HONEYMOON destinations in India

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Avni Mehrotra spoke to couples and a travel manager and drew up a list of the most desired places to go on one's honeymoon.

If you thought that traveling abroad is the latest trend with every Indian couple for their honeymoon, think again. Couples now from all across the world are coming to India to undertake their first trip together as a married couple.

A rich culture, beautiful landscape and exceptionally hospitable people, there are no guesses on why people won't prefer coming to India to begin their marital bliss. We spoke to a few couples and a travel manager to list down 20 destinations in India where couples would love to come to commemorate their new life together.

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Udaipur

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Soon-to-be-married Khushi and Abhinav Malhotra have been together for 9 years now. Truly romantic and adventurous, they list 5 places where they would love to go for their honeymoon.

The imperial destination of India, you are bound to feel majestic amidst the various forts and palaces this place boasts of. Remnants of old forts, palaces converted to museums and numerous lakes, the noble charm of this place is truly capable to give that royal and romantic touch to your honeymoon.

Major attractions of the city would be Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon ki bari, Jagdish temple, Monsoon Palace etc to name a few. A trip to this royal place would be incomplete if you don't stay in a heritage hotel. Lake Palace hotel, Shiv Niwas Palace, Laxmi Vilas Palace are the good ones. The tariff per night ranges anywhere from Rs 20,000 - Rs50,000 .

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Pahalgam

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If you are fascinated with the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir and want to spend your honeymoon there, the pristine landscape of Pahalgam could just be your destination. Obviously every couple wants a private honeymoon which makes Pahalgam an ideal choice.

Limited accessibility and restricted telecom connectivity make this an ideal place for a honeymoon. Endowed with abundant flora and fauna, the picturesque landscape are the major tourist attraction of the city.

If trekking is your forte the Lidderwat and Kolohoi Glacier provide opportunities for the same. Horseback riding, river rafting etc are some other recreational activities. You can check in at the Hotel Hilltop, Woodstock Hotel or the Grand Mumtaz hotel for Rs 2500 - Rs 9000 per night.

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Goa

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No honeymoon trip is complete without visiting one of the most romantic cities of India, Goa. If you are the couple who enjoys partying, clubbing, the sea and the sand, Goa could be your destination. One of the most visited places in India, Goa is famous for its beaches.

Naturally watersports are extremely popular along with the casinos and the Portuguese remnants. To spend a romantic evening, you and your spouse could head to the quieter beaches like Bogmalo or Varca.

Don't forget to indulge in some dirt-cheap shopping at Anjuna beach flea market or visit the various Churches. Accomodation options in Goa would be Bougainvillea Guest House Goa, Casa Colvale, Bardez and Pousada Tauma, Calangute. Prices would range anything from Rs 2,400 - 5000 per night.

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Kerala

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If greenery and nature are what you are looking for in your honeymoon, then Kerala is the right place to visit. Named one of the Ten Paradises of the World, its scenic beauty comprises of the beautiful mountains of Munnar to the serenading beaches of Kovalam.

The scenery is mesmerizing to captivate you and your spouse and enthrall you with its sheen. Rent a houseboat on the Kumarakom Lagoon for a perfectly private getaway. Kerala is rich with beaches like Alappuzha , Bekal, Cherayi etc and also waterfalls like Athirapally, Vazhachal, Palaruvi. Known for beautifully carved temples and monuments, these spots narrate the rich cultural history of the state.

Some places of accommodation are Sajhome, Kochi ,Kaiya House, Varkala, Vivanta by Taj -- Kumarakom wih tariffs ranging from Rs 2000 - Rs 8000 per night.