How to Pick

Match season to destination. December-January honeymoons should skip the north unless you want snow. May-June should skip Rajasthan and go hills or Andaman.

1. Andaman Islands

Havelock (Radhanagar Beach), Neil Island, Port Blair. 6 nights. Best November-April. Flight Chennai to Port Blair, then ferry. Budget Rs 1.2-2 lakh. Stay: Taj Exotica Havelock (Rs 35,000) or SeaShell Neil (Rs 10,000).

2. Udaipur + Jodhpur

Lake Palace sunset, Mehrangarh Fort. 5-6 nights. October-March. Budget Rs 1-1.5 lakh. Stay: Taj Lake Palace or Leela Palace.

3. Kerala (Munnar + Alleppey + Kovalam)

Hill-backwater-beach combo. 7 nights. October-March. Budget Rs 85,000-1.5 lakh. Stay: Windermere Munnar + Xandari Alleppey + Niraamaya Kovalam.

4. Kashmir (Srinagar + Gulmarg + Pahalgam)

Dal Lake shikara, Gulmarg gondola, snow. Best May-September, or January for snow. 6 nights. Budget Rs 1-1.5 lakh. Stay: Taj Vivanta Srinagar, Khyber Gulmarg.

5. Sikkim and Darjeeling

Kanchenjunga views, tea estates, monasteries. Best March-May, October-November. 5-6 nights. Budget Rs 80,000. Stay: Mayfair Gangtok, Glenburn Tea Estate.

6. Coorg

Short honeymoon option. 3-4 nights. Plantations, misty mornings. Budget Rs 40,000. Stay: Evolve Back.

7. Goa (South Goa specifically)

Palolem and Agonda. Budget Rs 50,000-1 lakh. Stay: Taj Exotica Benaulim or Ahilya by the Sea.

8. Ladakh

For adventure-minded couples. Pangong, Nubra. June-September only. Budget Rs 1-1.5 lakh.

Quick Picker

You WantDestination
Beach romanceAndaman or South Goa
Heritage and palacesUdaipur + Jodhpur
Nature varietyKerala
SnowKashmir or Manali
AdventureLadakh or Sikkim
Short leave (4 days)Coorg or Munnar

Verdict

Andaman for peak romance. Kerala for variety. Udaipur for heritage drama. Kashmir for that rare Indian honeymoon postcard. Pick the season first.