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As India gears up for peak wedding fever during the winter, soon-to-be married couples and even newly married ones will be looking to book trips to some of the most scenic honeymoon places in India. While destinations like Goa, Coorg and Nainital frequently top the post-wedding travel list, we recommend checking out more out-of-the-way spots for a honeymoon experience like no other. The northeast of India is becoming increasingly popular with holidaymakers looking to enjoy its pure air, friendly people, Buddhist and tribal cultures, and breathtaking landscapes. It follows then that the region is a prime destination for couples who like being in nature’s embrace and hope to experience the awe and serenity that comes with being outdoors.
Here are the top 5 stunning honeymoon places in Northeast India.
This Assamese hill station is known for its verdant landscapes, valleys and mountains. If you’re a couple looking to spend quality time together among lakeside resorts and go on treks and paragliding adventures together then this place is for you. Chat with the locals to understand the traditional Dimasa culture; go on a boat ride on Haflong Lake and watch the stars come out at night from the shore; visit the Jatinga Bird Watching Centre to learn about the region’s biodiversity; shop for handwoven textiles, handicrafts and traditional Dimasa jewellery at the markets; and feast on local delicacies that make use of bamboo shoots and rice.
Land at Silchar Airport (IXS) or take the train to Maibang Railway Station (MBG). You can also consider New Haflong Railway Station (NHLG). Cover the distance from these places to Haflong via taxi or bus.
This hill station is located in Sikkim near the border with Tibet. Tourists come from all over the world to visit the town between October and May, mostly on their way to the Yumthang Valley and the Lachung Monastery. It is one of the best honeymoon places in India due to its spectacular views of the waterfalls, streams, orchards and mountains—little wonder then that it was called “the most picturesque village of Sikkim” by a British explorer in the 19th century. If you’ve exhausted yourself by trekking the Rhododendron Valley (and seeing its sanctuary), visiting the Lachung Viewpoint, and checking out the Bhewma Falls and Khanda Waterfall, then take a day trip to the Lachen Monastery, 48km away.
Land at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in Siliguri or take the train to New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP). Cover the distance from these places to Lachung via taxi or bus. The hill station is connected by road to Gangtok (116 kilometres), Darjeeling (176 kilometres) and Mangan (50 kilometres).
Imagine soaking yourself in hot water springs, strolling through apple and kiwi orchards hand-in-hand with your partner, and swimming in an icy cold but crystal-clear river. You will find all this and more in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh. The fresh clean air and traditional houses of the village will rejuvenate your senses and bring you and your partner a feeling of tranquillity. Wonder at the architecture of the Thupsung Dhargye Ling monastery, learn about the significance of yaks at the ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak, cuddle the sheep munching on grass in the Sangti Valley, share tea and conversations with the Monpa people, and feel the wind at the Mandala Top, where 108 Buddhist stupas are built in concentric circles.
Land at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati or take the train to Tezpur Railway Station (TZTB). Cover the distance from these places to Dirang via taxi or bus. The village is connected through the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services bus network with Bhalukpong, Tezpur, Seppa, Nagaon, Itanagar, Guwahati and Shillong.
Bordering a region of old-growth forest and home to several rare and endangered species of flora and fauna (like the Blyth's tragopan) is the beautiful landscape of the Dzüko Valley in Nagaland. Adorned by a vast bed of lilies and red and white rhododendrons in the summer, the valley dazzles with green hillocks and blue mountaintops. In the cooler months, the Dzüko Valley shivers but brings forth its own winterland charm. There are treks galore that you can do here with your partner, such as to the top of Mount Japfü at 3,048 metres above sea level. The peak holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest rhododendron tree anywhere in the world at a height of 20 metres. Take a trip to the Kohima Botanical Garden to learn about the various kinds of herbs and flowers found there, especially the ones that are unique to Kohima and grow nowhere else. Take photos with your loved one as you admire its splendour.
Land at Dimapur Airport (DMU) or take the train to Dimapur Railway Station (DMV). Cover the distance from these places to Kohima first and then the Dzüko Valley via taxi or bus.
Nicknamed “the permanent seat of spring,” Jampui Hills is a popular tourist destination in Tripura. Situated at an altitude of 914 metres above sea level, it has panoramic views of the Chittagong Hills, the Kanchanpur-Dasda Valley, and the hill ranges of Tripura and Mizoram. With orchard farms, tea plantations and lush greenery, this place will leave you and your partner completely spellbound. The slopes of the hills are where orange plantations abound—you can even smell the sweet aroma of the fruit in the air while exploring the area. Winter is the best time to visit the Jampui Hills as it's when the Orange Festival is held in November. During the festival, the fruits are artistically arranged in the form of wildlife and various forts of the country. For a romantic moment, see the rising and setting of the sun from the various viewpoints scattered across the hills.
Land at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) in Agartala or take the train to Pencharthal Railway Station (PEC). Cover the distance from these places to Jampui Hills via taxi or bus.
