Best Locations In India For A Romantic Getaway

India is the place to come for romantic getaways because it is filled with places where you can enjoy the beauty, luxury and heavenliness. Such places are usually ancient monuments, fantastic hill stations that reflect the colonial era, and other vibrant old cities where you can experience India’s regal past.

Best Locations In India For A Romantic Getaway
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Book into modern hotel accommodations where your every need is catered.  Enjoy the flavors of spicy Indian food and mix with the locals to understand their culture and traditions. The best locations in India for a romantic getaway can be reached via SpiceJet. It is an airline that offers low-cost tickets to key cities and secondary cities across the country. The airline provides a wide network through which travelers can easily journey by flight to their desired destination. Here is a look at some such locations that you can reach by SpiceJet flights:

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Known as the golden city, its beauty lies in its yellow sandstone architecture, the highlight of which is the Jaisalmer Fort. This fort is an example of the blending of Rajput and Muslim and architecture styles, has shops, Havelis and also many hotels. .  Enjoy it even further by visiting places such as the Maharaja’s palace, Jain temples, Vyas Chitra.  Get into exciting camel journeys, shop at the city’s colorful bazaars, stay at the luxury-style desert camp, learn the local culture by visiting the Thar Heritage Museum, dine in roof-top restaurants and do boating at the Gadisar lake.

Ooty Tamilnadu

It is located 7500 km above sea level, is referred to as ‘Queen of Hill Stations and is also known as Udhagamandalam. Set in the beautiful Nilgiris, it is famous for its lush valley, beautiful lakes and rolling hills, working steam engine and tea plantations. Tea connoisseurs can enjoy it in so many flavors such as cardamom, black, green, dust, leaf, jasmine, etc.  Top attractions here include Ooty Botanical gardens, Ooty Lake, Emerald Lake, Doddabetta Peak, Kalhatty Waterfalls, Mudumalai National Park, Kamraj Sagar Dam, Ooty rose garden, and Toy Train.

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Khandala, Maharashtra

Situated some 3km from Lonavala, this hill station is on the Sahyadri hills of the Western Ghats and is famous for its rock formations, beautiful lakes, valleys, and misty waterfalls. It is the perfect spot for trekking adventures and its Karla Hills, as well as Duke’s Nose Peak, serve as popular places for rock climbing.  Top places to see include Kune Waterfalls, Rajmachi Fort, The Tiger’s Leap, Bhaja And Karla Caves, Shingroba Temple, and Bedsa Caves.

Coorg, Karnataka

It is a hill station that is 150km from the city of Mysore and at an elevation of 1500 meters above sea level. It beckons people from all over with its natural beauty as it is filled with thick forests, coffee, pepper, and cardamom plantations, rich flora, and fauna. It has the largest Buddhist population in the country. It is also a key producer of many spices.  Key places to see include Abbey’s Falls, Rajas Seat, Namdroling Monastery, Iruppu Falls, Talakaveri, and Madikeri Fort. Visit the Nagarhole National Park and Dubare Elephant Camp or undertake adventure activities such as trekking, white water rafting, and rock climbing.

Munnar Kerala

It is a small hill station that lies at an altitude of 6000 feet and at one point in time was used as a getaway by the British Elite. It is most well-known for its expensive tea plantations and also endangered animals such as the Nilgiri Tahr and Neelakurinji. It is also named Kashmir of the South and is a place where many honeymooners visit.  Some of the important places to see here include Echo Point, Attukal Waterfalls, Pothamedu viewpoint, Eravikulam National Park, and Lake Kundala.  There are many shops here that produce homemade chocolates.

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Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir

Located on the Pir Panjal range, 60 km from Srinagar, this lovely hill station is known for offering the best skiing opportunities. The word Gulmarg means meadow of flowers and this place beckons people with its amazing Himalayan mountains backdrop. It can be explored through the Gulmarg Gondola, which is the world’s second longest, highest cable car.  During the Mughal rule, emperor Jehangir collected 21 different flower varieties from this place, which lies at an altitude of  2730 meters above sea level. It is the location of the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering which offers some very interesting courses in skiing, mountaineering, snowboarding, and trekking.  Check out places such as Alpather Lake, Gulmarg Golf Course, Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Drung Waterfall, Children’s Park, and Strawberry Valley.

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Majestic Udaipur is known for its many royal residences and scenic natural beauty and it overlooks the lovely Lake Pichola. Located in Rajasthan, it was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II and once served as the capital city of the Mewar Dynasty. It is also called the City of lakes,  due to its numerous beautiful lakes, and is popular for its many Rajput-era palaces as well as peacock mosaics. Top places to see here include City Palace, Lake Palace, Vintage Car Museum, Bagore Ki Haveli, Saheliyon Ki Bari, and Jagdish Temple.

Matheran, Maharashtra

It is a beautiful hill station, near Mumbai city, well-known for its British-era architecture. It is also the only motor-free hill station in the country. It is located in the Sahyadri range and is situated at 2600 feet above sea level.  The best way to explore it is by foot and it is a favorite place for trekkers. The top places to see are Louisa Point, Charlotte Lake, Porcupine Point, Prabal Fort, Alexander Point, Khandala point, and Irshalgad Fort.

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These locations are beautiful places filled with exotic tourist spots that will leave behind lasting memories. SpiceJet Flights offer the best comfort for journeying to such locations, at the lowest prices. Visit them as a couple and take with you experiences that are completely transforming and very heart-touching.

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