# How much does a destination wedding in India cost?

Source: https://www.marryloom.com/guides/destination-wedding-cost-in-india

Publisher: MarryLoom (https://www.marryloom.com)

Updated: 2026-11-05

By MarryLoom Planning Team. Published 24 September 2026.

**In short:** A destination wedding in India for 150 guests over three days at a 4-star resort typically costs ₹42.4–92.8 lakh (about US$44,000–97,000), depending on the destination, the season and your style. Rooms and food are usually half of that. A smaller wedding of 50 guests costs far less, and a palace wedding in Rajasthan several times more.

## Typical budgets by destination

These ranges come from our pricing models for a wedding of 150 guests over three nights at a 4-star property. They include rooms, food, the venue, décor, photography, music, guest care and a planning fee. They’re planning figures rather than quotes, so use the [calculator](/tools/destination-wedding-cost-calculator) for your own numbers.

| Destination | 150 guests, 3 nights |
| --- | --- |
| Kerala | ₹42.4–92.8 lakh (about US$44,000–97,000) |
| Goa | ₹52.6 lakh–₹1.14 crore (about US$55,000–119,000) |
| Udaipur | ₹66.8 lakh–₹1.53 crore (about US$70,000–160,000) |
| Jaipur | ₹57.1 lakh–₹1.35 crore (about US$60,000–142,000) |
| Rishikesh | ₹39–85.9 lakh (about US$41,000–90,000) |
| Coorg | ₹44.2–93.6 lakh (about US$46,000–98,000) |

## What drives the cost?

1. **Guest count.** Every guest adds rooms, meals and transfers. Taking 30 guests off the list saves more than any décor choice.
2. **Rooms.** At a destination wedding you usually host most guests for two or three nights. The kind of property (boutique, 4-star, 5-star or palace) makes the biggest single difference.
3. **Food and drink.** These are priced per guest for each function. A Kerala sadya, the vegetarian feast on banana leaves, costs far less than a five-star buffet.
4. **Season.** Peak months (usually December to February) cost 15–30% more than shoulder months.
5. **Number of functions.** Each extra function adds food, décor and venue time.
6. **Décor and production.** It can be simple flowers or a full stage production, and the cost follows.

## How can we spend less without it showing?

- Choose shoulder months such as October, November or March.
- Hold the mehndi and sangeet at the same venue on consecutive evenings.
- Let the setting do the work. A lake at sunset needs less décor.
- Serve a traditional regional feast instead of a hotel buffet.
- Book a whole smaller property for yourselves instead of a floor of a large one.

## Is a wedding in India cheaper than at home?

Usually, for the same standard. Rooms, food and staff cost less in India than in Western Europe, North America or Australia. That’s why many couples can host three days of celebrations for what a single day would cost at home. Flights are the main cost for guests, and most of our couples help with rooms rather than flights.

## Questions

### How much does an Indian destination wedding cost in dollars?

In Kerala, 150 guests over three days at a 4-star resort typically comes to US$44,000–97,000. That includes rooms, food, décor, photography and planning. The calculator will give you your own numbers.

### What is the cheapest destination for a wedding in India?

Rishikesh, Coorg and Kerala are generally better value than Goa in peak season or the palace cities of Rajasthan.

### Who pays for guests’ rooms at a destination wedding?

In India the couple or their families traditionally pay for guests’ rooms and meals, and guests pay for their own flights. In the end, each family decides for itself.