Ajanta Roy

When you’re in love, it doesn’t matter where you are, as long as you’re together. But imagine what it’d be like to be together in love, in paradise. Because that’s how you’ll feel on your honeymoon in India. Tranquil mountain hideaways, fairytale desert settings, relaxing beaches, exhilarating jungles, and of course the exotic Taj Mahal -- here are some of the highlights that India has to offer that won't fail to leave a lasting impression on you and your partner.


Goa- Even though there are many wonderful honeymoon destinations in the world, Goa is something special. You will fall for Goa's zesty food, music, remote beaches and hidden areas, lazy rivers for canoeing, birdsong and starry nights. Goa's vivid, engaging people will teach you to relax, take one thing at a time. For many, Goa still conjures up images of all-night parties and tripping hippies along sun-soaked beaches. But there is more to this tiny western state than sea and sand, hippies and hedonists. Come for a honeymoon, and you may end up staying for a lifetime!



Kerala and Lakshadweep- India’s most verdant state-rated by national geographic traveler as one of the world’s 50 must see destinations-is a seamless landscape of palm-lined beaches rising to meet steamy jungles and plantation-covered hills. There is something truly unique about ‘God’s own country’ – Kerala; you can relish the combination of luxury, security and seclusion to the complete satisfaction. Eastward the spice scented cardamom hills and wild elephants, while a short flight west takes you to the little known but sublime tropical reefs of the Lakshadweep islands. All of these make Kerala not just a must see, but a major honeymoon destination in its own right.



Agra-Agra is perhaps one of the apt honeymoon destination for any couple because it serves as a home to the Taj Mahal which is recognized worldwide as a symbol of eternal love. Built of white marble and surrounded by green gardens, the Taj Mahal is a breathtakingly beautiful sight and is considered one of the wonders of the world and the supreme example of Mughal architecture. What could be more romantic than to visualize the proud passions of an emperor’s love wrought in living stones?



Rajasthan- Maharaja-style forts and impregnable palaces that rise like giant fairy-tale sets above dusty sun-scorched plains and shimmering lakes, makes Rajasthan a luxury honeymoon destination. Feel the beauty of the desert and palaces and let it enchant you completely. Fall in love with the love stories of kings and queens while you visit places like Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner and Jodhpur. Immerse yourself and your partner with the colors that fill this place.



Himachal and Ladakh- These are exceptional destinations for adventurous honeymooners. Surrounded by two of the world’s highest ranges-the Greater Himalayas and the mighty Karakoram, this region will prepare you for the breathtaking, stark beauty of the landscape. If you have a yen for seclusion…..there are many secret hideaways waiting to be discovered. Resplendent in exotic flora and fauna, the air here is clean and pristine and the feel is ecstatic.



Darjeeling- “Land of the celestial thunderbolt”, Darjeeling lies in the Himalayan foothills and is entirely surrounded by snowcapped vistas. When Mark Twain visited, he exclaimed it was “the one land that all men desire to see, and having seen once by even a glimpse would not give that glimpse for the shows of the rest of the world combined.” Invigorating hill air, Tibetan influences and acres of step farms carpeted with tea plantations offer you a honeymoon sanctuary in glorious green Darjeeling drenched in golden rays of the warm sun.



Kashmir- The nest of all “love birds”, Kashmir would get 11 out of 10 on account of its effectiveness as a honeymoon destination. The state is dotted with such treasure-troves that draw people to this heavenly state from far and wide. Srinagar, Pahalgaon, Gulmarg, Sonmarg and similar other exquisite places offer immaculate beauty. From Mughal Gardens to Dal Lake, Pari Mahal to Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh to Jama Masjid- you will get to experience the whole panoramic beauty of Kashmir. A popular honeymooner’s delight, Kashmir seems like another world, a place where you have always wanted to be…. A place that lets you be…unhurried, tranquil, refreshing…a sanctum of pure bliss…a place that is just ‘romantic’.

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