Seychelles Honeymoon Too Expensive? 5 Indian Destinations Where Romance Starts At ₹50,000

Seychelles is gorgeous, but a honeymoon there can take a sizeable dent out of the wedding budget. If you really want turquoise water, dreamy sunsets, beautiful stays, and somewhere that looks spectacular in photographs, India has a few convincing alternatives. Depending on where you go and how you travel, a couple can plan one of these romantic getaways from roughly ₹50,000 to ₹1.3 lakh. Scroll on to see where your money goes at each destination, and where you can save without taking the fun out of the trip for an amazing honeymoon in India.

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1. Andaman

Andaman is about as close as you can get to the classic tropical-island honeymoon without leaving India. Spend your days between Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep, with beaches, snorkelling, scuba diving and sunset cruises filling the itinerary. Swaraj Dweep is particularly good for couples who want a few slow beach days rather than sightseeing from morning to night. Five nights is a comfortable amount of time for a first trip! 

Budget for two

• Return flights from Delhi: approximately ₹28,000-₹32,000 per person, or ₹56,000-₹64,000 for two, based on typical 2026 fares.
• Hotels: roughly ₹2,200-₹6,600 per night for mid-range stays across Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep, depending on the island and property.
• Ferries, local transport and sightseeing: allow around ₹10,000-₹15,000 for two for a five-night trip, depending on ferry type and how much private transport you use.
• Food: around ₹1,000-₹1,200 a day for two is a reasonable allowance for regular meals and cafés, before resort dining.
• Water sports: keep another ₹2,000-₹10,000 for two if scuba diving, sea walking or other paid activities are on your list.

Approximate total: ₹95,000-₹1.2 lakh for two for five nights, depending mainly on flights and hotel category.

Money-saving tip: Airfare is the big one here! If your dates are flexible, move the trip by a few days rather than compromising heavily on the hotel. Peak Christmas and New Year fares can be much higher than regular-season prices.

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2. Lakshadweep

If the honeymoon brief is simply “give us the bluest water possible”, Lakshadweep deserves a serious look. The islands are ideal for couples who would rather snorkel, kayak and sit by the sea than tick off a long sightseeing list. The Samudram cruise covers Kavaratti, Minicoy and Kalpeni over four nights and five days, with island excursions and water activities included.

Budget for two

• Samudram Gold Class: ₹22,500 per adult, so ₹45,000 for two, before the applicable GST and seasonal increase.
• Samudram Diamond Class: ₹30,500 per adult, or ₹61,000 for two, before the applicable GST and seasonal increase.
• Flights to Kochi: Keep roughly ₹15,000-₹25,000 for two as a starting allowance for return domestic flights, depending on your departure city and dates.
• Extra activities: the published Samudram information lists snorkelling at ₹300 per hour and scuba diving at ₹2,000 per dive.
• Personal spending: around ₹3,000-₹5,000 for two should cover small extras if most meals and activities are already part of the cruise.

Approximate total: around ₹70,000-₹1 lakh for two, depending on the class, flights and season.

Money-saving tip: The Gold and Diamond fares have a substantial difference. If your priority is experiencing the islands rather than paying for a higher cabin category, Gold can leave considerably more money for getting to Kochi and enjoying the trip. Also remember that the official fare table specifies a 10% December hike, so plan your honeymoon in India accordingly. 

3. Udaipur

Udaipur swaps tropical beaches for shimmering lakes, grand palaces and evenings spent watching the city turn golden. Couples can take a boat on Lake Pichola, wander through the old city, visit the City Palace and finish the day at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the water. Four nights are enough to enjoy the city without turning the honeymoon into an attraction checklist.

The budget for two

• Hotel: budget stays can start around ₹1,500-₹3,000 a night, while a comfortable mid-range room generally takes the figure higher. 
• Travel from Delhi: train is generally the more economical option
• Local sightseeing and cabs: around ₹5,000-₹12,000 for four days is a useful allowance, depending on how much private transport you use.
• Food: around ₹1,000-₹2,000 a day for two gives you room for comfortable meals without going into fine dining.
• Experiences: keep ₹1,000-₹3,000 aside for boating and entry tickets.

Approximate total: ₹35,000-₹60,000 for two for four nights, excluding unusually expensive luxury hotels.

Money-saving tip: Don’t pay a premium for a lake view room, unless you genuinely care about waking up to it. Udaipur is full of places where you can spend the evening overlooking Lake Pichola without paying for that view every night of your stay.

4. Kerala

Kerala is the option for couples who want several honeymoon moods in one trip. You can begin among the tea plantations of Munnar, spend an afternoon drifting through Alleppey’s backwaters and finish beside the coast. Add a private houseboat night and the trip gets that charming honeymoon feel without needing a resort every day.

The budget for two

• Return flights from Delhi: roughly ₹20,000–₹36,000 for two, depending on dates and availability.
• Hotels: approximately ₹2,000-₹5,000 per night for comfortable mid-range stays, with boutique and luxury properties costing considerably more.
• Private transport: allow around ₹15,000-₹25,000 for a five-to-six-day itinerary if you use a private car throughout.
• Houseboat: a private one-night experience can add roughly ₹10,000-₹20,000+, depending on the boat, season and level of luxury.
• Food and sightseeing: around ₹8,000-₹15,000 for two should cover regular meals and basic entry fees, excluding expensive dining or spa experiences.

Approximate total: ₹75,000-₹1.2 lakh for two for five to six nights

Money-saving tip: You don’t need a private houseboat for several nights. Make it the one splurge of the trip and keep the other nights in good mid-range hotels. It gives you the experience without allowing the houseboat bill to swallow the entire honeymoon budget.

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5. Meghalaya

For couples who would choose misty mountains over an infinity pool, Meghalaya has a very different kind of romance for a charming honeymoon in India. Shillong gives you cafés, markets and cool-weather evenings, while Sohra brings waterfalls, caves and dramatic green landscapes. Add Dawki or a quiet stay outside the main towns and you have a honeymoon that feels wonderfully removed from everyday life.

The budget for two

• Return Delhi-Guwahati flights: approximately ₹10,000-₹18,000 for two when booked in advance.
• Hotels and homestays: around ₹1,500-₹3,000 per night for many mid-range options; homestays can be cheaper
• Private cab: approximately ₹4,600–₹6,600 per day for a car with driver
• Meals: around ₹200-₹500 per meal per person is a useful local benchmark.
• Entry fees and activities: roughly ₹50-₹500 per activity, although specific experiences can cost more 

Approximate total: ₹60,000-₹90,000 for two for five to seven days, depending on the hotel, number of sightseeing days and transport choices.

Money-saving tip: The cab is where Meghalaya can subtly become expensive. If you’re travelling as a couple, compare a private car with shared transfers for the longer journeys. Save the private cab for the days when you are covering several attractions; it makes much more financial sense than paying for a car that sits parked while you spend half the day at one waterfall.

The useful number to remember is not just the hotel rate. Build your honeymoon budget around transport first, then accommodation, then experiences. That’s where the real difference between a ₹60,000 holiday and a ₹1 lakh holiday usually appears.

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