Marriage is a new beginning for everyone and to start this beautiful journey from some naturally gifted honeymoon destination will add more charm to your marriage. Here’s the list of hill stations in south india which will make your honeymoon more memorable
After a long energy intensive and exhausting wedding planning, it’s time to unwind and spend lazy days doing nothing. Some hills, some lakes, some rivers and a lot of romance - That’s the recipe for the perfect honeymoon, aren’t we right? So read on to find the 5 best honeymoon destinations near you!
1. Pune
Pune is more than the educational hub and the IT Park! C’mon now, it’s surrounded by beautiful peaks for you to trek on, a wonder winter climate and monsoons that you can boast of. So why not head here for a honeymoon, eh?
Best time to visit Pune is between July to January.
How to Reach - A lot of trains run along this route and the average journey duration is 3 hours. Buses are also available if you wish to travel by road.
A rented cab or a private vehicle will take around 3 hours to reach since Pune is 150 kms away from Ambernath.
Things to do - Sinhagad, Aga Khan Palace, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Mulshi Dam
2. Nashik
If you’re looking for a beautiful place to spend your honeymoon in the winters, we recommend to you - Nashik. Nashik is known for its association with the Ramayana, but the city has a lot more to offer. During the monsoon, all you can see around you is the vast green cover and beautiful peaks.
Best time to visit Nashik is between November and March and June to September.
How to Reach - 5 Trains are available from Ambernath Junction to Nashik Road. A private vehicle/rented cab will take around 3 hours to reach. The distance between the two cities is around 150 kms. A lot of buses also operate along this route.
Things to do - Sula vineyard for wine tasting, Pandavleni Caves, Anjaneri Hills, Saptashrungi, Dudhsagar falls, Shopping
3. Lonavala
Lonavala is a favourite monsoon location among the old and the young. A drive to Lonavala is among the best experiences and we definitely recommend this journey to you! The winding Ghats and misty forests are bound to make you fall in love.
Best time to visit Lonavala is in the months of November to January and July to September.
How to Reach - 56 trains are available to Lonavala. The minimum time a train takes to reach Lonavala from Ambernath is 2 hours. Buses are also available to Lonavala.
A private vehicle will take around 2 hours. The distance between the two cities is around 90 kilometres.
Things to do - Bushi Dam, Lonavala Lake, Imagica Adlabs, Celebrity Wax Museum, Rajmachi.
4. Mahabaleshwar
Have you ever wanted to go pick fresh strawberries directly from the farm or wanted to witness the divine sunset as the sky paints itself in colours that you could only imagine? If that's what you dream sounds like, then Mahabaleshwar is the place for you! Also don't forget to pick up some fresh jams and jellies for your loved ones.
Best time to visit Mahabaleshwar is throughout the year.
How to Reach - Buses are available to Mahabaleshwar.
A private vehicle is recommended because it gives a beautiful view of the ghats. Duration of the journey is 5 hours. The distance between two cities is around 2:50 kilometers.
Things to do - Mapro Garden, Lingmala Waterfall, Connaught Peak, Sunset Point, Holy Cross Church.
5. Mumbai
Although Mumbai is not the most ideal honeymoon destination, but there is a charm in the city that you simply cannot refuse. Mumbai has so many faces, that one day you could be relaxing along the shore and the next day, you could be gorging on some freshly made and supremely famous street food. If that's not enough, you could always head to one of the many night clubs!
Best time to visit Mumbai is between November to February and June to August
How to Reach - The Mumbai Local trains run along this route.
A private vehicle will take up to an hour to reach Mumbai.
Things to do - Experience the nightlife, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Marine Lines, Carter Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Gateway of India.
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