7 Bollywood-Inspired Locations That Should Be On Your Bucket List For A Perfect Honeymoon

Bollywood is known for its larger-than-life portrayal of characters, but what is true in real and reel is the locations the movies are shot at.

They evoke a need to take a vacation in us all, and sometimes leave us wondering as to where on earth could these places be figured on the world map!

So, if you are looking for a Bollywood-inspired vacation spot, then this is the place to be. We have created a mélange of both Indian and foreign locations from various Bollywood movies. Based on your budget, you could possibly one day set foot in some of these most iconic places with your partner!

#1. Iceland

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Although Dilwale fell flat on its face, but the song Gerua which was shot over a span of seven days in inhospitable conditions did hit the right chord. Well, if truth be told it has lured us into visiting Iceland! Apparently Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were getting back on-screen after a long hiatus, and so Rohit Shetty wanted the locales to be chosen wisely. And, what better place than the untouched Iceland! And as for you guys, make sure you do visit Iceland before it becomes mainstream.

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#2. Pangong Lake, Ladakh

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It is no secret that the movie 3 Idiots created a buzz about the beautiful Pangong Lake, and many have thronged it since then. In fact, the lake was featured in a scene from the movie Jab Tak Hai Jaan too wherein Shah Rukh Khan saved Anushka from drowning. Now, if you both have a kickass sense of adventure then Ladakh is the place to be, and Pangong must figure in your itinerary. So, vroom your way on the bullet with your partner, and soak in the goodness of nature and warm people of Ladakh!

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#3. Corsica, France

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Director Imtiaz Ali is a brilliant filmmaker and storyteller. Besides, we get to see the most beautiful places through his movies. Take for instance Corsica, where the film Tamashawas briefly shot. When you see the neon-coloured doors, cobbled streets, and all those a la carte restaurants you can’t help, but wish you were there walking in the actors’ shoes, and humming the song Matargashti! By the way, if you do plan to go, make sure you do those uber-crazy moves with your partner imagining yourself to be Ranbir and Deepika!

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#4. Munnar, Kerala

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If you have a raised eyebrow to see Kerala on our list, think again. Kerala is not about only the backwaters, elephant rides and wildlife sanctuaries, but sweeping cover of tea plantations as well! Have you not seen Chennai Express? A few scenes were shot at the tea plantations in Munnar. You can perhaps see the Devikulam Lake as well where Deepika’s aka Meenamma’s father’s jeep drowns! You can do this much for the love of Bollywood, no?

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#5. Nevada, USA

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What makes us pick Nevada is that we remember the song Hairat from the movie, Anjaana Anjaani. The song was shot at the Jean Dry Lake, and looks almost like a dream when Priyanka and Ranbir drive on the loop-like road with nothing but barren land around. It may not sound so romantic for most couples, but we know that it will appeal to those lovebirds who are up for an adventure in a desert!

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#6. Fort Aguada & Divar Island, Goa

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Goa has been a favourite spot for Bollywood filmmakers ever since Urmila Matondkar and Jackie Shroff starrer Rangeela hit the theatres. After all, who can escape the other-worldly charm of beaches, ancient churches, and the towering waterfalls. But, amidst the usual touristy spots is Fort Aguada in North Goa where some of the scenes of movies like Dil Chahta Hai, Golmaal and Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., have been shot. If not the fort, then go ahead and explore Divar Island that is 10 kilometres from Panjim where Finding Fanny was shot. The two of you will fall in love with the place the moment you set your foot there.

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#7. Prague, Czech Republic

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Imtiaz Ali coaxes us into exploring the beautiful city of Prague where he shot two songs for his movie, Rockstar. The songs Aur Ho and Hawaa Hawaa were shot on the scenic spots that make us wonder why we have not backpacked to Czech already! Well hit the roads when you must, but if the two of you have an eye for architectural marvel then Prague is the place to be! Guzzle a beer or more in the pubs, and go gung-ho singing Bollywood numbers!

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We hope you check these off from your travel bucket list. Besides travelling with your partner will also help you understand them better, and one day you will have more stories to tell than you can even remember. Bon voyage!

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6 Most Stunning Honeymoon Destinations for Flower Lovers

No sooner do the nuptials get over, you start planning a dreamy destination to fill your new world with happiness, fragrance and love. Talk of honeymoon and romance, and it remains almost incomplete having not mentioned the effective and spectacular flowers.

As flowers symbolise undying love and passion, we offer you some magical destinations that would help you unleash your romantic side.

We crack the flower code for you and suggest you some amazing flower fields from all around the globe to make your getaway extra special, fresh, and aromatic.

#1. Lavender fields of Provence, France

The spectacular natural beauty and small-town charm of Provence are more than ideal to please the newlywed bride and groom, and spruce up their love life. However, it is the freshness of lavender fields and its striking appearance that showers its magic on the visitors. Luberon, one of France’s most beautiful villages, boasts of an eye-soothing backdrop and an uninterrupted view of the lavender fields. It is almost impossible to not feel the adrenaline rush amidst the soul-stirring display of purple lavender flowers.

An amazing view of the lavender bushes from above in a hot air balloon is the most beautiful experience you can have with your spouse. You both can also explore the lavender fields by car, bike or on foot.

For endless joy and passion, you can also go for a romantic excursion and explore the farms and distilleries. Attending lavender festivals (that happen in summer, August) at Sault and Valreas can add even more wow-effect to your newly-married phase. Well, there is more than just flower gazing for you at this astonishing trip. For an added touch of excitement, you can go shopping with your wife to buy lavender products like oil, essences, perfumes, soap, etc. In Coustellet, there is even a Lavender Museum that can make for impeccable photographs. While each and every spot in Luberon is mesmerising, there is a unique allure added to the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, the 12th Century Cistercian abbey, where the monks grow lavender and tend to honeybees to earn their livelihood. If you are fond of a warm and leisurely place, nothing can be better than the immersion into this beautiful setting.

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Prime season- To catch the lavender in full bloom, you should plan your visit from mid-June to mid-July.

#2. Neelakurinji, Kerala

Here is another flower-filled destination where you can share passionate moments with each other. This spot in Munnar, at Idukki district of Kerala is not just any other place, but a fairyland of flowers. The name Neelakurinji is derived from the words ‘Neela’ and ‘Kurinji’, which means colour blue and the flower name respectively.

Neelakurinji flowers are a unique mark of Munnar, which are famous not just for its exquisiteness, but also for its strange once-in-twelve-years phenomenon. The rare occurrence of fields being washed with Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) every twelve years is a treasure of Kerala. However, the period of blossoming varies with different species of flowers. The glory, peace and enigmatic beauty of Neelakurinji will pamper your soul and spoil you to the core. The intriguing composition of the rare bluish flowers, endangered birds and animals like Sambar deer, Nilgiri tahr, and wood-pigeons will make you pause every few seconds to click photographs.

It is said that the last flowering happened in 2006. If you happen to have a glimpse of these with your lover, it will be a lifetime opportunity for you both. Exploring this valley of peace and beauty with your beloved will add zing to your dreamy holiday. Other spots to look forward to for a quiet retreat are Pothenmedu, Mattupetty, Pallivasal and Eravikulam National Park.

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Prime season- The mass blooming of Neelakrinji flowers takes place once in twelve years. However, the blooming of Neelakurinji, which has 40 odd varieties to its family, usually starts from August and lasts up to October.
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#3. Rose Valley, Bulgaria

Whether you are planning a honeymoon with your sweetheart or an exciting couples’ spree, roses are perfect to add aroma and taste to your sensuous vacation. Keeping this in mind, we have found a galore of rich and fabulous roses for your tantalising trip. It is an offbeat romantic floral destination in Bulgaria, which spreads the resplendent efflorescence of roses all over.

The Rose Valley, as it is called, stretches from the bottom of the Stara Planina Mount to the Lower Sredna Gora chain and is a paradise on earth. It is hard to find a place as sweet-smelling as this that truly sparks love and affection. Though roses are the royalty at this valley, giddy odours of lavender and mint also offer a feast for the senses and an invitation for some passion and love.

It is said that the rose valley produces a majority of the world's rose oil for perfumes. Another experience to consider here is the rose festival which is all about roses and its oil. It happens during harvest season in June. This area is also home to a beautiful rose museum located in the town of Kazanlak.

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Prime season- It is best visited from May to early June. It is during this time that the Festival of Roses is celebrated in the valley with full enthusiasm and zest. This is also the time for rose picking– a unique and very colourful ritual accompanied by cultural festivals and folklore events.

#4. Keukenhof, Netherlands (Near Amsterdam)

Just ask your partner to pinch you to believe that you are actually at this charming place on Earth. Tulips and the brilliant bulb flowers are assets of this spot, which act as essentials for ardour, love, and emotions. Keukenhof is located in South Holland, near Lisse, Netherlands. It is one of the world’s most popular sightseeing spots, attracting over 50 million visitors from around the world.

Also known as the Garden of Europe, the blooms over here paint the landscape with a rainbow of rich and vivacious colours. The romance begins as soon as you whisk away to the fields of tulips, crocuses, amaryllises, and hyacinths blooming in myriad colours. The stunning surroundings will make you fall in love with her again and again. The leisurely pastime at the flowerbeds, ponds and fountains with your lover will steal the entire show. There is a ‘do-not-miss’ Keukenhof windmill that also makes the place a hub for adventure-lovers. Climbing this windmill with your arms wrapped around your partner will offer a unique and exciting experience.

Blooming tulip fields make more an outstanding view. However, tulips are not the only spring flowers blooming at Keukenhof. Daffodils, hyacinths, and narcissi equally contribute for a jaw-dropping view. Flowers together don an extremely colourful look to overwhelm your senses. Besides the captivating backdrop, there are numerous greenhouses and exhibits too for you to explore. Music presentations and dance performances are also held for the visitors. A picnic in the park and a boat ride in the pond will provide an ultimate experience too.

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Prime season- The best time to view tulips with their colour extravaganza is in mid-April. (Mid-march to early may). If you prefer a quiet visit, weekdays are the best.

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#5. Dzukou flower valley, Nagaland

Located behind the Japfu range in the north-eastern state of Nagaland in India, hidden among the high mountain ranges on the Manipur-Nagaland border, Dzukou flower valley boasts of some rare species of lilies. Also called the valley of celestial charm, it is tucked away at 2,438 metres above sea level.

A plethora of beautiful lilies in white and pink, euphorbias, aconitum, and hundreds of other species of flowers on the hill slopes exude a heady fragrance setting the atmosphere just right for your idealistic and blissful start. Rhododendrons of different colours also prepare the hills for a quiet retreat.

Lush greenery throughout the Dzukou Valley, the prettiest of flowers on the beautiful plains, streams of shining crystal-clear water, melodies of the cooing birds, and the surrounding thick forest make the place a haven for lovebirds. And if all that was not enough, the place also boasts of natural caves and rocks, making it ideal for camping and trekking. This is one of the best trekking destination spots in the North-Eastern region.

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Prime season- The month of June and September is considered most apt for the flower lovers’ delight.

#6. Cherry blossom Ueno Park, Japan

Japan has plenty of gorgeous cherry blossom parks to stimulate your senses and make the atmosphere intimate. However, Tokyo’s most popular Ueno Park, can offer even more to your holiday. The 133-acre park has around 1,000 Sakura trees (cherry blossoms) that surround the Shinobazu pond leading towards the National Museum. Cherry blossom viewing (also called hanami) makes the place a famous spot where couples are seen roaming hand in hand. However, you cannot have this magical place all to yourself. This place is a little crowded and packed on peak days.

The variety of trees (the most common being Somei-Yoshino) lit up in the evening make the park even more glorious that really gets the couples’ hearts pumping. The rows of various species of the cherry trees bloom magnificently in spring, making the park very popular for its luxuriant surroundings.

Besides, there are museums, temples, shrines, and many other natural attractions to complete your visit with your beloved.

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Prime season- Late March to late April.

So, which out of these places are going to be your honeymoon destination? Do let us know in the comments section below.

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20 Spectacular Places In The World For Couples To Watch The Sunset On Their Honeymoon

Cuddled-up with your partner, the one who loves you now and forever, and silently viewing as the sun slips underneath the horizon will be a dreamy honeymoon vacation’s greatest cherished experiences. Be it the clouds, the scenery, or the colours of the sky, each sunset is unique. Watching the sun set has always been a treat to our eyes, be it next to the sea or ocean, from the top of a mountain or at the highest floor of a skyscraper, seeing the west will never be so exciting than from these fantastic places. Slip into your sexiest outfit, grab a glass of wine, and watch the sun set from one of creation’s most romantic places.

Here we have listed for you the 20 best places in the world to watch sunset for couples who are on their honeymoon.

#1. Santorini, Greece

Located amidst the Aegean Sea, Santorini is a volcanic island, all set to mesmerise you with its white erections stacked like countless wonderful boxes, outdone by sparkling blue domes with all the more unbelievably blue water at a distance. Watching the sunset from a restaurant in Oia, Santorini with your sweetheart along with a bottle of wine is what we recommend.

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#2. Taj Mahal, India

It is not only a beautiful white marble structure with its intricate carvings, jam-packed with tourists during the day that you will admire. But as the sun sets, the sky colours itself with bright yellow, pink and orange against the magnificent white structure which is a perfect epitome of love. Indulge in the beauty of the twilight by embracing your partner for a perfect honeymoon sunset view.

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#3. Empire State Building, New York

The most happening city, New York also gives you the most romantic sunset ever. The sunset in New York City is a favourite with every rom-com lover, here the sun sets into the horizon that is dotted with skyscrapers, giving you an ‘everything will be alright’ feeling. No other place can be as up-to-the-minute and as romantic as New York is.

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#4. Canals of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, very well known for its nightlife and clubbing experiences, also offers you some unforgettable sunsets to enjoy with your beloved. This city has more than 400 arch bridges over its romantic canals making each of them a perfect place to watch the sun going down.

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#5. Mui Ne, Vietnam

Vietnam has marvellous stretches of beaches, and Mui Ne is one of them. As the sun goes down, colours appear to shatter across the blue, a background to the vibrant kites of surfers is inscribed across the sky. You can get the best of scenes here when you and your partner watch the sunset from the porch of a sea-facing bungalow.

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#6. Koh Tao, Thailand

Beaches and islands in Thailand are undoubtedly one of the few of world’s best, so it is difficult to name any one out of it as the most romantic. Koh Tao, a tiny island on the gulf of Thailand, of course presents spectacular scenery with a very elegant sunset on the Sairee beach where the sand is lined with palm trees. You will find many cafes and restaurants to attend to your wishes, and give you that special sundown memory to treasure.

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#7. The Maldives

It will not be wrong if we name Maldives as ‘The Paradise on Earth’. It is a chain of islands dotting the Indian Ocean and each island is covered with white sand and roofed by perfectly swaying palm trees. With luxurious hotels and bungalows, which offer an impeccable perch to see the sundown in a sea of romance, every island makes Maldives the perfect place for honeymoon.

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#8. The Serengeti, Tanzania

The Serengeti in Tanzania is undoubtedly an astounding place with impeccable beauty. Every day as the sun dips down, the sky is coloured red and orange, the dotted acacia trees and if you are lucky enough, some rhinos or elephants look like a scene straight out of The Lion King. This is a not-to-miss sunset for couples who are planning their honeymoon.

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#9. Mount Haleakala, Hawaii

Mount Haleakala is a massive dormant volcano that forms most of the Hawaiian Island, and it offers a very spectacular view when the sun sets behind the distant mountains. The setting sun appears as a gem over the blackened scenery when its rays rush down the sharp slope. This is the perfect vision to relish with your partner for a very romantic setting.

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#10. Grundarfjordur, Iceland

Grundarfjordur, a small town positioned in the west of Iceland, is situated between a mountain range and the sea. As the sun sinks into the horizon, this small town offers some grand and stunning scenery, which makes it the place you would like to go for a honeymoon.

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#11. Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles

The Santa Monica Pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue is a 100-year-old landmark, and is a very famous point to watch the sunset. When the huge sun sinks into the Pacific Ocean, it will leave you mesmerised and you will wonder if there is anything better than this. Santa Monica is a very romantic place for couples of every age.

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#12. Matterhorn, Switzerland

Switzerland is certainly the most romantic place, and a chosen honeymoon abode for many. One of the highest peaks of the Alps, Matternhorn, gives you a scenic view to treasure when the setting sun flashes its rays on the top of this mountain. It looks something like an attraction in the Disneyland, but it is for real. If you are planning your honeymoon, do not forget to consider Switzerland.

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#13. Queensland, Australia

This beautiful place in Australia draws thousands of tourists every year from all around the world to its sun-bathed beaches with an ability to offer great views. Set yourself on the shore of any beach with a beer in your hand, your arms wrapped around your partner, and watch the sun sink into the horizon.

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#14. Barcelona, Spain

The colourful capital of Spain is well-defined by imaginative food, quirky sculptures and architecture, vibrant street life with a touch of romance. The setting sun here makes for a unique and lovely scenery across the vibrant rooftops, and the ocean.

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#15. Bora Bora, Tahiti

Fenced by a turquoise lagoon, sheltered by a coral ridge and sand fringed islets, Bora Bora has many honeymoon packages to choose from. The luxury resorts and bungalows perched over the blue water make it a sought-after destination for couples. The hills, palm trees and occasional boats silhouetted against the sunset creates a scenery nothing less than spectacular.

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#16. Tanah Lot Temple, Bali

Bali, an Indonesian island is recognised for its woody volcanic mountains, temples, rice paddies, coral reefs and romantic beaches making it another honeymoon spot. The Tanah Lot Temple situated off the shore with a shallow water bridge as its access point flashes a stunning red, orange and gold sky as its backdrop when the sun sets giving the ancient temple a unique appeal.

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#17. Mount Bromo, Indonesia

Indonesia houses many of the world’s best romantic places to watch the sunset, and Mount Bromo being one of them will not dishearten you in any way. When the sun sets behind the active volcanoes, it paints the smoke and the clouds in a saturated palette of orange, pink and gold. The vivid backdrop of the volcanic mountain is a must-watch.

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#18. Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik is a legendary ancient place with beautiful architectures that distinguish old town surrounded with huge stone walls that were raised centuries back. All Game Of Thrones fans should know many pivotal scenes were shot here, and the sunset here is considered to be one of the most romantic sunsets to watch.

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#19. Key West, Florida

Tourists and locals from around the world walk down to the Mallory Square long before the sun sets to enjoy street performances, local musicians and food vendors. The sun sets into the Gulf of Mexico with a wonderful array of orange and pink while the people present there admire its beauty. The scenery here is so magnificent that they even have a night festival to rejoice it.

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#20. Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ipanema, one among the most famous beaches, is known for its swank stylishness, laid-back panache, and also a very beautiful scenery as the sun lowers down behind the lovely mountains. Reach early and along with the locals, and many other tourists, get into the sun-worshipping crowds and sellers that cloud the sands peddling drinks and snacks, and be there as the sun goes down leisurely behind the Two Brothers or Dois Irmãos mountains. Couples looking for a sense of romance and peace can even cuddle at sundown.

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This list will never end and will keep going on, but it is just enough to know that watching the sun setting with your partner from any of the locations mentioned above will be nothing less than spectacular. Which place do you plan to visit? Do let us know in the comments section below.

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