If you picture destination weddings as being far from home and taking place in a warm, an exuberant and luxurious settings, you are absolutely right! Everything from the seating of guests, to the food, cake and flower arrangements can be organized at a destination of your choice to suit your taste. During the past few years, India has been projected and marketed as an excellent wedding destination. The country is seen as an exotic location. Destinations like Rajasthan, Goa and Kerala are considered very stylish for weddings. What’s great for guests who are invited to such destination weddings is that they not just enjoy the wedding but also enjoy the holiday experience. Most of these destination weddings take place in luxurious hotels in the country. Given below are the leading 5 destination wedding hotels in India.
- Hotel Gaj Kesri, Bikaner
Gaj Kesri is an elegant hotel on the outskirts of Bikaner and is an oasis for the judicious traveller. Graceful and elegant, it is an artist’s paradise and fit for a queen. Spread across 20 acres and spanning across five levels with the swimming pool at the highest,Hotel Gaj Kesri provides an ideal venue for weddings and other events. It mirrors the grand Rajputana style of architecture and has been inspired by designs from Bikaner. It’s beautiful architecture and interiors designed by Sunil Rampuria and its exemplary décor and food make it a dreamy wedding destination. It overlooks the beautiful lush green Nainsukh gardens that are perfect for walking on bare feet and for wedding celebrations. Hotel Gaj Kesri has easy access to the city and to the main attractions of Bikaner. It houses and showcases a fine collection of art and local handicrafts. Mixing modernity with tradition it offers its guests a happy and comfortable stay. The rooms display flavours of contemporary art and offer a complete luxury experience. The hotel also houses a spa and a vegetarian multicuisine restaurant called Polki where every meal is a celebration. The hotel’s Karni Vilas has traditional furnishing merging effortlessly with modern décor, while it’s Mohini Mahal has a contemporary and stylish setting. The recreation facilities here range from swimming, vegetable farming, camel riding, cycling, yoga classes, meditation, cooking classes, gym, picnics at the sand dunes, visit to the local bazaar, flora and fauna walks, arti at the temples and visit to the dunes to local sightseeing.
2. The Oberoi, Udaivilas, Udaipur
Udaipur is also known as the City of Lakes and is dazzling with grand hilltop forts, palaces, gardens and temples. The best hotel in Udaipur is the Oberoi Udaivilas located on the banks of Lake Pichola and it acts as a perfect wedding destination for Indians and foreigners as well. It is a 5-star hotel that is spread across 30 acres of luxuriant gardens. The area is an intricate layout of beautiful interconnecting domes and corridors that reflect Udaipur’s layout as well. The hotel also provides superior and refined accommodation as well as fine dining restaurants serving cuisine of an extraordinary level. Additionally, the hotel also offers its guests daily yoga sessions and provides personally curated spa therapies. It’s stunning rooms offer an uninterrupted garden view from bay window cushioned seats. Decorated in natural colours with vibrant hues and traditional Indian patterns the spacious rooms come with a king-sized bed, a marble bathroom and a private sun-splashed courtyard view.
3. The Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge, Jaipur
Formerly a hunting lodge, today this hotel has become popular for destination weddings. Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, this favourite getaway of Maharaja Man Singh and Maharani Gayatri Devi has a contemporary design although with it’s old-world charm in place. An exceptional heritage hotel that blends contemporary efficiency with unmatched traditional hospitality it is beautiful and welcoming. It’s smart and spacious rooms offer unforgettable views of the breathtaking Aravalli Hills and is a perfect match for travellers seeking adventure and leisure. The kind of rooms offered range from Deluxe rooms and Deluxe suites to Historical Suites.
4. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
This luxury hotel is situated only 600 metres from the Taj Mahal and offers excellent views against the backdrop of the mighty historical monument. The Oberoi Amarvilas has Mughal inspired architecture, reflection pools and manicured, terraced lawns and is an award-winning hotel. It’s location and proximity to the ultimate monument of love makes it a favourite for wedding destinations. The rooms are stunning and the hospitality is warm and sincere.
5. The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort Goa
Located on the Raj Baga beach in Canacona, this award-winning hotel is a popular wedding destination. The Sahyadri mountain range surrounds it and it is close to the Talpone river offering a view of the Arabian Sea. Its architecture is of a Baroque-Portuguese style and it has beautifully landscaped gardens. It also includes a global standard double T-9 hole links golf course.