You got the Honey, Let’s catch up with the Moon at the best hill stations reaching the Sky and get closeness like never before.
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Leave everything else to us. Rest assured you take back only sweet memories.
Time to Open Up and Break All Barriers
Honeymoon is the sweetest and most important part of everyone’s life. Live life kingsize without any strings, no office, no responsibilities and no worries … only bliss. Enjoy togetherness, talk, laugh, tease, visit new places, order unknown dishes, and know each other better no matter what.
Discover a New You and encourage Your Partner too!
Dig deep and bring buried fantasies to the fore. It is winter time and you need to fix the ideal location. One loves skiing and your partner ice-skating. You can choose either Pahalgam or Srinagar. Just jot it down and ask your tourist advisor for his views. You are sure to get some exotic locations.
Why Choose Hills for Honeymoon?
Hills are totally opposite to the plains. Immaterial whether you travel by road or rail, the gradually rising elevation changes your mood. Slowly the fresh air bereft of pollution rejuvenates you. Within no time you arrive in a different country where no one scene stays for long.
Fresh mind works wonders. Suddenly you are open to new ideas and the temperature drop encourages you to sit close to your partner. With every one degree drop your adrenaline rises and the closeness translates to a new meaning altogether.
Fewer People around means More Freedom
No nose poking people is just what the doctor ordered. Honeymooners cherish this newly found freedom. Behave the way you like in the open, no questions asked. In fact, there is no one near!
Kaleidoscope in Action
It could rain now and have sunshine the very next moment. In a matter of minutes you witness diagonally opposite climate. Views change regularly as if a kaleidoscope is in action.
Clouds Offer Privacy
Hills are geared for tourists especially Honeymooners
Tourists are the lifeline at hills and everyone knows. You just ask for something and they have it. It’s that simple. No beating around the bush.
Cool & Chilly the Only Weather in Hills
Thanks to the elevation, the climate is either pleasantly cool or chilly. No sweat and no worries of changing clothes. No deodorants to hide body odour. You are always fresh. Compare hills’ cool climate with the muggy & suffocating weather of beach cities. There is simply no comparison.
Romantic Dinner Anytime You Want
Table booking not needed! Best tables always available. No worries of forgetting to book at the right time. In fact, you can throw away your watch at hills!
Tall trees, wild flowers, meadows, rivulets … name it and you have it!
Take your pick and engage with nature. There are enough locales you can click and preserve forever. You can revisit your honeymoon anytime and relive the moments.
Begin Your New Life on a High
Summers pack so many options for together-activities like white water rafting and paragliding for adventure couples. Winters have skiing, skating, snowboarding to name a few. Begin your life on a new high!
Paragliding & Shikara Ride in Moonlight: Simply Unforgettable
Both are rare events are should never be missed. The moon’s silvery reflection in the Dal Lake is breathtaking. The distant lights appear like decorations on your cake. With the boatman looking the other way, cling together for the fine closest moments.
Paragliding in moonlight is an experience to cherish forever. Scratch your mind and try explaining your impressions, we cannot.
A house on lake is a unique staying experience. Designed just like a hotel, but floating on water is something one should always try.
Out of The Box Options for Enjoying Togetherness
Travelling enthusiastic can easily go for Trekking and Camping. Choose to stop anywhere you fancy and spend quality time with nature. Needless to say, you will enjoy these together moments for your lifetime.
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Awesome Honeymoon Ideas for the Lifetime Achievement Award (from your spouse)!
Yes, we mean it and it can happen. You can enjoy the spine-chilling wintery winds, raining cats & dogs, whisper quiet atmosphere and more in the comfort of cozy togetherness! Don’t believe us? See this picture and decide yourself.
What the newlywed lovebirds look for?
- Good to-and-fro connectivity.
- Peace.
- Lonely tracks.
- Different views at every corner.
- Cool climes for staying close.
- Nice food options.
- Interesting sporting & recreational activities to choose from.
- Secured places for naughty activities.
- Comfortable rooms for staying together.
Facilities Hill Stations Offer
- Peace is always on offer. Even if it is overcrowded, it is no match to the plains. Locals and even tourists easily spot honeymooners and seldom disturb. No matter which track you choose, privacy is always assured.
- Hills are composed of mountains, passes, cliffs, peaks, meadows, tall trees, and some habitation. Move some distance, and you are bound to see a totally different view. A topic served on a platter, just what the doctor ordered. Exclamations, oohs and aahs, and some small debate, and the objective is met. You can move on.
- Cool climes guaranteed. Whatever the weather in the plains, hills are much better any time of the day. No fear of sweat spoiling your outing. No need for excess baggage unless you arrive in winter.
- Small shops scattered around for quick snacks and tea. The shops often double up as local guides.
- Many hill stations now provide two-wheelers on rent. Move as and when needed.
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Some popular hill stations now boast of:
- Ropeways for visiting nearby peaks.
- Sporting retreats with world-class adventure activities.
Different adventure sports outings which makes your honeymoon interesting.
New opportunities to click pictures and create a vivid gallery detailing every moment you spent. These pictures are useful for cherishing old memories.
Choice of Locations based on Individual Preference
Scarcely populated or not honeymooners have ample choice for their outing. They can list their preferred places or activities and an able tour operator can suggest the best. For example, you can take some hints from this list:
- Patnitop, for instance, is ideal for honeymooners with ample escapes nearby, such as Sanasar, which is just 17 km away. A lonely path with an occasional vehicle to break the monotony. If Kashmir is your priority, Patnitop is easily accessible from Jammu compared to Srinagar, which is a bit farther and slightly overcrowded.
- Similarly, Ooty is very popular, but a few kilometers earlier, many stations like Wellington and Coonoor offer spectacular views, budget-friendly accommodation, and fewer crowds.
- Stations like Shimla are crowded, but the same hills also boast of Barog on the Kalka-Shimla railway route. Not so crowded and easy on the pocket.
- Similar romantic rail travel like the one for Ooty and Wellington described above. If Railway Romance is your priority, you can choose either of the two.
Plenty of Tips for Luxurious and Worthwhile Honeymoon
Honeymoon is once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It is a foundation you use for strong bonding and faithful relationship. Saving a few rupees can easily mar your experience and you will always return with bitter memories.
We offer you some valuable tips on how to choose your Best Staying Option.
Talk to your travel operator and insist on having an all-inclusive package. It should include indoor facilities like swimming pool, gym for refreshing your tired body, a lobby to watch rain & snowfalls from behind glass wall and dining hall with outside view.
Sometimes you just want to enjoy nature, but from a distance.
Recall how you feel travelling in a metro?
Facilities to check before finalizing a hotel for your honeymoon
Facilities to check before finalizing a hotel for your honeymoon
(Remember, this is your once-in-a-lifetime experience so no harm asking detailed questions. After all you are paying for everything and it is in your interests to verify. Also ask the hoteliers to write it on their booking bill)
Most hotels have special packages for honeymooners (because couples are game for paying extra). The charges may appear towards the higher side but often include many services not advertized separately.
- Check for a welcome drink.
- What complimentary services/gifts are included in your package?
- Fruit basket
- Chocolates
- Happy hours
- Extra free nights
- Sports room coupons
Depending on specific months, when occupancy is low, freebies can easily be looted.
- If opting for a cottage, ensure a chef is included in the package.
Otherwise, all quality time is spent cooking. Alternatively, the hotel should have round-the-clock food service. - Glass-shielded Lobby/Lounge/Balcony for outside viewing.
(Many reviews reveal that some hotels drape glass windows with opaque plastic sheets, obstructing the view. If booking a lesser-known hotel, ask for a recent picture.) - Dining area with an outside view.
(Ask for a picture because sometimes the windows are too small, or seating is so far away that the view makes no sense.) - Check for Central Heating and 24-hour hot & cold water availability.
- Electricity backup.
(Heavy snowfall can disrupt supply lines, forcing guests to rely on candles.) - Champagne/Hard Liquor availability.
(Many hotels have bars but may not advertise them openly. Bars also have limited hours, so revelers should bring their own drinks or be prepared to leave the bar by 9 PM.) - Candle-light dinner.
(Some hotels have special small rooms for couples. You need to request them separately.) - Bathtub – A luxury for most Indians.
(Ask for the size, as some hotels offer tiny sitting tubs.) - Indoor entertainment facilities.
(Sometimes, you may not wish to go outside. The hotel should offer indoor games like:)- Chess
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- Card room
- Health club
- Sauna bath
- A big plus if the hotel has a hall for ballroom dance and contests to engage guests.
- A large lawn for Christmas celebrations.
(Ask for this if arriving in the last week of December.) - A doctor on call for minor emergencies.
- Facility for purchasing tickets for Gondola or other ropeways to avoid standing in long queues.
- Outdoor activity arrangements.
(If you want to try activities like:)- Skiing
- Ice-skating
- Water-rafting
- Paragliding
- Golf
- Lawn Tennis (ideal for professionals who want to indulge in their favorite sport)
The hotel should provide confirmed bookings.
- A winter vacation is incomplete without a bonfire.
(Hotels should have arrangements for fun activities like:)- Music contests
- Musical chairs
- Tambola
- In-house tourist advisor.
(Most decent hotels have one, as they earn extra commissions. Ensure they can tailor experiences, like arranging trips to hidden Sunset or Sunrise points.) - In-room entertainment facilities like:
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD player for movies
- Internet facility
Tricks to get More Freebies / Discounts
- Speak in English.
- It is a sore point for many Indians, especially locals.
- Let them know you have read Facebook/hotel review sites.
(Mention that based on feedback, you are choosing them. This often works because they believe more reviews may attract additional visitors.) - Ask about additional freebies.
(Tell them you read about extra perks and wonder why they are not offering them! This tactic often works.) - Mention that you have a website and may publish their pictures.
(Sales staff and billing staff are usually different. Once you arrive, talking sweetly to the office staff may get you extra benefits.) - Hotels are in the service industry, and tourists take them for granted.
(Try praising the office staff, build a friendly rapport, and you may receive unexpected freebies.)
Real Case Story
A porter got injured while carrying a heavy luggage. The guests talked politely to him and gave him Rs 500 for his treatment. With tears in his eyes, he whispered “extend your stay by just two days and you get 60 % off on overall package rate”. It really worked and the total savings were over Rs 1800/-.
Precautions for Tourists booking hotels in advance
(Reference: In 2015, winter was delayed considerably and even Delhi developed winter in February. Snowfall was scanty in the hills)
Changing weather patterns now play havoc with established seasons. Snowing is often delayed. To counter low occupancy, hoteliers offer heavy discounts and freebies to attract tourists. However, if suddenly the weather changes, the same hotels are reluctant to honour their commitments and to recover costs, start charging for minute services which are free otherwise.
Some examples (based on returning tourists’ feedback)
- Fruit basket limitations: Though the fruit basket is free, they insist only one fruit per person is free, and the rest is chargeable.
- Extra charges for hot water: Hot water is usually free, but when using the bathtub, they may demand extra charges.
- Window-side table charges: Tables in the dining hall are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, but for a window-side table, they charge extra.
- Hidden bar charges: Usually, bar charges are included when you purchase liquor, but later they may add sitting charges as well.
- Denied complimentary extra night: Hotels often deny the promised complimentary extra night, which may affect your onward journey bookings.
- Hiked transportation charges: Overpriced local sightseeing transportation costs.
- Admittance charges for drinking: You may have arranged liquor, but drinking inside may attract additional “admittance charges.”
How to Force the Hoteliers to Honour Their Words
- Keep attested photocopies of all documents:
(Get them attested by government servants, including booking confirmations.)
- Record all travel-related conversations:
(Keep records of discussions about travel, freebies, discounts, and complimentary offers on your mobile and remind them periodically.)
- Use the power of social media:
(Threaten adverse comments on Facebook. Businesses fear negative online publicity, so use this to avoid getting cheated.)
- Identify weak spots and leverage them:
(Every establishment has some weak areas—hinting at exposing them online can work in your favor.)
Tips on How to Select the Best Hilly Destination
Everyone has some definite image about every location. Some prefer seashores while others prefer hills not too high. Some prefer greenery and parks and not thinly populated towns. Based on your inputs your operator can suggest best locations. For example:
- Low-altitude hill stations:
Khandala in Maharashtra and Mount Abu in Rajasthan are normal hills that are not too high. - Crowded hill stations:
Ooty & Shimla are popular hill stations but heavily crowded. - Misty environments & heavy rainfall:
If misty surroundings fascinate you, visit locations with maximum rainfall, like Cherrapunjee—the wettest hill station in India. - Flying in big aircraft:
If you prefer flying in large aircraft, fly to Srinagar and plan your small tours from this base point. - Narrow gauge railway travel:
If you enjoy long narrow gauge journeys, Darjeeling is ideal. However, if you prefer a shorter journey, Matheran in Maharashtra (near Mumbai) reaches in just an hour. - Hill stations with tea & coffee plantations:
If you want hills along with tea & coffee plantations, Coorg, Munnar, and Darjeeling are great choices.
Best Honeymoon Destinations on Hills
Interesting destinations are many and it is up to individual choice to pick up the most favourable. We start with best destinations for winter season.
1. Gulmarg and Patnitop
Gulmarg is on direct flight from most cities and is the base for many snow-related activities. It boasts of some of the best hotels around and has everything honeymooners can dream of. Some of them are:
- Gondola ride:
Enjoy an aerial ride for breathtaking views.
- Ice-skating rink:
Perfect for skating enthusiasts.
- Best slopes for adventure sports:
Ideal for skiing, heli-skiing, and snowboarding.
- Khilanmarg for more snow:
Easily accessible for a deeper snow experience.
- Starting point for treks:
Many treks begin here, including the famous Seven Lake Trek.
- Frozen rivers:
Great for ice-skating and camping adventures.
This paradise on earth is so beautiful, even a week long honeymoon may vanish quickly.
- Skiing:
Experience thrilling slopes for an exciting skiing adventure. - Paragliding:
Soar high and enjoy breathtaking aerial views. - Trekking to Sanasar:
Embark on a scenic trek to the beautiful Sanasar region. - Beautiful cottages:
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2. Auli
- Ski-lift: Brings skiers back to high altitudes.
- World-class skiing: Enjoy skiing on some of the world’s greatest slopes.
- Ropeway: Covers over 3.5 km, offering stunning views of snow-clad mountains.
- Skiing courses: Weeklong courses run by the State Government.
- Complete privacy: Revelers focus on learning skiing, leaving honeymooners undisturbed.
3. Shimla
The salient features are:
- Connected with a Toy Train from Kalka
- Road connectivity from Kalka available
- Has twin lifts that save tourists from climbing on foot
- Picturesque surroundings
- An old but working Ice-Skating Rink
- Gets ample snowfall in winters
4. Khandala (Maharashtra)
- Misty environs in rainy seasons
- It is centrally located from Pune & Mumbai, needing just 2 hours either way.
- Full green landscape and not too high
- Dozens of small waterfalls and rivulets make sightseeing interesting
- Very pleasant climate throughout the year
5. Matheran (Maharashtra)
- It is just a one-hour rail journey from Neral on the Mumbai suburban station.
- Just a moderate altitude hill station
- All pedestrian traffic, so no threat of any accident
- Cool weather throughout the year despite being near Mumbai
6. Ootacamund (Ooty)
- Boasts of cool weather even in winters
- More than half a dozen beautiful parks, including a botanical park
- Fully developed hill station with an observatory and boating
- Rack & Pinion assisted Nilgiri Mountain Railway link
- Just 80 km from Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
7. Darjeeling
- Situated in the blue mountains, the Nilgiris
- The most adored and talked-about railway link adjoining the road inside the town
- Producer of the world-famous Darjeeling Tea
- Cool climate throughout the year, as if living in A/C comfort
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