Romantic Holiday Destinations in India

With its diverse culture and its scenic beauty, India is a wonderful place to plan a vacation with that special someone! Beautiful Himalayas, beaches, desert, plateaus and jungles, India has it all! It has so much to offer to its tourists. You can have a great romantic holiday! Here we have listed some places that you can visit.

Shimla

Shimla is located in the Himalayas. Draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, Shimla is beautiful. Shimla is cool during winters and moderately warm during summers. It's famous for its Neo-Gothic style buildings and historic railway.  Kalka-Shimla Railway line has been granted 'World Heritage Status' by UNESCO.  The mall road is where all the shops and hotels are situated. Places like the Christ Church and Shimla State Museum can be visited. Jakhu Hill, at a height of 8000ft, is the highest peak and it offers a beautiful view of the town and the snow-covered Himalayas. 5 kms from Shimla is the township of Summer Hill. Mahatma Gandhi lived in these quiet surroundings during his visits to Shimla. There are many hotels that offer a great view. Few kilometres away from Shimla is the lake Chandratal, which is amazing if you want to go camping.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many other places to visit in Agra. One example of Mughal Architecture are Agra Fort which was built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. The fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings, including the Moti Masjid, Diwane-I-Aam, Diwani-I-Khas and musanman Burj. Other historical places include Chini Ka Roza, Sikandara and Fatehpur Sikri.

Jim Corbett National Park

Corbett National Park situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the newly created state of Uttarakhand is haven for wildlife lovers in India. Corbett National Park is one of India's most beautiful wildlife areas has a tiger population of around 160, which makes this park as the last and the most important bastion of this endangered species in India. The Ramganga River and its tributaries are the main source of water and its scenic beauty. There are many hotels by the river. Jim Corbett National Park makes a great romantic holiday destination!

Kerela

Kerela is one of the southern states of India. It is rich with attractions and beautiful scenery. For a wonderful romantic time with your spouse you can go to the backwaters and hire a houseboat. It is truly wonderful and very peaceful. Fort Cochin features Portuguese and Dutch colonial architecture, art galleries, churches, spice markets and the famous Chinese Fishing Nets.

 Munnar is a beautiful hill station in Kerela. It is the centre of kerela tea production and you can enjoy the breath taking views of the tea plantation covered mountains, as well as sample the quality tea. The climate here is also much cooler than the rest of kerela and the southern states.

Goa

Goa is a western state of India and it famous for its beautiful beaches, churches and temples. With the rule of the Portuguese for over 450 years and the consequential influence of Portuguese culture, Goa presents a somewhat different picture to the foreign visitor than other parts of the country. Goa has two World Heritage Sites:  the Bom Jesus Basilica and churches and convents of Old Goa. The architecture of Goa is a combination of Indian, Islamic and Portuguese styles.

Many old Portuguese style villas located at beaches are available where you can go and spend your romantic vacation.

Rajasthan

The capital of Rajasthan is Jaipur. It is also known as the pink city. Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. Jaisalmer Fort is the famous tourist attraction in Jaisalmer. It is a magnificent monument being the second oldest fort in Rajasthan. You can take the camel safari into Thar desert. The life in the villages around Bikaner vibrates to the sound of music and sways in a profusion of colours. Sturdy men with moustaches in colorful turbans, cheerful women in multitute and kids live life to the hilt. After the harsh summer, there is dancing, singing and other community festivities which transform the hard working people of Thar desert into fun loving and carefree individuals.