Whether you got married during the COVID pandemic or planning to put aside your work and take off with bae — honeymoons are the key. If you don't want to travel too far, luckily for you, there are a few resorts that are open and following strict safety measures to help you have a great time. Plus, they are right here in Hyderabad.
Candle light dinners, cabanas in the wild, forest trails — here's a list of five super romantic resorts to check in with bae.
Tucked away in Kokapet, The Wilderness Retreat is on everyone's radar. No, really! This pet-friendly resort is popular for its national park-themed cabins such as Kaziranga, Pench, Bandipur, Ranthambore, etc. Two things to expect when you're here: forest trails and great food. Offering you oodles of privacy, thanks to the space between each cabin, this resort makes for a perfect couple getaway. Wake up to chirping birds, great views of greens, and hot coffee. We recommend packing your comfy shoes so you can walk across the retreat.
All the rooms come with WiFi, breakfast A/C, refrigerator, private decks (or lawns), etc. and some rooms offer outdoor bathing areas too. The tariff begins at INR 4,000 and goes up to INR 15,000, per night.
The Golkonda Resorts in Gandipet is a melting point of grandiosity, luxury, and culture. If you're looking to bask in some regality, it cannot get better than this. While the first thing you'll notice here is the greenery and the view of Osman Sagar Lake, the rooms are opulent and it's all you need on your honeymoon. Home to great food, The Jewel of Nizam - The Minar is located in the premises. As the name suggests, this is on top of the minar, offering the best aerial view in the city. Some say it also serves one of the best biryanis in Hyderabad but we'll wait for you to confirm it.
Pro-Tip: We’d recommend staying at the Palm Villa for it has a fountain/garden view and a cushy king-sized bed. The tariff begins at INR 9,000 per night.
Now, let's go a little further away from but not too far. The GrassWalk Resort in Vikarabad is where you'll properly walk into the wild and you'll have no apprehensions to unplug from the rest of the world. This jungle camp claims that it's lost in time and they've got three types of stays — English, African, and Machan. Since this is located inside a forest reserve, you can expect waking up to gorgeous sunrises and sound of chirping birds. While the English room is a tent and the African one is a cottage, the Machan is placed far away from the other rooms as it's an open tent, elevated 15ft. above ground-level. This offers a 360-degree view of the forest and we think it's ultra romantic!
The price range is around 2,800 upwards.
Camping under the stars, BBQ nights, walks in endless lawns, and for all intents and purposes — we recommend you to check The Wild Cabana Resorts. Located in Turkapally, this eco-friendly is designed for the responsible travellers. Scoring high on both sustainability and romantic tents — this one leads the way with activities like board games, ropeways, cycling tracks, etc. The rooms look cosy and they open up to beautiful gardens. Stop and smell the roses before you wander away with bae on one of your walking trails. Plus, it is pet-friendly and all rooms are equipped with a kitchen!
The prices depend on the facilities you choose, so please get in touch with the resort.
Tucked inside Mrugvani National Park, Mrugvani Resorts & Spa is yet another eco-friendly resort for all you sustainable couples out there. If you and bae love trekking and adventure activities, the resort has plenty in its kitty. The rooms are designed after nature and we recommend you check into the Garden Cottage as it offers a lovely balcony overlooking the greens. Apart from this, there are several other cottages, rooms, and tents — pick what fancies you. The resort has two pools, spas, and quite a few in-house restaurants too. The price per night is around INR 5,990 upwards.