It's Never too Late to Travel: A Personalized Journey through India



Experience heaven on earth in India through Oasis Holidays.

The world offers us a lot of beautiful places to visit but it was here in India where we found “heaven” through Oasis Holidays. 


And while many good things must come to an end, our adventure with Oasis is just beginning. And we look forward to our next visit exploring and discovering other amazing destinations…

Heaven is indeed a place on earth. 

Thanks to Oasis for guiding us along the way. 

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Rome, Day 2: The Source, the fountains and gravity



The fountains of Rome all operated purely by gravity- the source of water had to be higher than the fountain itself, and the difference in elevation and distance between the source and the fountain determined how high the fountain could shoot water. - Katherine Wentworth Rinne, The Fall and Rise of the Waters of Rome

Woke up to a window of million flowers and a lake already soaking up the Roman summer sun. Still, in my pajamas, and perhaps walking through the remnants of last night's reveries, on our second day in Rome, I found myself again sitting on top of the wall looking over lake Albano. I knew it was not in my nature to skip pee, gargling and a glass of water before going about the rest of the day's itinerary, but then, again, it felt like it was the most natural thing to do. We are all, somehow, always drawn to water.

While at it, I felt calmer and more collected. I was asking myself where is this tranquility coming from? Where is this constant bliss flowing from? What is my source? How elevated is it, how far am I from it? I knew I should be agitated as we had to prepare early, get some quick breakfast, pack up some quick lunch and catch the early train. But I still took some time checking out the vegetable garden and continue on thinking, thinking. Thinking is bliss, I told myself, smiling. Where is my rhythm coming from? How am I able to contain everything? What makes me tick?

We were able to catch the train, but not without failing to buy tickets for there was no vending machine in sight. And so, in another twist of luck, the train man asked us either to pay quadruple the price of the regular ticket or get off the train by the next stop. The “poverini stranieri” (poor strangers) that we were, we got off at Pantanella, an unknown corner in the periphery of Rome, and from there we walked around four kilometers to get to the next train station. It made no sense, but we were in vacation, and we had time. And so we went with the flow.

We arrived at the Vatican just in time for the mezzogiorno mass, and we were consoled by the fact that there was no long queue outside San Pietro. The mass was in French with some Polish prayers in between, and our group composed of various people coming from all the continents could only chuckle. How did these “disgraziati” (disgraced) coming from all corners of the globe find themselves in the heart of the Vatican, the seat of the Catholic world, in the middle of the Roman summer? A certain thirst, I thought, hoping by now you are able to catch my drift.

Rome was not at its chaotic best. The weather was relatively friendly. Not so many tourists, just the usual buzz of a living city. And by the shadow of Castel Sant'Angelo and in the company of an orchestra of cicadas, Rome was refuge as we had our lunch and the almost obligatory siesta there. And there, again, I caught myself thinking and felt compelled to write. Running out of water, we started looking for a fountain. It was a good thing Rome was full of them.

From the Pantheon to the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (the Fountain of the Four Rivers) at Piazza Navona, up to the Fontana di Trevi and the water-spitting lions at the Piazza del Popolo, there is an abundance of fresh cold water for the thirsty tourists and travellers in the capital of a country where most of the time wine is more affordable than bottled water.


Going home from the train station at Castelgandolfo, I walked barefoot with a Vietnamese friend as we listened to Abel Korzeniowski's music [which titles range from Stillness of the Mind to Drowning, Going Somewhere, up to Swimming], sharing earphones like two separate umbilical cords reunited as they draw nearer to the source. Of music, that is. He asked me if he could go with me in my bookhunting trip back to the city center the morning after. I knew it would not be the bookhunt as I've carefully programmed it to be, but I was really happy to take him along with the two other Vietnamese friends. 

And as we continued tiptoeing along lake Albano, I realized that I, too, could be a fountain to others, a source of refuge. And by then, already secured of how high my Source was up there, while I remained in this great gravitational pull towards the Other, I was more than ready and happy to shoot water.  (To be continued...) //Unshod Rover for Oasis Holidays


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For Part 1 of this Rome series, check out this article
Photo Credit: Peter J StB Green, February 2002

For tour and pilgrimage packages in Rome and other cities in Italy and Europe, you may contact our subsidiary Volando Tours.  

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Unshod Rover is a worldwide-eyed wanderer currently based in Bangalore, India. You may follow his musings and journeys on this blog. "All Rover the World" chronicles his continuing travels wandering about the world and stumbling upon strangers.




The Waters of Rome: 4 Days in the Eternal City



(Part 1.1 of the “All Rover the World” series)

Disorder, noise, chaotic traffic, daze, huge monuments... The tourist who arrives in Rome for the first time usually feels a sense of being lost. Formed at the center of a mountainous group of volcanic origin, the city seems to have gathered in itself the fire and the burning lava of its volcanoes. – from “Roma in quattro giorni” (1975)

Rome, Day 1: Heart, be a lake

It was past dinner on a Thursday when we entered the Eternal City. That explains perhaps why it was not quite the Rome as some would have warned us to stumble into. Not much noise, nor heavy traffic, not the expected chaotic welcome of a bustling city, not even a certain sense of being lost. It was as if we were really supposed to be in this place at exactly the right time. 

No longer a stranger to this part of the world, I did not come to Rome in search of some sort of fire of city life that any capital could offer. This was not to take away the fact that it was once “Caput Mundi” and still is, in one way or the other, very much alive and full of marvel and surprises through the years, or centuries. It is ever evolving, eternal, to mention the obvious. I came to Rome to be with new friends, looking forward to seeing the glow in their eyes and their jaws dropping when they experience one monument after the other for the first time.

For four days or so, we stayed at a palazzo built on the ruins of what used to be one of Emperor Domiziano's residences, as hearsay would have it. It enjoys a view of the lake Albano, the same as that of the Pope's as he, too, was in “vacation” at Castelgandolfo for the summer. And so, at almost midnight, on our first day in Rome, I found myself sitting on top of a wall, watching over the lake like it was the most natural thing to do. It was calm and collected, mirroring the half-dark of both the city with its sleepy lights and the sky bedazzled only by a few serene stars.

We actually started our journey with a sidetrip down by the lake Bolsena, where a church was witness to a Eucharistic miracle. We arrived early enough to have caught both the sun and the moon watching us over like two eager eyes anticipating each of our careful step as we try to befriend the lake. The water was not that hot, not that cold, either. And it was not clear as to who conquered who, but after a short while, I was already freestyling comfortably, oblivious to the absence of salt and waves. It was an easy, necessary introduction.

 A lake. How much sky, how many suns and moons and stars can it contain in its mysterious, almost haunting tranquility? How much of my worries and dreams and thoughts can it mirror? I wasn't sure if the Pope was staring at lake Albano at that same ungodly hour, nor was I entertaining the idea that he could also be fishing for answers to the very same questions as mine.

A lake. Right until that day, I have never been fond of lakes, being the island freak, archipelagic that I am. It's too dark, menacing in its secrecy and silence, self-possession. I have always been a child of the sea, out there, exploring, reaching out to shores and pulling back when it gets too familiar, always changing wave after wave.

But a lake is also about gathering, keeping. It's about containment. It's not about possession nor self-centeredness. It's about recognizing the things that we need to hold in and hold onto, before we offer ourselves back in total abandon and sheer vulnerability to the call of the sea. These were the very thoughts I was telling myself those days as I carried in one hand a map and in the other, my heart. And I would have had loved for those thoughts to linger like keeping water in the mouth for as long as it takes. At least, for the next few days that we had there in the Eternal City. (To be continued...) //Unshod Rover for Oasis Holidays

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For tour and pilgrimage packages in Rome and other cities in Italy and Europe, you may contact our subsidiary Volando Tours.  

For Tour and Travels India as well as International packages from India, please contact us at Oasis Holidays

Unshod Rover is a worldwide-eyed wanderer currently based in Bangalore, India. You may follow his musings and journeys on this blog. "All Rover the World" chronicles his continuing travels wandering about the world and stumbling upon strangers.



Making it in Mumbai: My Introduction to India


(Part 2 of the “Unshod in India” series)

Many prominent people in the past might have had entered the subcontinent through the Gateway of India by the Mumbai harbor, most probably in broad daylight. I instead sneaked in via the Chhatrapati Shivaji airport on a hot, hot Friday evening. In a very same manner, I was introduced to this glorious monument from within, after days of getting my hands dirty and pushing my way through this lovely, lively city that is Mumbai. And so as I was sweating it all out trying to learn how to tread on its social undercurrents, I was also taking it all in in between sporadic, sometimes involuntary gasps for air. I tried to shed off as soon as possible the tourist fat in me and start to fully feel like a local, a desi (but always with a water bottle in hand).

On my very first morning, first day, first thing: a full-on immersion into the Mumbai railway system. And here is where the real action is. There is something about the Mumbai train that screams life, humanity in its most elementary, instinctive form. There is that feeling, while not always comfortable, of being alive and being part of something. Mumbai forces you to dance, to 'freestyle n' trance'. To join in this ritual of sharing sweat and smell. It's in-your-face, abrasive. And you can't help but smile not so much out of a deep sense of pleasure as a basic, purely visceral reflex. And since, you find yourself in a crowd -- you become the crowd -- you've never felt so human, so not a foreigner. Just be sure to wear comfortable and sturdy footwear, a pair that would stand by you when push comes to shove, literally and in a manner of speaking.

I would then pick up the pace entering through a fishing village wherein by sunset women would sweep off the streets the day's fish and shrimps dried and to be sold later. Men preparing milk, women flipping chapattis. The long bus ride and the dizzy mix of turmeric and reality. All in just one day. Yes, as I tried to bobble the Indian way, a newfound friend told me it was just a small part of Mumbai though. And Mumbai, no matter how gigantic a city it is, it remains just a thread in the great Indian loom. Besides, I just had barely gotten to know it through its streets. Its homes and temples still awaited me. And among the many facets of Indian culture and society, one has to know that there is a Ganges river of difference between the pedestrian on the road and the host at home.

I was billeted among foreigners, so taking off one’s footwear before entering the house was not the norm. The first time I went unshod was the morning after when I woke up to the chatter of women in the kitchen and offered to help. It is one thing to appreciate Indian cuisine, and yet another to discover it through a mother’s cooking. I had to put aside my slippers before I was welcomed in the circle of women sitting on mats in various stages of cooking preparations. Of course, being the novice that I was, I was tasked to slice onions after onions right at the very beginning of the assembly line. That morning, I was introduced to two types of rice, three types of masala, and two important words: let’s go and thank you. Chalo and danyawad, that I tried to dabble in pronouncing correctly in between bouts of pending tears and a runny nose.

Then, the day arrived when I came down with diarrhea and fever, not an unusual initiation rite I was warned. Still, somehow I was getting a clearer mental picture of Mumbai, not like the other day when I really felt disoriented, even envious of how a blind man on the train singing, tapping his silver cane at 4/4 measure seemed to have been more secure of where he was going. I also got an Indian shirt as an official welcome gift. As the Italian expression on empathy would go: put oneself in the "clothes" of others. Perhaps, by then, dressing up as a local, I had known better where I was, where I was going. Perhaps, a bit of time, and everything shall too be second skin, I told myself.

But the thing is, Mumbai was just indeed my gateway to India as I was actually Bangalore-bound. And so by Bandstand in Bandra, between the fortress and the bridge, on my last day in Mumbai I tried to mark my territory by getting down to the rock formations to touch the water. And a wave came to kiss me on the face and wet my shoes, which I had to take off obviously, a curious reminder to start not getting too attached to them. Anyway, here is a perfect microcosm of India, between an old structure meant to protect and defend, and a modern one designed to connect. A city with rock solid traditions and yet with businesses growing like mushrooms. It is actually basic human instinct: to conserve and to relate. I wondered how Bangalore would be like as I looked at the Arabian Sea for one last time, for now. // Unshod Rover for Oasis Holidays.

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For an all-India tour in 22 days, you may want to check out this video.
For Tour and Travels India as well as International packages from India, please contact us at Oasis Holidays

Unshod Rover is a worldwide-eyed wanderer currently based in Bangalore, India. You may follow his musings and wanderings on this blog. "Unshod in India" is a series of articles based on Mr. Rover's adventures and discoveries in this very interesting and incredible subcontinent.  






Oasis Holidays Presents: Travel All of India in 22 Days



What if we told you that you can visit all of India in less than a month. In 22 days, to be exact. Incredible? Indeed. That is what India is all about from north to south, east to west, coasts to hills, ancient temples to modern cities... Let Oasis Holidays be your guide.

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Keep your cool in June: Rounding off Indian summer in Shimla and Manali



(Part 1 of the “Unshod in India” series)

When you first imagined yourself coming to India, you must have automatically thought of the heat. You give up your heavy clothes and told the gods to bring it on, not only weather-wise but also referring to the amount of spice in your food. That and the warmth of Indian culture and hospitality made you gear up for an eternal summer.

Touching ground in the subcontinent, one foot would indeed sense the searing. But the other, open to putting itself in the locals’ shoes, would discover that India has a lot to offer to help keep someone’s cool especially during the hot season. There are the beaches and the hill stations, and there are places like Shimla and Manali that promise not only an almost all-year winter, but also some chance of snow.

With a backdrop of Himalayan white peaks and landscapes, the state of Himachal Pradesh is home to adventure and outdoor activities as well as honeymoon destinations. The capital Shimla and neighboring Manali are at the forefront in drawing tourists to the mountains when high temperatures in other parts of India prove to be almost unbearable.

June may not be the best time to experience fresh snowfall, but with winter thawing and the monsoon knocking, it could be the perfect chance to check out sites and enjoy the view otherwise closed and invisible due to heavy snow. Outdoor games and sports for the adventurous, while temples and churches and other historical spots are for the spiritual and the curious.


In any way, this part of Himachal Pradesh is a delight to tourists wanting to get away from the intense heat of the Indian summer. And Shimla and Manali could be that end-of-summer hurrah that you have been wanting to punctuate your vacation with. In a very cool way, that is. - Unshod Rover for Oasis Holidays

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For Tour and Travels India as well as International Packages from India, please contact us at Oasis Holidays.

Unshod Rover is a worldwide-eyed wanderer currently based in Bangalore, India. You may follow his musings and wanderings on this blog. "Unshod in India" is a series of articles based on Mr. Rover's adventures and discoveries in this very interesting and incredible subcontinent.  



From the Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Good News of an Empty Tomb Re-opened




The very first time that the tomb of Jesus was discovered to be empty, initial reaction to such news was one of fear and disbelief. Now, fast-forward from 2,000 years ago to today, the recent re-opening of the site believed to be Jesus’ burial chamber is welcomed with much joy and anticipation by both experts and the public.

Situated within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the old city of Jerusalem, the tomb is among the most important and significant stops in a pilgrim’s Holy Land journey.  The resurrection of Jesus, following his passion and death on the Cross, is the bedrock of the Christian faith and tradition. The places and stories surrounding the life of Christ remain a source of hope and healing for many who would like to accompany their spiritual quest with something they can see and touch.

Thanks to donations and months of repair work, Jesus’ final resting place was unveiled again to the public a few weeks before Easter. The project also serves as a testimony of collaboration among the denominations safeguarding the holy site, as they agreed on the work to save the holy site from further damage and for future pilgrims. This is another news much welcome not only in the Christian world but beyond with Holy Land serving as crossroads both for the faithful and the wanderer.

Another interesting story is that of the two Muslim families: one holding the key to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the other opening the gates to faithful and pilgrims. Bound by ancient contracts dating back to the 1600s, these families have been a witness for centuries, handing the responsibility from one generation to another, of the peaceful coexistence between the followers of these religions.

The Holy Land not only offers a place for pilgrimage, but also for cultures ancient and modern to meet and journey together. Any traveller can begin such an adventure from theDead Sea coming from Amman in Jordan until the pyramids of Egypt in Cairo, enjoying the delights of the Middle East as well as participating in many activities along the way.

Who knows what kind of awe and wonder a trip to Holy Land could bring you this time. For an empty tomb to generate that much interest and devotion is already a very good sign. Great news ahead: you could be in for the most filling travel episode of your life. - Unshod Rover for Oasis Holidays
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You may also would like to check out our Easter article

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Easter in Holy Land: From Pilgrimage to New Beginnings



Just as important and significant as Christmas, the celebration of Easter is an annual appointment Christians all over the world don’t want to miss. It is a period of prayer and reflection as well as a renewal of faith and devotion. And what more meaningful way to spend this season than a pilgrimage in the Holy Land, a place of origins and constant source of hope?

How wonderful an experience it could be to be able to retrace the footsteps of Jesus. See for ourselves how the Scriptures come alive with every site and story surrounding the life and passion of Christ. Soak in the atmosphere of his first miracles in Cana or Tabgha or the village he grew up in Capernaum. Touch the very waters that Jesus had walked upon in the sea of Galilee or where he was baptized in the river Jordan.

The recent re-opening of the site of Jesus’ tomb is also a very much welcome addition in this journey. After months of heavy restoration work, the burial chamber has been again unveiled to the public. The resurrection of Jesus, following his death on the Cross, remains a symbol of that reward promised to those who persevere and stay strong in the faith.

The project also testifies the unity among the various Christian denominations safeguarding the holy site, setting aside their differences to save a place of constant wonder and interest that goes beyond the Christian world. It is indeed a much-needed example of collaboration for a common cause, with news of conflicts and sufferings coming from every corner of the globe.

A trip to the Holy Land proves to be not only something for Christian pilgrims alone. Travellers can also enjoy the other delights this part of the Middle East could offer. They can start their journey by relaxing in the Dead Sea coming from Amman in Jordan, and cap the holidays by marveling at the pyramids of Egypt in Cairo. In between, they can sample Holy Land’s culinary gems and agricultural and dairy produce as well as try their hand at some adventure sports and other activities.

All of these make for a meaningful and enjoyable Easter vacation. In a society that is becoming more and more fast-paced and hectic, Holy Land indeed provides an alternative space for both meditation and relaxation. These are two of the best ingredients for those pushing their luck at new beginnings. So what may be a pilgrimage for many could be a journey of personal reflection and healing for some as once in a while, everybody needs some sort of Easter in our daily lives. - Unshod Rover for Oasis Holidays
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For Tour and Travels Holy Land, you may check our Holy Land Ministry website and/or contact 080-2253 8999.

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Top 10 Truly Haunted Places of India

India is a beautiful yet mysterious country that has a lot of secrets and stories of palaces, forts, kings, queens, prince, princess, treasures, battles etc. There are numerous reportedly haunted places of India. But, today we listed here some notable. This is a top ten list of locations that are reportedly haunted by ghosts or other supernatural beings including demons.

The 10 Most Haunted Places of India.


10. Tunnel No 33 | Shimla



Shimla is one of the most beautiful and famous town of Himachal Pradesh. This town has been the favorite background of numerous horror stories and it is said to have several haunted spots. Tunnel no.33 is one such place which is said to be the abode of the ghost of British Railway Engineer, Colonel Barog. But he is said to be a friendly ghost.

9. GP Block – Meerut | Uttar Pradesh




GP Block of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh is a haunted place also very notoriously known for all the paranormal activity it beholds. Despite being a popular zone, there have been reportedly a lot of strange sightings. A house here is said to be the abode of the ghosts of several young boys and girls. Some people say that they have seen four males sitting together and enjoying an alcoholic beverage by the light of a single candle.

8. Dumas Beach | Gujarat




Situated along the Arabian Sea in Gujarat, this beach is known for its black sand and mystical activities. It was a burning ghat at one point of time and even now strange cries and whispers can be heard by morning walkers and tourists. It is believed that a lot of people have lost their lives exploring this mysterious beauty.

7. Agrasen ki Baoli | Delhi




Who would imagine such an incredible structure could exist in a sleepy little by lane in the heart of New Delhi? Situated just right in the heart of central Delhi takes you by surprise if you are out on the streets for a walk. This 14th century baoli was constructed by Maharja Agrasen. Now completely dry, once the Baoli was filled with black water which would call out to people mysteriously and ask them to scarify their lives. The water is believed to have had hypnotized people and drove them to death.

6. Ramoji Film City | Hyderabad




Being one of the biggest film cities in the country, which has everything in the world that a filmmaker will aspire to have. This place is home to a lot of hotels which have been projected to a lot of controversy because of the reported “supernatural activities” in and around them. There is a dirty secret, the city was built on a land where a cruel battle was fought. Thousands are believed to have perished here. Witnesses report the lights kept on top keep falling off, the light men- who sit with the lights on top have been pushed so many times and many have had grievous injuries. Females are more targeted by the ghosts than the males. Girls reported an invisible force tearing their clothes off, some said they felt someone knock their washroom doors while the rooms remain locked from the inside. etc.

5. Malcha Mahal | Delhi




Situated right next to Delhi Earth Station on the Bistdari Road in Delhi Ridge. It is the restricted part of the forest behind the Buddha Jyanti Park (Buddha Garden), the palace is awfully scary. Malcha Mahal is also known as Bistdari Mahal. Begum Wilayat Mahal, the great granddaughter of Nawab of Oudh was given this place along with her children Prince Riaz and Princess Sakina by the Government after her long protest for the return of her properties spread across the country. Begum Wilayat Mahal committed suicide by drinking crushed diamonds. Her body was lying on her study desk for 10 days and her kids were mourning in grief. The night before Prince Riaz buried her, both her kids slept with her dead body. Since her mother’s death, Princess Sakina has only wore black colour.

4. The Shaniwarwada Fort | Pune




Shaniwarwada is a palace fort in the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India. Built in 1746, it was the seat of the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire until 1818 when the Peshwas surrendered to the British. Known for its sheer architectural brilliance, this fort has witnessed various spooky occurrences. It is believed that the fort is haunted by the ghost of a young prince who was brutally killed when he was 13 year old. His ghost can be heard shrieking in the middle of the night and is most active on full moon days.

3. Feroz Shah Kotla | Delhi




Feroz Shah Kotla, which once was the glory of Firuz Shah Tughlaq’s beloved city, Firozabad, is now a haunted place, especially, because it does not see many visitors today. This place is beautiful as well has mysterious, however it’s just the Djinns now, who dwell in these ruins. The place is said to be visited by fairies, numerous suicides have taken place here and although the authorities deny it, most buildings around are built facing the other way.

2. Dow Hill, Kursiang | West Bengal




Kurseong may appear as a pleasant hill station. But things change here in the long winter lull of December to March. Mostly famous for schools, Dow Hill might not be a very sought after place but is definitely one of the most haunted places of India. The dense forest of this hill has witnessed several deaths and may be this is the reason why people are scared to their bones while crossing this area. Strange voices and apparitions have been seen by people. There have been reports talking of ghost sightings, many woodsmen who visit the forest have reported seeing a headless boy who suddenly appears and then disappears into the forests.

1. Brij Raj Bhavan Palace in Kota| Rajasthan




The 178-year-old Brij Raj Bhavan Palace of the former princely family of Kota in Rajasthan, which was converted into a heritage hotel in the 1980s has a resident ghost, namely that of Major Burton, who, while serving as the British Resident to Kota, was killed along with his two sons, by Indian sepoys during the 1857 Mutiny. The ghost of Major Burton does not harm anybody.

8 Romantic Places In Rome To Make You Fall In Love Once Again


If you want your love to bloom amid the rich historical heritage and surreal cultural icons, then Rome is the place you must visit. There are incredibly romantic places in Rome for each type of couple. If you wish to celebrate your honeymoon in Italy and planning to explore its beautiful city called Rome, then this little guide will take you to places where your love can blossom and grow.

1. Trevi Fountain- Let the love blooms amid the Baroque art




Trevi Fountain, located at the end of Aqua Virgo is designed like a monumental triumphal arch. This is the largest baroque fountain in Rome, standing 25.9m tall and 19.8m wide. The marble statue of Neptune—the God of Sea, bordered by two Tritons, the spectacular artwork and its serene Baroque art allure tourists and especially couples making it one of the romantic places to visit in Rome. You can see couples strolling through the square sipping on their cocktails at cafes around.

Romantic things to do: Throw coins in the fountains wishing happiness for both of you and enjoy the stunning light and shadow effects. The best time to visit this fountain is early evening when the azure evening light blends with the fountain and the bright street lights creating a romantic scene.

2. Pincio- Forget the world in the blissfully peaceful garden




If serenity and bliss is on your mind, then spend some cozy moments with your beloved at Pincio Garden. The site overlooks Piazza del Popolo giving you some stunning vistas over Saint Peter’s Basilica as well as the Gianicolo Hill.

The lush green manicured garden, spectacular view of Rome, peaceful walkways linked to Villa Borghese via a pedestrian bridge, water clock, and obelisk are some of the delightful charms of this place. This is truly one of the immensely romantic places in Rome to propose eternal love.

Romantic things to do: Take your partner on a romantic date there in a peaceful cafe, ride a bicycle together, enjoy a beautiful sunset from the garden terrace

3. Rooftop Bar at Raphael Hotel- Enjoy a romantic date with stunning views




The Rooftop Bar at Raphael Hotel is one of the romantic places to eat in Rome with your darling. One can enjoy the surreal view of the cityscape and stunning vistas of monuments and during sunset the sight looks supremely panoramic.

Romantic things to do: Relish a glass of sparkling wine and soak in love. This is an experience of lifetime.

4. Gianicolo Hill- Witness the jaw-dropping panorama




Gianicolo Hill is one of the most romantic places in Rome, with unmatched panoramic view of the city that will leave you awestruck. Nothing is more romantic and refreshing than visiting this place with your darling and enjoying the heavenly view in absolute tranquility.

Romantic things to do: A freshly brewed coffee at any of the cafes there will amplify your love quotient manifold.

5. Ponte Sant Angelo- Kiss them on the bridge to express your love




Ponte Sant’Angelo or ‘Bridge of Angels’ is a spectacular travertine marble made bridge that boasts of its sculpture, architecture and grandeur. With figurine of Peter and Paul at entrance, the bridge over River Tiber offers striking vista of Castel Sant’Angelo. This is one of the secret romantic places in Rome known as a popular kissing destination of the city.

Romantic things to do: Take a romantic stroll over the bridge hand in hand, and see how the shades of dusk sparkles in water

6. Spanish Steps- A site for perfect post-sunset romance




One of the most romantic places in Rome, Spanish Steps is also one of the most popular tourist places in Italy. It was initially built to link Bourbon Spanish embassy with the French church, Trinità dei Monti. The popular romantic comedy Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn & Gregory Peck was shot here. This is a famous tourist destination of Rome and becomes an abode of intense romance after sunset.

Romantic things to do: Spend some intimate time sitting there and visiting Piazza di Spagna and Fontana della Barcaccia together

7. Piazza Navona - Witness the most popular & arguable the most beautiful square in Rome




Piazza Navona is one of the most happening and popular romantic places to visit in Rome. With sparkling fountains, baroque castles and multi-coloured cast of street artists, this is one of the most popular hangout places for couples during evening when the sun turns mellow and sky goes orange.

Romantic things to do: Chill out in open air cafes and explore the kiosks set painters, caricaturists, fortune-teller and buskers with your partner

8. Ponte Sisto- A surreal bridge for a romantic evening




Ponte Sisto is one of the most picturesque bridges in Rome over River Tiber, bridging Via dei Pettinari in the Rione of Regola to Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere. The surreal and serene surrounding looks amazing and the picture perfect vintage bridge opens its arms to welcome couples wishing to spend some lovely time together. Undoubtedly, this is one of the wonderful and romantic places in Rome to propose.

Romantic things to do: Go for a romantic stroll and relish the incredible beauty of the surrounding


Now you know the places you can explore with your loved one while you are in the eternal city. All you have to do is pack your suitcases and fly away to Italy with your love.