Waterskiing, Banana rides, Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing, Ringo Rides, Water Scooters are a few to name. The couple can also go for car and bike rallies, Knee boarding and go Karting.
- Shopping being the favorite of all ladies, Goa offers impressive artefacts, bags, casual wears and other attractive accessories. The main shopping for Cashew nuts and Feni tops the list in Goa.
Best Time to Visit:
Goa can be visited throughout the year as it experiences pleasant climate. Then too, the best time to visit is from October to June.
Summers: (Mar-May) is quiet hot and it is less crowded then. Temperatures reach upto 40 degrees c during this season.
Winter: (Oct-Feb) Minimum temperatures go down to 15 degree c. Climate is pleasant and various festivals are organized in this season. This is the peak tourist season.
Monsoon: (Jun-Sep) with medium to heavy rain falls, the place is quiet appealing during this season. Greenery all around and wavy sea can be enjoyed in this season.
How to Reach:
By Air: Goa has an international airport. It is well connected with most domestic airlines.
By Rail: Goa holds two main stations, one at Margao and other at Vasco Da Gama.
By Road: Goa is well connected by roads. Various buses operate from nearby states or one can hire a taxi to the place. Within Goa best conveyance option is motorcycle taxi.
By Sea: Goa can be reached by sea from Mumbai. Various shipping companies provide ferry service.