We don’t know whether boys think about fairy-tale romance or not, but surely every girl thinks about a fairy-tale wedding where her prince charming comes riding on a white horse to take her away. What a beautiful dream isn’t it?
We all went gaga while seeing Priyanka Chopra standing on the stairs of the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, in that long white veil &The Oberoi Udaivilas Palace in Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and dreamt something similar for ourselves.
You don’t need to follow Deepika and book the Lake Como for your destination wedding because India has some great options for you. Once known for its royalty and rich history, India homes some lavish palaces which are rich in elegance and opulence and will be a great choice for your royal wedding dream. We at Dulhaniyaa have brought on board some finest palaces for you so you can get the feeling of a royal wedding:
Your fairy tale wedding will get accomplished here in Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur. Built between 1928-1943, this palace is a magnificent piece of Rajasthan’s heritage spread across 26 acres of the vast land. With lush green gardens along with dancing peacocks & subterranean Zodiac pool, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the perfect place for you to take your wedding vows in royal style.
The open sky Museum Courtyard will be perfect for your small pre wedding ceremonies with 75-100 guests & the lush Baradari Lawns with flaming torch setting is a perfect fairy tale spot for your wedding reception.
AMENITIES:
Rooms: 22 rooms, 42 suites
Policies: Inhouse catering & decorating (outside caterers & decorators not allowed)
Venue: 4 indoor, 6 outdoor venues
Cost for wedding: Approx. 70-80 lacs and more
Top sights nearby: Mehrangarh Fort & Museum, Toorji ka Jhalra Baavdi, Jaswant Thada, Bal Samand Lake.
The Rambagh Palace also known as Taj Rambagh is a very beautiful venue in Jaipur. Built in 1835, this palace has gone through various transitions. With picturesque inner and outer wedding spaces like Jaigarh & Kaisarbagh Lawns, Mubarak Mahal, Nahargarh, Ramgarh, Ranthambore, you can host from 100 to 1800 of your guests!
The palace allows outside decorators, but also provides an extremely talented team of in-house caterers to personalize the entire ceremony according to your needs with veg and non veg food options.
AMENITIES
Rooms: 45rooms, 33suites
Policies: Only Inhouse catering allowed
Outside decorators allowed
Venue: Indoor, Outdoor & Indoor with outdoor options
Cost for wedding: Approx. 90 lakhs to 1.25crore
Top sights nearby: Pitam Niwas Chowk, Albert Hall Museum, Abhnari Step Well.
Taj Lake Palace is truly an astonishing wedding destination in India. If you are planning to host your wedding in India, then Taj Lake Palace will be the right choice. It is an architectural wonder floating over on the blue waters on Pichola Lake.
Built in the years 1743-1746, this palace gives royal vibes. The suites in the palace are decorated with ornate glass work, bohemian crystal lights and miniature paintings. They also provide rides over Gangaur Lake.
AMENITIES
Rooms: 65 luxurious rooms, 18 grand suites
Policies: Inhouse catering & decoration
Venue: 1 indoor, 2 outdoor
Cost for wedding: 80laks to 1.5 crore
Top sights nearby- Bagore Ki Haveli Museum, City Palace of Udaipur, Lake Pichola, EklingJi Temple, Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace.
Built in 1894 by Nizam, Palace of Nizam is now known as Taj Falaknuma Palace. This palace exudes royalty and romance taking you back to times of the kings. Spread over 32 acres, the rooms of this palace give you the view of the 400-year-old-city of Hyderabad.
Enjoy your breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner at Celeste, Jade Terrace & Gol Bungalow respectively. They also have one of the world’s biggest dining halls with massive 101 seating spaces.
AMENITIES
Rooms: 60 rooms & suites
Policies: Inhouse caterers and decorators only
Venue: Both indoor and outdoor
Cost for wedding: starting from
Top sites nearby: Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Golconda Fort, Chowmahalla Palace, famous Ramoji Film City.
Built in 1931 for the special guests of Maharajas, Lalitha Bhawan is a gleamingly white palace located just outside the city of Mysore. It provides you an authentic royal experience for your dream royal wedding. Lalitha Mahal Palace is a heritage hotel building with 2-storey composition of twin ionic columns, extensive porch of ground floor, domes with lantern, a perfect work of incredible architecture.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 2 complimentary rooms for changing only
Policies: Inhouse décor and catering services available,
outside catering allowed, decorators not allowed
Venue type: Indoor (3 halls), Outdoor (Lawn, Poolside)
Cost for wedding: Starting from 20 lakhs
Top visits nearby: Unventured, Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Park, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysuru Palace
Built around 533 year ago, Neemrana Fort is a medieval fort palace with a design of 7 palace wings built over 12 layers tied into a hill across 6 acres. A perfect royal wedding destination in India with its medieval, rustic features & sophisticated interiors. Giving the perfect royal feel, Neemrana also offers Hill Fort, Kesroli which is equipped with all modern facilities.
This delightful palace will give you a delightful wedding experience. It offers two areas for hosting ceremonies and celebrations like mehndi or sangeet. The Panch Mahal along with Aranya Terrace and Nazrana Bagh is good for holding wedding ceremonies.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 72 rooms
Policies: Inhouse decorators and caterer only
Venue type: Halls, lawns and terraces
Cost for wedding: Starting from 10 lakhs
Top visits nearby: Sariska National Park, Bala Quila or Alwar Fort, Baori, Siliserh Lake, Ancient Vrindavan Palace
Built in 1923 by Maharaja Ajit Singh, this palace is a retreat of Rajputana charm & hospitality. The palace building is converted into heritage property & is a perfect choice for a royal wedding in India.
The Palace consists of arched windows, cupolas, carved balconies and also has a quadrangle courtyard. Enjoy the authentic taste of Rajputs while exchanging your wedding vows.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 67 rooms
Policies: Inhouse décor and catering only
Venue type: Garden, Lawn & Poolside
Cost for wedding: Starting from 18lakhs
Top visits nearby: Masuria Hill Garden, Toorji Step Well
Taj Hari Mahal hotel was a Royal Residence which was converted into a heritage property by Taj group in the year 1999. This Marwar-Mughal inspired palace is adorned with enamelled murals, grand interiors and domes living up to your expectation for a royal wedding. The Amar Mahal hall has elegant chandeliers, jharokhas & sun-drenched courtyards which are perfect for hosting a ceremony.
Spread across 450-acres of land, this place makes itself perfect for setting up your royal wedding & gala dinners. You also have the option to set your dinner on the sand dunes.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 93rooms
Policies: in house décor and caterers only
Venue type: Multiple party spaces (Halls, Terrace)
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Palace, Jasswant Thada
Built in the 17th century, City Palace is located at the shore of Lake Pichola. For big ceremonies and weddings, the palace offers ‘Manek Chowk’ with accommodation capacity of 1000 guests & for small gatherings with 400-500 people ‘Zehra Mahal’ also called Queen’s Palace is an ideal choice.
The most loved part of this venue is Shiv Niwas, with designed towering fortifications, luxurious rooms and beautiful views, City Palace is a good choice for royal destination weddings.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 36
Policies: Indoor decorators and caterers only
Venue type: Indoor and Outside party space
Cost for wedding: Starting from 70lakhs
Top visits nearby: Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum,
Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal
Built in the 20th century, Fateh Prakash Palace is an exclusive part of the City Palace complex. The walls of this palace boast about the original Mewar frescoes with sparkling ceilings having chandeliers & golden-embroidered canopies. The Zenana Mahal is an ideal place for all your pre-wedding ceremonies like sangeet, haldi and mehndi.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 64 rooms
Policies: Inhouse decorators and caterers only
Venue type: Halls and terrace
Cost for wedding: Starting for 2lakhs
Top visits nearby: Crystal Gallery, Jag Mandir, Lake Fateh Sagar, Gulab Bagh, Gangaur Ghat
The spectacular Chunda Palace is one of the best royal destination wedding venues in India. Overlooking the Lake Pichola, City Palace & Aravali Hill Ranges, you will surely get a superb background for your royal wedding.
The palace can accommodate up to 200 guests for a wedding. The traditional Gokhdas add charm to the terrace of the palace giving an extremely royal feel to the environment of your wedding.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 46 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering only,
Decorators to be chosen only from enlisted panel
Venue type: Indoor, Outdoor, Indoor with outdoor, Poolside, Terrace
Cost for wedding: Starting from 40lakhs
Top visits nearby: City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jagmandir
Built in 1745, Jai Mahal Palace is located amidst the lush Mughal Gardens & can be said as one of the finest royal wedding destinations in India. With Indo-Saracenic architecture, this property houses both indoor and outdoor venues to make your wedding day memorable.
This Palace boasts for its brilliant interiors & exteriors and is managed by The Taj Hotel Group. So, you will get the top-notch hospitality. Be it your wedding day, ore-wedding or post-wedding ceremonies, everything will be handled flawlessly.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 100 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering only, outside decorators allowed
Venue type: Indoor halls and outdoor lawns
Cost for wedding: Starting from 90laks
Top visits nearby: Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jhalana Leopard Conservation Reserve
Build in the 19th century, Tijara Fort Palace is a piece of royal architecture. With the seven terraced gardens giving a magnificent view above the ramparts of the fort that has been completed and restored, this palace is a perfect royal wedding destination for you.
Do you know that the gardens of this palace have been compared to the hanging gardens of Babylon, which is one of the seven wonders of the world? The palace also provides you a fantastic venue for your pre-wedding photography.
AMENITIES
No. of rooms: 72 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering only, decorators from the enlisted panel only
Venue type: Indoor, Terrace
Cost for wedding: Starting from 40lakhs
Top visits nearby: Ancient Vrindavan Palace, Neemrana Fort, Sariska National Park, Baori, Bala Quila
An architectural masterpiece standing as an epitome of legendary past, valour & opulence of Rajput’s, Raj Palace has been awarded World’s Leading Heritage Hotel. The Palace offers a great team of wedding planners to help you organize your dream Royal wedding with real royal taste. The Palace Hotel also provides personalized services & complete wedding solution for your big day.
You should definitely be ready for the presence of elephants, camels, horse, local folk dancers, performers, snake charmers, puppet shows & dhol walas in your wedding ceremony if you are opting for Raj Palace as your wedding destination.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 50 rooms
Policies: In house catering only, Decorator from the enlisted panel only
Venue type: In house with outdoor
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Art chill Gallery, Shri Badrinath Mandir
Completed in the 1714 A.D. by the efforts of Raghunath Singh Ji and Sukh Singh Ji, Chomu Palace is a beautiful wedding palace in Jaipur exuding royalty treatment to their guests with impressive rooftop pool & well-maintained garden. The Palace revives the gracious lifestyles of the royals of the Rajasthan and the heritage of India and is well known name in destination wedding locations in India.
They also provide pre-wedding shoots to residents as well as non-residents. This palace is a perfect place for a private royal wedding ceremony & can accommodate up to 1500 guest at the wedding venue.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 70 rooms
Policies: In house catering only, decorators from panel only
Venue type: Indoor and outdoor both
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Hawa Mahal, Johri Bazar, City Palace, Nahargarh Fort
Built in the 18th century, RAAS Devigarh in Udaipur is a beautiful palace nestled in the Aravali Hills. It’s a heritage property with the beauty and charm of the old Rajputana style showcasing landscaped-decorative gardens. It was restored in 1995 giving it a minimalist, modern interior design complementing the Palace’s ancient architecture.
The 12-foot blocks of uncut, white marble stone at the entrance of the palace will give the royal feeling to all your guests who will be entering the Devigarh Palace for your royal wedding.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 42 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering only, outside decorators allowed
Venue type: Outdoor, Poolside and Terrace
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Jagmandir
Built in the 17th century, Jagmandir Island Palace is not just famous in India but also in the world. Often referred as ‘Swarg Ki Vatika’ or ‘Garden of Heaven’, this palace hosted the Hinduja-Mahtani wedding which is still considered as one of the biggest weddings till date. With an outdoor swimming pool, wellness centre, massage parlour and spa this elegant property is under HRH Group of Hotels providing you with world class facilities.
The tranquillity of the quiet water of Lake Pichola nearby gives a great environment for setting your wedding and reception ceremonies.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 65 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering only, decorators from enlisted panel only
Venue type: Outdoor
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Jagdish Temple, Bagore ki Haveli, Dudh Talai
A century old palace, converted into a heritage property in 1954, Laxmi Vilas Palace has witnessed almost every beautiful event that has happened in Bharatpur- be it a royal wedding or stay of dignitaries like Duke of Edinburgh, King of Nepal, Shah of Afghan etc.
The hospitality style of the palace still has the royal and traditional touch in it. The picturesque backdrop of this princely hotel will be the perfect venue for your royal wedding.
Amenities
No. of rooms: Room not available
Policies: Inhouse catering only, decorators from enlisted panel only
Venue type: Indoor, Outdoor, Poolside, Terrace
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Sayaji Baug Zoo, Sur Sagar Lake, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, Kirti Mandir
Nestled in the Thar Desert, Suryagarh Palace will give you the glimpse of Rajputana way of life and their living style. It will give your wedding a royal experience making your wedding day a perfect one for you. The hotel allows you to take your wedding vows in the sand dunes & provide your guests a taste of the traditional culture of the city.
The combination of terrace, gardens, courtyards & banquet halls will give a different feel to your wedding & will make it a memorable experience for you to cherish for a lifetime.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 83 rooms
Policies: Ask the venue
Venue type: Garden and courtyard
Cost for wedding: Starting from 4lakhs
Top visits nearby: Bada Baga, Desert Culture & Museum, The Thar Heritage Museum, Desert National Park
This 500-year-old palace is a historical wonder. Located on the hill top, Mundota Palace is full of beautiful gardens, pavilions, terraces etc. and is undoubtedly a heaven for the couples who want to have a royal wedding for themselves.
The breath-taking scenery of Aravali Ranges will make a gorgeous backdrop for your wedding ceremony and will give you a chance to have an amazing wedding photoshoot for yourselves.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 43 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering available, outside caterers and decorators allowed
Venue type: Indoor and Outdoor
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Dasuya, Bagru Village, Jawahar circle
Located at the outskirts of Jaipur, Samode Bagh is a beautiful palace designed in Mughal style which is a visual treat for the eyes of a spectator. The elegant décor of the Palace makes it a perfect choice for hosting a wedding or big event.
The spacious lawn of the palace is perfect to host an open-air function. The venue has ethereal interiors and façade which will simply take your breath away after all the decorations and lighting. The venue offers you electricity & power backup, valet parking and basic lighting.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 103 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering only, Outdoor decorators permitted
Venue type: Indoor and outdoor
Cost for wedding: Starting from 50 lakhs
Top visits nearby: Samode Haveli, Govind Deviji Temple, Local Markets
Built in the era of Maharajas of Jodhpur, Indana Palace is a heritage hotel palace designed like a royal kingdom that will give you the feeling of a royal prince or princess while staying here.
With its fairytale décor and architecture, it is one of the finest heritage hotels in Jodhpur. Well equipped with modern luxuries and traditional charms, Indana Palace is a perfect choice to host your royal wedding.
AMENITIES
No. of rooms: 118 rooms
Policies: Indoor catering only, outside decorators allowed
Venue type: Indoor, Outside, Poolside
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Blue city walks, Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Heritage Art School
Built in 1880 by H.H. Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia, this palace is situated in a lush 9-acre landscape of estate in Gwalior. Surrounded with swaying palm trees, lush green environment and serene ambience this palace is perfect to host wedding ceremonies as well as various indoor and outdoor events.
The venue offers you a couple of lawns and a banquet hall for hosting various types of events like parties, anniversaries, weddings, pre-wedding ceremonies like sangeet, mehndi, haldi or ring ceremonies. This palace has great architecture giving it a grandeur feel and making it a great option for hosting your wedding.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 56 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering and decoration only
Venue type: Outdoor and poolside
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Jai Vilas Museum, Samadhi of Rani Lakshmi Bai, Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace
Built in the 19th century, Lallgarh Palace is a heritage property in Bikaner which was built for Maharaja of Bikaner is a great venue for hosting wedding & reception ceremonies. This palace is situated at close proximity to the airport, railway station and highway making it convenient for all to reach.
With the beautiful architecture, lush green lawns and astonishing interiors of the palace will definitely leave you in awe. The sprawling green lawns & spacious banquet hall are the perfect place for you to hold large scale gatherings and wedding ceremonies.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 54 rooms
Policies: Outside decorators not allowed, Inhouse catering available, outside caterers also allowed
Venue type: Multiple party spaces
Cost for wedding: Starting from 30lakhs
Top visits nearby: Junagarh Fort, Prachina Museum, Sri Sadul Museum, Devi Kund Sagar
Awarded with UNESCO Asia Pacific Merit Award on 15 March, 2010. This historic and royal venue was once the seat of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty. The palace consists of lush green lawns, water tanks & foundations which will provide you a perfect backdrop for your wedding day.
This venue is a great choice to host lavish royal weddings and overnight functions. The staff there will make sure that all the arrangements for your function are done on time and you don’t have to worry about anything with them. With the ample parking space, you also don’t have to worry about the parking facilities. With their amazing hospitality your function will definitely be a hit.
Amenities
No. of rooms: Not Available
Policies: Outside decorators and catering allowed
Venue type: Indoor and outdoor
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Ramoji Film City, Golconda Fort, Birla Mandir, Wonderla Amusement Park
Built in the 14th century & rebuilt in the 16th century, Mysore Palace which is also known as Amba Vilas Palace, built by Yaduarya Wodeyar, is an ideal place to add the royal feel in your wedding. The beautiful ‘Kalyan Mantap’ of octagonal shape having domes supported by clusters of pillars will add charm to your wedding.
The palace has a larger-than-life structure incorporating various elements of Hindu, Rajput, Muslim and Gothic architecture. The stained-glass ceiling with rich tapestry of peacock motifs & floral mandals held in place by metal beams look exceptionally beautiful and the majestic chandelier in the hall is a cherry on top for your wedding celebration. This remarkable palace is worth visiting and it's definitely worth getting married here.
Amenities
No. of rooms: Room not available
Policies: Contact the venue
Venue type: Indoor
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Mysore Mahal, Chamundi Hills, GRS Fantasy Park, Railway Museum
Situated at the bank of Lake Pichola, Oberoi Udayvilas is one of the best royal wedding destinations with spectacular views. With modern and spacious facilities, the rooms of Oberoi Udaivilas are perfect for your comfortable stay.
The Chandra Mahal part of this palace is good for hosting small pre-wedding functions with 30-50 guests and the poolside can accommodate up to 125-250 people for small gatherings. Lawns can accommodate around 800 people for your wedding function.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 87 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering only, Decorators to be chosen from enlisted panel only
Venue type: Indoor with outdoor
Cost for wedding: Starting from 1.5 crores
Top visits nearby: Bagore ki Haveli, City Palace of Udaipur, Lake Pichola
Shiv Niwas is a magnificent venue under the HRH group of Hotels with world class hospitality and very popular for hosting grand wedding ceremonies. With unparalleled splendour & spacious rooms, lush green lawns with banquet halls this palace can accommodate up to 300 guests.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 45 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering only, outside decorators allowed
Venue type: Indoor, Outdoor, Poolside, Terrace
Cost for wedding: Starting from 60lakhs
Top visits nearby: Gangaur Ghat, Royal Cenotaphs, Maharana Pratap Smarak, Mahakaleshwar Temple
With Tudor-style architecture this palace built in the Wondar dynasty shares resemblance to the medieval period castles that were built in England and Normandy. From wooden staircases & unique artefacts to portrait laid corridors & taxidermy figurines, this historic paradise is the best choice for hosting your wedding in royal style.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 2 complimentary rooms for changing only
Policies: Outside decorators allowed with royalty, outside catering service allowed
Venue type: Indoor and outdoor
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Iskcon Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, LB City
Far away from the hustle bustle of the city life, Gajner palace is another luxury destination wedding venue under the HRH Group of Hotels. The interiors and décor of this palace will add a rich and elegant taste to your wedding.
With multiple areas to host parties & ceremonies, Gajner Palace has lush green lawns which will totally refresh your mood. This venue gives a welcoming feeling to its guests and has great ambience to make your wedding day memorable.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 100 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering and décor only
Venue type: Indoor and outdoor
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Gajner Wildlife Century, Junagarh Fort, Rampuria Haveli, Bikaji ki Tekri
Noor-Us-Sabah Palace, translated as ‘Light of Dawn’ was constructed in 1920 by H.H. Nawab Hamid Ullah Khan for his eldest daughter Begum Abida Sultan. It is counted among one of the finest known residential palaces of Bhopal. Its vibrant royal architecture with lush green well-manicured gardens, makes it a great choice for hosting royal style weddings in India.
Overlooking the Bhopal Lake, this palace is enveloped by the Vindhya Hills & is one of the finest heritage properties in Bhopal. Located on the hill top, equipped with world class modern facilities. The rooms & suites of the palace have an amazing décor and the palace provides you with impeccable hospitality services and you should really consider planning your wedding here. The venue can accommodate up to 700 guests in its indoor and poolside spaces.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 57 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering only, decorators from enlisted panel only
Venue type: Indoor and poolside
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Gohar Mahal, Sadar Manzil
Situated on the slope of the Shamla Hills, Jehan Numa Palace is a regal 19th century residence with a rare fusion of contemporary comfort and vibrant décor. It’s a combination of Italian Renaissance, British Colonial and Classic Greek architecture. Filled with hues of florals like Champa, Bougainvillea and many more, this heritage palace lives up to its royal charm and status.
The halls of the palace are built in such a size that no matter what type of event or occasion it is, it can be carried out smoothly. The team in Jehan Numa palace provides all kinds of services to make your event hassle free for you. The whole palace is equipped with modern equipment and facilities and is boosted by amiable and reliable staff to make your wedding the most memorable day of your life.
Amenities
No. of rooms: 85 rooms
Policies: Inhouse catering only, outside decorators allowed on venue
Venue type: Indoor
Cost for wedding: Price on request
Top visits nearby: Shaukat Mahal, Upper Lake View Point, State Museum
