Pondicherry, Varkala Lead India’s Romantic Getaway Trends This Valentine’s

India’s Most Romantic Destinations

This Valentine’s season, Indian couples are showing a growing interest in destinations that offer scenic, relaxed settings and opportunities to spend quality time together. Agoda highlights a notable rise in searches for romantic getaways compared to last year, with Pondicherry and Varkala emerging as top choices.

Pondicherry saw a 48 per cent increase in accommodation searches, attracting couples with its calm beaches, French-inspired streets, seaside promenades, and boutique stays. Meanwhile, Varkala recorded a 41 per cent jump in interest, drawing visitors to its cliffside coastline overlooking the Arabian Sea, where cozy cafés, guesthouses, and beaches create an ideal romantic escape. 

Chennai also saw a 38 per cent increase in searches from the previous year, appealing to couples who want a mix of beach access, cultural sites and city comforts. Visitors often combine time along the Marina shoreline with visits to historical temples, museums and a varied dining scene, giving the city a flexible itinerary for romantic trips.

Beyond the southern coastline, Lonavala in Maharashtra saw a 36 per cent increase in accommodation searches compared to the previous year, with its misty hills, waterfalls, and nature trails making it a convenient weekend escape for couples from nearby cities.

In the north, Udaipur recorded a 33 per cent rise in travel interest, continuing to attract couples with its lakes, palaces, narrow old-city streets, and heritage properties that lend themselves to romantic, picturesque stays.

Commenting on the trend, Gaurav Malik, Country Director, Indian Subcontinent & Indian Ocean Islands, Agoda, said, “Valentine’s Day is becoming all about shared experiences full of love over grand gestures. This year, we are seeing growing interest from couples towards destinations that offer scenic settings, relaxed environments, and the space to spend quality time together, whether by the beach, in the hills, or in a heritage city. At Agoda, we make it easy for travellers to plan these getaways with a wide range of accommodation options, value deals, and a seamless booking experience.”