A description is unnecessary for the state of Maharashtra. Ranging from hill stations to bustling urban life, from historical monuments to vast beaches, Maharashtra has it all. Beyond any doubt, it’s perfect for a honeymoon. Some places which are must visit on your honeymoon are-
Excellent Honeymoon Places In Maharashtra:
1. Mumbai:
Mumbai is the largest city and the capital of Maharashtra. Known as the Manhattan of India, this is one of the best honeymoon places in Maharashtra. Apart from being home to the Hindi film industry, popularly known as Bollywood, it is also filled with beautifully sculpted architectural monuments, like Gateway of India. With probably the best urban life in India, this is a treat to all those couples who want to experience the best of everything on their honeymoon.
- Romantic Things to Do: Visit the Gateway of India, spend evenings on beaches such as Juhu and Girgaum Chowpatty, have dinner at any 5-star restaurant with a beautiful view of the skyline.
- How to Reach: You can reach Mumbai, through roadways as well as Railways. The city is a metro and has an airport with both national and international flights.
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: Winters are the best time to visit Mumbai for honeymoon as the city has a very pleasant weather.
- Where to Stay: You can stay at any hotel that fits your budget in Bandra, Juhu or Colaba, there are several luxurious hotels such as Taj Lands End, Trident and etc.
- Other Attractions: There are several street side shopping areas as well as famous attractions such as Mount Mary Church, Bandra Bandstand, Marine Drive, Bandra Worli Sealink etc.
2. Aurangabad:
Named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, this is a very beautiful honeymoon spot in Maharashtra. The city is famous for the amazing Ajanta and Ellora caves, and various other monuments built during the British era. Filled with various lakes and natural greenery, the mouthwatering cuisine there adds to the flavor of this beautiful place.
- Romantic Things to Do: Spend time camping at the lake or relax and spend some time in the natural lush greenery, or go sightseeing the historic caves.
- How to Reach: One can reach Aurangabad both by roadways and Railways, the nearest major cities are Mumbai and Pune.
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: December to February is the best time to visit Aurangabad for honeymoon.
- Where to Stay: Vivanta Aurangabad, Welcome Hotel Rama International- Member ITC hotel group are some of the top hotel to spend your honeymoon at Aurangabad.
- Other Attractions: Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, Ghrishneshwar temple are some of the attractions of Aurangabad.
3. Mahabaleshwar:
Located at a height of approximately 1353 meters above sea level on the Western Ghats, it is probably the best place in Maharashtra for nature aficionados. The origin of Krishna River, the water originates from a spout which is shaped like the mouth of a cow and is situated in an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The beautiful lakes, the lush greenery and the trekking hot spots make it a perfect destination for a honeymoon.
- Romantic Things to Do: One can enjoy the beautiful sightseeing of the place Mahabaleshwar at dense forest, waterfall, and hills.
- How to Reach: New Pune International Airport – 102 kms from Mahabaleshwar. The closest railway station to Mahabaleshwar is situated in Wathar which is at the distance of sixty kilometres from Mahabaleshwar.
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: October-June are advisable months if you’re planning a trip for honeymoon.
- Where to Stay: Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa, Brightland Resort & Spa are some romantic places for honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: Elephant’s Head Point, Chinaman’s Fall, Dhobi Waterfall Venna Lake are some of the beautiful places in Mahabaleshwar.
4. Matheran:
Located at an elevation of about 800 meters above sea level, it is another hill station on the Western Ghats after Mahabaleshwar. If you want to enjoy a beautiful weather on a drive, the cool and less humid climate here is the thing for you. You can’t afford to miss the slow train ride to Matheran, which provides breathtaking natural views, giving you time to sink them in.
- Romantic Things to Do: As with any other hill station, Matheran is famous for its viewpoints.
- How to Reach: The nearest airport to Matheran is the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai. Foot, Pulled rickshaw, Horse ride are the only means of transport within the city
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: The best time to visit Matheran is Summer from March – June.
- Where to Stay: Hunjar, Food n Stay, Matheran Bungalow are some of the best places to spend your honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: It has a total of 36 viewpoints from where you can enjoy alluring views of the Sahyadri mountain range, the most popular of them being Echo Point, Alexander Louisa Point, Panorama Point and Porcupine Point.
5. Khandala:
Khandala is located between the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan region of Maharashtra, and is another beautiful honeymoon destination on the Western Ghats. The various trekking locations and viewpoints provide magnificent views of the entire valley and the Western Ghats. Karla and Bhaja, ancient caves with rock paintings on the edge of Bhushi Lake, are must visits.Famous for its rock formations, if you are in Mumbai, then this is a must visit for you.
- Romantic Things to Do: Its scenic valleys, grassy hills, serene lakes and misty waterfalls are worth seeing for couples.
- How to Reach: There is no direct flight connectivity to Khandala. Pune Airport is the nearest airport. You can hire a taxi from outside the airport which will take you directly to Khandala. It’s a small town and you can walk around this place.
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: The Monsoon season from July to September is an excellent time to witness its mesmerising beauty.
- Where to Stay: Data Resort by Della Adventures, Aquilla Villa, Seven Sands Ville are some of the beautiful places to stay on your honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: Rajmachi Fort, Visapur Fort, Bedsa caves and Lahagad fort are some of the beauty spots to visit.
6. Lonavala:
Located between Mumbai and Pune, Lonavala provides a unique blend of hills, history and adventure. A popular destination during monsoon, it is famous for its lush greenery forts, lookouts, lakes, dams, and waterfalls. The Karla caves are worth a visit as well. If you are a couple looking for some adventure, there’s paragliding as well in Kamshet, making your trip a truly memorable one.
- Romantic Things to Do: With lots of waterfalls, lakes and hills around, Lonavala is considered one of the best spot for newly married couples.
- How to Reach: Lonavala enjoys the proximity to two international airports- the Lohegaon Airport, Pune (70 km away) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (90 km away).
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: Lonavala has something to offer all around the year.
- Where to Stay: Seven Sand Ville, Picaddle Resort by Maritas Lonavala are some of the great hotels to spend your honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: Tiger’s Leap, Bushi Dam, Lonavala Lake and Imagic Adlabs are some great attraction of Lonavala.
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7. Kolhapur:
For all the couples interested in history, Kolhapur is the perfect honeymoon destination for you! Its magnificently crafted temples are the major attractions, with the Mahalaxmi Temple leading the list. The new palace of the Maharaja of Kolhapur, which is now the Shree Chhatrapati museum, has grandiose Indo-Saracenic architecture. You can shop for the world famous Kolhapuri chappals while on your trip as well!
- Romantic Things to Do: Kolhapur is situated on the banks of the river Panchaganga which probably can help you enjoy each other’s company
- How to Reach: The closest airport is in Pune. From there, you could hire a cab or take a bus to Kolhapur. Being a bustling city, state transport buses, rickshaws and taxis are readily available.
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: The months between June and February are the best time to visit.
- Where to Stay: @Green Apartment, Ved Home Stay, Hotel Pearl are some of the amazing place to stay for honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: Shri Chatrapati Shahu Museum, Jyotiba Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple, Rankala Lake are also good to visit.
8. Alibag:
Located in Raigad district,it is a wonderful place for relaxation while you are busy travelling on your honeymoon, mainly because of its proximity to the Arabian Sea. Alibag has vast beaches to cill and enjoy. Apart from that, there are historical monuments like forts and temples which can be covered while on a walk around the town.
- Romantic Things to Do: Alibag is also known as mini Goa and who would not love to spend their honeymoon chilling at the beaches.
- How to Reach: The nearest major airport is at Mumbai. From there, you can reach Alibaug via bus, car, cab or boat.
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: The months from November to July is the best time to visit Alibaug to enjoy the beaches
- Where to Stay: Radisson Blu Resort and Spa, U Tropicana Alibaug are some of the beautiful hotels to spend honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: Waters sport, Kolaba Fort, Alibaug beach and Vrindavan Farm are good places in alibaug to go.
9. Chaul:
Located towards the south of Mumbai, Chaul is an old Portuguese settlement. Tourists can find majestic forts, ancient Buddhist caves, temples and the ruins of an old Portuguese palace here. This place is a mix of various cultures which is quite evident from the attractions here.
- Romantic Things to Do: The Chaulo Kadu Lighthouse is a beautiful to watch no couple should miss.
- How to Reach: Chaul is very well connected to all major cities via air, rail and road. You can hire a cab from Mumbai to easily reach Chaul.
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: All the months except December and January are ideal to explore Chaul.
- Where to Stay: The Fern Silvanus Resort at Alibaug, Ppmotel Farmhouses are some of the nice places to stay during your honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: Chaul Kadu lighthouse, Data Mandir, Korlai fort and revdanda are some of the great attractions of Chaul, Maharastra.
10. Film City:
Located in Aarey Colony, it’s away from all the urban hustle of Mumbai in a quite peaceful spot. The Film City is equipped with studios, recording room, a theatre, and has all the facilities necessary for an outdoor shoot. All the movie enthusiastic couples, you surely cannot afford to miss the experience of viewing way your favourite movies are brought to life!
- Romantic Things to Do: It offers one a clear idea of know-how about shooting films in India, so the couple can enjoy themselves as a celebrity by paying some entry fee.
- How to Reach: Board a local train to Western Line or Churchgate station to Goregaon station. From there take a rickshaw, you can also hire a cab to the film city.
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: Whole year is ideal for visiting film city Mumbai.
- Where to Stay: The Taj Mahal Palace, The Taj Mahal tower, The Oberoi and ST, Reis Mumbai are some of the top rated hotels for honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Colaba Causeway, Juhu Beach are the world renowned attraction of Mumbai the Film city.
11. Tamhini Ghat:
Tamhini Ghat is a spot which defines nature at its best and is one of the most beautiful honeymoon places in Maharashtra, especially during monsoon. The hills turn verdant green, and moreover, couples can explore the Mulshi Dam and add some adventure by river rafting. A trip to a temple hidden amongst the shrubby vegetation, dedicated to goddess Vanjai, adds to the adventure further. This would be one of the most adventurous honeymoon trips ever!
- Romantic Things to Do: Couple can enjoy each other’s company and cherish the mother nature.
- How to Reach: The nearest airport to Kolad is the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. From here, you can take a cab, bus or train to Tamihi, Kolad. You can find auto rickshaws and taxis to commute within the city.
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: June to March is the best time to visit Tamihi, Kolad
- Where to Stay: Kundalika Rafting Camp, Nisarga Agro Resort Dome room are som of the great comfortable places for honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: The Kansai Waterfalls and hot springs at Uddhar are situated near this falls which are of great attraction.
12. Amboli Hill Station:
Called the ‘queen’ of Mahrashtra, the natural splendour of this hill station is unmatched. Its eerily calm and serene, bestowed with rich flora and fauna. Another beauty on the Western Ghats, it is a must visit during the monsoon when impromptu waterfalls start trickling in the hills. A few of the ‘must see’ include the Nangartas Waterfall, Hiranyakeshi, Sea View Point, and Mahadevgad. It’s a famous spot for bird watchers as well, drawing a huge variety of species towards its beauty. The dense fog during monsoon turns this place akin to paradise, providing an ‘out of the world’ feeling!
- Romantic Things to Do: It is the last hill station of Maharashtra before the plains of Goa begin
- How to Reach: Amboli is closer to Goa. Hence the nearest airport is in Dabolim
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: June to August are the best months to visit Amboli as the serene hills come to life with lush vegetation
- Where to Stay: Dark Forest Retreat, Athav Resort is some of the beautiful places to spend your honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: AMboli Falls, Madhavgad Fort, Shrigaonkar Poin ar some of the attractive places to visit in Amboli.
13. Nagpur:
Located in the Deccan Plateau, it is known as the orange capital of India, because of the vast production of oranges here. A rich blend of modern times and history, there are numerous attractions including Gavilgad Fort, Dragon Palace Temple, Forts of Balapur, Adasa, Maharaj Baug, among others which will please the history buffs. Along with the bustling urban culture, it is a great shopping hub as well, a treat for all the ladies on their honeymoon!
- Romantic Things to Do: Couples can spend time at the Gavilgad Fort and Forts of Balapur, marvelling the history.
- How to Reach: From the city of Mumbai as well as Pune one can either travel to Nagpur by Roadways or Railways. The journey does not take more than 10-12 hours
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: The months between June and February are the best time to visit.
- Where to Stay: @ Greens Apartment, Ved Home Stay, Hotel Peal are some of the best places to spend your honeymoon.
- Other Attractions: Shri Chatrapati Shahu Museum, Jyotiba Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple, Rankala Lake are also good to visit.
14. Pune:
Mainly famous for its economic and industrial importance, one cannot miss the artistic importance of Pune. A paradise for all the art loving couples, Pune is one of the best honeymoon destinations in Maharshtra for them. Located at the confluence of, the two rivers Mula and Mutha, the spectacular monuments and gardens like Shanivar Wada, Bund Garden, Saras Bagh make it a place of natural as well as historical importance. The place is also an absolute treat for foodies and you can enjoy the mouthwatering vada pav and sabudana vada, on a romantic evening with your better half in this beautiful city.
- Romantic Things to Do: Bund Garden, Saras Bagh are great places to spend some quality time in the lap of mother nature.
- How to Reach: Pune is at 5-6 hours distance from the city of Mumbai and is well connected through national highways as well as Railways and Airways.
- Best Time to visit for Honeymoon: Pune has very nice weather during the winters, that is from October until February.
- Where to Stay: Taj, Hyatt, Oberoi, are some of the many well-known 5-star hotels that are located here, there are moderate options available too.
- Other Attractions: There are several cafes and lounges that are spread across the city to hang out and chill.
The state of Maharashtra has a lot to offer to you. So, grab its offers with both hands and enjoy its offerings to the fullest! Well after seeing a list of so many places within the state of Maharashtra you might get confused where to go and what to do. The decision rests upon your partner and you. No doubt all these places are beautiful but it has to match your demands. If you have any other places for honeymoon in mind then comment below so that even the others can grab some knowledge.
Frequently asked Questions and Answers:
1. What is the best time to visit Maharashtra for honeymoon?
Ans: The best time to visit here would be in summer because one can enjoy pleasant weather during summer due to the availability of various hills station in Maharashtra.
2. Which will be the best place to visit in Maharashtra for honeymoon?
Ans: There are some famous places like Lonavla , Khandala , Mahabaleswar and Mumbai which would be best to visit.
3. Which will be the cheapest destination among all in Maharashtra for honeymoon?
Ans: Mahabaleswar would be the cheapest place as there are many beautiful points to visit which can be covered without any ticket price in a day which will save your hotel price.
