Top 10 Uncommon Honeymoon Places to Visit in India

Following are some of the Uncommon Honeymoon Places to Visit in India preferred by the newly weds:

• Udaipur

Udaipur is a city located in the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in western India. Begin your journey to the new phase of life from the beautiful city of Udaipur. The city offers you several pleasant sights, magnificent palaces, historic buildings, landscaped gardens, green hillocks, cool blue lakes and several feel-good moments to take home after your honeymoon. Udaipur is also one of the popular places to visit in India. Popularly known as 'City of Sunrise', 'City of Lakes', honeymoon here will help you to know each other better. Places worth visiting here are City Palace, Jag Mandir, Jag Niwas, Sajjan Garh or Monsoon Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Pratap Memorial, Gulab Bagh, Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum and Jagdish Temple. Get into the spirit of activities and try out unusual adventurous activities such as desert safaris, boating, gliding, trekking and horse polo.

• Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a popular hill station and tourist spot in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie presents an amazing view of the snow-capped and clouds covered mountains and lush green foliage, ideal for the newly weds to get cozy. Dalhousie was named after Lord James Ramsey, Marquis of Dalhousie, who became the Governor General of India in 1848 AD. Nestled at an altitude ranging from 525 m to 2,378 m above sea level, Dalhousie experiences winter-like cold climate throughout the year making it one of the ideal honeymoon places to visit in India. Tourist spots worth visiting are Subhash Baoli, Panchpula and Satdhara and Jandhari Ghat. Also view the St. Andrew's Church, St. Patrick's Church, St. John's Church and St. Francis Church in addition to colonial buildings and bungalows.

• Meghalaya

Meghalaya is a hilly state in Northeastern part of India. Meghalaya which literary means ‘Abode of the Clouds’ provides spectacular beauty for the honeymoon couples to enjoy. Enjoy the cloud covered mountain peaks, waterfalls, lakes and ravines while you get to know each other better. You both can enjoy the beauty of the green forests, plateaus, rainfall which are the magnificence of this state. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya and it is a beautiful tourist attraction. Some of the worth visiting honeymoon destinations in Meghalaya are shillong, Jaintia Hills, Khasi Hills, Shillong Cathedral, Sohpetbneng Peak, Cheeranpunjee, Smit, Spread Eagle Falls, Mawsmai Falls and many others.

• Sikkim, Gangtok

If your idea of honeymoon is in the midst of hills but wish to remain secluded from crowds joining you then Sikkim is your place. This peaceful state within the Himalayas has plenty of variety to quench your desire for some extraordinary and outstanding. Sikkim offers you monuments, wildlife, nature parks and several adventure opportunities like trekking, rock climbing, river rafting, paragliding, angling and archery, making it the ideal honeymoon place to get to known your mate in a special way in the midst of nature with utmost privacy. Marked as eco-tourism destination Sikkim has ample national parks with rich variety of flora and fauna. Gangtok, the capital of the state connects you to the exotic locales throughout Sikkim. As you honeymoon in Sikkim tour the attractions of Gangtok which includes Orchid sanctuary, Tashi Ling, Namgyal Institute, Tsuk La Khang, Enchey Monastery and many others.

• Wayanad

Wayanad is situated in ‘Gods own country’, Kerala. It is another uncommon yet wonderful honeymoon places to visit in India. It is blessed with spectacular nature beauty. Couples looking for a amalgamation of hill station tourism, nature tourism and wildlife tourism should check out Wayanad. You and your partner will have wonderful opportunities to explore the charming landscapes, rich flora & fauna, exotic spice plantations and a number of arresting places like Phookat Lake, Kuruvadweep Falls, Eddakal Caves and Chembara Falls. You and your partner can also trek to Chembra peak, the highest point in Wayand along the Kerala-Karnataka border. Other must visit tourist spots in Wayand are Pookote Lake, Anantnathaswami Temple, Koottamunda Glass Temple and many others.

• Arunachal Pradesh

Honeymoon in Arunachal Pradesh can be an experience of life time. It is one of the popular honeymoon destinations and places to visit in India. Located in the north eastern part of India, the state of Arunachal Pradesh is full of scenic beauty and charm. Also known as the ‘land of the dawn lit mountains', Arunachal Pradesh offers a honeymoon in the midst of climate and scenic locale to the newly weds. The state is draped in stunning mountains, rain forests and lovely rivers. The wildlife reserves houses exotic species of flora and fauna. You and your partner can also indulge boating or in some adventure sports like rafting and hiking. Enjoy the serenity of the place and let the valleys and the greenery be the resting place for you. Newly weds can also explore the historical sites in the state. The diversity of the culture along with the pleasant atmosphere adds to the delight of honeymoon. Must visit tourist spots in Arunachal Pradesh are capital Itanagar, Tezu-Namdapha circuit, Namdapha National Park, Bomdila, Parashuram Kund, Tawang Monastery, Akashiganga, Itanagar Fort and many others.

• Kumarakom, Alleppey

Kumarakom is a tourist village in the state of Kerala, India. It’s a cluster of small islands on the Vembanad backwaters. The bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres is a favorite resting place of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Newly wed couples take a boat trip round the islands to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary. The place is an amazing paradise of emerald green paddy fields, mangrove forests and coconut groves intermingled with striking canals and waterways adorned with lilies making it an ideal honeymooner’s paradise. Newly weds can make their honeymoon memorable with an exotic Houseboat ride for cruising or camping. Alleppey or the district of Alappuzha is also situated in Kerala and most popularly known as the Venice of the East due to the canals that connect it to Kerala's famous snaking backwaters. Alleppey is known for its snake-boat race held on the second Saturday of August. It also offers wide ranges of activity for couples just starting their life. Enquire about the schedule of temple festivals while visiting Alleppey. It is one of the few towns in Kerala where non-Hindus are allowed to enter the temple premises.

• Varkala

Varkala is also situated in the state of Kerala. The town is also a home to the popular Papanasam Beach. Honeymooners looking for a beach honeymoon destination secluded from the rush of civilization, then definitely check out Varkala. The best times to visit are during the peak season when the beach extends out all around the cliff face for 500 meters. Couples looking for an affordable holidaying should include Varkala in their list. The beaches are mesmerizing, even the off season offers ample scope for swimming sleeping and outing. Also visit Shree Janardhana Swamy temple, Sivagiri, Nature Care Centre, Varkala Tunnel, Fishing Hamlets of Anjengo and its British Fort and off course Edava Beach.

• Coorg

Coorg, also known as Scotland of India, is in the district of the state of Karnataka. This is one of the best honeymoon destinations and romantic places to visit in India. Coorg is known for its pristine hill stations, exotic coffee, honey and orange plantation. The serenity of the place is just perfect for honeymooners. Couples get enthralled by colorful scenery, undulating landscape, wooded slopes and quaint villages of Coorg. There are never-ending mountain ranges which attracts tourists across the globe.

• Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer or popularly known as the "Golden City" is located in the western region of the state of Rajasthan. The city is famous for the Jaisalmer Fort which is, unlike most forts in India, is a living fort with shops, age old havelis and hotels inside it. Couples looking for a unique honeymoon destination with a merge of adventure and beauty can check out Jaisalmer. Other must see tourist places are Jaisalmer Fort, GadiSar Lake, Jain Temple and many others. The place is very relaxing so just chill. Do not forget to take a camel safari during your honeymoon or try a jeep safari into the desert to view the scenery and watch the sun set.