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Introduction

This Valentine’s day make your special one feel more special. Spend some good romantic moments together at beaches, island, Hill stations. It’s a perfect opportunity for those lovebirds who want to enjoy their personal moments away from the maddening crowd bustle. We’ve got you covered and pulled together the 18 Best Destinations to Visit this Valentine’s Day.

Best Destinations to Visit this Valentine’s Day in India

• Malvan

Malvan is a small town as well a Taluka in Sindhudurg District. It is the Southern Most District in Maharashtra State, India.  This District is very well known for its Historical importance Sindhudurg Fort.

It has many villages such as Achra, Jamdul, Khalchi Devli, Pankhol , Aangnechi Wadi (Village: Masure), Juva, Talasheel, and Sarjekot.

This region has many coconut trees which is a major tourist attraction. There are many beaches where couples can give a visit and spend some time with each other.

Also, there are houseboats to stay for a day or two and also great foods to taste.

• Havelock Island

Havelock Island is one of the largest chains of Islands that comprise of islands to the East of Great Andaman in the Andaman Islands.

It is located in the South Andaman Administrative District which is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. There is also a lighthouse towards the Northern Point of Island.

• Port Blair

Port Blair is the Capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, situated in the Bay of Bengal also a part of Union Territory of India. Port Blair is the only notified town in its whole territory.

It is also the entry point for visiting Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Port Blair is connected to India via air and sea both. By Air, it takes 2 Hours to Port Blair but by sea, it takes 3 to 4 days to travel.

Port Blair is selected as one of the city to be developed as a smart city under smart cities Mission.

• Shimla

Shimla is also known as Simla. This is the capital of Himachal Pradesh which is the largest city in the Northern Indian States.

Shimla is also a district bounded by Mandi and Kullu in the North, Kinnaur in the East, Uttarakhand in the South East, and Solan, Sirmaur. In 1864, Shimla was declared as the Summer Capital of British India.

Shimla is home to a number of Tudorbethan styled buildings and neo-Gothic architectures.

It also has many Temples, Churches and also architectures from the colonial era. Temples, Churches, and Architectures from the colonial era are the main tourist attraction.

This city also has many educational institutes and research centers which is also a major tourist attraction.

• Ooty

Ooty is very famous tourist and couple Destination. It is also called as Udagamandalam or Udhagai.

This is located in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Ooty is also the capital of Nilgiris District which is very famous for its Tea.

This is a hill station which would be very much loved by the couples. Because of its Natural environment, it is very favorable for couples and for other tourists.

• Nainital

Nainital is a popular hill station in the State of Uttarakhand. It is situated at an altitude of 2,084 meters (6837 ft) above the sea level.

Nainital is situated in the valley which has a pear-shaped lake which is approximately two miles in circumference and is surrounded by mountains.

From the top of those highest peaks, enormous views can be clicked in one’s Eyes. The vies can be of vast plain to the great snowy range which forms the central axis of the Himalayas.

• Manali

Manali is a valley in the mountains of State of Himachal Pradesh near the Northern end of Kullu Valley which is at an altitude of 2,050 m (6,726 ft) in the Beas River valley.

The town which is a bit small with a population of 8,096, is the beginning of an ancient trade Route to Ladakh.

It is also connected to Leh District. Manali is a very famous Hill place for the tourist. A bike tour to Manali for a couple can be a good adventure.

• Minicoy

Minicoy, which is also known as Maliku by the local people, is an island in the Lakshadweep, India.

It is a Census town in the Indian Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The ancient name of Maliku was Mahiladu which means Women’s Island. Mahiladu was derived from 2 words Mahila Nadu.

Best Destinations to Visit this Valentine’s Day in Maharashtra

• Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is a small town in Satara District in Maharashtra.This is a very famous Hill Station in Maharashtra State visited by many tourists during the winter.

This is also a good place to visit by the couples. Couples can take a Bike Drive to Mahabaleshwar.

It will be a good time to take a ride through towards Mahabaleshwar during the Valentines week.

            Places to visit in Mahabaleshwar

1. Krishnabai Temple
2. Arthur Point
3. Monkey Point
4. Venka Lake
5. ViewPoint
6. Wilson Point
7. Pratapgadh
8. Lingmala Waterfalls

• Ganpatipule

Ganpatipule is approximately 375 km away towards South of Mumbai. Along with the Konkan Coast.

It is a very small Town with about only around 100 houses and also with one of the most spectacular beaches in the Konkan Coast.

This place is very good for the people who all are ideally peace seekers, Beach Lovers, and Pilgrims.

There are many Temples and a long beach for the Tourists and couples.

• Lonavala

Lonavala is a town as well as a Hill Station in Pune District in the state of Maharashtra.

It is 64 km away from Pune city and 96 km away from Mumbai city. This place is more famous for its hard groundnut candy named “Chikki”.

Lonavala is also a major stop on the Route of Railway lines. Lonavala is also a home of INS Shivaji which is the Indian Navy’s premium training institute. The most enjoyable for the couples is the path i.e. the Ghat of Lonavala.

Places to visit in Pune

1. Tiger’s Leap
2. Ryewood park &Shivaji Udyaan
3. Karla Caves
4. Duke’s Nose
5. Valvan dam
6. Lonavala Lake
7. Lohagad Fort
8. shooting point

• Matheran

Matheran is also a very famous hill station like Mahabaleshwar. It is located in the Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra.

This is one of the smallest hill stations in Maharashtra in the Sahyadri Mountain range in western Ghat.

It is around 800 m (2625 feet) above the sea level. Matheran is also known as”forest on the forehead”. There are around 38 designated local points.

• Bhandardara

Bhandardara is a holiday resort village in the western ghats of India. This village is located in the Ahmedabad district of Maharashtra. It is 185 and away from Mumbai.

Bhandardara is very famous for its natural beauty which includes rivers, natural waterfalls, mountains, fans, lakes. There are Also many historic places to see.

• Alibaug

Alibaug is a coastal town in the Raigad district. This place serves as a headquarters of the Raigad district. It was formerly known as ‘Kulaba’.

Places to visit in Alibaug are as follows:

1. Alibaug Beach
2. Siddheshwar Mandir
3. Alibaug Fort
4. Kanderi and Underi Islands
5. Magen about Synagogua
6. Varsoli Beach
7. Akshi Beach
8. Aaswane

• Bordi

Bordi is a village in Palghar district. Bordi has a majority of coastal areas. This place is a famous tourist attraction spot because of its beach and its natural beauty. Bordi has many chickoo farms which makes it more attractive.

• Vengurla

Vengurla is situated in the Sindhudurg district in the Maharashtra state. Our is the north of Goa.

It is covered by mountains from one side with lust green trees mainly of cashews, mango, coconut, berries. This place also has some temples to seek blessings.

Places to visit in Vengurla are:

1. Shri sateri temple
2. Shri Navagurga temple,
3. Shri mauli temple,
4. Dabholi,
5. Tulas
6. Mochemad hills

• Lavasa

Lavasa is a privately planned city on the outskirts of Pune. This city is very much stylistically crafted based on an Italian town Portofino.

It is spread across 25000 acres of are which is nearly around 100 Km².

This place is a good ride for the tourists as well as for couples to enjoy some Italian punch in their daily life.

These were some of the famous and Best Destinations to Visit this Valentine’s Day and also most visited places where people can spend some time together with their Special one.

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