North India is a land of exotic forts and palaces. The Mughul architecture there immediately transports visitors to a different time and place, where they can’t help but feel nostalgic and romantic. Because of that, it is a great place to head for a destination wedding, or for a second honeymoon, or to add a touch or romance to your India travels, regardless of why you’re there.
Here are my top picks for romantic travel destinations in North India.
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is a city that looks like it is straight out of a medieval storybook. As is the case with many of the locations in North India, it has its share of breathtaking architecture, with the majority of the older buildings constructed out of sandstone.
Although the Jaisalmer Fort may seem to be an ideal and romantic place the stay, due to poor drainage, the fort is crumbling, and therefore may not be the best place to stay. Instead, consider staying at The Searai, a luxury tented camp and spa:
The Serai
Bherwa,
Chandan,
District Jaisalmer,
Rajasthan 345 001
India
Telephone: (+91) (11) 4606 7608
http://www.the-serai.com/the_serai.html
Rathambore
Rathambore is an excellent romantic North India travel destination, particularly for wildlife lovers. The Rathambore National Park is one of the best places in India to spot a tiger. It is also a place filled with history, where tales of valor inspire dreams of what it may have been like to live in days gone by.
Although there is a luxurious tent lodging option at Amani -i-Khas, at a price of nearly $1000 per night, it is no doubt beyond the budgets of many. A more affordable option in the same area is the Khem Villas, a luxury jungle resort, where lodging prices hover around a more affordable $200 per night.
Kehm Villas
VPO Sherpur Khiljipur, Dist. Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, INDIA
Telephones: 094140 30262, 07462 252347, 07462 252348
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.khemvillas.com/
Udaipur
Udaipur is undoubtedly one of the most romantic cities in all of India, known for its lake palace. Since Udaipur is a city of palaces, it makes perfect sense to stay in a palace for your special event, whether it be a honeymoon, or simply a romantic getaway with the person you love.
If your budget permits it, the Taj Lake Palace is my pick for the most romantic lodging option in Udaipur. Situated on Lake Pichola, not only are the rooms luxurious, the views of the lake cannot be beat.
Taj Lake Palace
P.O. Box 5, Lake Pichola
Udaipur – 313001
Rajasthan, India
Telephone: +91 294 2428800
Facsimile: (0294) 2428700
http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/Grand-Palaces-And-Iconic-Hotels