30 Incredible Gift Ideas to Turn Your Husband’s Birthday into an Extraordinary Day and Create Lasting Memories (2021)

This is the foremost factor in selecting a gift for any person because every person is distinct from another person. A gift which may appear precious to one individual might seem worthless to another, depending on their individuality. And for your husband, you need to keep his taste and personality in mind. For this, you have to observe his habits, likes, dislikes, tastes and preferences, and his daily routine. You need to remember the things that bring a smile to his face while selecting a birthday gift for him.

Any gift that has a personal touch grows up into something more attractive and appealing. A personal touch also reflects the deep sense of affection and caring you have for the person receiving the gift. You can do the same while choosing the best birthday gift for your husband. It could be something related to the time when you met for the first time, or you can choose something else that you both admire. Thus, you can easily delight him with your choice when you add some emotion to your gift and transform it from being ordinary to something truly extraordinary and memorable.

In addition to you, the people closest to your husband would be in his social and professional circle. You can take help from such people (his colleagues and friends) with whom your husband spends time when he is out of the home. People who know him closely can provide you best ideas regarding his likes and dislikes. You never know, you might suddenly learn about his secret passion or a childhood obsession. Considering all these factors, you can easily find the perfect gift for your husband.

Here's our pick of 30 special birthday gifts to make the day special for your husband. To make your task of selection easier we have further classified the gifts based on different themes.

A cruise trip allows you to add some great memories for life. Also, this makes for a perfect romantic gift for your husband if he loves to travel. Depending on how and with whom you want to spend the day, you can book this trip for only the 2 of you or you can arrange a big cruise party, inviting family and close friends as well. However, this would require you to make some extra effort as the trip needs some arrangements. But the end experience is definitely worth it. Take note of the weather condition, dates, and your budget. You can choose from 2/3/5/7 nights tour packages. Enjoy a great great time together, and you won’t forget this time throughout your life. The Cordelia Cruise (Mumbai - High Seas - Mumbai) trip is a pre-planned two nights and three days tour package with prices starting at ₹ 13,499.00 per person. You can book this trip with Thomas Cook.

If you and your husband want to truly experience God’s Own Country and the quaint temple town of Madurai, this private tour will take you through Cochin, Munnar, Madurai, Periyar, Kumarakom, Alleppey and Kovalam in 13 nights and 14 days. It covers the main highlights of Kerala and also enables you to experience one of India’s most famous temple towns – Madurai. The tour is customisable and proceeds at a relaxed pace allowing you to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavours of the beautiful locations. Prices are available on request and enquiries can be made to Experience India Holiday.

Voted the Best Hotel in India, #2 in Asia and #3 in the world by the coveted Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, pamper your husband like royalty with a stay in this ultra-luxurious palace hotel perched on top of the Chittar Hill in Jodhpur. Spread over 26 acres and rated the 6th largest private residence in the world it was built between 1928 and 1943. With 70 iconic suites to choose from, your husband is bound to be spoilt for choice. Prices start from ₹ 21,000.00 to ₹ 4,00,000.00 per night depending on your accommodation and date of arrival. Check out more details on Taj Hotels.

If your husband is an outdoor person and has a passion for high adrenaline adventure sports why not take him to Jumpin’ Heights, Rishikesh the highest bungee jump in India with a height of 83 meters and the only destination having a fixed platform to jump from. In addition to the thrill you will also experience the spectacular views of the Himalayas. Priced at ₹ 3,550.00 per jump and ₹ 100.00 entry fee, you can check out all the details on Jumpin Heights.

If your husband is a connoisseur of wines, why not surprise him with a day-long excursion to India's finest vineyard? Sula Wines is an internationally renowned wine brand based in India. Their Karnataka winery - Domaine Sula, is located just outside Bengaluru. You can book a private day-long wine tasting tour to the beautiful vineyard and discover the journey of Sula wines from grapes to glass. You can also experience their delicious Italian cuisine along with a glass of Sula wines. Prices are available on request. You can check out Domaine Sula for more details.

A fountain pen is not just a writing instrument but also a statement of your personality and style. Ferrari and Sheaffer is like a match made in heaven and is surely going to delight your husband. This high quality and exquisite Sheaffer fountain pen in the standard Ferrari red colour features a chrome clip and a Ferrari monogram. When your husband will take out the pen from his breast pocket to sign that important document he is sure to remember you fondly. You can also have his name engraved on it to give it a more personal touch. It is available on Printvenue for ₹ 9,099.00.

If you want to make his birthday beautiful and memorable for him why not get a personalised video message recorded by a celebrity for him which he is not going to forget in a hurry. Arunima Sudhakar is a dancer, social media influencer and content creator and has a huge fan following across the country. You can send your personalised message not exceeding 1,000 characters and the celebrity will record it on video and personalise it exclusively for your husband. Priced at ₹ 61,369.00 you can order it from Ferns N Petals.

A personalised family mug is a great pick to show your love, care, and affection towards your husband. You can find a unique collection of personalised mugs with sophisticated simplicity and artwork. In this collection, one side of the cup features the artist’s depiction of your husband and personalised using items of your choice like clothing colour, hair, skin tone, and his first name. The other side shows the family name. This mug is made of high quality ceramic material. It measures 4.5 inches in height, 3.25 inches in diameter, and has a capacity of 450 ml. Also, it is a top-rack dishwasher-safe as well as microwave safe. The Personalised Family Mug is available on Uncommon Goods with a price tag of ₹ 2,255.00.

A unique love birds photo frame is another perfect birthday gift for your husband. It includes a canvas stretched over a frame made of solid wood, and has a saw tooth hanger. The frame measures 21 inches in height and 15 inches in width. You can customise it with a personalised message, getting the name of both of you written with a lovely heart around. Gift him this, and you will see him smile big with emotions of love flowing through his heart. Get this Unique Love Birds Photo Frame customised at the Royal Gifts for ₹ 2,699.00.

Wooden gifts are losing their popularity to those new-age gifts available online today. But they still have their charm and glamour. You can get a favourite thing engraved on this wooden plaque, and make it a personalised gift for your husband. You can also post a great picture of you with your husband, and present him this plaque on his birthday. This wooden plaque measures 13.97 cm in height and 22.86 cm in width. Buy this My Life Personalised Wooden Plaque from Archies for ₹ 599.00.

Still not found your pick? Looking for something more innovative as well as unique? A sculpture (customised one) could just be the type of surprise gift for your husband’s birthday. You can add a unique touch to this gift by capturing a special memory within the sculpture. Check out this cute handmade replica doll to surprise your better half. It will serve as a memory as well as a beautiful gift item. You can order a 7-inch handmade mini replica doll for ₹ 7,500.00 or get a couple at ₹ 14,500.00 from My Cute Mini.

Ray-Ban is the world’s most renowned sunglasses brand immortalised by Tom Cruise in “The Top Gun” in the 1980s. Its sunglasses are not only used by fighter pilots in the air across the world but are also a premium fashion accessory for men on the ground. This pair of sunglasses has an ultra-light titanium frame with crystal blue G15 polarised lenses. The entire sunglasses is precision manufactured in Japan and aptly suits the strong tastes and excellence of your husband. Priced at ₹ 30,490.00 you check it out on the Ray-Ban India Store.

Hidesign is one of the most renowned premium leather brands in India which is known for some of the best quality bags, wallets, etc. This trifold wallet is made of premium vegetable leather with stitch detailing and the brand engraved brass plate in the front. The wallet features 2 currency compartments, 6 credit card slots with RFID, 2 slip pockets and 1 ID window. Its dimensions are 8 cm x 11 cm. It is priced at ₹ 1,795.00 and you can check it out on Hidesign.

Another fashion accessory which is a must for men is a high quality pair of cufflinks which goes perfectly with their formal attire. These high gloss solid brass cufflinks with a diameter of 18 mm feature intricate mother of pearl inlay work and unique whale-back closure. Priced at ₹ 3,295.00 you can check them out on Satya Paul.

Did he ever mention wanting to have a pocket watch? If he is one of those who loves to keep and adore vintage items, this could be the best gift on his birthday. Gift him a vintage pocket watch to flaunt among his colleagues and friends. This antique timepiece comes with a sheesham wood box, a long chain and a round dial. The colour of the dial is golden, and the underlying material is pure brass. The dimensions of the watch are 20 x 10 x 10 cm. The watch features English as well as Devanagari digits. The Artshai Antique Golden Pocket Watch with Wooden Box and Hindi Devanagari Digits is available for ₹ 795.00 on Amazon.

Park Avenue is one of the most renowned men’s fashion, grooming and accessories brand in India. This gift hamper is the perfect way for your husband to start his morning whether at home or on a tour. It includes a body spray, razor, talc, after shave, men’s bathing soap, shaving cream and a shaving brush all neatly organised in a Park Avenue pouch. It is available on Ferns N Petals for ₹ 1,499.00.

Created by the spirit and vision of Gillette’s founder, King C. Gillette, this premium beard grooming kit is just what your husband will adore in case he sports a beard. The kit includes a transparent shave gel enriched with white tea, soft beard balm with cocoa butter and a beard oil with argan oil. This will make your husband’s beard and moustache look thicker, moisturised, shiny and completely luxurious. Priced at ₹ 1,912.00 you can get it from Amazon.

Inspired by Armani’s vacation to Pantellerie, a coastal town in Italy where he was enraptured by the fragrance of the Mediterranean Sea air, this long-lasting perfume is now considered a gold-standard in men’s perfume. Featuring top notes like lime, orange, Mandarin orange, jasmine, bergamot, lemon and neroli, a 100 ml bottle will cost you ₹ 9,500.00 on Amazon.

If money is not the consideration and you would like to go over the top then there would be very few gifts as remarkable as this renowned Oyster Perpetual Detajust 36 from Rolex. The model features a distinctive golden dial, a Rolex signature fluted bezel and the legendary Jubilee Bracelet having 5-piece metal links which was first designed exclusively for the Datejust inauguration in 1945. Priced at ₹ 8,40,700.00 you can check it out on Rolex.

If your husband loves wearing jewellery made of precious metals and gemstones, there is no way you cannot think of gifting him a premium men’s ring from the Tanishq brand. This ring for men is made of 18K yellow gold and features channelled bands and 9 precious gemstones prong set in a 3x3 grid. The gemstones include cat’s eye, emerald, ruby, pearl, gomedhagam, diamond, etc. Having a weight of 6.745 grams and measuring 19.50 mm in size, this exquisite ring for men is priced at ₹ 55,969.00 on the Tanishq Online Store.

These Bluetooth wireless headphones from Sony are considered the industry standard for noise cancellation. They will give your husband crystal clear sound clarity to hear every word, note and tune. The headphones also feature multi-device pairing and 5 microphones with advanced audio signal processing. The headphones have a 30 hours battery life and are compatible with Alexa voice control. You can order these headphones for ₹ 22,760.00 from Amazon.

If your husband loves to have espresso or cappuccino coffee every now and then during his WFH routine this simple to use coffee maker from Morphy Richards can be the perfect gift for his birthday. Featuring a coffee strength selector, a heat resistant carafe, a 800W motor, removable drip tray and a turbo cappuccino nozzle will have up to 4 cups of coffee ready in minutes. The coffee maker generates up to 4 bar pressure and comes with a 2-year warranty. You can buy it for ₹ 4,553.00 on Amazon.

Any husband would appreciate the gift of a phone docking station. Not just a docking station, but a whole platform to keep his glasses, pens, wallets, phone, and keys. This wooden docking station with dimensions 26 cm x 28 cm x 1.2 cm is made to hold all types of mobile phones, allowing your husband to use it even after upgrading to a new model. It is made of wood, and has a brown colour. It is lightweight and compatible for the office desk as well as a dining table. On the front it has a tray to hold a stylus, pen, or a pencil. The product is eco-friendly and is manufactured using premium pine. There is a holder for 2-3 watches on one side and a hook on the other side. You can purchase this Jaamso Royals Wooden Mobile Docking Station from Amazon for ₹ 999.00.

For the fitness freak husband this is just the gift you are looking for. This smartwatch features day and overnight heart rate tracking, activity tracking, sleep monitoring and multi-sport tracking among a host of smart features. The battery life is 25 days on a single charge and the watch is water resistant up to 50 meters. You can also configure call, text, event and app notifications from your smartphone to the watch. It works seamlessly with 100+ fitness apps like Google Fit, Strava, Alexa, Apple Health, etc. Priced at ₹ 29,949.00 you can get it from Amazon.

Motivate your husband to stay fit and go for a run every day with these high performance energy return running shoes for men from Adidas. These shoes ideally suited for short and middle distance runs are crafted from Primegreen – a series of high performance recycled materials. Available in multiple colour combinations these shoes are the perfect companion for city runners. Priced at ₹ 13,999.00 you can get them from the Adidas Store.

Charagh Din has been producing premium menswear since 1947 long before other menswear brands were even born. Even today the CD logo on a man’s shirt is a sign of the finest and most impeccably crafted clothing. This limited version plain white shirt crafted from the finest linen features a regular collar and full sleeves. It is the perfect shirt for those boardroom meetings and your husband is going to love you for it. Priced at ₹ 3,860.00 you can check it out on Charagh Din.

For your beeraholic husband there cannot be a more memorable gift than this 4 kg beer mug fondant cake. Available in both egg and eggless variants, the cake is uniquely shaped like a huge beer mug with beer foaming and frothing at the brim. To make the gift more special you can add a bunch of 6 beautiful purple orchids to go along with the cake. The cake costs ₹ 6,595.00 on IGP and the orchids can be ordered for an additional charge of ₹ 645.00.

In case your husband loves to maintain a journal for his thoughts, travels across the globe or about other memories, a good quality journal is what he will appreciate the most. This handcrafted journal made of genuine antique rustic leather has a tree of life embossed on the cover. It comes with a matching bookmark, 300 high quality 100 gsm non-bleed pages and a hidden pen holder with a stylish pen. It comes in A5 size and has dimensions of 8 inches x 6 inches. You can get it from Amazon for ₹ 5340.00.

You can make this birthday memorable for your husband by giving him a unique as well as a beautiful photo book of memories. This scrapbook from Paper Plane is a beautiful book with 15 back colour sheets, allowing you to paste memories on 30 pages back to back. Its size is 22 cm x 16 cm with a cover made of hardwood. It is available in multiple colours and you can purchase this Paper Plane Design DIY Happy Birthday Scrapbook Photo Album from Amazon for ₹ 345.00.

If your husband loves to drink, is a house-bar hobbyist or a cocktail connoisseur gift him a cocktail set and upgrade his drinking experience at home. This vintage-inspired cocktail shaker set could also be used during small house parties with family and friends. It is manufactured from steel, glass, and wood. The complete set includes four handle jars, one shaker, one jigger, one bar spoon, four straws, one clip, and one wooden muddler. The capacity of the shaker is 450 ml, and that of the jars is 150 ml. With this set, you can serve mocktails, juices, cocktails, or any other beverages. Order this Cocktail Shaker Set - Pack of 13 Pcs from Bigsmall for ₹ 1,299.00.

If you are still unable to decide what to buy for him and if your husband loves watching sports with his friends, why not throw a surprise party and invite them over to have a great time together? You can arrange this surprise sports party for him by calling his friends beforehand, and getting the refreshments and snacks ready. Your husband will love this surprise on his birthday.