11 Beautiful Places To Visit Around India This Spring!

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Always it’s Spring and everyone’s in love and flowers pick themselves.’ – E. E. Cummings  

Spring is here. And we know that the best part of the spring season are the flowers. They bring colour to the world, they make you poetic and they give you a chance to appreciate nature (something we're all guilty of not doing enough). But we hardly get to enjoy a view of colourful daisies, tulips, and blossoms growing in a row, unless we decide to take a trip! Read on as we take you through 11 places in India that prove spring is the most beautiful season of all. 

1. Uttrakhand Spring Bird Festival, Uttarakhand 

Uttarakhand is covered with the Himalyan mountain range on the northern side, and that’s the reason most of India’s rivers find their origins in this gorgeous state. During spring, make your way to Uttarakhand to experience the rivers in full flood. This is because the snow that accumulates through the months of October through February begins to thaw in the valley at this time and the hamlets begin to fill with colours. Moreover, Uttarakhand also organises the Uttarakhand Spring Bird Festival, where bird watching camps are carried out at 25 birding destinations within the state. 

2. Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh, Jammu and Kashmir 

We know when we talk about ‘Kashmir,’ it’s paradise on earth. These two gorgeous gardens around the Dal lake will leave you speechless. Shalimar Bagh, a huge garden, about 31 acres in whole, was built by Emperor Jahangir for his most favourite wife Nur Jahan. Nishat Bagh was built by Nur Jahan’s brother. You’ll spot perfect channels of water and a lot of diversity in both, flowers and colours, here. 

3. Rhododendron Sanctuary, Sikkim 

Sikkim is beautiful throughout the year, but it’s in the months of April and May when you can see subtle pink flowers called the rhododendrons blossom taking the beauty of the place to the next level. At the sanctuary is where you can take a trek and soak in the view of these beautiful flowers! 

4. Coorg, Karnataka 

We know that Coorg is known as the coffee hub of India. Although it is a great tourist destination if you’re looking to visit a peaceful place, it’s in March and April that white flowers of coffee make this place even more serene. The air is chilly and you can smell the fragrance of snow white coffee blossoms. 

5. Tulip Garden, Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir 

Tulip Garden, located at Rainawari, are right next to the Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh. This garden is Asia’s biggest tulip garden. With over 70 varieties of flowers, and several colours of tulips, this place is truly the abode of god. 

6. Darjeeling, West Bengal 

Darjeeling has always been a destination that attracts travellers all the year long. But the months of February and March are the best to visit if you’re a tea lover. This is that time of the year when tea is brewed from the first flush. Since tea plantations are everywhere in Darjeeling, you’ll be experiencing a different yet unique spring. And who knows? You might just get inspired to write that book you’ve been waiting for!

7. Thekkady, Kerala 

Thekkady is most famous for its lush fields at the Periyar National Park. And why we recommend the month of February is because the mango plants are in full bloom here. 

Not to forget, but this is the best time to spot rare species of animals, from tigers to sloth bears, within the deep forests. 

8. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 

Kodaikanal is undoubtedly a charming place. It’s green, fresh and in spring it becomes better because the weather has a nip in the air. During the spring season, you’ll see low hanging clouds taking over the valley; and with synchronised terrace farming, it makes a view to die for. 

9. Dalhousie and Khajjar, Himachal Pradesh 

Dalhousie and Khajjar are best visited in the summers, but spring is brilliant here nevertheless. You can spot meadows stretching for miles at once with little streams bringing in the sound of water make it a heavenly experience. 

10. Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh 

The town of Mandla is situated nearby and is surrounded by the Narmada river on three sides. Just round the corner is Kanha National Park, which is best visited in spring. Kanha is home to about 1,000 different species of flowering plants. It also has open grasslands and aquatic plants in the little lakes that make it an irresistible destination. This is the time of the year when Kanha is lush green and chances of spotting tigers are most favourable. 

11. Mughal Gardens, Delhi 

Come spring, and Mughal gardens are open to the public. These gardens are located in the Rashtrapati Bhavan and are truly gorgeous. Flowers and colours can be found here in symmetry. There is a wide variety of roses and tulips that grow among countless other species of flowers. This year, the garden will be open to the public from 13th to 20th Feb. 

Have we missed anything? Let us know in the comments below!

11 Of The Longest Non-Stop Flights In The World!!

Did you know that the longest nonstop flight in the world is going to be 17-and-a-half-hours long! Emirates Airlines announced that it would operate the longest nonstop flight in the world from next year. It doesn't sound like fun in the least. With all that tossing and turning, and being stuck on your seat, and doubtful flight food, air travel can get quite tiring. But this isn't a first. We compiled 11 of the longest cross-continental routes, bound to test your travel patience.

1. Dubai To Panama City

Airline: Emirates

Travel time: 17 hours, 35 minutes

Distance: 8,588 miles

2. Dallas/Fort Worth to Sydney

Airline: Qantas

Travel time: 16 hours, 55 minutes

Distance: 8,577 miles

3. Los Angeles to Jiddah

Airline: Saudia

Travel time: 16 hours, 55 minutes

Distance: 8,332 miles

4. Johannesburg to Atlanta

Airline: Delta

Travel time: 16 hours, 40 minutes

Distance: 13,582 km

5. Dubai to Los Angeles

Airline: Emirates

Travel time: 16 hours, 35 minutes

Distance: 8,339 miles

6.  Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles

Airline: Etihad Airways

Travel time: 16 hours, 30 minutes

Distance: 8,390 miles

7. Dubai to Houston

Airline: Emirates

Travel time: 16 hours, 20 minutes

Distance: 8,167 miles

8. Dallas/Fort Worth to Hong Kong

Airline: American Airlines

Travel time: 16 hours, 20 minutes

Distance: 8,123 miles

9. Abu Dhabi to San Francisco

Airline: Etihad Airways

Travel time: 16 hours, 15 minutes

Distance: 8,157 miles

10. Dubai to San Francisco

Airline: Emirates

Travel time: 15 hours, 50 minutes

Distance: 8,103 miles

11. New York to Taipei 

Airline: EVA Air

Travel time: 15 hours, 50 minutes

Distance: 7808 miles

Guess Which Indian City Made It To The List Of The 25 Most Romantic Cities In The World!

Since #Valentine’sDay is near, a site called welovedates has listed 25 most romantic cities in the world. While Paris is ranked at number one (no surprises!), our very own #pinkcity is on the list. 

Jaipur is listed at number 18

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Love is always in #Jaipur's air. It’s in the beautiful Sisodia Rani Garden Palace

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And the gorgeous #JalMahal will simply make you fall in love

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Not to forget the royal palaces and forts

Taking a camel ride is ‘oh-so-romantic’

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Btw, here is the complete list of the most romantic cities of 2016

1) Paris, France

2) Sydney, Australia

3) Venice, Italy

4) Kyoto, Japan

5) Bruges, Belgium

6) Buenos Aires, Argentina

7) Budapest, Hungary

8) Dubrovnik, Croatia

9) Florence, Italy

10) Prague, Czech Republic

11) Montreal, Canada

12) Lisbon, Portugal

13) Wellington, New Zealand

14) Bath, England

15) San Sebastian, Spain

16) Edinburgh, Scotland

17) New York City, USA

18) Jaipur, India

19) Charleston, USA

20) Marrakesh, Morocco

21) Cape Town, South Africa

22) Los Angeles, USA

23) Melbourne, Australia

24) Dublin, Ireland

25) San Diego, California

Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations in India!

POSTED BY TRAVELSHOPEE IN 12th. FEB, 2016

It is the hardest jobs for any new married couples to decide where they should go for enjoy their honey time. In India, where lot of most popular honeymoon spots which compete with each others to attracts visitors for its uniqueness and popularity, can confuse anyone to choose a best place for romance. So in this post, I will discuss here the brief guide about the top 10 most popular honeymoon destinations in India. Let’s check it out-

Kerala

Enjoying honeymoon in Kerala may become memorable for any married couple, and why not, Kerala is one of the top honeymoon spots in India. It offers the natural beauty of Kerala backwaters, sun bath at Kovalam beach, hills of Munnar & Wayanad, endless tourist spots in Cochin/Kochi, Allepey and Kottayam which makes your honeymoon too romantic & most enjoyable. There are also plenty of hidden tourist attractions for honeymooners.

• Munnar
• Kumarakom
• Cochin
• Vagamon
• Kollam

Best time to visit Kerala:

December to January

How to reach Kerala for honeymoon – By Train, Air, & Road

Kerala by Train: Kerala is very well connected with Indian railway, so you book your ticket to any city of Kerala from any major cities in India.

Kerala by Air: There are three main airports that connect beautiful cities of Kerala.

• Thiruvananthpuram International Airport
• Kochi International Airport
• Calicut International Airport

Flights are available to/from these airports to Indian as well as overseas destinations.

Kerala by Road: Kerala connects two main states of India with national highways, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. NH17, NH47, NH 49 are three national highways to reach and connect multiples cities in Kerala.

Goa

There is no doubt Goa is the one of the most visited and ultimate honeymoon spots in India, which is blessed with numbers of natural beaches, coconut plants, lush green gardens, heritage monuments and famous Portuguese buildings.  You can enjoy there romantic walk on the beaches with your life partner, a Champagne morning breakfast, night beaches parties, delicious sea foods at famous restaurants, water sports, deep sea fishing, parasailing, and wind surfing with your life partner to makes your honeymoon something to memorable. Also find here brief info onbest 5 star hotels in Goa if you want  to choose Goa for honeymoon.

However, there are endless places to visit and lot of activities to do in Goa. But if you wanna visit to Goa for lucky time, I suggest you check my latest post on best places to visit in Goa for honeymoon, vacations, and a short break.

Best time to visit Goa:

March to May (summer), October to February (winter)

How to reach Goa for honeymoon – By Train, Air, & Road

Goa by Train: ‘Madgaon’ and ‘Vasco-da-gama’ are the two railways stations in Goa. Honeymoon couples can plan their journey till these destinations. And trains are available from all big cities of India to Goa for tourism.

Goa by Air: I suggest you book your ticket to Dabolim airport. It is nearest and easiest way to visit in Goa for romantic honeymoon.

Goa by Road: Kadamba bus stand (Panaji) is the main bus stop in Goa. You can get bus services from/to Goa from all nearest popular cities.

Kullu Manali

Manali is one of the most popular honeymoon places for those who’re looking for ice-cold hill station for have a good time.  Kullu Manali is all time favorite honeymoon destinations for Indian married couples as well as foreign travelers. It is blessed with green hills, snow covered mountains, waterfalls and big green grass landscape. Manali is also one of the best tourist places in India for adventure sports e.g. skiing, hiking, trekking, mountaineering, paragliding, river rafting, angling, and biking which can impress any married couple for entertain together.

Best time to visit Manali:

October to February

How to reach Manali for honeymoon – By Air, Train, & Road

Manali by Train: There is no direct train to Manali. Either you can take train till Chandigarh or Ambala railway station. Then you can take other road transport to reach the romantic honeymoon land of Manali. However, Joginder Nagar is the nearest railway station to reach the hills of Manali.

Manali by Flight: If you wanna travel to Manali by Air, get drop point at Bhuntar airport. It is only 10 km. away from Manali.

Manali by Road: The most preferred and cheapest way to reach Manali for honeymoon. Pick bus or local taxi services to reach Manali.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling, again one of the top visited hill stations and most romantic honeymoon destinations of India, famous for its pleasant cold climate, natural beauties of pine trees, tea gardens, mountains, local traditional market and most famous toy train journey. There are some top suggested tourist attractions which can impress any tourist of the world, and one of them is Tiger Hills. It is only eight kilometer (8 km.) away from main Darjeeling city which famous for its panoramic view of the sun rises and the blissful view of the picturesque Darjeeling, magnificently decorated by the dazzling beauty of nature. There are also some others tourist spots where you should visit once-

• Batasia Loop
• Rock Garden
• Singamari Ropeway
• Darjeeling toy-train Journey
• Kanchenjunga Mountains
• Peace Pagoda

Best time to visit Darjeeling:

September to January

How to reach Darjeeling for honeymoon – By Road, Air, & Train

Darjeeling by Train:

New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station, as it connects all major destinations of India.

Darjeeling by Flight: Bagdogra airport is the only way to reach Darjeeling by air. Flights are available from all top destinations in entire India. However, again you will have to use road transport to reach Darjeeling, and it will take approx 3 hours.

Darjeeling by Road: Two main cities, Gangtok and Kalimpong, are well connected with popular places of India. You can take bus from these places to the lands of Tea.

Shimla

The romantic climate, green hills, snow covered mountains, adventure sports, swaying fields and gorgeous view of Himalayas makes Shimla one of the most favorite honeymoon places in India. Shimla is blended with some of the best natural beauties and tourist places which I will definitely recommended for honeymoon couples e.g. Hip Hip Hurray Amusement park, Jakhu temple, The Mall, The Ridge, lower bazaar, Viceregal Lodge, Dorje Drag Monastery, Christ Church and more. There are also plenty of brand restaurants, coffee shops, fashion shop where you can spend your honey time with your life partner. Find here list of top 10 five star hotels in India with brief info.

Best time to visit Shimla:

April to July (summer), October to February (winter)

How to reach Shimla for honeymoon – By Train, Flight, & Road

Shimla by Train: The famous Kalka railway station is the best to way to reach Shimla. And from Kalka, tale a ride of famous Toy Train to enjoy and explore the beauty of Shimla.

Shimla by Flight:
You have two option to reach Shimla by air, either Jubbarhatti airport or Chandigarh airport. Both can be accessed from various cities airport.

Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is as popular as Kerala among travelers for honeymoon in India because of its unbeaten natural beauties of Island , sandy beaches, the ultimate view of blue sea, scenic gardens, water sports, and sunbathing. Lakshadweep offers a calm & romantic environment for honeymooners who want to just lose themselves.  If you are planning for Lakshadweep honeymoon, some top recommended places where you should must visit-

• Kavaratti
• Minicoy
• Agatti
• Kadmat
• Bangaram

Best time to visit Lakshadweep:

October to April

How to reach Lakshadweep for honeymoon – By Road, Air, Sea, & Train

Lakshadweep by Train: No trains.

Lakshadweep by Road: No buses.

Lakshadweep by Air: Flight is the fastest way to reach the group of Islands Lakshadweep. The only way to reach Lakshadweep for holidays or honeymoon, first you have to check-in at Cochin/Kochi airport in Kerala. Then you have to take flight to Agatti Island. That’s it.

Lakshadweep by Sea: Sorry, but I’m not sure about this!

Andaman and Nicobar Island

Andaman and Nicobar Island is the gateway of romance with exotic environment, top-notch hotels, tourist privacy, superior dining, and lot of adventurous sports & water activities, which makes it one of the best honeymoon destinations in the World. You can enjoy there the under-water marine life with varieties of colorful fishes, water-skiing, sail boats, windsurfing, speed boats, sunken ships, jungle life, flora and fauna. It is also the right place if you are a sea food lover. You can taste there India’s best sea foods & recipes as well as any other Indian traditional foods. And don’t worry; there are plenty of finest options for your nightout and stay!

Best time to visit Andaman and Nicobar Island:

November to January

How to reach Andaman/Nicobar Island for honeymoon – By Air, Road, Ship & Train

Andaman/Nicobar Island by Train: No trains.

Andaman/Nicobar Island by Road: N/A

Andaman/Nicobar Island by Air: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair is the way to reach here via flight.

Andaman/Nicobar Island by Ship: Ship services are available from Chennai, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam to Port Blair. But it may take almost 3-4 days.

Ooty

Ooty, situated at the hills of Nilgiri, one of the most beautiful and romantic honeymoon destinations in India. Ooty is well known as the ‘Paradise for Honeymooners’, and there is no doubt it is the best naturally blessed charming hill stations of entire South India. Ooty is a perfect honeymoon place for those couples who wants away from the crowd and enjoy quality honey time together. There are lots of tourist attractions & places in visit in Ooty-

• The Nilgiri Toy Train Ride
• Botanical Gardens
• Angling in Ooty
• Boating at Pykara Lake
• Glen Morgan Tea estate

Best time to visit Ooty:

October to June

How to reach Ooty for honeymoon – By Road, Air, & Train

Ooty by Train: Ooty railway satiation. Hope, rest you can search online 

Ooty by Air: Coimbatore international airport is the main point where you have to depart to reach Ooty for the romantic honeymoon trip. From there, just 2 hours drive is needed to get in touch with the nature and hills of Ooty.

Ooty by Road: You can pick public transport from Coimbatore to Ooty, as well as other nearby areas E.g. Coonoor, Mettupalayam, Tiruppur, Pollachi, Palakka, and more..

Nainital

There is no doubt Nainital is the dream destination for holidays and honeymoon in North India. It is best known for pleasant climate, lakes, boat riding, water sports, candle light dinner, local shopping market, rock climbing, ride to snow View, fishing enthusiasts etc. You may visit famous mall road if you wanna enjoy more in Nainital during your vacations. There is also some other top recommended place for you if you choose Nainital for your honeymoon-

• Aerial Ropeway
• Jim Corbett National Park
• The Lakes
• Kausani

Best time to visit Nainital:

March to June (summer), October to February (winter)

How to reach Nainital for honeymoon – By Road, Train, & Flight

Nainital by Train: For a memorable honeymoon journey to Nainital, visit Kathgodam railway station. Just 25 km. from the city and you’re in 

Nainital by Flight: Nearest airport is Pantnagar, and then only 1 hour drive to Nainital hill station.

Nainital by Road: Very easily connect by road with the most popular North Indian tourist destinations like Ranikhet, Ramgarh, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kotdwara, Almora, and Dehradun.

Mahabaleshwar

If you are looking a place which offers mountains, green hills, waterfalls, lakes, caves, boat riding, adventurous activities, romantic spots, temples and delicious food points, then Mahabaleshwar is the best choice for your honeymoon. Mahabaleshwar is also very close to Mumbai and Pune both. So if you are planning to visit Mahabaleshwar, you can also plan for travel to Mumbai and Pune.

Best time to visit Mahabaleshwar:

March to June (summer),  November to March (winter)

How to reach Mahabaleshwar for honeymoon – By Air, Road, & Train

Mahabaleshwar by Train: You have to pick the train for Wathar station to reach Mahabaleshwar quickly. It is just 60 km away from this honeymoon spot. However, Pune railway station is another option if you find any difficulty or long route to reach here.

Mahabaleshwar by Flight: Pune airport is the only airport (120 km. away from Mahabaleshwar) to reach there for honeymoon or a family holiday trip.

Mahabaleshwar by Road: This honeymoon place is very well linked with all big and famous cities of Maharashtra. E.g. Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Kolhapur.

So, it’s done. If you like this honeymoon guide, post your comment/feedback below. I will be happy to hear from you.