Fly with your Valentine, memories of a lifetime..to the moon and back maybe?
I wish you could do that.I wish I could do that.
If you love traveling and the love of your love does too, that is the trip to plan.With Mahashivrathri falling on the 14th, this Valentine day just got a more auspicious makeover.But if you can’t travel to the moon I have a few places right here in India which will be perfect.
If you want to gift someone something gift them an experience.That’s what makes people happy.Memories make life enriching.
When I and hubby were in Delhi studying together(and just married)we scraped and saved money left over after the necessities strictly for traveling.
The most fun places for relaxing and enjoying some quiet time needs to be on a budget.
Just book the right flights in advance and you can then find the best hotels at peace.I have seen the biggest hurdle in my travel dreams are sudden weird flight price explosion!
Before we had our little girl we never booked hotels in advance.Just booked our flights and landed up in new places. Checking out the bathrooms of budget hotels, before we decided on the one which deserved our hard earned money.
So where can you go with your sweetheart?
Visit Manali
It’s a favorite destination for lovebirds.I visited it for our second-anniversary celebration and I still dream about those gorgeous hills.The people are nice, the hills are inviting and something about the weather makes you forget the gruels of daily living.
Visit Pahalgam
I know the Kashmir potboiler leaves little space for romance.But keep this in mind just in case.The Lidder river dances throughout the quaint little town of Pahalgam.I have not met a friendlier, kinder and more welcoming people than the people of Pahalgam.The Hotel Himalaya where we stayed is located right on the bank of the river and it has a canal going through the property.A hanging porch overlooks the river dancing merrily below the green snowcapped majestic Himalayas.It’s as close to the heavens and my dream home I have ever come.They also have a swing in the little garden bursting with flower and a friendly old gardener who will let you mow the garden if you want to exercise.
Visit Kolkata
It is perfect for a luxury cruise on the Ganges.Nothing more romantic I guarantee.It’s affordable, the food is fantastic and the hospitality of Kolkata will put a smile on your face.This is also a great time to go for quick city tours in Kolkata as the weather is perfect.
Close to Kolkata the Mandarmani resort of Aquamarina drive inn is budget friendly, simple food with unlimited sea view.It is a 3 hours drive from Kolkata in minimum traffic.
Maybe a quick trip to Goa?
The south Goa beaches are uncrowded and the Dona Sylvia beach resort where we stayed had a private access to the beach, acres of greenery, stunning pool and the most sumptuous food.
If you want to spend some quiet time with your loved one.This is the place!
Visit Puri
Fly to Bhubaneswar and it’s a 45 minutes ride from airport to the bluest ocean.
There is no dearth of tourist lodges and hotels on a budget.But my favorite is the Mahodadhi palace (it’s a renovated summer palace ) and the Mayfair Hotels Puri.
Don’t delay gifting your Valentine a memory to cherish.
So where do you plan to fly? Comment below to let me know.
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omg Goa seems to be calling me out. Is it ok to travel with a 4 month old???? Should only be easy as I don’t have to carry any food for him right?
I love travelling
Loved ur post
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Totally Agree to it
Interesting list of places to visit. Have been to Manali and Kashmir as part of anniversary celebrations over the years. Maybe I should plan for Goa next. 🙂
All my Favourite Places you mentioned here.. Have been on mini honeymoons. Lovely Read. Love KASHMIR to the another level
Gifting an experience can never go waste. This was such a well thought post. Thanks for sharing
Hey Amrita,
This is the post I read first and commented as well.but I don’t see mine up there!!!
Well I live in hills and recently went to Puri. Such a beautiful place especially the Golden beach. What if we celebrate Valentine’s Day whenever we like and also explore places together!
I need to go to pehelgam and that will check the entire list mentioned in your post. You have put very apt destinations for couples seeking to rekindle the romance in their life
Great options, thanks for this post. Its worth considering before planning an international holiday.
Pahalgam sounds like a promising romantic destination. Goa is our go to destination.. almost we visit every year like it is a pilgrimage!
Both my parents are ex bank employees. So they had this facility called LFC, where we can go to different places in India and they provide accommodation and they will bear the travel expenses. I have travelled to a lot places including Goa with my parents. Manali visit was a lost desire!! Still have hopes!!
Btw, valentine’s day and a visit to Manali..need to work on it 😉 . And loved reading this blogpost; saving the tips 😉
travelling not only helps you exploring new places but also yourself. This is a lovely post for not only V’day plans but just like that plans too…. love this post
Amazing and exciting post. Excellent ideas to celebrate valentine’s day. Superb destination to explore. Great thought!
Thanks Humaira
I’ve been to all the places with hubby other than Pahalgam. Added to the list, hope we travel soon (this time with full family of 4) this year itself. 🙂
That would be amazing
Definitely some places i would want to revisit with my valentine such as Manali and Goa. I would want to Kashmir.
Yes Kashmir is magical
Great ! I mean I can visit moon provided someone sponsor my trip. Anyway even free of cost too without even a single penny…in dreams.
Coming back to reality , I would like to Goa.
Those are some good ideas there. I would love to visit Manali or Leh & Ladakh.
Yes they are gorgeous places
All these places sound great to visit with valentine. Good curated list, Amrita 🙂
Thanks Smitha
Goa was my honeymoon . Wud love to visit it once again .
I have been to Puri long time back. Never been to Manali. My parents tell me I had been to Goa too. But I don’t count that as I was a baby????. No matter where we go, memories and some quality time spent together is something which matters the most.
Definitely a perfect list curated here! These places are beautiful to spend or celebrate any kind of Ocassions
I haven’t visited any of these places except Manali. But, I wanted to visit Kashmir and Puri from a long time. I love Himachal pradesh a lot. When I visited in my childhood, I decided that I should visit this place again with my spouse too.
A romantic trip on Valentines sounds really cool. A quick trip to Manali or Goa will be romantic and enchanting in the February clear weather.
I love being in nature and most of the places which you have mentioned above are rich in nature and when you visit these places with the love of your life, you live beautiful moments of life. I will definitely consider these places while planning my next trip.
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Thats true.
Valenine’s is the best time for a Goa trip, but then I haven’t yet seen Kashmir and am sure it is breathtaking as well. Wherever we go, memories sure make it all worthwhile.
I have been to Puri Few times , it’s a nice Beach , Visiting Goa & Kashmir are in my Wish List now 🙂
Would love to be there with Hubby 🙂
Nothing like a quick trip to Goa (sans kiddos) ofcourse. Perhaps this sort of a gift would excite me more than a gold ring LOL
Yes that.How about both?
That’s a nice list of possible quick getaways! I haven’t seen a few in the list and will add it to my list of to visit places.
Yes it is !
Useful information. You ought to visit Kerala sometime. There are some really lovely hill stations like Munnar abd Vagamon. In Tamilnadu too there is ooty and then kodaikanal which are excellent places to spend time with one’s family.
We have plans for Kerala too.Heard lovely things about the places you mentioned.
Manali has been one of my favourite holiday destination. The saffron farms are synonymous with Pahalgaum..so wish to go there some day..but to the moon and back would be the wonderful trip I think… 😉
Yes true
Interesting choice of places. Good read.
I want to visit Pahalgam one day. The movies from the 60 just show the real beauty of Kashmir. Super ideas for quick getaway
Yes they were great movie scenes.
Nice list of placespthat can be visited, nothing too fancy. I I would love to take cue from this and visit couple of places that I have not.
I would like to visit Pahalgaon with my Valentine someday. I like Kashmir so much.
That’s true booking hotels and flights in Advance not only save money but is very convenient. That’s so many places to explore in India.
Yers true
True Manali, is always my one of the favorite vacation spot. Everyone must visit there at least once in life.
True
Great posting!! I love that place which you mentioned. I love travel also.
Thank you
Wow..these really are some wide and varied options. Couples would love this.
Kolkata is also one of the cheapest cities! And of course, really really romantic! (Confession of a Kolkatan)
Yes true that.
This is one of the best Valentine Gifting idea for couples or families. Plan and advance and save on financial part too.
Make some memories for lifetime.
Yes true