Make Pretty Memories With Best Honeymoon Destinations For New Couples With Heart Fluttering Views!

We often prefer going abroad for travel, especially when it comes to our one and only honeymoon! But India has no dearth of options, and it’s only fair that we check out these beautiful & romantic destinations before venturing out! So, if you wanna spend your rosy honeymoon period in your own beloved country, here’s a list of destinations that’ll make your eyes pop and hearts flutter, and ensure that you have a wonderful time!

1. Alleppey & Munnar, Kerala 

Kerala, known as the ‘Venice of the East,’ has a charm and greenery like no other place. Mountains, tea plantations, lakes and backwaters make it the perfect destination for honeymooners, for what’s better than spending time in private houseboats on the backwaters of Alleppey? Some other places you can visit in ‘God's Own Country’ are Munnar for the dreamy tree plantations, Wayanad for enchanting waterfalls, caves and striking views!

2. Gulmarg, Kashmir

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Kashmir is known as the heaven on earth and getting to experience its magnificence & bewitching beauty can be an epic start to your married life. Gulmarg is a world-famous skiing destination, and taking a gondola ride together and experiencing the snow-covered beauty of Gulmarg is an unforgettable experience! You can also sample the freshest strawberries in the Strawberry Valley. Other things you can do in Kashmir include a ride with your bae in the Dal Lake, visiting the saffron fields in Pahalgam or the colourful Mughal Gardens, exploring local cuisines, and so much more!

3. Coorg, Karnataka 

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Coorg, an inviting and scintillating hilly hamlet of the South, is an awesome place to spend your honeymoon. The pleasant smell of coffee plantations and cardamom forests sprawled all around will enchant you, and there’s no dearth of places to visit, things to see, and activities to do! You can go hiking and cycling across the lush green forests of the western ghats, enjoy lush green meadows and beautiful sunsets, and discover hidden waterfalls and palatial temples! Does it sound like your cup of tea?

4. Gangtok, Sikkim 

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Sikkim is also one of the must-visit places in India. Colourful Buddhist monasteries and a number of pilgrimage sites offer you peaceful vibes that will help you recover from the tiredness of your busy marriage rituals. You can also take in the captivating views of Mount Kanchenjunga, and the snow-covered landscape of Yumathang and Nathu La Pass. And, if you’re the adventure-loving kind, you can also indulge in memorable activities like paragliding or trekking with your darling or savour the scrumptious local cuisine! 

5. Ooty, Tamil Nadu 

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Tamil Nadu has several destinations that one can and must-visit including Ooty, a renowned hill station down south. Nestled deep within the Nilgiri Hills or the ‘blue mountains,’ you can walk down, hand in hand with your hubby/wifey through the meandering pathways and take in the immense natural beauty. Other places that deserve a visit in Tamil Nadu include Coonoor (Toda Tribal Village, cheesemaking and chocolate making, Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint, Ketti Valley) and Yercaud. 

6. Shillong, Meghalaya 

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North-East India is blessed with magical scenery and breathtaking views. With white clouds surrounding you all the time, this ‘Scotland of the East’ is unbelievably beautiful. The silent mountains offer a peaceful and private adobe for all couples. You can visit places like Elephant Falls, Umiam Lake, Dawki, Mawlynnong, and Double Decker Root Bridge in Nongriat. (this one is not to be missed!) Happy honeymoon-ing people!

7. Andaman & Nicobar Islands

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With a dash of history, sun-kissed beaches and water sports that will fill you with adrenaline, this archipelago in the Bay of Bengal has a lot to offer to honeymooners! If the idea of scuba diving, snorkelling, swimming in the blue lagoons, or walking hand-in-hand on these scenic beaches sounds romantic to you, Andaman is THE place for you! Who needs Mauritius or Maldives when our very own Andaman has this much to offer? 

8. Manali, Himachal Pradesh

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We can legit never get enough of Manali. Especially, when there’s a chance to spend our honeymoon huddled together amidst the cold and snow-covered peaks of this stunning hill station. Having a snowball fight will definitely set the right playful tone for your upcoming adventure of staying together or you can also trek on snow-clad mountains - Bunny & Naina style. No wonder, this place, often called the ‘Switzerland of India' is a lovers paradise!

9. Jodhpur & Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

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Growing up with Bollywood, we always knew that deserts could be the hella romantic, and wanted our own Shahrukh style ‘Sooraj Hua Maddham,’ or ‘Zaalima’ or Akshay & Katrina’s ‘Teri Ore.’ Well, why not now?! So drape your sarees and kurta, and get ready to slow dance amidst the never-ending desert in Jaisalmer, with picturesque sand and sand dunes as far as your eyes can see. Pair up your trip with the blue city aka Jodhpur, and enjoy the view from the top of the Mehrangarh Fort! 

So, which of these amazing places in India are you gonna visit for your honeymoon?