Destinations
Where to get married in India
Eight places we plan weddings, compared: when to go, how guests get there and what a wedding costs, in your currency.
India has a wedding for every style: backwaters and beaches in Kerala, beach parties in Goa, palaces in Udaipur and Jaipur, a riverside ceremony in Rishikesh, or a quiet estate in Coorg. The season runs October to March, and a 150-guest, three-night wedding costs roughly ₹42.2–90.7 lakh (about US$44,000–95,000) to ₹66.8 lakh–₹1.53 crore (about US$70,000–160,000).
At a glance
The destinations side by side
Budgets are for 150 guests, 3 nights, three functions at a 4-star resort in December, including our fee. Planning figures, not quotes; every quote is itemised.
| Destination | Best for | Best months | Nearest airport | Typical budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala | lake resorts, beach resorts | September to March | Cochin International Airport (COK) | ₹42.4–92.8 lakh |
| Munnar | hill resorts, tea-estate resorts | October to March | Cochin International Airport (COK) | ₹43.2–93.6 lakh |
| Goa | beach resorts, portuguese villas | November to March | Manohar International Airport, Mopa (GOX) | ₹52.6 lakh–₹1.14 crore |
| Udaipur | lake palaces, palace resorts | October to March | Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) | ₹66.8 lakh–₹1.53 crore |
| Jaipur | palace hotels, hill forts | October to March | Jaipur International Airport (JAI) | ₹57.1 lakh–₹1.35 crore |
| Rishikesh | riverside resorts, wellness retreats | October, November and February to April | Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) | ₹39–85.9 lakh |
| Coorg | coffee-estate resorts, rainforest resorts | October to March | Kannur International Airport (CNN) | ₹44.2–93.6 lakh |
| Jim Corbett | riverside jungle resorts, luxury lodges | October to March | Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL) | ₹45.4–95.7 lakh |
| Lonavala | hill resorts, private villas | October to February | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM) | ₹42.2–90.7 lakh |
Questions couples ask
What is the best place in India for a destination wedding?
It depends on the wedding you want. Kerala suits backwater and beach weddings with easy international flights into Kochi; Goa suits relaxed beach parties; Udaipur and Jaipur suit palace weddings; Rishikesh suits spiritual riverside ceremonies; Coorg and Jim Corbett suit smaller nature weddings.
How much does a destination wedding in India cost?
For 150 guests over three nights at a 4-star resort, most destinations fall between ₹42.2–90.7 lakh (about US$44,000–95,000) and ₹66.8 lakh–₹1.53 crore (about US$70,000–160,000), including rooms, food, venue, décor, photography, music and our planning fee. Palace weddings and peak dates cost more.
When is wedding season in India?
The main season runs from October to March, when most of India is dry and mild. Kerala and Goa are green and good value from September; the hills are pleasant in April and May. The June–September monsoon suits covered venues only.
Which Indian wedding destination is easiest to reach from abroad?
Goa, Kochi (for Kerala), Jaipur and Udaipur all have airports with one-stop connections from Europe and North America, usually through the Gulf. Kochi and Goa also have direct flights from the Gulf, useful for guests who live there.
More questions
What is a destination wedding?
A wedding held away from where the couple and most guests live, with everyone travelling to join them, usually for two or three days of functions at a resort, a heritage hotel or a beach. For couples abroad, a wedding in Kerala, Goa or Rajasthan is a destination wedding even when one family is from India.
Is a destination wedding in India cheaper than a wedding at home?
Usually, for the same standard. Rooms, food, décor and staff cost less in India than in Western Europe, North America or Australia, which is why couples often host a longer celebration for the same budget.
Not sure where yet?
Tell us the feel you want and your guest list. We’ll suggest two or three places, with prices, in one reply.