Customized Honeymoon Packages from Bhubaneswar: What Couples Are Actually Choosing

 At Biju Patnaik Airport, the early morning departures to Goa and Kochi are often full of newlyweds. You can spot them. Coordinated luggage. Quiet excitement. Maybe a box of sweets gifted by an aunt still tucked into the carry-on.

For couples starting their married life in Odisha’s capital, the idea of a honeymoon isn’t one-size-fits-all anymore. It's no longer just about escaping somewhere far. It’s about finding the right mix of rest, privacy, and small experiences they’ll actually remember. And more often than not, that starts with a customized plan.

 

Why Custom Packages Are Becoming the Norm

In the past, honeymooners from Bhubaneswar usually went with agency-suggested packages — five nights in Shimla or four nights in Kerala, bundled with the usual sightseeing, hotel bookings, and a fixed itinerary.

That model is changing.

Today’s couples — especially those in their late 20s and early 30s — are more informed, better traveled, and clearer about what they don’t want. They want fewer temple visits, more time at one resort. Less forced sightseeing, more relaxed pacing. And they’re willing to plan around weather, local food, and even flight times to get it right.

This demand for personalization is why local travel planners, online concierge services, and boutique agencies are seeing a rise in honeymoon-specific bookings from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

 

Where Are Couples Going?

Not everyone wants the same thing. But a few destinations have become consistent favorites based on the kind of experience couples are looking for.

For the beach lovers: Goa, Andaman, Maldives

• Goa remains a classic — but couples now choose South Goa over North for privacy and quieter beaches.
  
  

• Andaman (Port Blair and Havelock) is gaining popularity for its clear waters, simple resorts, and scuba experiences.
  
  

• Maldives is the aspirational pick. Many Bhubaneswar-based travelers now book three-night packages at mid-range private island resorts with direct flights from Kolkata or Chennai.
  
  

For the nature and hills crowd: Kerala, Coorg, Sikkim

• Munnar–Thekkady–Alleppey circuits offer tea gardens, houseboats, and quiet dinners by candlelight.
  
  

• Coorg is less crowded and works for couples who want long walks, misty mornings, and a bit of coffee estate charm.
  
  

• Gangtok and North Sikkim still appeal to couples looking for cool weather, good food, and mountain views without the chaos of Manali or Shimla.
  
  

For the city + culture mix: Udaipur, Jaipur, Mysore

• These cities offer luxury heritage hotels, markets, museums, and the option to do as little or as much as you want.
  
  

What’s Included in a Good Custom Package?

A quality honeymoon plan — whether through a local planner or an online platform — typically includes:

• Flight bookings from Bhubaneswar or connecting hubs like Kolkata/Hyderabad
  
  

• Hotel stays based on the couple’s comfort level (3-star boutique to 5-star luxury)
  
  

• Private airport transfers, not shared vehicles
  
  

• Local experiences — sunset cruise, couple spa, cooking class, or vineyard visit
  
  

• Food preferences factored in — especially for vegetarians or couples avoiding certain cuisines
  
  

• Emergency assistance (a big one, especially for first-time flyers or travelers)
  

 

What Couples Are Skipping Now

Interestingly, many couples are choosing to skip the jam-packed itinerary. They don’t want to “cover” places. They want to pause. Some now request:

• At least one day with no plans at all
  
  

• Hotels with room service breakfasts and late checkouts
  
  

• Half-day experiences rather than full-day city tours
  
  

It’s less about how many places they visit, and more about how comfortable the experience feels from start to finish.

 

Average Budget from Bhubaneswar

Here’s a rough sense of how much couples are spending:

Destination	Avg. Duration	Estimated Budget (Couple)
Goa (South)	4–5 days	₹60,000 – ₹1.2 lakh
Andaman	5–6 days	₹1 – ₹1.8 lakh
Kerala	5 days	₹80,000 – ₹1.5 lakh
Maldives	3–4 days	₹1.5 – ₹3.5 lakh
Udaipur/Jaipur	4–5 days	₹70,000 – ₹1.4 lakh

Prices vary by season — honeymooners in December and January tend to pay a premium.

 

The Role of Bhubaneswar-Based Travel Planners

Local agencies are playing a big role here. Many now offer in-person consultations — walking couples through options, showing resort videos, helping them compare flights and hotel categories. Some even coordinate with decorators for airport surprise welcome boards or room decorations on arrival.

Agencies like Travelxploria (Saheed Nagar), Traveyo Holidays, and Eastern Voyages now handle 50–100 custom honeymoon plans each year. Their advantage? They know how to simplify options — and what Odisha-based couples actually care about.

 

Honeymoon Planning Tips Most Couples Miss

• Don’t overpack the schedule. Two experiences a day is enough.
  
  

• Account for rest. Night flights + early check-ins rarely feel romantic.
  
  

• Check flight timings before confirming hotel bookings.
  
  

• Keep buffer days after return before joining back to work.
  

Also: weather matters. The Maldives in June? Rain. North Sikkim in January? Too cold. Booking blindly based on pretty photos can backfire.

 

Final Thought

For couples in Bhubaneswar, a honeymoon isn’t about showing off. It’s about catching your breath after the wedding chaos, finding a rhythm, and sharing quiet time. The travel part is just the backdrop.

And whether it’s sipping chai in a hill town or watching waves from a villa, what matters is that the trip feels like yours — not just another copy-paste itinerary with a rose on the bed.