There is unparalleled splendour and old-world charm in Rajasthan’s majesty, the kind fairy tales are made of. Live your own version of a modern-day royal romance here, with its many indulgent stays away from the crowds. Check into SUJÁN Jawai, and hop on to one of its Marwari or Kathiawari horses to explore the wilderness trails on horseback, or choose a guided bush walk in the evenings. Next on your stop: boutique property Mihir Garh, a hidden gem on the fringes of Jodhpur where you can simply unwind in your plush pool villa, head out on a blackbuck safari followed by a luxurious picnic and end the day with a candlelit ‘shikar dinner’ of kebabs and barbecue in the desert. For a taste of Rajasthani culture in the lap of luxury, Suryagarh, Jaisalmer is a sworn favourite. Here, your agenda will include a romantic rendezvous on the dunes with live folk music, a decadent Rajasthani thali, and breakfast in a fort, surrounded by a pride of peacocks.

Best time to visit November-February

Ideal length of honeymoon 7 days