Top 10 Amazing Honeymoon Destinations in North East India
North-east states are famous for its natural beauty and wildlife sanctuaries. Visitng north east places are a must if you are a nature lover and love tranquil places. Couples generally look for a place where they can relax and spend some quality time.
Listed below are some North East perfect honeymoon destinations in India for the love birds.
- Nainital
- Mussoorie
- Manali
- Shimla
- Gulmarg
- Gangtok
- Darjeeling
- Almora
- Shillong
- Tawang
Nainital
Tourist attractions: Snow View, Nanda Devi Temple, Naini Lake, Sattal, Bhimtal Lake, High-Altitude Zoo, Eco Cave Gardens, Mukteshwar Temple, Kainchi Dham, Sariyatal etc.
Things to do: Boating in Naini Lake, Shopping at Mall and Barra Bazaar, Feed animals at the Nainital Zoo, Explore Cave Gardens, Trek to Naina/China Peak and Tiffin’s Top, Visit to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram & Temple, Plany at Himalaya Mini Golf, Water zorbing in Bhimtal lake, Paragliding in Naukuchiatal, Camping in Sattal, Short drive to Khurpatal and Sariatal falls, and Watch events at the D.S.A stadium etc.
How to reach: by train at Kathgodam railway station, by road from Delhi, by air to Nainital PantNagar Airport
Honeymoon duration: 5 Nights
Honeymoon package pricing: Starting from INR 15,999
Best time to visit: January to December (except monsoon season)
Best hotels or resorts: Sarovar TRH, Royal Heritage, Mountain Quail, Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, Hotel New Bharat, Hotel Rose valley, Vikram Vintage Inn, Manu Maharani, The Hermitage, Kailash etc.
It is also known as the Lake District of India. A wonderful place situated in the state of Uttrakhand. The maximum temperature in Nainital stoops upto 27 degree Celsius. The minimum temperature is around 10 degree Celsius. As a whole the place is worth visit through out the year. Nainital lake is one of the major attractions in the place. It is popularly known as naini lake. It is located in the heart of the city. The lake attracts a lot of tourists through out the year. There is one another popular destination Nanina peak known as cheena or china peak. The peak gives you a wonderful view of the city and the lake.
Mussoorie
Tourist attractions: Lal Tibba, Kempty Falls, Lake Mist, Happy Valley, Dhanaulti, Himalayan Weavers, Jawahar Aquarium, GUN HIL, Jhari Pani FallsIt, Company Garden, Bhatta falls, Tibetian Buddhist Temple, Everest House and Point, Mussoorie Heritage Centre, Parade Point House, Landour, Benog Wildlife Sanctuary etc.
Things to do: Hiking, Trekking, Rafting, Mountain Climbing etc.
How to reach: by train at Dehradun railway station, by road from Dehradun, by air to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
Honeymoon duration: 5 Nights
Honeymoon package pricing: Starting from INR 14,999
Best time to visit: January to December (except July to mid-September)
Best hotels or resorts: V Resorts Albert Lodge Mussoorie, Hotel Emerald Heights, The Golden Palms Hotel & Spa, Shiva Continenta, Country Inn Mussorie, Cloud Heaven, Honeymoon Inn, Avalon Resorts at Gun Hill, Hotel Madhuban Highlands, Seclude Mussoorie etc.
It is a wonderful hill station located in the state of Uttrakhand. Summer season is the time to be in this place. The scenic beauty of this place will leave you speechless. Lal Tibba is a very famous peak in Mussoorie and the highest peak in Mussoorie. A place called Happy Valley is the place where tibetans arrived for the first time in India. The valley is at the stones throw from the mall road. Coming to the mall road it is located in the heart of the city where you can sit and relax. Mall road is popular for shopping purpose even. You can also have some good food from the small eateries.
Manali
Tourist attractions: Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Hidimba Devi Temple, Bijli Mahadev Temple, Bhrigu Lake, Great Himalayan National Park, Naggar Castle, Club House , Lord Manu Temple, Tibetan Monasteries, Vashist Temple & Water Springs, Jagatsukh, Manali Winter Carnival, Beas Kund, Arjun Gufa, Gulaba, Jogini waterfall, Pandoh Dam, Rahala Falls, Manikaran Gurudwara.
Things to do: Hot natural Sulphur water bath, Yak ride at Hidimba Temple, Adventure activity at Solang valley (Paragliding, skiing, zorbing, trekking, and snow scootering), Rock climbing, River rafting in Beas river etc.
How to reach: by train at Ambala Cantt railway station, by road from Delhi or Chandigarh, by air to Bhuntar Kullu Airport
Honeymoon duration: 5 Nights
Honeymoon package pricing: Starting from INR 12,999
Best time to visit: October to June (except monsoon)
Best hotels or resorts: Hotel President Manali, De Vivendi Resort, Glacier Resort, Hotel Snow Park, Hotel Narayan Manali, Snow Valley Resorts, Manali Heights, Honeymoon Inn, Tree House Cottages, Shingar Regency, The Manali Inn, and The Himalayan Resort & Spa etc.
A place which rules the hill stations. Valley of gods is a place to be in when it’s scorching hot in other parts of the country. The pleasant weather of the place attracts a lot of tourists through out the year. There are many popular nearby destinations to Manali. The list includes Kullu Manikaran, Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, or Hadimba Temple etc. The place even has a wonderful view in the winters it’s all covered with snow. The scenic beauty of the place is mesmerizing. It’s a picture perfect destination for the love birds. Manali is one of the major tourist destinations in India.
Suggested honeymoon package: Manali Honeymoon Package
Shimla
Tourist attractions: The Mall, The Ridge (Christ Church), Jakhu Hill, Jutogh, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Summer Hill, Annandale, Tara Devi Hill Temple, Sankat Mochan, Anand Vilas, Kufri, Naldehra, Chail, Tattapani, Chadwick Falls, Dorje Drag Monastery, Viceregal Lodge, Hip Hip Hurray Amusement Park.
Things to do: Leisurely sunset walk at the Mall, Ice skating, Trekking, Tee off at the Naldehra Golf Course, Kufri zoo, Shop at Lakkar Bazaar (Wooden handicrafts and Kullu Shawl).
How to reach: by train at Kalka railway station, by road from Delhi / Chandigarh / Kalka, by air to Shimla Airport
Honeymoon duration: 5 Nights
Honeymoon package pricing: Starting from INR 13,999
Best time to visit: October to June
Best hotels or resorts: Aachman Regency, Hotel Landmark, Hotel Mayur, Hotel Combermere, Woodville Palace, Hotel Ashiana Regency, and Honeymoon Inn etc.
Popularly dubbed as the Queen of Hills. It is undoubtedly one of the most liked destinations in India. It was also the summer capital of British India. In terms of scenic beauty Shimla is one of the leading destinations. It is the capital of the Himachal Pradesh and the biggest city in Himachal. There are many some nearby places in Shimla which are worth a visit. Kufri is one of the most popular destinations near Shimla. Kufri is basically known for its amusement park. The park is a treat for the children as well as the elders. Couples even spend some quality time in the amusement park.
Suggested tour package: Delhi Shimla Manali Tour Packages
Gulmarg
Tourist attractions: Maharani Temple, Alpather Lake , Baba Reshi Shrine, Gondola, Cable Car to Kongdor, Gulmarg Gold Golf Course, Khilanmarg, Skiing resort ,St Marys church etc.
Things to do: Skiing, Snowboarding, Heli-skiing at Gondola Skiresort, Play at Gulmarg golf course, .
How to reach: by train at from Srinagar railway station, by road from Srinagar, by air to Srinagar Airport
Honeymoon duration: 5 Nights
Honeymoon package pricing: Starting from INR 19,999
Best time to visit: October to November and April to June
Best hotels or resorts: Hotel New Mount View, Welcome Hotel, Global Hotel, Hotel Pine Palace, Hotel Highlands Park etc.
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One of the best places to be in India for the honeymooners. The place is also a popular destination for skiing. The place is popularly known as the Meadow of flowers. Gulmarg is a place which can be visited in any season. The peak season of this place is generally in the winters. The place is covered with snow all over. November to February is the peak time to be in this place. You can even walk to the strawberries valley to taste some fresh strawberries. You get strawberries in the summer season. To add to your information world’s highest golf course is situated in Gulmarg. Gulmarg winter festival, Snow festival these are some of the famous festivals which take place in the winter season. The festival attracts a lot of tourists every year.
Gangtok
Tourist attractions: Rumtek Monastery, Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake, Hanuman Tok, Khangchendzonga Reserve, Namchi, , Khangchendzonga Peak, Do Drul Chorten Stupa, Tsuk La Khang Monastery, Flower Exhibition Centre, Kabi Town, Saramsa Garden, Himalayan Zoological Park, Banjhakri Falls, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Phurchachu Reshi Hot Spring, Pemayangtse Monastery.
Khecheopalri Lake, Yumthang Valley, Lachun, Lal Bazaar, M.G. Marg,
Tinkitam, Enchey Monastery, Seven Sisters Waterfalls etc.
Things to do: Take a walk to view of the Gangtok City, Take the ropeway from Tashiling Secratariat near Ridge Park, Visit to Banjhakri Falls and Shop local handicraft and Tea.
How to reach: by train at NJP railway station, by road from New Jalpaiguri, by air to at Bagdogra (IXB) Airport
Honeymoon duration: 5 Nights
Honeymoon package pricing: Starting from INR 18,999
Best time to visit: January-March
Best hotels or resorts: Hotel Golden Shangrila, Hotel Siljong, Le Primula, Club Mahindra Gangtok Resort, Modern Central Lodge, Hotel Chalet Orchid, Sri Mangalam Residency, Hotel Sonali International, etc.
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It is located in the state of Sikkim. Sikkim is the least populous state in India. The beauty of the place throughout the year is commendable. It is popularly dubbed as the abode of clouds. The place has Tibet culture added to it. There are many famous monasteries in the place. Phodong is one of the famous monasteries in Gangtok. It is around 28 kilometers away from the city. The monastery is mainly famous for its former murals. Khecheopalri Lake is a very popular lake in Gangtok. The lake is holy for both Hindus as well as Buddhists. The place is at its best in the winter season.
Darjeeling
Tourist attractions: Tiger Hill, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan Zoo, Buddhist monasteries, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Observatory Hill, Rock Garden, Nightingale Park/Shrubbery Park, Dhirdham Temple, St. Andrew’s Church.
Things to do: Toy train ride with The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Ropeway/Cable car, Get views of Kanchenjunga, Mountain Biking, Sunset Walk along trails northeast of the center and Shop for Handbags & Junk Jewellery etc.
How to reach: by train at New Jalpaiguri railway station, by road from Silguri, by air to Bagdogra Airport
Honeymoon duration: 5 Nights
Honeymoon package pricing: Starting from INR 15,999
Best time to visit: April to June
Best hotels or resorts: Mayfair Darjeeling, Hotel Sinclairs, Windamere Hotel, Elgin-Darjeeling, Amigos Homestay, Hotel Seven Seventeen, Hotel Dekeling, Hotel Pineridge, and Hotel Roma etc.
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Over the years Darjeeling has gained a lot of popularity among the tourists. The place is mainly known for its scenic beauty. Toy train which runs between Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri adds more charm to this place. An amazing fact which adds to this train is it listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a place known as Tiger Hills. The view from the hill is breathtaking. You have an option of taking a jeep to reach to the top. The hill is also famous for trekking. Some of the oldest tea plantations are found in Darjeeling. There is a pub known as Joey’s Pub. It is an English style built pub. The pub also attracts a lot of tourists.
Almora
Tourist attractions: Binsar temple, Zero Point, Bright End Corner, Jageshwar Temple, Kalimath, Katarmal Sun Temple, Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Deer Park etc.
Things to do: Trek To The Zero Point, Walk the famous bazaar, Visit The Bright End Corner, Explore Deer Park etc.
How to reach: by train at Haldwani railway station, by road from Delhi, by air to PantNagar Airport
Honeymoon duration: 3 Nights
Honeymoon package pricing: Starting from INR 10,999
Best time to visit: Nov to Feb
Best hotels or resorts: Badreshwar Guest House, Bansal Hotel, Kalmatia Sangam, Hotel Bhagwati Palace, Binsar Resort etc.
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Almora is a place situated in the state of Uttrakhand. The place is also known as the town of temples. There are many temples in this place. The most famous temple is Katarmal Sun Temple. It is the second most important temple dedicated to the Sun god in India. The best time to visit the town of temple is from March to November. There is a long list of temples to visit in Almora. Some of them are Kasar Devi, Nanda Devi, Doli Daana, Shyayi Devi, Khakmara, Asht Bhairav, Jakhandevi, Pataal Devi, Raghunath Mandir, Badreshwar, Banari Devi, Chitai, Jageshwar, Binsar Mahadev, Garhnath, Baijnath etc.
Shillong
Tourist attractions: Elephant Falls, Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak & View Point, Don Bosco Museum, David Scott Trail, Sweet Falls, Laitlum Canyons, Mary Help for Christian Cathedral, Ward’s Lake, Lady Hydari Park etc.
Things to do: Visit the State Central Library, Explore the forest around Shillong peak, Explore the caves, Visit Cherrapunjee living root bridges Enjoy Nightlife and Shop at MG Road etc.
How to reach: by train at Guwahati railway station, by road from Delhi, by air to Shillong Airport
Honeymoon duration: 5 Nights
Honeymoon package pricing: Starting from INR 15,999
Best time to visit: Jan to Dec (except rainy season)
Best hotels or resorts: Pine Suites Hotel, Hotel Centre Point, Royal Heritage Tripura Castle, Hotel Knight Inn Shillong, Hotel Rainbow Shillong, Royal Heritage Tripura Castle, Hotel Barbareek Inn etc.
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It is popularly known as the Scotland of the east. It is the capital of the Meghalaya. The enchanting scenes of Shillong attract lot of love birds through out the year. There are many popular places to visit in Shillong. One the top is Shillong peak it is one of the most visited tourists spot. The scenes from the top of the peak are just beyond words. Nearby there is a popular place known as the Elephant falls. This name was given by the British. Generally the waterfall is known as the three step waterfall. Shillong is a place which can be visited in any season. The three step waterfalls come into live in the rainy season.
Tawang
Tourist attractions: Tawang Monastery, Jaswant Garh, Bum La, Jang falls, P.T.Tso Lake, Sangetsar Lake, Tawang War Memorial etc.
Things to do: Meditate at Taktsang Gompa, Hiking to Gorichen Peak, Trek to Sela Pass, Shop at Tibetan Settlement Market, View of Nuranang Waterfalls, Admire Shonga-Tser Lake and Madhuri Lake, Pray at the 400 year old Tawang Gompa and take a stroll around etc.
How to reach: by train at Naharlagun railway station, by road from Guwahati, by air to Salonibari Airport
Honeymoon duration: 6 Nights
Honeymoon package pricing: Starting from INR 19,999
Best time to visit: Oct-Mar
Best hotels or resorts: Hotel white house, Siddhartha Hotel, Monyul Lodge, Hotel Gakyi Khang Zhang, Govt. Tourist Lodge, Hotel Massang etc.
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Over the years Tawang has become one of the most visited places. The place is situated in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The best time to visit the town is in the summer season or on the arrival of monsoon. Bap Teng Kang Waterfalls is one of the most famous waterfalls in Tawang. A striking waterfall and a very famous tourist destination. Tawang is one of the important places to Tibet’s even. Tawang is home to the sixth Dalai Lama. Handicrafts are even very popular in Tawang. There is a place known as Sela Pass. The place is covered with snow throughout the year.