Jammu & Kashmir full state is
full of tourist places for travelers and honeymoon couples. Here we listed
some of the best honeymoon places in Jammu & Kashmir for couples who plan
to start their married life and searching for some best honeymoon destinations in India.
Kashmir is known to be the heaven
on Earth. Its scintillating atmosphere, green lush valleys, "Shikhara
Rides", excellently furnished houseboats, blue mountain ranges, make a
sense of being in paradise for honeymoon couples.
There are lots of destination in
Jammu and Kashmir gives various opportunities to honeymoon couples to hold
each other hands while sauntering on the curved paths, relaxing on the scenic
hilltop, and murmuring romantic talks and taking pleasure in a ride on the
Shikhara at Dal Lake.
The high altitude snow-covered
mountain peaks would enable the couples to fall in love with the incomparable
beauty of this honeymoon destination. Honeymoon couples also participate in
various adventure activities like skiing, fishing, rafting, boating,
snowboarding, trekking, etc. There are lots of things to do at Jammu and
Kasmir for couples. For sightseeing, there are historical monuments, forests,
gardens, lakes, etc.
Best Honeymoon Places in Jammu & Kashmir
There are lots of romantic
destinations in Jammu and Kashmir for couples that make their honeymoon perfect
and memorable. Some of the most popular honeymoon destinations listed below.
- Srinagar
- Jammu
- Sonmarg
- Pahalgam
- Gulmarg
- Baramulla
- Doodhpathri
- Yusmarg
- Bhaderwah
- Kishtwar
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1. Srinagar
The summer capital of Jammu and
Kashmir is really the capital of the best honeymoon places in Jammu & Kashmir
for couples. The most famous places to visit in Srinagar is Dal Lake, Nigeen Lake,
Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden, Tulip Garden, Apple Orchards, Shankaracharya Temple,
Jama Masjid, Pari Mahal, etc. For couples, lots of adventure activities also
available like boating, skiing, trekking, etc.
Reaching Srinagar is very easy
from Delhi via taking flights. Srinagar is also well connected via roadways from
the different cities of India. The best time to go to Srinagar would be summer for
enjoying the honeymoon for couples from April to October. For honeymoon couples
there are lots of things to do like Shikhara ride in Dal Lake, romantic stay in
the houseboat, visiting sightseeing places of Srinagar, and shopping for local
famous things.
2. Jammu
The winter capital of the Jammu
& Kashmir also has lots of tourist places to visit for honeymoon couples. Couples
can visit Maa Vaishno Devi Temple, Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranbireshwar
Temple, Raghunath Temple, Surinsar Lake, Nathatop, Bagh-e-Bahu fort, Mansar
Lake, etc. for the sightseeing at Jammu. Romantic boating at Surinsar Lake would
be a good option for the couples to see surrounded beauty of hilly terrains.
For starting new married life,
couples can visit the Vaishno Devi temple get blessed from Vaishno Mata. Tourists
and honeymoon couples can easily reach Jammu throughout the year via rail,
flights, and roadways. Couples can also enjoy skiing here during the winter season.
For trekking, the Vaishno Devi temple is the best option in Katra town.
3. Sonmarg
It is famous as Golden Meadows
and located at a height of 2730 meters. It would be the best place for
honeymoon couples where the couple can enjoy the most spectacular looking views
of the Great Himalayan Ranges. The sightseeing places for couples are
Krishnasar Lake, Nilagrad Lake, Baltal Valley, etc. For the adventure
activities, couples can do White River Rafting, trekking at Gangabal Trek, etc.
If just want relaxing then
honeymoon couples can sit alongside Sindh River and enjoy the scenery in the beauty
of surrounding areas. Couples can also take a pony ride towards Thajiwas
Glacier. It is considered to be the major trekking area. The best time to visit
Sonmarg would be from March to October. So couples can plan accordingly.
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4. Pahalgam
It is popular as the Valley of
Shepherds and situated at a height of 2130 meters. It is the best honeymoon
places in Jammu & Kashmir for honeymoon couples. This scenic beautiful
place is located at the convergence of water from Sheshnag Lake and Lidder
River. Major sightseeing places for couples are Betaab Valley, Aru Valley,
Mamaleshwar Temple, Sheshnag Lake, Tullian Lake, etc.
For adventure activities, couples
can do white water rafting, trekking, horse riding, and canoeing. If couples
want to relax then the rolling meadows of Baisaran surrounded by thick forests
and Hajan are ideal picnic spots to enjoy Kashmir in its full splendor. It
offers breathtaking views of the adjustment valleys and calm water of rivers.
The best time to visit Pahalgam is from April to September so couples can plan
accordingly.
5. Gulmarg
Gulmarg is a famous destination
for honeymoon couples in Jammu & Kashmir. It is popularly known as Valley
of Flowers and its aromatic atmosphere makes the couples fall in love with it.
It is located at a height of 2650 meters and famous for its lush green golf
course.
For the sightseeing, there are
Gulmarg Gondola and Apharwat Peak place to visit. For the adventure
activities, there are golfing, skiing, snowboarding, trekking, mountain biking, and fishing options available for the couples. For the
visiting, the Gulmarg best time would be winter but couples can also visit it
during summer. Frozen lakes during winter give scenic views of this beautiful
place.
6. Baramulla
Baramula is the most preferred destination for honeymoon couples. Baramula is naturally blessed with the beauty of mountains, Lake and lush green trees. There are lots of sightseeing
places in Baramula for couples like Eco Park, Parihaspora, Sopore, Bandipore, Khilanmarg, Wular Lake,
etc.
Couples can plan to visit
Baramula from April to July. Couples should visit the Wular Lake of Baramula
which is the second-largest fresh-water lake in Asia, to take a boating drive.
7. Doodhpathri
The less known but popular tourist
destination of Jammu & Kashmir is situated in the Budgam
district. It is located at 2,730 meters height and about 42 km far away from Srinagar. Tangnar, Sochilpather, Dophkhal, Parihas, Palmaidan, and Mujpather
are the famous sightseeing places for couples to see here.
It is not so commercial and
suitable for those couples who search for economical honeymoon destinations.
Couples can do horse riding here. The natural beauty of this small hill increases
with the milky springs, deodar, and pine trees.
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8. Yusmarg
Yusmarg or Yousmarg is a small
hill station in Kashmir Valley. It is less popular than the other tourist
places of Kashmir. Yusmarg has lush green beautiful landscapes, young Pine and
Fir nurseries, green pastures, beautiful lakes, rivers, and waterfalls that
attracted the tourist here. For couples, there are many places to visit in
Yousmarg are Sang-E-Safed Valley, Charar-I-Sharif, Doodh Ganga, Nilnag,
Tosmaiden, etc.
It is believed that by local
peoples, Jesus Christ came here and stayed for some time. So this place got its
name "Yusmarg" and popular now as the ‘Meadow of Yesu’. Yousmarg is
located at an 8900 ft height and 47 km far away from Srinagar. Couples can do
here horse riding, fishing, and also skiing in the winter season.
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9. Bhaderwah
Bhaderwah is a less popular small
valley of Jammu situated in Doda district. It is located at 5000 height in the middle of the Himalayas. Due to its extreme beauty, it is popular as a small Kashmir
of Jammu. For the sightseeing there are many places to visit at Bhaderwah like
Seoj Meadow, Padri, Sartingal, Jai Valley, and Chinta Valley.
Honeymoon couples will be
fascinated and charmed by Bhaderwah's natural beauty. For the adventure, sports
couples can participate in paragliding, skiing, river rafting, trekking,
mountaineering, motorbiking, etc. It is the best place for sports or adventure
lovers tourists and couples. Couples can visit this place during summer from
April to October is the best to visit Bhadarwah.
10. Kishtwar
It is popular as Land of Saffron
and Sapphire. It is situated near the Himanchal state boundaries. Honeymoon
couples must shop and taste here's popular foods like Saffron, Apricots, Plums,
Apples, Cherries, etc. are majorly grown here. It is surrounded by the
green dense deodar and pine forests in the Himalayas hills. This place is rich
in a variety of flora and fauna that makes it more popular.
Couples should visit the popular
hot spring Tatta Pani during sightseeing at Kishtwar. The best time to visit
Kishtwar is from June to October so couples can plan accordingly. This place is
well connected by roadways and couples can easily reach here by bus.