TRAVEL + LEISURE WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS
FROM TOP: SHUTTERSTOCK; COURTESY OF ROYAL OPERA HOUSE; FRANK BIENEWALD/GETTYIMAGESMAKE IT A PLAY DATE
You’ve been to the movies often. Break the
monotony and watch a play instead. Appreciate
the art of theatre in magnificent Mumbai’s Prithvi
Theatre or the Royal Opera House.
Onshore Gambling
With the wedding expenses piling up, maybe it is
apt to try your hand at roulette, blackjack, and
fl ush. Abscond with your partner for two days to
Gangtok for an all-rounded vacation—a casino
experience, delectable food, stunning ambience,
and a gorgeous resort. mayfairhotels.com
A Rainforest Getaway
You’ll be greeted by a gorgeous, roaring waterfall
on one side of your room and a lush rainforest
on the other. Experience this at Rainforest,
a boutique resort in Athirapally, Kerala. rainforest.in
A Jungle Book Experience
At a wildlife Taj retreat in the middle of Kanha
National Park, Madhya Pradesh, join the skilled
naturalists at Banjaar Tola Camp to experience
village life, besides enjoying a quiet dinner in the
forest and a rural food menu. taj.tajhotels.com
Staycation at a Tea Estate
Tucked away in the quaint town of Darjeeling,
old-fashioned yet elegant, the Glenburn Tea
Estate spells solace. Wake up against the
backdrop of the rhythmic sounds of exotic birds
and observe the rich fl ora of this beautiful estate
while sipping on tea. glenburnteaestate.com
From above: Sunlight falls
on a tea estate in Darjeeling;
the Royal Opera House,
Mumbai; a houseboat
in Gulmarg.THEEARLY40sCOUPLES
Going Back to the Classics
By the time you're in your 40s, you've travelled
far and wide in the country. Now it’s time to
go back to the classics. Immerse yourself in
the heavenly landscape of Gulmarg and spend
a romantic evening with your partner on
a houseboat with Kashmiri cuisine.A Weekend Couples’ Spa
Spend your savings. Enjoy a relaxing spa
treatment and admire the glorious views
afforded by Udaipur’s shimmering Lake Pichola.
Jiva Spa at the Taj Lake Palace offers indulgent
couple’s spa treatments. jivaspa.tajhotels.comScaling Up the Romance
Spend two nights at the super indulgent boutique
villa, Primrose in Chikmagalur. The stunning
mountain views from the glass cottages make the
stay here extraordinary. primrosevillas.comPrivate Island Not Too Far
Experience the backwaters of Kerala like
never before on Coconut Island, your very own
private island in India. Let this be your
secret holiday spot—with fi shing, cruising,
drinking toddy, and watching the sunset.
keralaislandresort.comAn Ayurvedic Detox
The world’s fi rst Ayurveda resort, Somatheeram
Ayurvedic Resort, is nestled in Kovalam, Kerala,
and offers blissful treatments. This may be the
time you take a break from work and get your
glow back before the wedding. somatheeram.orgStaying in a Stone Cottage
With snow-clad mountains, virgin forests,
numerous temple trails, customised treks, local
cuisine, there is a lot to explore in Uttarakhand.
Stay in a stone cottage by the cliff near Rishikesh
with Myoki for a fairytale eperience. myoki.inJust a Romantic Dinner
Whisk your partner off for a moon-lit dinner on
the Persian terrace restaurant in Bengaluru’s
Sheraton Grand Bangalore at Brigade Gateway.
sheratongrandbangalore.com