Best Honeymoon Places in India - 2015

Here is a list of 20 best honeymoon destinations in India; just pick up the most alluring destination and let love do the rest for you…

1. Andaman

Andaman is the most trending honeymoon places in India for newlywed couples. With sunny beaches,secluded islands and so many wonderful activities to keep you busy, you’ll wish your holiday to never end!

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Best Experiences: Quiet and secluded beaches, Luxury Resorts, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling and Water Sports, Historic Places, Museums

How to Reach: Port Blair is Andaman’s gateway, connected both by air and sea. Get direct flights from New Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 16,999

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 6 to 15 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: October to May

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Sinclairs Bayview, Wild Orchid, Hotel Driftwood, Barefoot at Havelock, Silver Sand Havelock, Fortune Resort Bay Island

2. Goa

Goa is a destination for all occasion and celebration! Party your brains out or spend quiet romantic time with your lover, this place will cater to all your needs.

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Best Experiences: Beaches, Nightlife, Shopping, Water sports

How to Reach: Dabolim Airport lies 29 km from state’s capital Panjim. Two major railheads in Goa are Madgaon and Thivim.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 15,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 5 to 10 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: October to January

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel, Panchavatti Guest House Retreat, Pousada Tauma, Taj Exotica

3. Srinagar

Srinagar, without doubt, has to be one of the most romantic honeymoon places in India. The beauty of Srinagar is absolutely timeless. Lying back on a Shikara with your better half on the Dal Lake seems like a scene right out of a 70’s classic movie.

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Best Experiences: Houseboats, The Mughal Gardens, Lakes, Shikara, Food (Kashmiri Wazwan), Shopping

How to Reach: The Srinagar International Airport is well connected from all major cities in India. Direct flights are available from Delhi and Mumbai. Nearest train station is at Udhampur, Jammu

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 10,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 5 to 10 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: April to September

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Vivanta Dal View Srinagar by Taj, Jamal Resorts, Mirani Resorts, The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar, Heevan Resort, Hotel Dar-Es-Salam

4. Agra

What better way to immortalise your love for each other than by admiring the embodiment of eternal love, Taj Mahal? Add to that the Mughal grandeur and say hello to a ‘shahi’ honeymoon.

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Best Experiences: Taj Mahal and other ancient forts and palaces, Luxury resorts, Mughal History

How to Reach: Kheria Airport of Agra is a seasonal airport and is connected only by Air India flights from New Delhi. The Agra railhead lies on the Delhi- Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai routes.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 5000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 3 to 5 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: October to February

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Hotel Taj Resorts, the Oberoi Amarvilas, Trident Agra, ITC Mughal Agra

5. Jaisalmer

In the heart of the great Thar Desert, a honeymoon at Jaisalmer is but a hearty affair! The vibrant culture and tradition of the ‘Golden City’ is capable of warming a cold heart.

Best Experiences: Sand dunes, Desert Safari, Forts and palaces, Palace on Wheels, Festivals, Local Music and Dance, Arts and Craft

How to Reach: Jodhpur is the closest domestic airport. However, you can reach the city by train.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 7,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 6 to 7 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: October to March

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: The Desert Resort, Khuri Desert Resort, Hotel Pleasant Haveli, Suryagarh, Hotel Victoria, Hotel Fifu

6. Gangtok

Experience the breathtaking sunrise over the horizon of Khangchendzonga while snuggling with your significant other.

Best Experiences: View of the Himalayan Range, Lakes, Landscapes, Trekking, Buddhist Monasteries, People and culture, Shopping

How to Reach: The nearest airport is at Bagdogra and the nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 6,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 3 to 4 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: All year round

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Le Primula, Club Mahindra Gangtok Resort, Modern Central Lodge, The shire

7. Udaipur

Number 7 on our list of honeymoon places in India is Udaipur – the ‘City of Lakes’. Udaipur is a wonderful place to spend a royal exotic break together. Let the allure of this captivating city make your honeymoon once in a lifetime experience.

Best Experiences: Palaces and Havelis, City tours, Trekking and Hiking, Lake Pichola, Shilpgram

How to Reach: The Maharana Pratap Airport of Udaipur is located 20 km away from the city centre. The Udaipur railway station lies on a vast network connecting it to all major cities in the country.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting INR 7,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 5 to 7 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: October to March

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Taj Lake Palace, Jaiwana Haveli, Radisson Blu Udaipur, The Oberoi Udaivilas, Trident Udaipur, Boheda Palace

8. Alleppey

Wane into the watery world of Alleppey dotted in villages, toddy shops, canoes and hundreds of houseboats. One of the must-go-to places in Kerala with your soulmate.

Best Experiences: Houseboats, Backwaters, Lagoons, Beaches, Lakesides, Palm fringed canals

How to Reach: The Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport and the Alleppey railway station is located inside city limits.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 8,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 5 to 6 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: September to March

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere, Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort, Punnamada Resort, Alleppey Beach Resorts

9. Kovalam

You will remember the time spent on the crescent beaches of Kovalam, long after your honeymoon has ended. The remarkable splendour of this little town in Kerala is better experienced than told.

Best Experiences: Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, Samudra Beach, Ayurveda and wellness, Surfing, Wooden Boat ride, Shopping, Sea food

How to Reach: Trivandrum International Airport and The Trivandrum Central railway station is located at a distance of 15 km away

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 10,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 5 to 6 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: September to March

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Bethsaida Hermitage, Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort, Swagath Holiday Resorts, Blue Mango Resort

10. Manali

A haven for backpackers, adventure tourists and honeymooners, Manali is a magnet for travellers all year round. The superb views of lofty mountains and the tiny hippy villages offer a perfect setting for a romantic time out.

Best Experiences: Snow, Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal Ranges, Beas River, River rafting, Trekking, Hiking, Paragliding, café culture, temples, shopping

How to Reach: About 50 km away the nearest airport at Bhuntar is located, other than that you can reach Manali by road from nearby cities like Delhi and Chandigarh.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 6,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 3 to 4 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: All throughout the year

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Span Resort and Spa, Manu Allaya Resort, Quality Inn River Country Resort, The Orchard Greens

11. Pushkar

Well, it may not be the best romantic hideout you’re looking for, but the holy land of Pushkar with all its rustic charm and sacredness can bind two hearts in a devoted promise.

Best Experiences: Desert Safari, Shopping, Pushkar Lake, Festivals, Pushkar Mela, Temples

How to Reach: The nearest airport is in Jaipur, 147 km away and the nearest train station is at Ajmer 14 km away.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 7,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 4 to 5 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: November to March

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: The Pushkar Bagh, Pushkar Resorts, The Pratap Palace, Gulab Niwas Palace, Hotel Pushkar Palace, Ananta Spa Resort

12. Munnar

Munnar, the picturesque hill station in Kerala, is one of the most exotic honeymoon places in India. Engulfed in ’50 shades of Green’, Munnar is carpeted in verdant tea plantations, contoured, clipped and sculpted like ornamental hedges. Let the captivating scenery redefine your love for you.

Best Experiences: Tea Gardens, Western Ghats, Wildlife, Hills, Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi, Devikulam

How to Reach: Cochin is the nearest airport and the closest railway station is Aluva located at a distance of 110 km from Munnar.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 8,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 5 to 6 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: October to March and January to May

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Windermere Estate, Blackberry Hills Retreat and Spa, KTDC Tea County, Tea Valley Resort, Deshadan Mountain Resort, Wild Elephant Resort

13. Coorg

Amidst the jade green hills and scintillating milieu of Coorg make promises for a lifetime of togetherness. A trip to ‘the Scotland of India’ with your beloved can be a rejuvenating experience.

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Best Experiences: Coffee Plantations, Historic Places, Waterfalls, Landscapes, Wildlife, Trekking, Hiking, Bird watching, Culture and People

How to Reach: Nearest domestic airport is in Mangalore about 160 km away and the nearest railway station is in Mysore 95 km away.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 10,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 5 to 6 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: October to March and January to May

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Club Mahindra Madikeri, The Windflower Resort and Spa, Magnolia Estates, Machaan Nagarhole

14. Pondicherry

The ‘little Paris’ of India, Pondy is a faded colonial villa with a hint of bohemian-chic. You’re in for a romantic sojourn in this François, artsy and spiritual city.

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Best Experiences: Age old French Colony, Rocky Beaches, Yoga and Wellness, Sri Aurobindo Ashram

How to Reach: Nearest airport is in Chennai and nearest railhead is in Villupuram around 35 km away

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 10,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 7 to 10 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: October to March

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Le Pondy, The Dune Eco Beach Hotel, The Windflower Resort and Spa, Palais De Mahe, Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray, Anahata Heritage Hotel, Villa Shanti

15. Darjeeling

From the most breathtaking view of the sunrise over the horizon of Tiger Hills to a laid back toy train ride, Darjeeling is in fact the most archetypal hill station of India. A honeymoon spent here can only be defined as a magical experience.

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Best Experiences: Mountains, Tea Gardens, Shopping, Trekking, Hiking, Toy Train, views of Khangchendzonga

How to Reach: Bagdogra Airport is located 96 km away from Darjeeling and the nearest railway station is in New Jalpaiguri, 62 km away.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 8,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 5 to 7 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: September to April

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Mayfair Darjeeling, Elgin Darjeeling, Glenburn Tea Estate, Dekeling Hotel, Windmere Hotel, Cedar Inn, Sinclairs Darjeeling

16. Jodhpur

This city, daubed in different hues of blue is the most magical city in Rajasthan. A romantic journey awaits in the tangles of winding, medieval streets and the narrow corners of the mighty forts.

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Best Experiences: Forts and Palaces, Blue City, Mehrangarh Fort, Shopping, Cultural Activities

How to Reach: Jodhpur International airport is only a few kilometres away from the city center and the railway station is well connected to all major railheads of the country.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 7,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 5 to 6 days

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Ratan Vilas, Mandore Guest House, Haveli Inn Pal, Chandelao Garh, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Devi Bhawan, Ajit Bhawan, Pal Haveli

17. Jaipur

Jaipur has an enthralling cultural extravaganza to offer. Take a romantic stroll down the memory lane and soak in the vibrancy of this historic city.

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Best Experiences: Forts and Palaces, Rajasthani Folk Culture, Historic Places, Rajasthani Cuisine, Shopping

How to Reach: Jaipur Airport is situated 7 km away from city center in Sanganer. The city is accessible through trains.

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 5,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 3 to 5 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: October to March

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Chokhi Dhani Resort, Desert Trails, Sunrise Health Resort, The Byke Grassfield resort, Angel resort, Kanchan Kesri village

18. Ranthambhore

If you and your better half are wildlife buffs then the largest wildlife sanctuary of the country can offer the best experience. The fascinating wildlife safaris, tracing the beasts and time spent in the luxury camps will sum up into a rather amazing honeymoon trip.

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Best Experiences: Wildlife, Tiger sighting, Trekking, Jeep Safari, Elephant rides

How to Reach: Jaipur is the nearest airport and Sawai Madhopur Railway Station is the closest railhead to Ranthambhore

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 6,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 2 to 3 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: November to March

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Welcome Heritage Ranthambore, Vanya Vilas, Aman-Khas, Sher Bagh, Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge, Tree House Anuraga, Dev Vilas, Khem Vilas

19. Dalhousie

The pine clad valley of Dalhousie is a cool hill retreat ideal for a summer-time honeymoon. Enjoy the picturesque views of the distant mountains and streets lined with colonial building.

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Best Experiences: Snow clad hills, Mountains, Colonial Architecture, Churches, Trekking, Hiking

How to Reach: Pathankot has the nearest airport and the railhead located 76 km away from Dalhousie

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 6,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 3 to 4 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: March to October

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Sagrika Resorts, Grand View Hotel, Snow Valley Resort Dalhousie, Aamod at Dalhousie

20. Shillong

You’ll know why this city is called ‘Scotland of the East’ once you’re here. The colonial-era charm, the hilly roads and the gorgeous scenery in the outskirts makes this city a perfect romantic hideout.

Best Experiences: Hills, Pine trees, Waterfalls, Trekking, Shopping, Food, Nightlife, Local culture and traditions

How to Reach: Nearest airport and railway station is in Guwahati

Land Package For Honeymoon: Starting from INR 8,000

Ideal Honeymoon Duration: 4 to 5 days

Best Time to Visit For Honeymoon: All throughout the year

Best Hotels or Resorts For Honeymoon: Elgin Shillong, Ri Kynjai, Lakkhotta Lodge, Pinewood Hotel, the Boulevard Hotel