LUXURY INDIAN HONEYMOON

Home to the Taj Mahal, the ultimate symbol of love, Agra is one of the biggest honeymoon destinations in India. The city is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Agra Fort and the old city of Fatehpur Sikri.

A trip to this ancient city is a voyage into history, romance, love and epic. Could there be a better place to make vows of love and the happy-ever-after than Agra?

Delhi, the capital of contemporary India, Agra, and Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan, combine to form what is known as the Golden Triangle of Romance in India.

The Golden Triangle circuit packs an extra punch with the Red Fort, India Gate & Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple (Delhi) and the forts, palaces, lakes and deserts of Rajasthan. 

The beaches and backwaters of Kerala offer a one-of-kind luxury Venice-meets-Bora-Bora experience.

You can choose the azure waters of Kovalam or Varkala beach and also hop on a houseboat and head to the serene backwaters of Kerala (Alleppey) for a Venice-like romance experience.

Spending a night in a houseboat with your loved one in the soothing backwaters of Alleppey is an experience very few others experience can trump.

From Alleppey hop on over to Cochin, take a heritage walk of Fort Kochi, browse the old neighborhood of Mattancherry for some spices, people-watch at Princess Street, or witness a traditional dance.

If you are planning your wedding in winter, then the color-filled state of Princes and Palaces, mighty forts, serene lakes, and palaces-turned-heritage hotels is just the perfect option for you, offering you a never-ending range of choices. 

Go on a camel safari in the Golden City of Jaisalmer with its rolling sand dunes, the Blue City of Jodhpur and Pushkar.

Explore the City of Lakes, Udaipur. Go on a tiger-spotting jeep Safari to Ranthambore National Park or climb on a hot air balloon in the capital city, Jaipur for a bird’s eye view of the gorgeous Rajasthan (Pink City).  

Traditionally, Indians go to Shimla or Goa for their dream honeymoons, but the ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS, with their crystal-clear beaches, privacy, exclusivity, historical sites, indigenous tribal trails, scuba diving and other water sports activities have emerged as the hottest destination for a sun-kissed honeymoon.

Described by the emperor, Jehangir, as ‘heaven on earth,’ offers breathtaking mountain landscapes, picturesque lakes, splendid gardens and sprawling orchards, is a true paradise nestled in the scenic beauty of mountains.

Nestled in the heavenly bliss and enchanting beauty of the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh has been one of the top destinations for countless honeymooners for decades.

There are so many beautiful valleys and places to choose from: Shimla, Kasauli, Dalhousie, Chail and Kullu-Manali, to name a few.

The Beach Capital of India with its scintillating beaches, hip nightlife and wild party scene is the ultimate beachside bliss.

For honeymooners, there are so many places to visit: the 1070 ft Dudhsagar waterfall, the Butterfly and Velsao Beach, Grand Island and Baga Beach.

And so many things to do: Portuguese heritage trail, partying at the Night Away at Cantare, and sampling the local cuisine.

What could be the perfect memory to cherish for the rest of your life?

Sharing your favorite drink with your better half and treating yourselves to exquisite Mughal cuisine sampling dinner on a private balcony with an exclusive view of the Taj Mahal, the ultimate ode to love.

Nothing quite comes close to the serenity of waking up in an exclusive houseboat and enjoying a sunrise. It is a truly one-of-a-kind experience. S

pend a day in a houseboat in Alleppey (Kerala) with a personal chef on board. Explore the local village, do some fishing and discover the magnificent coconut plantations.

Udaipur is exotic, quaint, calm and romantic.

Stay in a luxury vintage Rajasthani villa, take a boat cruise in Lake Pichola, explore the City Palace of Udaipur, stroll in the old city, discover Bagore ki Haveli Museum, say a prayer at the Shri Ekling Ji and Jagdish Temple, take Instagram-worthy picture at Sahelio Ki Bari or go ethnic-shopping at the Hathi Pol Bazaar.

Imagine a private Island all to yourself for a day. You can do that down South.

Vini’s Farm, Kayal Island Retreat, and Bamboo Lagoon Resorts in the backwater of Kerala are your dream options. A butler at your service with food organically sourced from local farms. Sounds regal, right?

Jehangir’s “Heaven on Earth”, Jammu & Kashmir, with its idyllic snowy mountainous bliss, is the dream honeymoon location.

Stay at a luxury hotel in Gulmarg with magnificent views of the snowy peaks of the Pir Panjal range, and go skiing and snowboarding at the world-class Gulmarg Ski Resort.

Famous for the crystal blue waters of the archipelago which spreads 700km, all the way to southeast Asia, the Andaman Islands, have in recent years emerged as an up-and-coming honeymoon option for the newlyweds thronging to see its surreal beaches, unique marine biodiversity, indigenous tribal cultures, and majestic sunsets.

Hiring a private yacht or a speedboat is the ultimate way to discover the archipelago in style and exclusivity.