India, Feb. 14 -- f you're still scrambling for a Valentine's Day plan, there's one that goes beyond crowded restaurants and predictable date-night rituals. Across cities, escape rooms are emerging as an unconventional yet meaningful way to celebrate love, offering something far more immersive than a typical date night: teamwork, adrenaline and a shared sense of achievement.

A date that demands teamwork

Unlike passive celebrations, escape rooms require couples to actively participate, and collaborate.

Aashish Yadav, founder of Rare Escapes and Laser Battle Arena, Mumbai, says, "It's not passive like dinner or a movie. You're experiencing something together. There's adrenaline, mystery, and time pressure; it naturally creates excitement...