Hill Stations in India are famous
for its pleasant, comfortable weather, the scenic beauty of natural
surroundings and colonial architecture make up the perfect romantic setup
required for a honeymoon.
A honeymoon is the golden period of
a couple’s life so planning the honeymoon is very important. Hill stations have
waterfalls, lakes, sightseeing destinations, green lush mountains that attract couples to choose them for their honeymoon destination.
Either in summer and winter hill
stations are the best choice for couples. During summer it provides a pleasant
environment and during winter you can enjoy the beauty of snowfall here. Hill
stations also attract couples and tourists for adventure activities such as
trekking, camping, skiing, etc.
Couples can plan and choose one
of the best hill stations in India for celebrating their honeymoon at hill
stations. Some of the best honeymoon hill destinations in India are Shimla,
Nanital, Mussoorie, Manali, Kullu, etc. in Northern India.
Honeymoon Hill Stations List
Here we listed the most popular romantic hill stations that
will be best for celebrating your honeymoon. You can choose the best hill station according to your choice for celebrating a honeymoon.
- Darjeeling, West Bengal
- Ladakh
- Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
- Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
- Manali, Himachal Pradesh
- Nanital, Uttarakhand
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
- Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Darjeeling, West Bengal
This is the most well-known hill
station of West Bengal state that produces the tastiest tea in the world and is
also famous for its numerous varieties in it. Honeymoon couples can enjoy adventure
activities like Rock climbing, River rafting, etc.
Couples can visit Tiger Hill
in the early morning for the mesmerizing majestic sunrise view. Couples for a romantic stroll can go through the beautiful green tea gardens.
Darjeeling is the perfect destination
for summers but couples can also go here in the winter season, as there are less
crowd and couples get more space to enjoy here.
Ladakh
With so many Gompas and Pagoda,
the honeymoon couple would see the effect of Buddhism to the utmost level in
Leh and Ladakh. Ladakh is one of the amazing coldest deserts in India. Ladakh
is at an altitude ranging from 9K feet to 25K feet. Ladakh is popularly said as
heaven on Earth that is bounded by mountain ranges of the Great Himalaya and
the Karakoram.
Ladakh gives mesmerizing virgin
natural beauty and fascinating landscapes that attract couples to celebrate
their honeymoon here. Ladhak is surrounded by snow-white glaciers where
temperatures go up to minus 15 at times.
Nubra Valley of Ladakh famous for
its orchards, magnificent silver sand dunes, scenic vistas, Bactrian camel
safari, and Buddhist monasteries.
Couples should visit the Nubra Valley of Ladakh which is located 150 km
far away from Leh. Other places to visit in Ladakh for tourists or couples are
Lamayuru, Pangong Lake, Zanskar, Suru Valley, and Drass.
If you like bike riding then
Ladhak is good for you and you can enjoy it here with your partner. Due to weather
conditions, this place is untouched from urbanization that makes it a cold
desert place.
Couples can enjoy here Ladakhi
foods like Thukpa, Momos, Tsampa, Noodle soup, Marchwangan Korma, etc. For
sightseeing at Ladakh, couples can visit Sumda Chun, Khardung La, Dha and Hanu,
Hane Monastery, etc. The best time to visit Leh Ladakh for celebrating a
honeymoon would be from April to June.
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
In India, it is said that
marriages are fixed in heaven, so what better place can it be than Mussoorie to
celebrate your honeymoon after marry. The exclusive view of snow-capped
Himalayan mountain ranges that surround the majestic town of Mussoorie is just
beyond one's imagination.
It is just 35 km away from Dehradun
city and stands proudly at a height of about 2003 meters. The enchanting beauty
of the mounting hills at Mussorie offering breath-taking views is a remarkable
opportunity for honeymoon couples to explore the real beauty of Mussoorie.
Mussoorie is around 7 hours from
Delhi makes it is one of the easiest accessible hill towns in north India
for the honeymoon. Mussoorie is a safe place for honeymoon couples. You can
walk late at night with your partner on the mall road.
Mussoorie is also famous for activities such as New Year celebration, Christmas celebration, Honeymoon
destinations, leisure, ropeways, sightseeing, shopping, weekend getaways, and
many more.
Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
Mahabaleshwar is the best
honeymoon place in Maharashtra state. Its scenic beauty, exquisite
waterfalls, picturesque valleys, pious atmosphere, and tranquillity make this
hill station the perfect destination for honeymoon couples.
It is one of the most preferred
hill stations by honeymoon couples in the western regions of India. The
captivating environment of this place attracts the just married couple for
celebrating their honeymoon here.
The popular hill station
Mahabaleshwar is a perfect honeymoon package that why every year thousands of
couples came here to celebrates their honeymoon here. Cool and pleasant
environment, mesmerizing views, sunset, and sunrises make hill stations more
romantic than plains.
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Blue peaked mountains,
scintillating waterfalls, tranquil rivers, serene atmosphere, and excellent
living conditions make it a perfect spot to be visited throughout the year. The
best time for visiting honeymoon hill station Manali for couples would be from
October to June.
In fact, the honeymoon couples
can check out the best view of the entire city from Mall road. Since the
weather of Manali stays pleasant all through the year, honeymoon couples can
visit this place at any point in time.
Couples can also visit Hidimba
Devi Temple at Manali to get blessed by the Goddess. Adventure couples can do
here adventure activities like Hiking, Paragliding, Trekking, Skiing, and other
adventure sports.
Nanital, Uttarakhand
In order to check out the place
comfortably, the honeymoon couples can hire horses also from Bara Pathar. Honeymooners
always require such a destination that would create a cozy environment around
them so that the love between two people can strengthen the bond.
Nanital is that particular
destination, which will enable the couples to enjoy a tranquil holiday. The
sightseeing destinations in Nainital for couples are Naini Lake, Nainital Zoo,
Naina Devi, Pangot, and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary.
Adventure activities for the
couples at Nanital are boat riding, cable car rides, etc. The best time to visit
Nainital for a honeymoon would be the winter season. The summer season also
pleasant for visiting this place.
Shillong, Meghalaya
Well, this beautiful town is also
home to various forms of flowers that would enable the honeymoon couple to
enjoy a scintillating romantic holiday.
Couples can spend time sitting by
the side of the Umiam lake. Places for sightseeing for couples here are The Don
Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls, and Lewduh Market. Adventure activities for the
couples are trekking, kayaking, and rock climbing.
The best time for couples to
celebrate the honeymoon would be throughout the year but from June to September
and after the monsoon would be best.
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
It is located at a height of 2130
meters and is spread over a group of five hills. The couples can enjoy cozy
lunches amidst beautiful sceneries, walk through the lush green valleys by
holding each other's hands and soak their eyes in the beauty of overlying
mountain ranges by standing at The Mall Road.
It is the inviting attitude of
Shimla, which enables the honeymoon couples to select it as a honeymoon
destination and stay in the lap of nature. For sightseeing, Shimla has
Sanctuaries, Himalayan Nature Park, etc.
For adventure activities, couples
can do trekking, paragliding, camping, and River rafting. The best time to
visit Shimla would be from March to June. If couples want to enjoy snowfall
then December to February would be the best time to come here.
Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Spiti Valley has lots of places
to visit for couples like Kaza, Key Monastery, Hikkim Village, Kibber, Chandra
Taal, Lhalung Monastery, Tabo Caves, Tabo Monastery, Chicham Bridge, Gue,
Dhankar Lake, etc,
Spiti Valley also famous in the
world for Buddhist monasteries, and Tibetan culture. It has Tabo Monastery and
Kye Gompa is the two most famous Buddhist monasteries. Tabo Monastery is
considered as the most ancient monasteries in the world. Spiti is a popular
destination for trekkers and hikers. April to October would the best time for
couples to come here for celebrating their honeymoon here.
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar the celestial
destination gives numerous opportunities to honeymoon couples to hold each
other hands while sauntering on the curved paths, leaning on each other's
shoulders while relaxing on the hilltop, and murmuring romantic talks into each
other's ears while taking pleasure in a ride on the Shikaras at Dal Lake.
The snow-kissed mountain peaks
would enable the couples to fall in love with the incomparable beauty of this
honeymoon destination. Honeymoon couples can enjoy scenic views of Dal Lake
from the houseboat suite. Kashmir is always at the top position of the choice
of couples for celebrating their honeymoon at a hill station.
Lots of things for couples to do
here like staying in a luxurious houseboat suite, take Shikara Ride, Gondola’s
Cable Car Ride, visit Tulip garden, etc. The best time to visit Kashmir for
celebrating a honeymoon would be April to October but couples can also enjoy it during winter also.
Other Honeymoon Hill Stations of India
The other honeymoon hill stations
of India are that are best for couples to celebrate their honeymoon are listed
below.
- Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
- Chikmagalur, Karnataka
- Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
- Coorg, Karnataka
- Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
- Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
- Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand
- Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Kausani, Uttarakhand
- Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh
- Khandala, Maharashtra.
- Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
- Matheran, Maharashtra
- Munnar, Kerala
- Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir
- Ponmudi, Kerala
- Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
- Yercaud, Tamil Nadu