10 Romantic Places to Visit in India
by valli on 23/10/08 at 10:09 am
Want to express your love? Newly married? Want to make your moments memorable? Here is a list of 10 romantic places to visit in India with your beloved.
Want to express your love? Newly married? Want to make your moments memorable? Here is a list of ten romantic places to visit in India with your beloved.
Taj Mahal

The eternal symbol of love, one of the seven wonders of world the Taj Mahal is situated in Agra in Uttara Pradesh state. The mausoleum is set against the plain across the river Yamuna, through their reflection, changes the view of the Taj. The Taj is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shines. Walking with your beloved at the pavement of Taj when the moon shines is unforgettable memory. In addition to Taj, Agra Fort, Ram Bagh, Fatehpur Sikri etc are some of the tourist places in Agra.
Nainital

Nainital is a beautiful, serene and a green hill station situated at an altitude of 6,358 feet above sea level. It is in Uttarakhand state. There are many attractions like snow view, Naina peak, Tiffin Top, ropeway, horse riding and boating etc. ‘View Point’ is another beautiful tourist spot which is 5 kms away from Nainital where you can have a glimpse of mighty Himalayan range. As this place is famous for people who love walking you can enjoy the scenic beauty by taking long walks.
Manali

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Manali is the most beautiful honeymoon destination in Himachal Pradesh state. It is popular for its natural beauty. People say this place as “India’s Switzerland”. The best time for visiting this place is May to October as the climate is very cold during the other months. Rafting, Skiing, Paragliding are some of the adventurous activities that can be done here. Rahalla Falls, Malan Valley, Manali Sanctuary etc are some other attractions here.
Ooty

Ooty is a popular hill station located in Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu state. It is situated at an altitude of 7,440 feet above sea level. This “Queen of Hill stations” attracts tourists with its dense forests, lofty mountains, tea estates and charming flowers.

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The main attraction is mountain train journey on a ratchet through many curves and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines. Several beautiful parks and lakes are here. Lovedale a quiet, undisturbed hamlet is located just a few kilometres from Ooty.
Kerala

The main attraction in Kerala is backwater houseboat. Kettuvallam (houseboat) is made of wood without using a single nail.

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The boat has one or two double bed rooms with attached bath room with all modern comforts. It is equipped with lamp and fan that work with solar energy. The cruise through the backwaters of waters of Kerala, visit simple villages to see the products made by the local artisans, paddy fields, temples, beaches etc till sunset. It is anchored at a picturesque location for night. Other tourist places in Kerala include Kochi, Kovalam beach, Kumarkom and Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resorts.
Araku Valley

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Araku valley is a famous hill station in Andhra Pradesh situated at an altitude of 2992 feet above sea level. Journey to Araku by train is a memorable experience as the train goes through tunnels, hill sides and streams. You can spend in tree top cottages that hang 10 feet above the ground level in the middle of green surroundings of Araku Valley.

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Another attraction of Araku is Borra caves. Borra caves are located 29 km from Araku Valley at a height of about 800 to 1300 meters above sea level. Inside the caves, there is a formation that looks like the human brain, hence the name.
Anantagiri waterfalls, Dumbriguda waterfalls, Padmapuram Gardens, tribal museum and tribal dance are other attractions.
Khajuraho

Khajuraho is a village in Madhya Pradesh. Khajuraho temples are popular for their erotic art. Many people think that the total architecture of temples is carved with erotic art. But only 10% of carvings of the temples contain sexual themes, the remaining 90% depict the everyday activities of human beings. You cannot find sexual art inside the temple. People interpret this, one should leave his/her desires outside the temple and to get divinity one should not affect by physical body. Anyhow the art and architecture make the people enjoyable.
Khajjiar
Khajjiar is a small grassy meadow between tall deodar trees in Himachal Pradesh situated at an altitude of 1951 m above sea level. It is one of the most charming spots in the Himalayas. This has a small pond at its center. There are two floating islands in the middle of the pond which are sometimes hidden from view as tall grass grows on them. Chamba Valley and Dalhousie are other tourist attraction. Best time to visit this place is March to June.
Goa
With its charming beauty and popular beaches Goa is one of the most popular romantic destinations. Though there are many beaches, Palolem beach is the most attractive beach in Goa. Little rush when compared to other beaches, cheap and easy availability of transport and cheap accommodation options made Palolem beach favorite to honeymoon couples. Sun bathing and fishing trips are some of the enjoyable activities that can be done here. Other attractions in Goa include Baga beach, Dona Paula, Bogmolo beach etc.
Bikaner
If you are planning for a different experience then try Bikaner. This is a romantic desert destination. It is located amidst Thar Desert in Rajasthan state. This historical city consists of religious shrines, beautiful forts and castles. Junagarh Fort, Camel Farm, Lalgarh Palace, Kolayat and Devi Kund Sagar are some tourist attractions. Best time for visiting this place is October to February.
Happy journey!
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36 Comments
CHAN LEE PENG
Oct 23rd, 2008
Wow, great places! I wish I can go now…
goodselfme
Oct 23rd, 2008
Romance is in your pics and your writes as well. Thank you!
Darlene McFarlane
Oct 23rd, 2008
Since I was a little girl, I wanted to visit the Taj Mahal. Now you have given me 9 more good reasons to want to visit India.
Thanks for the beautiful tour, valli.
valli
Oct 23rd, 2008
Thanks Chan, goodselfme and Darlene for the encouraging comments.
Gon Pincha
Oct 23rd, 2008
A beautiful country =)
Nice article!
Keep going,
Gon Pincha.
Ruby Hawk
Oct 23rd, 2008
These are beautiful places. I would pack up and go tomorrow if I won the lottery,(fat chance.) Beautifully written and so are the pictures.
RJ Chamberlain
Oct 24th, 2008
Valli, I love India. Have travelled extensively through the country including the Taj and Goa. I liked Bogmalo and Anjuna beaches the best. Haven’t heard of the rest of the places so would love to check them out one day. Thanks
BC Doan
Oct 24th, 2008
Beautiful places to visit, great pictures and article!
lanne
Oct 24th, 2008
They all look so relaxing. I would love to visit any of these places.
swapna
Oct 24th, 2008
lovely places to visit…
eddiego65
Oct 24th, 2008
Truly lovely places. I hope I can visit them someday!
Pallavi
Oct 24th, 2008
Beautiful pictures and Good article!
david irvine
Oct 24th, 2008
great read. love the pics
Chris Stonecipher
Oct 24th, 2008
Wow! I would love to take my wife of 18 years to visit places like this. Beautiful pictures and a wonderful article.
Lauren Axelrod
Oct 24th, 2008
Great locations. I love India and all it’s culture and history
valli
Oct 24th, 2008
Thank you everybody for the nice feedback.
Judy Sheldon
Oct 24th, 2008
How nice of you to take us on this beautiful tour!
nobert soloria bermosa
Oct 25th, 2008
romantic places indeed
Anne Lyken-Garner
Oct 25th, 2008
This is so great. I’ve never known that India was so beautiful. Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention Valli
louie jerome
Oct 25th, 2008
You make me want to go and see these places!
Textual feast
Oct 26th, 2008
Great article, awesome pics. Being an Indian myself, I need no introduction to these places – but am truly impressed by your effort to let others know about the loveliness of India. I’m so excited to read the above comments in approval of India. Thanks.
valli
Oct 26th, 2008
Thanks everybody for the nice feedback.
Rana Sinha
Oct 27th, 2008
Lovely places. Thanks. I just came back from India, where I was taking a group. Unfortunately the waterworks at the Taj Mahal were not functioning due to repairs but it’s still a wonder.
aisaellis
Nov 1st, 2008
india is such a wonderful place
Inna Tysoe
Nov 15th, 2008
Wow. Those look lovely!
Best,
Inna
Mythili Kannan
Jan 8th, 2009
Hi valli, I missed this article on the early days of my marriage. Anyway, will use once when back to India
Rohit Kapoor
Feb 11th, 2009
Its fantastic to know that we have so good places in india.
anirudh paliwal
Apr 10th, 2009
I am fan of udaipur ,this is what missing in this
Rajiv Sighamony
Apr 18th, 2009
Brilliant collection of facts.
Santhoshi Srinivas
Aug 4th, 2009
Good article and beautiful places
rohit upadhyay
Sep 2nd, 2009
good work …..
india rocks……
Saare Jahan se accha hindustan hamara (India is best than any other place)
missing you india…
rahul jain
Oct 7th, 2009
Great article, awesome pics
Ravali
Oct 7th, 2009
wow.. now my zeal to get married has doubled….. beautiful and truly so omantic places..
Dilip Kumar
Oct 7th, 2009
Dear all, most of the places, i have visited before, but such a wonderful places, it does not matter, how many times you visit, they are remain the same, awesome, beautiful, nice,sexy, cool, amazing, whatever you name eat, you will be out of words…..
i too, so i am always looking a chance to spare time to visit again and again, but now its too difficult to spare time…. I I WISH TO GO AROUND ONCE AGAIN……………….
dilipkumar
Oct 7th, 2009
Dear all, most of the places, i have visited before, but such a wonderful places, it does not matter, how many times you visit, they are remain the same, awesome, beautiful, nice,sexy, cool, amazing, whatever you name it, you will be out of words…..
i too, so i am always looking a chance to spare time to visit again and again, but now its too difficult to spare time…. I WISH TO GO AROUND ONCE AGAIN……………….
vikky htkaur
Oct 22nd, 2009
nature r in really beautiful full of enjoy full of learnt
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