A large amount of money or even an entire week of vacation pay is not required to bring some romance into your relationship. The best moments are always created when you give yourself a time-out from work and enjoy a different environment, along with tasty street foods and conversations. In case you are craving a holiday, but at the same time would like to be cautious with your money, there are many beautiful places that provide an ideal setting for romance without spending too much. With some budget flights and nice guesthouses, you can organise a remarkable holiday. Below are four amazing weekends that will suit your pocket perfectly well and cost less than ₹5,000.

4 Romantic Budget Getaways

1. Lansdowne

If you think romance means hand-holding in misty pine forests without the interference of any commercial tourists, then Lansdowne is the place to be. This charming and well-preserved colonial-era army cantonment town is also extremely economical.

How to do it under ₹5,000: Take a budget state transport bus from Delhi to Kotdwar, and hop on a local shared taxi up to Lansdowne. Cosy, clean homestays and budget hotels are available for ₹800 to ₹1,500 per night.

2. Rishikesh

The serene spirituality, lively cafe scene, and majestic mountains of Rishikesh seamlessly merge. Located on the banks of the green Ganges River, Rishikesh is an ideal destination for couples looking to combine tranquillity with a touch of adventure.

How to do it under ₹5,000: Round-trip overnight AC buses from Delhi cost around ₹800 to ₹1,400 per person. Book a private room at a trendy traveller hostel or guesthouse near Tapovan or Laxman Jhula for ₹800 to ₹1,200 a night.

3. Agra

That’s precisely why there is something about Agra that makes it a truly popular destination when it comes to romantic vacations. Taking a tour of the Taj Mahal, the greatest monument ever made for the sake of love, is not only affordable but extremely memorable.

How to do it under ₹5,000: Take an affordable superfast train or public bus down the Yamuna Expressway. Budget accommodations in the Taj Ganj area offer clean rooms with rooftop views of the monument starting at just ₹600 to ₹1,000 per night.

4. Jaipur

A ‘Pink City’ makes an excellent setting for those couples who value culture, architecture, and history. Despite having an extremely tight budget, one still feels like royalty in Jaipur owing to the presence of romantic forts and royal havelis.

How to do it under ₹5,000: Regular state-run Volvo buses or budget trains connect smoothly to the city. Skip the luxury palaces and check into traditional heritage guesthouses inside the old city, which offer rooms bursting with old-world charm for ₹800 to ₹1,500 per night.

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