Only if I had the wings to carry you all the way up,
So we could walk among the clouds,
Since this may not be possible sweetheart,
I still strive to keep my promise here and now
For on this earth lay many-a-heaven
Where walking the path, is like walking the skies in part.

Love is not as much about flowers as it is about romantic walks across a dreamlike path. While you walk down the misty walkways, holding hands with a trance-like gait, you might feel like you’re in some possession. Such is the charm of a long walk in serene settings especially for those deeply in love. We put forth a list of some bewitchingly beautiful paths in India, meant for long walks that are sure to strengthen the bond.

1. Keoladeo National Park

Bharatpur, Rajasthan


Here, the woods are lovely, dark and deep… These can either be seen on foot or in a rickshaw, so that makes it a nice place to take that coveted walk along with some birding.

2. Lodi Garden

Delhi


The beautiful landscapes in this park are legendary and the paths run for kilometres along the gardens to form mazes, which abruptly break into a beautiful ruin or two from the past. Visually the garden is so soothing and green; you wouldn’t want to stop for anything.

3. Cubbon Park

Bangalore, Karnataka

Image Source: Flickr @Sudhir Naik

Abundantly green, this park has beautifully landscaped walking tracks laid out around thickets of bamboo, flower beds and endless rows of trees. Calls for a lovely walk in the morning!

4. Rock Garden

Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana

This popular manmade garden has been lovingly cut out of rocks to reveal awe-inspiring landscapes that are thrilling to walk past.

5. Coaker’s walk

Kodaikanal, Karnataka


This place is perfect for a walk among the hills. While the walkway is usually covered in opaque mist, sometimes you do get a chance to catch the glimpse of the gorgeous valley and towering mountains along the path.

6. Varkala beach

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala


Go only if you don’t mind losing yourself to the serenity of this beach and the sounds of the crashing waves that ought to consume you, if you choose to walk for long along the sea.

7. Lalbagh

Bangalore, Karnataka

The cleanest and the greenest park in the green city of Bangalore, consists hundreds of intricately laid walking paths among the lush variety of flora that this botanical garden is famous for.

8. French Quarter

Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu


The cobblestone studded paths give you a chance to peep into the neighbourhood that has a certain European feel to it. The bright hues are sure to elevate the mood instantly and you might end up exploring and walking around the suburbs for hours on end.

9. Rajpath

Delhi


What better walk than a walk to a monument of sacrifice and pride? The place is beautifully lit up in the evening, which renders a certain magical feel to the environment. Seems, just right for the love-struck!

No matter how hilly is the terrain, or how difficult it becomes for both of you to trudge the path, hold steady on to each other and keep walking, since you have to succeed in this walk of life.

Write it down in the comments section, if we missed out on your favourite walking spot.

Deepti Ahuja Balani

People professionally know me as a copy editor, correspondent and a writer, but writing is something I do even when I am not professionally engaged. I like to visit new places, explore, experience different cultures and share my perspective through words. Writing for food, travel and books is something that comes naturally, and is close to my heart.

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