Best Vacation Spots for Couples in India
Here, we’ve listed 20 best vacation spots for couples in India, to guide you to have a memorable Valentine’s Day if you haven’t planned anything yet for your partner.
Valentine’s Day is a special day for every couple to celebrate their unique bond of love. It has great importance in every couple’s life. Normally, Valentine’s Day ends with red roses, a romantic candlelight dinner, gifts, a hug, and a kiss. But what could be a better day of celebrating it by taking your beloved to a small vacation, that brings you closer to each other and makes you fall in love once again? Here is a list of all amazing destinations in India to take your partner this Valentine’s Day.
20 Best Vacation Spots for Couples in India
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1. Srinagar
Srinagar is a city located in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of river Jhelum. It is the capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is famous for its lakes, houseboats, gardens, and beautiful places, well known as favorite honeymoon destinations.
Places to visit in Srinagar
- Nigeen Lake for Shikhara ride and houseboat stay
- Wular Lake
- Aru Valley for camping, skiing, horse riding, hiking, and trekking
- Dachigam National Park for Wildlife safari
- Hazratbal Mosque
- Dal Lake
- Mughal Gardens
- Nishat Bagh
- Shalimar Bagh
- Hazratbal Shrine
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
2. Leh
Located in the Himalayas, Leh is a town in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir popular amongst adventure lovers. Leh is famous for its Buddhist tourist spots, majestic beauty, trekking areas, and local cuisine.
Best Places to visit in Leh
- Shanti Stupa
- Leh Palace
- Pangong Lake
- Tso Moriri Lake
- Khardung La Pass
3. Shimla
Shimla is a capital city in north Indian state Himachal Pradesh. It is famous for its colonial architecture, cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, hills, valleys, lakes, dense forests, arts and crafts, and handicraft shops.
Best Places to visit in Shimla
- Naldehra Peak
- Kufri
- Chail
- Green Valley
- Chadwick Waterfalls
- Lakkar Bazaar
- Jakhoo Hills
- Summer Hill
- The Scandal Point, Ridge
- Bhagsu Nag
- Bhagsu Falls
- Kangra
- Namgyal Monastery
- Jakhoo Temple
- Toy Train to Kalka
- Dharamsala
4. Manali
Manali is a resort town in the Himalayan mountains in Himachal Pradesh. It is a dream location for every couple, famous for its serene picturesque beauty and exciting adventurous activities like trekking, skiing, and paragliding. The distance between Shimla to Manali or is hardly 5 hours.
Best Places to visit in Manali
- Jogini Falls
- Solang Valley
- Kullu Valley
- Van Vihar
- Manali Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rohtang Pass
- Gulaba
- Naggar
- Kothi
- Hadimba Temple
- Vashisht Hot Spring
5. Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a beautiful hill station in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalaya mountain. It is the best vacation spot for couples who love to relax in peaceful places. Mussoorie is famous for the second highest peak Gun Hill and its landscape views.
Best Places to visit in Mussoorie
- Gun Hill
- Camel Back point
- Lal Tibba
- Kempty Falls
- Snow View Point
- The Mall in Mussoorie
- Mussoorie Lake
- Cloud’s End
- Hathipaon
6. Nainital
Naini Tal or Nainital is another famous hill station situated at 6,358 feet above sea level in Uttarakhand. It is famous for its beautiful Bhimtal Lake, picturesque spots, landscapes, and adventure activities. Nainital is heaven for honeymoon travelers with lots of interesting things for them to do.
Best Places to visit in Nainital
- Naini Peak
- Nainital Lake
- Tiffin Top
- Bhimtal Lake
- The Mall Road
- Snow View Point
- Raj Bhawan
- Naina Devi Temple
- Nanda Devi
- Eco Cave Gardens
- Nainital Zoo
7. Agra
Agra is a city in Indian state Uttar Pradesh, located on the banks of the river Yamuna. It is well known for the iconic Taj Mahal. What can be a better place than the Taj Mahal to cherish your close bond and express your feelings for each other? Taj Mahal is a symbol of eternal love built by Emperor Shah Jahan, to house the remains of his late wife Mumtaz Mahal. Around 20,000 men built the Taj Mahal in between 1648-1653. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World because of its enormous beauty. Additionally, Agra is also famous for architectural sightseeing and shopping.
Best places to visit in Agra
- UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Taj Mahal
- Keetham Lake
- Agra Fort
- Ram Bagh
- Mehtab Bagh
- Sheesh Mahal
- Wildlife SOS
8. Udaipur
Udaipur famous as the City of Lakes is a city in Rajasthan formerly known as the capital of the Mewar. It is famous for its lakes, royal residences, courtyards, gardens, Sunset points, forts, and castles. If you want to spend a romantic and luxurious Valentine’s Day, Udaipur is the perfect destination for you.
Best Places to visit in Udaipur
- Lake Pichola
- Camel safari
- Taj Lake Palace
- Udaipur Lake Palace
- Sajjangarh Palace
- Dudh Talai
- Sunset from Sunset Terrace
- Mewar Light and Sound Show
- Bagore Ki Haveli
- City Palace Udaipur
- Jag Mandir Palace
- Maharana Pratap Memorial
- Havala village
9. Diu
Diu is a coastal town in the union territory of Daman and Diu, India. It is a favorite tourist spot amongst the Gujaratis and foreign travelers, known for its clean and beautiful beaches. Diu is famous for its beaches, Museum, religious artifacts, and beautiful places. If you are looking for a secluded holiday and love to walk around on beautiful beaches then Diu can be your perfect Valentine’s Day destination.
Best Places to visit in Diu
- Naida caves
- Ghogla Beach
- Fort Diu
- Chakratirth Beach
- St. Paul Church
- Gangeshwar Temple
- Panikota Fort
- Zampa Gateway
- INS Khukri Memorial
- Shell museums
- St. Thomas Church
- Jallandarbeach
- Simbor Beach
- Gomtimata Beach
- Church of St. Francis of Assisi
- Dinosaur Park
10. Saputara
Saputara is a hill station in Gujarat located in the Dang district in the Western Ghats. It is a tourist destination and one of the favorite places of couples in Gujarat. Saputara is famous for its beautiful places, lake, water activities, fantastic views, the beauty of nature, and amazing weather. If you are looking forward to a peaceful vacation in the midst of nature then Saputara is the place for you to stroll around with your beloved and cherish the serenity of the hill station.
Best Places to visit in Saputara
- Saputara Lake
- Sunset Point
- Lake Garden
- Saputara Museum
- Gira Falls
- The Ropeway
- Nageshwar Mahadev Temple
- Step Garden
- Rose Garden
- Townview Point
- Sunrise Point
- Echo Point
- Pandava Caves
Also Read: Modhera Sun Temple of Gujarat
11. Mount Abu
Mount Abu is a famous hill station in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state near Gujarat border. It is located in the Aravalli Range and surrounded by forest known for its cool climate, water bodies, and local history and architecture. What could be a better place of celebrating the season of love in romantic weather and beautiful landscapes?
Best Places to visit in Mount Abu
- Peace Park
- Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
- Guru Shikhar Peak
- Sunset Point
- Achalgarh Fort
- Trevor’s Tank
- Toad Rock
- Nakki Lake
- Sunset point
- Dilwara Temples
12. Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is famous for its strawberries and strawberry farms, beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, rolling hills, valleys, and dense forests. Ideal tourist spot for couples looking for spending quiet time amidst lakes and scenery.
Best Places to visit in Mahabaleshwar
- Elephant’s Head point
- Chinaman’s falls
- Arthur’s seat
- Panchgani
- Venna Lake
- Wilson Point
- Strawberry farms
13. Goa
Goa is the popular beach destination of Indians and one of the best vacation spots for couples. It is located on West coastline, famous for beautiful sandy beaches, water sports, waterfalls, Portuguese forts and architecture, casinos and nightclubs. Besides, Goa is also known for its spice plantation. There are about 50 beaches in Goa including south and north Goa.
Best Places to visit in Goa
- Butterfly Beach
- Betul Beach
- Kakolem Beach
- Candolim Beach
- Velsao Beach
- Bogmalo Beach
- Dudhsagar Waterfalls
- Bamanbudo Waterfalls
- Harvalem Waterfalls
- Tuscany Gardens
- Charao Island
- Pequeno Island
- Grand Island
- Anjediva Island
- Chapora Fort
- Sinquerim Fort
- Fort Tiracol
- Mormugao Fort
- Fort Aguada
14. Kumarakom
If you want to spend some quality time with your partner enjoying green and coconut tree-lined banks on traditional houseboats and sailing on backwaters, then Kumarakom is the best place for you.
Kumarakom is a village located on Vembanad Lake, near the city of Kottayam in South Indian state Kerala. It is one of the most preferred travel destinations of couple and group travelers. Kumarakom is a beautiful tourist spot full of migratory birds, canals and houseboats floating on the water, museum, lakes, ancient mosque and many places.
Best places to visit in Kumarakom
- Vembanad Lake
- Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall
- Kumarakom Backwaters
- Juma Masjid
- Kumarakom Beach
- Bay Island Driftwood Museum
- Kumarakom Backwaters
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Pathiramanal Island
- St Mary’s Church
- Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
- Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
- Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
15. Alappuzha
Alappuzha, formerly known as Alleppey is a paradise city in Kerala on the Laccadive Sea. It is famous for its houseboat cruises, local cuisine, and Kerala backwaters. Backwater is a network of peaceful canals and lakes backed up by the tide. The city is endowed with the beauty of nature, backwater destinations, and mesmeric tourist points that are ideal to create a treasure of lovely memories.
Best Places to visit in Alappuzha
- Houseboats
- Backwaters of Alleppey
- Shikara
- Alappuzha Beach
- Marari Beach
- Andhakaranazhi Beach
- Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple
- St. Mary Forane Church
- Alleppey Lighthouse
- Krishnapuram Palace
16. Munnar
Popularly known as the Kashmir of South India, Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Western Ghats mountain range in Kerala. It is located at around 1,600 meters above the mean sea level. Munnar is also a popular honeymoon destination, famous for its fun activities, great food, the green hills, and beautiful tea gardens. Trekking, rock climbing, paragliding, safaris, and camping are points of interest in Munnar.
Best places in Munnar
- Verdant Tea gardens
- Tea Museum/Factory
- Meesapulimala Trekking
- Eravikulam national park
- Mattupetty dam and dairy farm
- Kundala Lake
- Attukad Waterfalls
- Marayoor sandalwood forests
- Echo point
- Rose Garden
- Blossom Park
- Chinnar Sanctuary
17. Ooty
Udhagamandalam or Ooty is a hill station located approximately at a height of 2240 meters above sea level in the Indian southern state Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most popular places which couples like to go on Valentine’s Day. It is also a commonplace well known as a honeymoon destination. Ooty is famous for its dewy landscapes and subtropical weather full of reviving energy, that will spark love between you two. Do not skip the romantic experience of boating on the Ooty lake. Besides, don’t forget to enjoy trekking, hiking, and toy train ride in Ooty.
Best places to visit in Ooty
- Avalanche sanctuary and its lake
- Rose Garden
- Elk Hill Temple View
- Kamaraj Sagar Dam
- Glenmorgan tea estate
- Botanical Gardens
- Emerald Dam
- Needle Rock View Point
- Tiger Hill
- Doddabetta Peak
- Ooty Lake
- The thread Garden
- Catherine Falls
- Pykara Lake
18. Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari is a coastal city in the Tamil Nadu state of India also known as the God’s own district. It is famous for watching sunrise and sunset above the ocean. It is the spot where three oceans, the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet.
Best Places to visit in Kanyakumari
- Kanyakumari Beach
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Gandhi Mandapam
- Thiruvalluvar Statue
- Bhagavathy Amman Temple
- Thanumalayan Temple
- Our Lady of Ransom Church
- Thiruvalluvar Statue
- Vattakottai Fort
- Tsunami Memorial Park
- Sunset Point
- Haunted Beach
- VK Botanical Garden
- Thiriveni Sangamam
- Bharat Mata Temple
- Kanyakumari Eco Park
- Sunrise Point
19.Havelock Island
Havelock Island is a great holiday destination preferred by most couples to spend quality time on secluding romantic beaches. It is the most visited place in India’s the Andaman Islands situated in the Bay of Bengal. It includes a chain of islands to the east of Great Andaman. Scuba diving and snorkeling are the centers of attraction of Havelock Island. Other than beautiful clear blue water beaches, water sports, and relaxation spots, Havelock island is also known for its forested interior and birdlife.
Best places to visit in Havelock Island
- Radhanagar Beach for watching the sunset and clear waters
- Elephant Beach its coral reefs, water sports
- Kalapathar Beach
- Vijaynagar Beach for tree-lined relaxation spot and water sports
- Emerald Gecko
- Cellular Jail
- Ross Island
- Neil Island
20. Imagica
Imagica is a theme park in an industrial city Khopoli of Maharashtra, India. The park is managed by Adlabs Entertainment Ltd. There are 3 parks in Adlabs Imagica, Theme Park, Water Park, and Snow Park and also a hotel named Novotel Imagica next to it. The park is equipped with unique exciting rides and gravity-defying water slides. It’s the best adventuresome and romantic place for couples on Valentine’s Day. From thrilling rides to romantic dinner, live music and amazing prizes, all at one place.
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These are 20 best vacation spots for couples in India, ideal to go on Valentine’s Day or holidays. One can decide to go according to their budget and convenience. This Valentine’s month, make a plan, book your tickets and leave to any one of these romantic destinations and spend some quality time with your life partner to spark your relationship.
Amazing places! We visited Kerala and Rajasthan and loved it so much
My mother and father are going to India in October so this is the perfect post! I’ll have to pass this on 🙂