Nishant and Yatika, Bali
From urban thrills to unparalleled luxury, scenic beauty to sensational cuisine – Bali served up memorable experiences for honeymooners Nishant and Yatika.
Like most couples, Nishant and Yatika were looking to unwind from the hustle of the wedding, on their honeymoon. They decided to visit blissful Bali where panoramic views and delectable cuisine awaited the two young lovers.
How We Met
“After we met in college in 2008, we used to commute together but it took us until the end of the year to get to know each other well. We had so much in common! Our love for music, dogs and travel brought us closer. We used to study together, eat together and even bunk classes together. Before getting into a romantic relationship, we were best friends. We are still best friends and don’t feel any different.”
Honeymoon Planning
“Yatika is a beach person and I love the mountains. Bali is amalgamation of both and just perfect for us. We considered Europe and the Fiji Islands but Europe is cold at this time of year and the Fiji islands are way too far. Bali was the best decision!”
Honeymoon Highlights
“We both love to explore new places together. Bali has lots of touristy things to do but since it was our honeymoon, we preferred to take it easy rather than checking items off a list. The scenic beauty of the place is to die for. The people are so warm and we loved the hospitality.
We visited Ubud and Kuta. Ubud is amazing with its lush green mountains, coffee plantations and paddy rice fields. There are majestic waterfalls and hot springs. The people in Ubud are mostly farmers or craftsmen. We stayed at the Dupa Ubud Villa for two days, located amidst the paddy fields with beautiful views. They have great facilities like an entire, private bungalow with a private pool and a hot tub. We stayed at the Sthala Resort, Ubud for a night and the property is huge with a small lake. The infinity pool and open bar are worth the stay. In Ubud, we also visited the Silver Art Village, Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Monkey Forest, Goa Gajah – Ganesh cave temple, Ullan Danu Beratan temple, Taman Ayu temple and the Tanah Lot temple.
We enjoyed New Year’s in Kuta; the party capital of Bali. We relaxed on our private beach and enjoyed the sunsets there. A candlelit dinner by the beach was the romantic highlight of our honeymoon. We stayed at the Bintang Bali resort. It has a giant pool with different sections for children and a bar which is near the private beach. The resort hosted a New Year’s party on the beach with fireworks and dance performances.”
Best Meal of the Trip
“We had the best meal at Warung Kampong Pedas in Tanah Lot where they serve delicious Balinese food. We tried Nasi Goreng, Balinese Fried Rice with Chicken and fresh juices. The juices were so refreshing that we both had two glasses each. The restaurant is next to the rice fields and offers amazing views which was a major highlight.”
Most Romantic Moment
“New Year’s at Bintang Bali resort was a memorable experience for us. We had a candle light dinner with soft music by the beach and to top it all, we won the award for the most romantic couple at a dance competition!”
Advice for Couples
“Explore North and East Bali since it is more peaceful and away from all the bustle.”
Must-experience
“Sea Walking at Wibisana Marine Adventures is a must. If you don’t know how to swim, this is the most comfortable water adventure you can opt for.”
Must-avoid
“Trusting random cab drivers as they can fool/mislead you. Always consult the hotels or resorts for conveyance. Use Blue Bird Taxis for short trips.”
Hotels we stayed at
Dupa Ubud Villa
Sthala Resort, Ubud
Bintang Bali Resort, Kuta
