Honeymoon junket

After days of engagement, rituals and vidaai what lies next? The honeymoon, of course! Here are the top coolest destinations especially for newly wedded couples that are planning for their honeymoon in near future!

AFTER THE days of rituals, engagement, ‘band-baraat’, ‘vidaai’ what’s next? It is time for the real jollity - the honeymoon. And, that’s also the time for a short, sweet getaway. “For us the honeymoon was the topic not to be talked lot of but then too we went to Nainital, no matter even if it was after six month,” chuckles young heart 51-year-old Madhuvendra Kumar who had recently celebrated silver jubilee of their marriage anniversary. While his better half, Kusum adds, “Honeymoon should not end within a particular interval of time but it should be like a flowing river ever going and ever-growing.” Philosophy aside, there are some hot spots, always favourites with newly weds in Lucknow.

Brahmprakash and his better half Priya tied the nuptial knot just a few months ago. Then, they went to Mussoorie for their honeymoon. For Brahmprakash, after marriage there is always a fear in one’s mind about nature and attitude of their life partner but a good honeymoon helps in eliminating all such phobias. For them, Mussoorie is worth a visit for honeymoon makers as it is very close to other enchanting cities like Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun. That way, couples can go around a bit, they say. “Mountains always fascinate honeymoon makers as weather is romantic and one could feel the romance in air too,” he says.

Sharing their experience in Nainital, Ritesh Tandon who owns three chicken fabric shops in the city grumbles about time. The dashing boy aged 23 only says that for him perfect honeymoon is where you get ample time to know your life partner. Cool, romantic and belle sites recharge your mind and what a better place than Nainital! Sitting together in sotto-vocce in exotic place is all for fabulous honeymoon. His wife Shivy says, she thinks Nainital is best as it is close to home also and you can party away to glory.

In domestic honeymoon destination Nainital, Shimla and Mussoorie soar on the top on hottest honeymoon spots amongst its cool and nippy climate and that’s the foremost reason why many travel agencies are offering various honeymoon packages.

But how can you miss to take stroll through sweetly scented sandalwood flaming rhododendrons or cool pines, watching a fetching sunset from a seashore and going along on a relaxing cuisine through quite backwaters. Thrilled by all this? Going to South India is neither a bad idea nor expensive.

Newly wed Neetu Vashnay and Laxmikant Vashnay are trying to choose between Goa and Rohtang. Says Neetu, “In Rohtang, we can throw snowballs on each other, away from dreadful summers. We will go to a cool and romantic place where we can get easy accommodation, privacy and available tickets.”

Lucknow with its teeming millions looking for bit of privacy but tucked away in yet unexplored nooks and crannies of vast and beautiful country just perfect for a honeymoon of the lifetime. For many young Lucknowites honeymoon abroad is a fantasy but now you can actually live your fantasy without draining your bank balance!

For most of Lucknowitis working in private consultancies, getting a leave from work is a bit formidable. Prateek Chabbra, an employee in private firm, went on honeymoon with his sweetheart Deepti to Europe. He says “You don’t get a leave when you work in a private firm but when it comes to honeymoon your officemates have no such qualms.” For him going to Europe is a “double business”. He exhilarates “I love to explore new places. Its my childhood wish to go to Rome and see Julius Caesar’s great empire and explore some reminisces of history along with honeymoon doubles my elation.”

So, where are you reaching to get your findings, getting cosy before a bonfire in a snowbound Himalayas or wandering through forest of fragrant sandalwood or just having a snug picnic lunch to a secluded spot in sotto-vocce, which one pleases you? From our side just be little prudent to opt for perfect honeymoon destination.