Waking up in the midst and mercy of the sounds of birds chirping and streams flowing is nothing less than meditation. A popular phenomenon stemming from biophilia states ‘human being’s natural desire to be connected with nature. Away from the fast life of metropolitan cities, the beauty of Uttarakhand comes as an escape to many while the locals living here would not possibly trade their lives even if offered loads of money, they live a peaceful, happy and calm life where they surround themselves with art, music and recreational activities like hiking to beautiful springs or mountain tops and cycling through the lustful greenery is a part of their daily lives.

How this pandemic entered our lives and changed it maybe forever, but it also came as a blessing in disguise. The amount of people I’ve seen getting together and tying a knot, focusing on the important and most real parts of lives in this fast age, has been enormous and truly soulful. I’ve interviewed couples to understand their stories and what made them come to a forever postponed discussion of getting married. In India it isn’t just two people marrying, it’s a celebration of families binding in, through collapses and arguments, joy and banter for arrangements to finally settling on Intimate weddings and hence began the era or intimate ceremonies in our famous ‘Big Fat Wedding Industry,’ and we thrive on it. It has almost added more value to our held traditions, and we hope to forever push to add on to it. We cheer for love. Who can say what this pandemic did for us? It’s what you’re seeking out for, and more souls are on the lookout for to connect to nature and all its elements and how dramatically it can impact our lives. So, if you are looking to get your intimate wedding done amidst nature, then look no further; Uttarakhand is the place for you. Here are the list of places in Uttarakhand to get married-

Rishikesh

If you are lucky enough to get confirmed bookings in the city of Ganges, your days would be nothing less than adventures, and you would explore the history of hippie culture with blooming prints and tapestries and hear instruments along the roadside like hand pan and a variety of Jal Tarang or singing bowl that became so popular among the youth and Ashrams that have been here since the beginning of time visited by so many Hollywood celebrities to ‘cleanse their soul or find themselves in this ‘Yoga capital of the world,’ you will see people wearing plain cotton wear or khakis with colorful personalities from around the world. Rishikesh became the hub for foreigners to devote themselves to the basic human lifestyle of yoga, simplicity and veganism. To listen to some people and their stories of how they settled in this small city surrounded by the Ganges is so pure and fresh that it makes you wonder about the different lifestyles becoming more and more popular. But through the simplicity of the locals, it would be unfair not to talk about the five stars and seven-star properties that have become a huge part of the city. The fast-flowing river and resorts nestled amidst the wooded hills can make a breath-taking backdrop for your photographs. Every element calms your harmony and soothes your senses; taking vows with your beloved crowd is an essence of love itself. The magnificent facilities, outdoor hot tubs, infinite pools and the delicious cuisines from around the world, Ayurveda massages and the view of Ganga straight from your Boudoir is a little piece of heaven the locals have built for themselves and tourists. Rishikesh has become even more accessible since a new domestic airport was built on 30th March 2008 and is only a 30-minute drive away, sitting in the Centre of a wildlife reserve forest which is home to thousands of wild animals like Elephants, tigers, leopards and is an invitation enough to wildlife lovers. The thrilling drive is also just 25kms southeast of a Surreal, free-spirited city located in Doon Valley on the foot-hills of the Himalayas, ‘Dehradun.’

Dehradun

Dehradun being the largest city and the winter capital of Uttarakhand, has always been known to be a soothing, relaxing retirement place on everyone’s bucket list. The city is home to some of the best education organizations, Tibetan community, Buddhist monasteries, and learning centers in India. Surrounded by the queen hills of Mussoorie, Sal trees everywhere along the road and waterfalls which culm¯inates in a beautiful pond enabling tourists to have a good time with friends and family, Dehradun is spoken about profoundly, internationally through the range of International boarding schools which gives immense foundation to so many students and a peaceful fallback place for years. Locals invite the latest and known brands and outlets to provide an upper-class lifestyle for each other and utmost comfort to tourists. However, the local cafe still holds a special place in the hearts of people who visit. Most restaurants and cafés are made indoor/outdoor to keep a piece of nature wherever they look and see it as their trademark. With their budget-friendly menus and joyful services, you always keep going back. With the city becoming famous every day, 5-star hotel properties and bars have come to this town where people gather together on weekends to eat, dance, drink, and smoke. It feels like a huge family get-together. The streets are almost filled with cyclists and runners in the morning and evening, and a healthy lifestyle isn’t hard to maintain when you are walking in a scenery; viewpoints are as common as the sunrise, which makes the city so special.
It isn’t just called the city of love, it is a huge part of history when it comes to people falling in love. Something about this place has always opened people’s hearts to each other, to real parts of life, and so they came back to celebrate their love and get married in this fantasy land. And how weddings and destination weddings became a thing in the most magnificent parts of Dehradun. The percentage of destination weddings has increased by 25% in the last couple of years and is increasing day by day.

Jim Corbett

When we talk about some of the top locations in Uttarkhand, leaving Jim Corbett National would be very unfair. There isn’t a more exotic spot than this wildlife sanctuary/park. 73% of the park is forest and home to an enormous no. of species, and for all the millennials who think out of the box, this place is a home run. With the variety of resorts such as Namah, Corbett Suman Grand, Ahana resort, it will be incomplete if you don’t stand amid this peaceful forest. Jim Corbett National is one of the most famous destinations visited in Uttarakhand. Friends and family gather together here to experience the majestic vibes, bonfires, and a halt from the chaos of the world. However, witnessing a wedding here itself is an unforgettable memory. Imagine the simplest lights adding to the beauty of what already exists in this jungle/forest, and then imagine creativity flowing through some of the most appreciated and loved wedding planners. Do you want a real fairytale? You can bring it to life here.

Mussoorie

More and more couples want to opt-out of their fast, overpopulated and polluted cities to take a fresh breather of beginnings and add new traditions with the idea of intimate weddings, and what better than standing and holding hands in a place nestled among the hills and lush greenery and unbeatable skyline making it a whole different refreshing venue to host ceremonies. And with the range of artistic talents and elegance among the people living here, décor comes as an assurance of Beauty, adding to what exists and the right taste of a variety of resorts, farms and hotels and undiscovered locations are searched by no. of people working in the industry on an everyday basis. Mussoorie has been a famous tourist spot since forever. People have set the queen of hills to be a known honeymoon destination with its cold, romantic weather and mesmerizing locations. Still, with the recent development, it has high jacked high-class weddings hosted in unbeatable clean views of Himalayan peaks in the background. No guest can decline a vacay to some of the most beautiful properties like The Savoy, Royal orchid fort, Fortune, JW Marriott. Talk about a lovely long drive and thrilling hikes for our wander lusters.

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