Last Updated: June 11, 2019 Abhishek Gurung
Often to ignite love, a re-cation after your first ever honeymoon is much needed and the only best time to connect and feel like newlyweds is during your anniversary. It is that perfect occasion to celebrate by escaping to a place anew to spend some cozy time together. And for these special trips to celebrate your wedding anniversary, India is awaiting to welcome you with several romantic destinations. Sojourn in some mesmerizing places that we have laid down for you below to rekindle your beautiful wedding memories and that of your honeymoon.
Diu Island
Only at a mere distance away from the south coast of Gujarat, Diu Island hosts a perfect place to enjoy a leisure beach holiday on your wedding anniversary. This year, you can spin your direction from the stereotype of visiting Goa, and come soak your feet in the waters of Diu Island. Its soothing land breathes warm salty breeze flowing from the Arabian Sea creating a riveting feel and the best part is, it has peaceful and splendid beaches perfect to run along barefoot and perhaps do a romantic number. You can race towards beaches like Nagoa, Jalandhar, Chakratirth, Gomtimata and Ghoghla. Diu is an ideal place for sweethearts to celebrate life spent together by visiting its many romantic sightseeing places like Silvassa. If your anniversary happens to fall in winter months then you can also experience Asia’s longest winter beach festival, Festa De Diu. There are a few heritage sites and spa facilities as well where you can revitalize yourselves. The perfect ingredient this enchanting Island possesses is its laid back and calming ambiance which attracts a number of hopelessly romantics from across the globe.
How to Get There?
Diu has an airport that is well connected from all major cities. You can also consider taking a rail, Junagadh Junction is the closest railway station. Plenty of taxis are available from the station providing to and from services.
Gulmarg
Gulmarg offers picturesque landscape, creating a perfect destination to visit for those who want to romance amidst nature. This place is also called as ‘Meadow of Flowers’ and it proudly stands by its name. Surrounded by enthralling beauty, Gulmarg radiates with lush colorful flowers during summers and is covered by white blanket of snow during winters. It is also famous for being one of the best skiing destination in India during the winter months. Gulmarg has one of the most exciting activities you can indulge in with your beloved: Gondola, a cable car ride. It offers a refreshing treat to the eye, you can witness some really amazing views as you ascend up and vice versa. The cable ride gives a 360-degree view of the magnificent Himalayan peak- Nanga Parbat as well. Alpather Lake, on the other hand, is definitely a must see place, its turquoise water shimmers against the snow-clad mountains, offering an eye-popping sight.
How to Get There?
Srinagar International Airport is closest to Gulmarg and it receives a number of flights from all major cities. From there on, you can avail taxi and bus services to reach Gulmarg. Jammu is the nearest railway station and it is connected by most of the railheads of the Indian cities.
Alleppey
Beauty awaits you in this enchanting land where the only sound you can hear in the morning are of the chirping of birds and distant echo of rowing boats. Alleppey, blessed with shimmering backwaters and luxury houseboats is a romantic destination where you can conveniently celebrate your wedding anniversary. Here, the two can spend a nondetachable time on a houseboat cruise in the rustic backwaters of Kerala. You can also sun toast your body in the beaches like Alleppey and Marari as well as sightsee holistic sites and attractive places such as Karumadikuttan Statue, Arthunkal Church, Ambalapuzha Temple and Krishnapuram Palace. The charm of this land does not end here, away from the sandy shore, you can explore and witness the green paddy fields, it is a visual treat to lay eyes on. Alleppey, braided in an ageless beauty also offers exquisite resorts for the perfect for the two of you to romance.
How to Get There?
Cochin International Airport is the closest to Alleppey and it is well connected by other domestic and international cities. Alleppey has a railway station connecting all the Indian states. You can also opt for Kerala State Run Transport Corporation buses. These buses run to and fro around the state.
Coorg
Heighten your senses in this spellbinding abode of Coorg, Karnataka. Overflowing with lush tea gardens, attractive waterfalls, beautiful coffee plantations and emerald thick forests, Coorg offers a perfect opportunity for you and your better half to have a time of your life. Coorg radiates with history and nature making it an ideal destination to visit to celebrate your life spent together. Here, you will be delighted to visit sightseeing places like Raja’s Seat, Omkareshwara Temple, Abbi Falls, Cauvery Nisargadhama, Bylakuppe, Dubare Reserve Forest and Elephant Camp. Also known as Scotland of India, Coorg will enlighten your soul and help you appreciate nature. This pretty South India hill station has lots of activities that you and your partner and even your kids (if they are travelling with you) shall enjoy to the fullest. And what activity can be as fun as picking coffee around the plantation. You can engage on a coffee tasting tour on a berry-picking season and know a thing or two about exotic beverage. Also, don’t miss out on spending a low-key time relaxing amidst nature. Coorg also has a number of resorts that offer luxury amenities for couples so you can celebrate buoyantly.
How to Get There?
Mangalore International Airport is the closest to Coorg, it receives major flights from all parts of the Indian cities. The nearest railway station is in Mysore, from here, you can avail taxis that ply to Coorg. Buses run by K.S.R.T.C is also an option to traverse in Karnataka.
Kohima
With tiny houses seeming to sit one on top of the other, Kohima provides a unique silhouette and appeals every traveller to visit this northeastern state. It is a perfect destination to connect with culture and experience a unique lifestyle. You and your life partner will certainly be spellbound witnessing such diversity. Nonetheless, while here, it is not only the art and culture but you can also taste some delicious dishes from the Naga cuisine that may either leave you wanting to lick fingers or cooling down your tongue. If your special date falls during December, it will be a sin not to attend the famous Hornbill Festival that takes place every first week of the month. Besides, Kohima has a number of sights to keep the two entertained. If adventure is what you seek then a trek to Dzukou Valley is enlightening. For short exploration, you can visit Mokokchung, Viswema, Khonoma Village etc. Also, you can visit places like World War II Cemetery, The Catholic Cathedral Church, Nagaland State Museum and the Zoological Park.
How to Get There?
Dimapur is the only city in Nagaland that has an airport and a railway station connecting to a few major Indian cities. From here, you can get plenty of taxis that give to and fro services. Nagaland State Transport is also a good way to traverse the state of Nagaland.
Kalimpong
Oozing charm amidst gracious tea gardens and emerald forested hills, Kalimpong is hugged by pristine surrounding and eye-catching environ. A treasure trove, Kalimpong is not just for the nature lovers but also for sweethearts who want to rekindle in this romantic destination. Kalimpong’s contemporary lifestyle appeals every traveller with its warmth and charm. And it is here that you can get enthralling sight of the Kanchenjunga from its many view points. Places like Deolo Hill is a must visit as it is the highest point of the town. This attraction provides recreational activities like paragliding, horse riding, trekking making it a fun holiday for couples. Other interesting places to visit in Kalimpong can be categorized into monasteries, temples, gardens, viewpoints and museums. There are also a number of resorts perfect to plunge into luxe and celebrate togetherness.
How to Get There?
Bagdogra Airport and New Jalpaiguri Junction are the closest stations that are well-connected by other major Indian cities. From here, you can avail taxi services that ply up and down the hill station of West Bengal.
Puducherry
A French Riviera of the Southeast India, Puducherry is adorned with a combination of modern architecture and medieval French structures around every corner. This cozy paradise is an ideal place to reconnect and celebrate your anniversary with your love. The French colony called White Town houses a number of exquisite resorts that offer a pleasant stay. Here, without a doubt, you can spend a detachable time strolling on the beaches like Auroville, Promenade and Paradise as well as explore places in Puducherry such as Gingee Fort, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Jawahar Toy Museum, Auroville and Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Ashram.
How to Get There?
There is a small airport in Puducherry that receives flights from Hyderabad and Bengaluru. However, you can get connecting flights from other major cities of India. Villupuram is the closest railway station to Puducherry and is connected to all major cities. The two famous trains are New Delhi-Pondicherry Express and Nagarcoli Express. Both private and government buses are available from cities like Madurai, Chennai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Thanjavur and Bangalore to Puducherry.
Andaman Islands
If turquoise sea, white beaches, calming weather and soothing environs is what you are looking for to celebrate a perfect wedding anniversary then, Andaman is the best place to be. As close as it can be to nirvana for honeymooners, it is also a suitable place for family holidays. The island owns some spellbinding attractions, ideal for lovers to enjoy together such as scuba diving and snorkelling, exploring the underwater kingdom of Havelock Island; a stroll amidst colourful fishes with Sea Walk activity at North Bay Beach and ramble around its beautiful coastline in Asia’s best beach, Radhanagar. Most of the tourists visit this idyllic island for a peaceful atmosphere. Besides, relaxing and partaking in adventure activities, you can also go sightseeing to attractions like Cellular Jail National Memorial, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Diglipur, Chidiya Tapu and Ross Island.
How to Get There?
Veer Savarkar International Airport is the main airport of the Island and it services from all the important cities of India. If some cruise is what you want then the seafront cities like Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam provide regular passenger ships to the Island.
Imphal
As you step towards the northeastern parts of India, a visit to Imphal will certainly lift you off the ground. It proves to be a refreshing place to visit for all genre of vacationers, and if the anniversary is what your reason to visit is then it leaves no stone unturned to impress. Imphal owns a few interesting attractions. You can have a love affair with the captivating places like Kangla Fort, Loktak Lake, Sekta Archaeological Living Museum, Sirohi National Park, Manipur State Museum etc. If your anniversary happens to fall during the annual Sangai Festival, you are in for a treat. This festival highlights cultural dances and it is held on every November. An added must do while in Imphal is a visit to Moreh village, it is from here you can enter Myanmar. Spend the day on the borders tasting the neighbouring country’s cuisine and watching their clothing display.
How to Get There?
Imphal has an International Airport named Bir Tikendrajit International Airport and it connects all important cities of India as well as Mandalay of Myanmar. Dimapur Railway Station is the closest railway station to Imphal, there are a number of rails that connect to Dimapur. You can reach Manipur capital via roadways from either Dimapur or Guwahati, many bus services and taxis are available.
Wayanad
Such impeccable beauty this abode has indeed; an unblemished land, Wayanad blooming with paddy fields and enthralling comeliness surely draw all sorts of vacationers. This romantic destination treasures twirly roads accompanied with emerald forests and awe-inspiring sights. Here, the attractions you can visit in Wayanad to keep the love ignited are the heart shaped lake in Chembra Peak. It is the tallest peak and a trek up here gives an exhilarating experience. Kuruva Island is the only place occupied by rare birds, flora, and fauna and it is a paradise for nature lovers. Edakkal Caves, on the other hand, is a stunning attraction to visit as well as Lakkidi, it is one of the highest hills of Wayanad and it offers a perfect viewpoint to sight entire town. For a couple’s retreat, Wayanad has a number of luxe resorts that offer a pleasant stay. And for those who want to experience something different this holiday, Wayanad has tree house resorts that give the exciting feel of staying between sky and ground amidst lush environment.
How to Get There?
The nearest airport to Wayanad is in Kozhikode, Karipur International Airport. It is well-connected by all the important cities of India. There is Kozhikode railway station that receives trains from all the Indian states. You can easily get direct buses to Wayanad from few cities of southern India.
With the ever beautiful and interesting aforementioned destinations, it is for sure you are all set to plunge in for a happy holiday with your sweetheart. So why wait, you can always call us @ +91-9212553106/07 or mail us at info@tourmyindia.com to know more about these places and with hearts crossed you shall definitely get the wedding anniversary holiday you deserve.
Published: 03 Jun, 2017
Abhishek Gurung is a writer whose passion for food and travel is an unending affair. He likes going on treks and camping in the woods, loves exploring forts and architecture, he is a cycle enthusiast who likes to contribute something to the environment, travel photography and videography is another interest as he sees life in a cinematic point of view. He likes the idea of living in offbeat destination where the mode of communication is to interact with each other. Coming from Nagaland, he has visited some beautiful valleys and remote villages and appreciates nature as it is and as it should be.