TRAVEL + LEISURE WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS
FROM ABOVE: COURTESY OF TAJ FALAKNUMA PALACE, HYDERABAD; COURTESY OF ITC MARATHAGliding Through the Backwaters
Get on board the Oberoi Vrinda Cruise in
the backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala. For two
nights and three days, you’ll be pampered
with world-class cuisine and top-notch
hospitality. oberoihotels.comSuite Luxe Escapes
Escape into ITC Maratha, Mumbai,
for a weekend of luxury immersion.
Their higher category suites are a fi ne
expression of plush Indian hospitality
and comes with special privileges
for their affl uent guests. Indulge in
sumptuous cuisine at Peshawri, the IndianTHE 60s COUPLES
Golfing in the Hills
Take a golfi ng break in Shillong and experience
the Shillong Golf Course: surrounded by mystic
mountain peaks, crystal lakes, this golfi ng break
at an altitude of 5,200 feet, is unlike any other.
Catching the Sunset on a Yacht
Watch the sun set in the horizon as you cruise
the Arabian Sea on a private yacht that departs
from the Gateway of India, Mumbai. You can book
a Romantic Date package which allows dinner
customisations. yachttoursmumbai.in
Learning Something Together
If you’ve never got a chance to take a yoga lesson,
a culinary masterclass, or a horticulture tour, this
is the time to tread unfamiliar grounds Park Hyatt
Goa offers this and more. goa.park.hyatt.com
Food Trailing in Lucknow
Bask in the sheer magnifi cence of Lucknow's
past and its modern counterpart with a food trail
through the city. Awadh biryani, nihari, and gosht
are best enjoyed during Ramadan, but the small
lanes of Chowk have an overwhelming aroma of
Awadhi cuisine at any time of the year.
French Pleasures in Puducherry
Explore the quaint cafes, bakeries, and boutiques
in the heart of the French Colonial Quarters.
Admire the city’s architecture, walk hand-in-hand
by the sea, and shop at local stores.
Living like a Nizam
Stay in the lap of luxury at the Taj Falaknuma
Palace in Hyderabad, the former house of the
Nizam. Join the butlers on an immersive sunset
walk around the palace and watch history come
alive. taj.tajhotels.com
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cuisine restaurant, and take a spa break for a
rejuvination. itchotels.inPrincely State of Affairs
Allow yourselves the royal treatment at Golkonda
Resorts & Spa, once a princely guest house built
in 1917. The resort affords magnifi cent views and
offers world-class amenities. golkondaresorts.comTwo Nights and Constellations
Try old-school romantic at the luxury camp
called Astroport in Sariska, Rajasthan. Stay a
minimum of two nights to lie down under a starlit
sky and have astronomers guide you through
constellations. astroportsariska.comFrom top: The Nizam Suite at
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad;
Inside a room of The Oberoi Luxury
Vessel MV Vrinda in Kerala.