After a family and friends-filled wedding, it is the honeymoon that every couple looks forward to. It is that break that couples crave to relax, rejuvenate and nurture their new journey as a couple. That’s why honeymoon travel calls for great planning and couples are quite choosy about the destination, stay, and itinerary.

So, are you a newlywed who is looking for honeymoon destinations? Are International destinations on your list??? Then, here is something for you. How about planning a honeymoon in Dalhousie? Yes, you have read it right. Amidst the various destinations, in recent times, Dalhousie seems to have become a favorite honeymoon spot.

So, what makes Dalhousieso special???

• Dalhousie, being in India, you don’t have any travel hassles like visas, immigration, etc.
• A town is a cozy place that gives you that perfect combination of privacy and excitement
• The place has some amazing tourist spots that are worth experiencing.
• The food is delicious and there are many cafes in Dalhousie that offer tasty finger food, hot Maggi, and kadak chai to keep you warm and energized.
• Dalhousie has some amazing stay options that include luxury stays to budget-friendly hostels.

Isn’t it a completely perfect destination?

plan your honeymoon in Dalhousie

The first thing that you need to consider when deciding on a honeymoon destination is how to reach it?? So, how to reach Dalhousie???

Dalhousie is a town that is well connected via national highways from various cities:

1. By air: So, if you are traveling by air then the closest airport is Gaggal airport which is like 130kms away from Dalhousie. So, you need to reach Delhi or Chandigarh, from there are regular flights to Gaggal.

2. By road: The next preferred and loved mode of transport is by road. If you wish to go by road, then the best way would be, to fly to Delhi and from there go via car. It takes like 11-12 hours. You can

3. By train: If you want to avoid the road and reach Dalhousie faster then there are trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhatinda to Pathankot which is the closest railway station to Dalhousie. From Pathankot, it takes like 2-3 hours.

So, once you have decided on your mode of travel, the next important thing that comes in the planning is, “where to stay?”

Knowing that a lot of tourists from different walks of life visit Dalhousie every year, this tiny town is a house for some amazing properties. When you are planning your honeymoon, you just want the best.

The best 3 stays of Dalhousie

Brij Villa

Located on the tallest peak of Moti Tiba, Brij villa is a heritage luxury property. The architecture has deep colonial influence and offers 3 categories of rooms. The USP of this resort is that all the rooms offer a great view of the mountain peaks that surround the property.

Elgin Hall

Located in the town of Dalhousie, Elgin Hall is a luxury homestay that is surrounded by the Deodar trees. The architecture of the property has a Victorian influence giving it a nostalgic feel. The property has 7 luxury rooms, and if you planning to surprise your partner, the team at Elgin Hall can help you do that like a pro.

Fortune Park

If you are a couple seeking a 5-star experience in the hills then, Fortune Park is the place. Owned and Managed by the ITC group, Fortune park is luxury nestled in Pine and verdant trees that stands overlooking the Pir-Pinjal range. Considering it is run by ITC, you can be sure of the best rooms and food.

Now the travel is set, the hotel is decided, what next??? What would we do in Dalhousie?

list of what you can indulge in at Dalhousie

1. Visit Khajjiar and have a walk through the Kalatop sanctuary. Add some tinge of adventure to your romance by trying paragliding.

2. Have a boat ride in the Chamar lake and relive the feel of Amitabh and Rekha in Silsila

3. Trek to the Daikund peak and take that perfect memorable honeymoon pic which includes the iconic Titanic pose

4. Spend a night underneath the moon and starlit sky by opting for camping on a mountain peak.

5. Go shopping and pick yourself some authentic pashmina shawls as a memoir of your trip.

The above are the major activities that you can indulge in at Dalhousie. However, other than these, if you wish your honeymoon to be a lazy, unplanned endeavor, then Dalhousie gives you that privacy and space to just take strolls, dine and relax. So, where do we dine???

Most of the luxury properties have great in-house dining, but it is always a great idea to explore local food and dine-outs. So, here we bring you some of the best restaurants in Dalhousie that are worth trying.

the best restaurants in Dalhousie

Vishu’s Maggie and Omelette Hub

A visit to the mountains is incomplete without eating Momos and Maggi. So, before we get to the restaurants that offer lavish menu, here is Vishu’s Maggie which offers a simple menu but can be called comfort food. Enjoy the food tucking into a common shawl.

Old Sher-e-Punjab Dhaba

If you love Punjabi food, then this hotel is your go-to place. Having a butter-loaded roti with butter chicken on a cold night is just all you need on a romantic dinner date. so

The Dining Hut

Want to have a sumptuous dinner trying different cuisines, then The Dining Hut is your destination. Head to Gandhi Chowk and you can find this comfy restaurant inside the Mongas, Hotel & Resort. The Dining Hut offers a delicious ala carte and buffet menu.

Bottom-line

And with almost every element of what you need in your Honeymoon sorted, we are sure that by now are confident that Dalhousie is a great pick for your Honeymoon. So, set out to make your honeymoon romantic, pleasurable and adventurous.