Rajasthan Rajasthan
UDAIPUR
Considered the top destination for luxury weddings in India, it offers exceptionally luxurious palaces and premium 5-star hotels, such as the Taj Lake Palace, Jag Mandir Palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas, The Leela Palace, among others, as wedding venues. provides. It also has 4 and 5 star hotels and smaller palaces, which will cost less.
Jodhpur
More premium hotels include Umaid Bhawan Palace, Vivanta by Taj Hari Mahal, Indana Palace, Welcome Hotel, Umaid Palace, among others.
JAIPUR
It offers a wide variety of prices ranging from premium luxury to 4-star. Top names include Rambagh Palace, Oberoi Rajvilas, Fairmont, Samod Palace etc.
Jaisalmer
Some of the best venues here are Jaisalmer Marriott, Suryagarh, Fort Rajwada, and Jaisalkot.
Hotel cost: Rs.45 lakh to Rs.4 crore (for Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, premium luxury and 5-star luxury hotels); Rs.30 Lakh – Rs.1.5 Crore (Jaisalmer)
best time for marriage: October to February
Odisha
Puri
The beautiful beach town offers options like Mayfair Waves, Mayfair Heritage, Rath Resort & Spa, Holiday Resort, Toshali Sands, Sterling and Seven Hills. Packages generally range from Rs 8,000-15,000 per night, making it an affordable budget option.
Hotel cost: Rs.12-30 lakh
Best time for marriage: October to February
Maharashtra
Alibaug
The coastal city with its beautiful beaches is just 100 km from Mumbai and an ideal destination. It is also one of the affordable options with top locations including Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, The Mansion House, Nature Resorts, Tropicana Resort & Spa, etc.
hotel cost: Rs.15-40 lakh
best time for marriage: October-November, January-February
Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
There are many easily accessible places in and around Shimla for casual weddings in beautiful settings. The more popular ones include Taj Theog Resort & Spa, Wildflower Over Hall, Oberoi Cecil, Woodville Palace, ITC Welcome Hotel, Radisson etc.
Hotel cost: Rs.30-60 lakh
Best time for marriage: March-April, October-November
Goa
South Goa is preferred for destination weddings due to its quiet, private beaches. Some of the top hotels include the Park Hyatt, Zuri White Sands, Taj Exotica, and The Leela (not operational after 6 October 2022), while some other resorts include Caravela Beach Resort, Belleza by the Beach, Mayfair Hideaway Spa, and The Leela. Resort, and Zeebop by the sea.
Hotel cost: Rs.20-60 lakh
Best time for marriage: October to March
Kerala
Kumarakom
This backwater paradise near Kottayam is currently one of the hottest places for weddings. Set with a spectacular backdrop, it offers an array of beautiful locations with Zuri Kumarakom, Kumarakom Lake Resort, Taj Kumarakom, Niramaya Retreats Backwaters and Beyond among the top-rated hotels and resorts.
kovalami
This beautiful beachfront locale has a range of wedding venue options from top-end 5-star hotels to 3- and 4-star hotels. Some are The Leela, Vivanta by Taj Green Cove, The Ravij, Niramaya Surya Samudra, Uday Samudra, and Turtle on the Beach.
Kochi
This small port town is one of the most picturesque. Some of the popular places to visit include Ramada Resort by Wyndham, Kochi Marriott, Trident, Le Meridien, Holiday Inn, etc.
Hotel cost: Rs.15 lakh – Rs.1 crore
Best time for marriage: October to March
Tamil Nadu
Mahabalipuram
This small beach town in Tamil Nadu, an hour from Chennai, is fast becoming a hot spot for beach weddings. Some of the popular 4- and 5-star locations include Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay, Rath Beach Resort, Intercontinental Hotel, Taj Fisherman’s Cove, etc.
Hotel price: Rs 15-55 lakh
Best time for marriage: November to March
Uttarakhand
Rishikesh
Another popular new entrant in destination wedding In the list, it offers a wide range of options from budget to premium luxury. The lack of wide open spaces or parks is compensated by the beautiful places along the banks of the river Ganges. Some of the options for weddings are Ganges Shore, Aloha on the Ganges, Anand Kashi by the Ganges, Taj Resort and Spa, The Roseate Ganga and Summit by the Ganges.
Dehradun/Mussoorie
With recent top priorities including Hyatt Regency, Four Points by Sheraton, ITC WelcomeHotel, Jaypee Residency, JW Marriott, Ramada by Wyndham, these beautiful hill towns are fast becoming trendy wedding destinations.
Jim Corbett
Situated on the banks of the Kosi River, this unique town offers the ideal backdrop for a small wedding. Riverview Retreat, Namah, Tarangi, Taj Corbett Resort & Spa, Club Mahindra and many more offer open spaces for a serene wedding.
Hotel cost: Rs.18-60 lakh (Rishikesh); Rs 15-50 lakh (Dehradun/Mussoorie); Rs.20-40 Lakh (Jim Corbett)
Best time for marriage: October to March (Rishikesh); March to June (Dehradun); February-March, October-November (Jim Corbett);
Andaman Islands
Havelock Island
Logistics and travel costs are high, but you can reduce your guest list by 50-75. There are more 3- and 4-star options, and fewer 5-star hotels. Some include Taj Exotica, Sea Shell Resort & Spa, Beach Island, Barefoot in Havelock, Munjoh Ocean Resort and Coral Reef Hotel.
hotel cost: Rs.25-60 lakh
Best time for marriage: October to February
Karnataka
Bangalore
This IT hub is fast emerging as the wedding destination for South India, with several 4- and 5-star properties and outdoor spaces providing an elaborate backdrop for weddings. Some of these include Leela Palace, Taj West End, JW Marriott, Moongate, White Mist, Antara, among many others.
Coorg
Kodagu, known as the Scotland of India, is an ideal hill station destination for destination weddings, with properties like Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Club Mahindra, Heritage Resort, Amritara Ambati Greens, Kadkani River Resort on the Kaveri River in a tranquil setting. Suitable for marriage. ,
Hotel cost: Rs.25 lakh – Rs.1.5 crore (Bengaluru); Rs 25-50 lakh (Coorg)
Best time for marriage: October to February