12 Most Luxurious Wedding Venues in India for a Royal Wedding

The most luxurious wedding venues in India include Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, the lake palaces of Udaipur, Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad and Lalitha Mahal Palace in Mysuru. For a beach or nature setting, Goa, Kerala and the Andaman Islands are the top choices.

Destination weddings have grown steadily in India, and in November 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Mann Ki Baat address to urge families to hold weddings within the country under the idea of “Wed in India”. Below are 12 palaces, cities and regions that couples choose when they want a grand celebration.

Palace venues

1. Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

Completed in 1943, Umaid Bhawan is one of the largest private homes in the world and stands on a 26-acre estate with large gardens. Part of it is still home to the former royal family, part is a museum and part is the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel.

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Actor Priyanka Chopra married singer Nick Jonas here in December 2018, which made it one of the most searched wedding venues in India.

2. Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysuru

This white palace near the Chamundi Hills was built between 1921 and 1930 for the Maharaja of Mysore. It became a heritage hotel in 1974 and is now run by a unit of the Karnataka government.

Its grand halls, staircases and lawns suit couples who want a South Indian palace setting, and the city’s Dasara season adds extra colour.

3. Neemrana Fort-Palace, Rajasthan

Built in the 15th century, this hillside fort in Alwar district was restored as a heritage hotel. It sits off the Delhi-Jaipur highway, a few hours’ drive from Delhi, which makes it practical for guests from the National Capital Region.

Its terraced levels, gardens and old courtyards allow different functions to be held in different parts of the fort.

4. Ajit Bhawan, Jodhpur

This heritage hotel was built as a palace for a member of Jodhpur’s royal family and is known for its Rajput architecture, courtyards and gardens. It suits mid-sized weddings that want a royal look without the scale of Umaid Bhawan.

5. Taj Hari Mahal, Jodhpur

A newer hotel built in traditional Rajasthani style, Taj Hari Mahal offers lawns and banquet spaces that work for large guest lists. Many families choose it alongside a palace venue for different events.

6. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Rambagh Palace is now run by Taj. Its Mughal gardens, marble corridors and peacock-filled lawns make it a classic choice for a Rajasthani wedding.

7. Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad

Set on a hill above Hyderabad, this 19th-century palace of the Nizam’s era was restored and reopened as a Taj hotel. Its long dining table, chandeliers and city views have made it a favourite for high-profile weddings.

Destination cities and regions

8. Udaipur

Known as the City of Lakes, Udaipur has palace hotels on and around Lake Pichola, including the Taj Lake Palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas and The Leela Palace. Boat arrivals, sunset views and lit-up palaces make it the most popular destination wedding city in India.

9. Goa

Beach resorts in north and south Goa host weddings with sea views, open-air ceremonies and relaxed after-parties. The state’s old churches and Portuguese-era houses add variety for photographs.

10. Kerala

Kerala offers backwater resorts in Kumarakom and Alappuzha, beach properties in Kovalam and Varkala, and hill stations like Munnar. Houseboat functions and Kerala-style feasts give guests a different experience.

11. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Swaraj Dweep, formerly Havelock Island, and Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly Port Blair, are the main bases for island weddings. The setting suits small, intimate weddings, since guest travel and logistics are limited.

12. Agra

Luxury hotels in Agra, some with direct views of the Taj Mahal, host weddings that use the monument as a backdrop. The Taj Mahal itself is a protected monument managed by the Archaeological Survey of India and cannot be booked for events.

Quick comparison

Venue or region	Style	Best for
Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur	Palace	Grand royal weddings
Udaipur	Lake palaces	Large destination weddings
Lalitha Mahal, Mysuru	Palace	South Indian royal setting
Neemrana	Fort	Guests from Delhi NCR
Goa	Beach	Relaxed, open-air weddings
Kerala	Backwaters, beach	Nature and culture
Andaman Islands	Island	Small, private weddings

Planning tips

• Peak wedding season runs from November to February. Popular palaces are often booked about a year ahead.
• Ask what the venue includes, such as rooms, catering, decor limits and outside vendor rules.
• Check local rules for music timings, fireworks and alcohol, which vary by state.
• For beach and island weddings, avoid the monsoon months and plan for travel delays.

Find more destination ideas in our travel section and wedding trends in our lifestyle section.

Further reading: Lalitha Mahal Palace, Umaid Bhawan, Taj Hari Mahal Palace.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Wikipedia, Lalitha Mahal, Wikipedia, Incredible India.