Romantic getaways for special occasions

Travel has become an essential part of most Indians' lives, be it for just another holiday, or to celebrate special occasion. However, an interesting trend being observed lately is that these travellers, especially new-age millennials are considering offbeat destinations over the popular and conventional ones; but only few of them are ideal for couples planning on a romantic getaway, a second honeymoon or an anniversary celebration.

Here are six destination recommendations to make memories via the joy of travel:

Konaseema

A group of islands situated by the banks of the serene Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh, are ideal for couples to enjoy the holiday amidst its coconut groves, which are quite popular. The area is famous for its food and amongst the many non-vegetarian and vegetarian options one must not miss 'Putharekulu', a sweet delicacy.

Thekkady

A cosy town located close to Periyar National Park, Thekkady makes for a pleasant getaway for adventure enthusiasts. The couple can immerse themselves in activities like hiking or trekking at the Idukki Mountains, bamboo boating, or visiting the famous spice gardens.

Karwar

Karwar is a beautiful port city brimming with scenic beaches, which makes it perfect for lovebirds. Situated 15kms away from the touristy hub Goa, couples can experience its historic value by visiting a host of monuments, and explore the rich flora and fauna of this natural harbour. They can also engage in snorkelling, scuba diving, and surfing among other water sports here.

Yercaud

A hill station located in Tamil Nadu, Yercaud can delight couples with its popular Orange groves, coffee plantations, surreal boathouses and spice gardens. They can also explore the watchtowers, silk farms, and get the glimpse of the beautiful Japanese Bonsai plantations.

Yelagiri

Yelagiri is another serene hill station in Tamil Nadu, amidst mesmerising waterfalls. The temperature here is known to not exceed 30 degrees, which would make for a pleasant holiday for lovebirds. They can enjoy activities like trekking to waterfalls along with camping by the hills, having fun with paintball, wall climbing, and several other engaging experiences.

Kanha

Situated in the central region of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha has been ranked as one of the best national parks in Asia, and is the largest one in Central India. Its royal Bengal tigers are the famous attraction here, among 22 other mammal species. Nature loving and thrill seeking couples are in for a treat at this renowned tiger reserve, which is currently divided into two sanctuaries - Hallon and Banjar.