Saturday 28 November 2015

10 off-beat Honeymoon Destinations in India

Planning a honeymoon amidst the hurriedness of a mega event like marriage is real tough. Again none wants to miss the fantasies & the charms symbolized with Honeymoon. Busy corporate schedules also have taken its toll in our daily life. Many want to avoid the hue and cry of popular destinations. So this is for them who does not have time to plan it accordingly but want to explore new places. Here is a list of best offbeat honeymoon destinations -

1. Kalimpong : This place is a real beauty in the lap of Himalayas. One can get beautiful views of Kanchendzonga from this place. Stunning natural beauty accompanied with gorgeous views of the valleys makes it a much coveted honeymoon destination in India. You can also visit Lava, Rishyap, Deolo Hill which are close.


Budhha Statue in Kalimpong
Budhha Statue in Kalimpong

Valley View from Kalimpong
Valley View from Kalimpong
2. Coorg : Renowned as Scottland of India this place is one of the most scenic honeymoon destination in Southern India. This place offers panoramic view of the Western Ghats along with famous Abby Falls, Nagerhole WLS, Madekiri Fort. Serene valleys, cool winter adds charm to your honeymoon with your loved ones. Coorg is also known for its Coffee Plantation.

Coorg Valley View
Coorg in the lap of western ghat

Coorg - Scottland of India
Coorg - Scottland of India

3. Neora Valley National Park: Far from the madding crowd Neora Valley NP provides relaxation from the hectic schedules of a big fat Indian wedding. This jungle is full of diverse flora & fauna, unknown species of birds and famous Red Panda. One can trek to most scenic spots like Rechila Danda through the forest which foods your adventure hunger.

Neora Valley National Park
Neora Valley National Park

Red Panda in Neora Valley National Park
Red Panda in Neora Valley
4.  Pelling : Majestic Himalayas, magnificent sunrise lush green valleys makes Pelling a very surreal honeymoon destination. The road, flowers, winding roads, lovely birds makes it attractive. Easy to reach & far from local hue & cry enchants the newly weds to know each other better.

Kanchendzonga Waterfall Pelling
 Kanchendzonga Waterfall Pelling

Sunrise at Kanchendzonga
Sunrise at Kanchendzonga
5. Alleppey : Want to mesmerize your honey keeping him or her in a houseboat in a silent backwater? Alleppey will surely thrill you with its natural beauty. This is a lovely destination for the honeymoon goers who wants tranquility & more time for each other, after all you are not going to honeymoon everyday.
Houseboats at Alleppey Backwaters
Houseboats at Alleppey Backwaters

Alleppey Backwaters
Tranquil Alleppey Backwaters
6. Ranathambore : Some couples are more adventurous than the rest of us and this is only for them. Feel the thrill of seeing wildlife roaming freely nearby in this royal national park which belonged to Royal Kings as Game Trails. Right now it is the best place to view the majestic big cats within their natural habitat.


Big Cats at play- Ranathambore
Big Cats at play- Ranathambore

Tiger Citing at Ranathambore
Tiger Citing at Ranathambore
7. Auli : Love Skiing? This could be your ideal destination to Skii with your partner amidst the massive Himalayas. Auli is the official Skiing destination in India. Well of course you have to take some mandatory lessons prior to that. Apart from Skiing Auli offers fantastic view of the snow capped mountains & valleys. It remains covered in snow most of the time and gives enough room for your two to share a cozy warm space of togetherness.

Auli Uttarakhand
Auli Uttarakhand

Skiing at Auli
Skiing at Auli
8. Tajpur : Enough of Snow & Jungle. Lets move to pristine beaches. Who wants crowded beaches like Goa in a honeymoon. Let the romance brighten up in a virgin beach at Tajpur, West Bengal. Fish fry, Casurina beaches, long sandy beaches & lots of Red Crabs will surely make you feel engrossed.

Twin Shells at Tajpur
Twin Shells at Tajpur

Golden Beach at Tajpur
Golden Beach
9. Zulluk : The Old silk route has its own charm in making us addicted to its natural beauty. The zig zag roads, snow covered Gnathang Valley or the bright blue kupup lake, Zulluk in West Sikkim is full of mesmerizing places to offer. Are you two bird watchers? Well it is the place to cite maximum number of different birds. Adding icing on the cake? Red Sunrise on  Kanchendzonga.

Kupup Lake
Kupup Lake

Old Silk Route
Old Silk Route
10. Lakshadeep Islands: This smallest union territory is filled with numerous lovely uninhabited beaches. Cosy cottages on the side of a beach can relax your body on mid. You get a deep diving to view the corals, never seen before sea creatures or feel the white sand all day long. Immaculate beaches of Lakshadeep will surely make an impact on your romantic mood.


Scenic Lakshadeep
Scenic Lakshadeep

Lakshadeep Coral Reef
Lakshadeep Coral Reef
** some of the pictures are taken from Google/freely available images.



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