Best Honeymoon Packages In India To Try Today
If you have just got married, you must be thinking about going for that much awaited honeymoon. If you are located in the north or the south of India, there are many places to explore. They are Ooty, Kerala, Yercaud, Coonoor, Idukki, Nandi Hills, Devikulam, Ananthagiri Hills, Ponmudi, and Araku Valley, to name a few.
Now, there are more places to explore here. One can also visit the Hill stations, like Manali, Leh, Spiti, Shimla, Dharamsala, Dalhousie, Mussoorie,Khajjar, and Chamba, to name a few. If your idea of the perfect holiday involves snow-capped hills, unadulterated nature and a holiday experience to remember, then you have to head to the north.
There is more to India, than you thought. The islands at the southern tip, namely the Andamans and Lakshadweep Islands, also beckons. So, we Indians have plenty on our plate. The islands are havens of birds and the seas. You can be disconnected from city life, yet in contact with all amenities. There are so many Andaman honeymoon packages to choose from.
Honeymoon Packages For The Andamans
The white sands and crystal clear, blue waters can put any foreign beach to shame. So, the honeymooners say. It is more beautiful than depicted on television or videos. The beaches are surrounded by tropical forests, that lend an air of greenery and coolness to the air. The waves did not dash at you, but maintained a calmness of its own. It just sweeps you off your feet and de-mystifies. After spending an afternoon at the beach, we headed back to our resort in the evening. You can even hire a scooter and drive around the place and we did just that. We explored the market and eateries around drew us to the much-awaited seafood. It is a honeymooner’s paradise.
All honeymoon couples can go out in the morning for PADI certified Scuba Diving sessions. You will be explained how to breathe through the mouth with the help of the oxygen pipe attached to the oxygen cylinders, which would be soon fastened toyour backs. Moreover, youwill be trained in different hand signals, which would help you to communicate with your trainers underwater. They are OK, UP, DOWN and PROBLEM – our lifelines. Youcan also learn, how to remove water from your nose, eye goggles, ears and mouth. Cut yourselves off from the noise above and delve into calmness. The underwater world is a dream, with colorful schools of fish and a huge variety of corals. The madness underwater turns into meditation. Trust us that is the best place to meditate for the young and the old. There is calmness all around, without a hint of noise or pollution. Youcan spend 30 minutes in complete tranquility, underwater. It is great for a honeymoon package.
You will come out of the depths; a changed, new being. Youwould had conquered the unknown water kingdom. It is time for a snorkeling session on the beach with your better half. The crystal clear waters allow you to see what lies beneath. Corals of different shapes and sizes will catchyour fancy; You can see fan-shaped, table-shaped, finger-shaped and many more.
The parrotfish is the most common fish found in the Andaman waters. Youwill soon be surrounded by fishes.You can also visit the beach called Kala Paththar. Itis a half hour drive from the jetty. The beach gets its name from the black stones covering the sands, here and there. ‘Beware of crocodiles’, reads the sign-board there. So, youshould just stay away from the waters, because of these beasts. Have a lovely beach stroll with your loved one.
Youcan also spend a day on Neil Island, which is less visited. Youcan stay in one of the lagoon facing beach cottages there. The island has three beaches that include Bharatpur, Sitapur and Laxmanpur beach. Youshould also try glass boat ride at the beach, to view the live corals once again. Youwill be love-struck. Moreover, the nights can be really peaceful there. Have a candle-night dinner there. The beach is filled with lagoon-facing huts and resorts. You can consider this as another honeymoon package today.
Top Places To Visit in The Andamans On Your Honeymoon
- Port Blair – You have to enter the island through Port Blair. Most tourists spend a night at the capital city. It can take you back in time through the Cellular Jain of course. The freedom fighters of India had been kept in confinement at the Jail. Do not miss the ‘Akhand Jyot’ that burns all day and night long in the beautiful place. You should also attend the Light and Sound Show held in the evenings. There are other places in the Andamans, that are worth a visit. They are Mahatma Gandhi Nature Park, Chidiya Tapu, Chatham Saw Mill, Corbyn’s Cave, Samudrika Marine Museum and the Anthropological Museum. You should definitely spend two nights in total, on your trip to the Andaman. Choose from honeymoon packages offering tis location.
- Havelock Island – You can travel to the Island aboard a ship. It has the famous Radhanagar beach, which is one of the most popular beaches in India. The beach is especially very popular for couples. The best enjoy to enjoy the place, is with a camera and selfie stick in hand. The other beaches are Elephant Beach, Vijaynagar Beach and Kala Paththar Beach. You can participate in banana boat ride, snorkeling and other water activities at Elephant Beach.
- Baratang Island –This is often visited for its Jarawa tribes and caves. There are many limestone caves there. You can cover the place on a half-day trip. You will be riding towards the caves, through thick, dense forests. In the way, you might spot a Jarawa peeping at you. There is a mud volcano for company on the island.
- Neil Island – is also quite popular with honeymooners. There are corals, and the beach side rooms that make the stay beautiful and a memorable one. It is famous for the colorful coral reefs, and a reef bridge. The main beaches are Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beach. You can stay there for a night. You can watch the best sunrise and sunset from Neil Island.
- Ross Island – is another place worth exploring. It is famous for being the penal colony for prisoners. The place is awesome for a honeymoon package.
- The Great Nicobar Island – is also one of the top attractions. It is famous for its rain forests. The ‘Shompen’ tribe also inhabits the island. You can also visit Campbell Bay, if you travel there.
Food In The Andaman Islands
Andaman offers its tourists some of the gorgeous food in their sea food restaurants as well as in the lodges and resorts. Though there are no seven star restaurants or hotels that offer international cuisines, it is still worth it. They serve locally available food. It is provided at most of the places. It is famous for providing the sea food which will be of both variants, vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian as per choice.You can experience some mind blowing honeymoon packages in the Andamans that will add both experiences and memories to your life time diary.
The island offers a fusion of Indian foods. The place is mostly influenced by cultures that came into close proximity. Hindu, Christian, Muslim and also Sikh religions have come in close contact with the islands. The food has deep-rooted history. You can eat fish curry, which is available in each and every restaurant. It is obvious, as there is no dearth of fishes in the sea. The Amritsari Kulcha is another dish that is that is worth exploring on the island.
You will also find Chicken Tikka Masala in almost every restaurant. Coconut curries are also very popular. There are so many coconut trees around, that you will be spoilt for choice. Then there are barbecues. You can gorge on fish, prawns and squids barbecue at the Island. The various food fare includes crabs, lobsters, tandoori fish and squid fry. Some of the top restaurants, that you should visit are Amaya Lounge and Anju Coco. Choose the best honeymoon packages and enjoy the place.
The Andhra Biriyani is also quite popular in the region. Eat it best at Gem Restaurant and Ananda Restaurant located near Aberdeen market. Havelock has its own seaside cafes, that are worth exploring. Daab Chingri, that is prawns cooked in coconut gravy and served in coconuts is awesome. So, you can have a great stay at the Andamans.
Coconut Prawn Curry, as they lovingly call it has many takers. Foreigners are also digging into it. So, you and your better-half can also give it a try. You can have it with rice. The taste is heavenly. The shrimps are basically cooked in coconut curry. The texture and flavors is awesome. If we come to other sea fare, there is no dearth of restaurants. So, just buy the best honeymoon packages today and enjoy.