A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all; a marriage is a lifetime bond you share with your significant other.
An excellent start to your marriage is a romantic honeymoon where you travel, live, laugh, and learn a lot about each other.
A famous Turkish proverb reads, “No road is long with good company.” Keeping this in mind, we have listed India’s top five honeymoon destinations for you and your loved one.
So, pack your bags and get ready to embark on a journey of love and romance with your significant other!
With gorgeous sunsets by the beach, quaint little islands, and rich heritage sites, Goa makes for the perfect honeymoon destination. A constant dilemma when visiting Goa is whether to explore the North or South of Goa; we say you must explore both!
While North and South Goa are home to many beaches, you must visit a few famous ones. These include Baga, Dona Paula, Calangute, Mandrem, and Candolim beach. You can laze by the beach, lounge at some of the cosy cafes, or even indulge in a romantic walk while the sun sets with your loved one!
Goa is widely recognised for its rich colonial history and its Portuguese architecture. Some heritage sites you can visit include the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the famous Fort Aguada, featured in the Bollywood movie Dil Chahta Hai, and the Temple of Bodgeshwar.
If you wish to experience local cultures, you can visit Goa’s famous markets — Mapusa, Anjuna, and Bicholim. You must also indulge in Goa’s finest delicacies, such as Pork Vindaloo combined with Goan bread, Poee, and wash it down with Goa-famous cashew fruit fermented drink, Fenni!
Alleppey, commonly known as the ‘Venice of the East’, is located amidst nature and is surrounded by backwaters, beaches, palm trees, and paddy fields. It is by far the most romantic honeymoon destination in India. The best time to visit Alleppey is during the winter, that is, between November and February.
A popular tourist destination in Alleppey is Marari Beach, a serene water body surrounded by palm trees. The beach is the perfect spot to lounge around and picnic with your loved one. Moreover, you can also find several Ayurveda centres where you and your partner can indulge in a rejuvenating ayurvedic massage!
If you are looking for adventurous water sports and activities, Alappuzha Beach is where you need to be! The beach allows you to indulge in water sports and hosts some of the best events, such as the Alappuzha Beach Festival and Sand Art Festival, that you enjoy with your partner.
Another romantic activity you pursue with your partner is house boating on the Alleppey backwaters. You can explore India’s longest and largest lake and Kerala — Vembanad Lake. The traditional houseboat, Kettuvallam, is an experience you must not miss out on!
While you venture out on Vembanad Lake in the houseboat, you can catch a glimpse of the ever-beautiful nature and the crystal-clear, still waters. You may even spot one or two migratory birds from the vicinity of your houseboat.
Lastly, Alleppey is widely known for its seafood delicacies, including shrimp, crab, prawn, and much more, that you must sample on your honeymoon. You must try some of Alleppey’s exotic fish curries, such as Karimeen Fry and Malabar Fish Curry, and local dishes like Mutton Paya Masala, Prawns Roast, and Pulissery.
A tropical haven filled with white sandy beaches, hidden islands, and lush forests surrounding it all, Andaman and Nicobar islands is every traveller and honeymooner’s dream. The Andaman and Nicobar islands are a cluster of about 572 islands. However, only about 36 of them are inhabited by humans.
Some popular spots one must visit when in this tropical haven are — Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar, Havelock Island, and Neil Island. These islands are home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Havelock Island is known for its famous beaches, including — Govindnagar beach, Radhanagar beach, Elephant beach, and Kalapathar beach. Radhanagar beach is renowned for snorkelling, while Elephant beach is popularly known as a scuba diving spot.
Apart from pursuing water sports, you and your partner can also witness some of the best sunrises at Sitapur beach on Neil Island. You can also take a long, romantic walk by the shore of Bharatpur beach on Neil Island or even opt for a romantic glass-bottom boat ride!
If you are interested in the colonial history of Andaman and Nicobar, you may even visit the Cellular Jail and the Anthropological Museum. A local experience at Andaman and Nicobar would be shopping at local marketplaces — Aberdeen and Samudrika Bazaar.
When in Andaman and Nicobar, you must try their local cuisine, which consists of Macher Jhol, curried prawns, grilled lobsters, coconut prawn curry, and tandoori fish.
A tropical haven filled with white sandy beaches, hidden islands, and lush forests surrounding it all, Andaman and Nicobar islands is every traveller and honeymooner’s dream. The Andaman and Nicobar islands are a cluster of about 572 islands. However, only about 36 of them are inhabited by humans.
Some popular spots one must visit when in this tropical haven are — Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar, Havelock Island, and Neil Island. These islands are home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Havelock Island is known for its famous beaches, including — Govindnagar beach, Radhanagar beach, Elephant beach, and Kalapathar beach. Radhanagar beach is renowned for snorkelling, while Elephant beach is popularly known as a scuba diving spot.
Apart from pursuing water sports, you and your partner can also witness some of the best sunrises at Sitapur beach on Neil Island. You can also take a long, romantic walk by the shore of Bharatpur beach on Neil Island or even opt for a romantic glass-bottom boat ride!
If you are interested in the colonial history of Andaman and Nicobar, you may even visit the Cellular Jail and the Anthropological Museum. A local experience at Andaman and Nicobar would be shopping at local marketplaces — Aberdeen and Samudrika Bazaar.
When in Andaman and Nicobar, you must try their local cuisine, which consists of Macher Jhol, curried prawns, grilled lobsters, coconut prawn curry, and tandoori fish.
With cool air, floating clouds, lush greenery, with the smell of tea engulfing you, Darjeeling is one of the best hill stations you can visit on your honeymoon. It is known to be a paradise for nature lovers and heaven for tea lovers!
A trip to Darjeeling is incomplete if you haven’t visited their famous tea gardens. One such famous tea estate is the Tukvar Valley tea estate. The estate offers you a beautiful view of the snow-covered Mount Kanchenjunga. You can even enjoy a romantic picnic near the Rangeet River, the largest river in Sikkim, a portion of which flows through the estate.
Another tourist destination you must visit is Tiger Hills. If you think this is just another hill, you are mistaken! The Tiger Hills is a unique viewpoint which offers you a panoramic view of Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest. It is the perfect spot for you and your loved one to witness the most scenic sunrise.
A popular tourist attraction in Darjeeling is the Batasia Loop. It is an engineering marvel built during the colonial period as a form of transportation that could handle the steepness of the mountainous region. A unique aspect of this engineering feat is that the train travels through a spiral track that overlooks a beautiful garden and gives you a 360-degree view of Darjeeling!
Darjeeling’s local delicacies are to die for! So if you are in Darjeeling, you must try their Aloo Achar, a spicy, tangy potato dish, Pork Curry, Kwati, a soup made of various varieties of sprouted beans, the famous Tibetan Thukpa, and Ser Roti, a sweet ring-shaped dessert.
We have provided a detailed guide to India’s top five honeymoon destinations. All you need to do is pick a suitable honeymoon destination for you and your loved one!
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