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Top 5 Romantic Getaways in India 

Planning a holiday with your significant other? Check out these options, where the romance quotient is supreme!

Kashmir 

Watch any Bollywood oldie and you’ll know why the Valley of Kashmir is virtually synonymous with sweet romanc

Politics changed that, but the Valley is back in the business of love.

For sheer sensuality, few experiences beat a shikara ride on the silken Dal Lake. Walk hand-in-hand through t

flower-filled Mughal Gardens, starring in your own song-and-dance sequence. Sip a

steaming hot glass of kahwa (spiced tea); savour the rich delights of Kashmiri

cuisine. Camp under the stars in Lidder Valley, catch trout from glittering streams

and breathe lungfuls of pine-scented air!

Jaisalmer 

Mustachioed warriors, dusky princesses and tales of love and war…relive the

romance of the desert in Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer Fort resonates with nine centuries of history – watch the sun sinking from the ramparts or lo

yourselves happily in the fort’s small, bustling lanes (no cars, so no hassles!). P

your respects at the exquisitely carved Jain temples.

Sigh over the glory of Jaisalmer’s lacy, sandstone havelis; when you’done, head to Bhatia Market for a glass of makhania lassi . When darkne

descends, declare your love under a starry, desert sky – memories are made

this!

Andaman & Nicobar Islands 

Geography, history and a dash of tribal culture conspire to make the Andamans the right choice for that quiet, jus

for-two getaway.

For some serious mooning, head to Havelock Island, a calm paradise of blue and

white – there’s nothing to disturb you but birdsong from the nearby forest.

Snorkel at Radhanagar Beach or lie around listening to the music of the waves.

For lunch with a view, savour freshly-cooked seafood at Port Blair’s beachside

restaurants. Picnic at Corbyn’s Cove, visit Port Blair’s Cellular Jail and explores the

Barren Island Volcano, 130 km from Port Blair.

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Pondicherry (Puducherry) 

Year round sunshine and a quaint, laid back ambience make Pondy, southern India’s tiny French colonial enclave,

so right for l’amour. 

Cosy up on a rickshaw ride through white-walled streets embellished with huge cascades of bougainville

Auroville’s Matri Mandir is a deeply spiritual experience. 

Browse through the French Quarter’s trendy boutiques for hand worked leather an

funky threads. In the evenings, the breezy promenade is a great place for an arm-i

arm stroll; stop off for a refreshing drink of tender coconut water. Drown in eac

other’s eyes over a candlelight dinner, complete with wine and French cuisine. 

Puducherry is a walker’s delight. Spotless, smooth streets invite you to stroll pa

gracious cathedrals, lovingly restored heritage buildings, antique stores, a ti

museum and more. When you tire of exotic cuisines, hit the crowded, colorful “Indian” side of town and crun

down a masala dosa!

On your way back to reality, stop off to frolic in the waves at historic Mamallapuram. Drop in at Dakshina Chitra

this palm-dotted, charming complex features traditional architecture from the four southern states (check out thmouth-watering buffet at lunchtime).

Coorg 

How many shades does green have? Count them in the hills of Coorg, a comfy, 6-hour drive from Bangalor

(Karnataka).

Morning mist wraps itself delicately around the emerald Western Ghats – what better view for a romantic start

your day? Take long, leisurely walks through plantations redolent with the

aroma of coffee plants and orange groves.

The sun filters down through towering teaks and silver oaks. Tucked along quietmountain roads are Coorgi homes, their porches and fences bursting with

flowering creepers. Trek to Tadiandamol or Pushpagiri, Coorg’s highest peaks.

Catch a mahaseer  at Valnur, an angler’s paradise in the backwaters of the

Cauvery River. Want more thrills? Pump up the adrenalin with white water

rafting on the Cauvery!

Want to play me Tarzan, you Jane? Coorg offers three  wildlife sanctuaries –  Pushpagiri, Talacauvery an

Brahmagiri – where you can spot leopards, jackals, wild boars and a rich bird population. Tote a bird book alon

and compete to identify Pacific Swallows, Grasshopper Warblers, Yellow Billed Babblers and more.

Confused? Let the season decide for you – Kashmir is perfect for summer, but glorious in autumn (less crowde

too). If you’re looking at winter, golden Jaisalmer is best. Coorg in the monsoons is a sparkling, green corner

paradise. Anytime between the monsoons is just right for the Andamans, while Pondicherry welcomes visitors a

through the year.

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