Rajasthan: A hub for destination weddings.
Rajasthan being the largest state of India has more in treasure to be boasted about, one of which is that it is a harbour for destination weddings. Over the years, Rajasthan has accommodated numerous destination weddings of all measures, be it a big fat Indian wedding or a small yet staggering destination wedding.
What makes Rajasthan a favourable state to host destination weddings?
Rajasthan is one of the many states that has till date managed to keep its eccentric and heterogeneous culture intact with not being lagged behind the other parts of India by luxuriating in with the western culture too. Rajasthan is an abode to numerous palaces and forts being left as a legacy by the warriors of Rajasthan which have now turned into hotels or tourist spots or still kept as residential properties by the present kings/queens. Anyone who has attended a typical Rajasthani wedding is cognizant of the varied and distinctive culture and the show of values that is put up will be convinced enough to having to get married in Rajasthan.
What also plays a very paramount role in making Rajasthan a hub for destination weddings is that weddings is something which is frequent talked about topic in India and the exotic locations of Rajasthan make destination weddings a topic worth to be talked about.
One of the cities of Rajasthan which has a notable aura for destination weddings in the state is Udaipur. Popularly known as the ‘city of lakes’ and ‘Venice of the east.’ As the names suggest, Udaipur is home to numerous lakes, some of which are Fateh Sagar Lake, Pichola Lake, Badi Lake, Udai Sagar Lake. Despite the lakes, Udaipur has got a lot more to offer in the configuration of palaces, some smaller artificial lakes, tourist spots and most importantly hotels and havelis which makes Udaipur a favourable city for destination weddings. Udaipur has a heterogeneous nature when it comes to hotels because almost all the 5-star hotels that have established in the country have a property of their manacles in the city. This talks for the big fat Indian weddings. Now, coming to the low budgeted and mid segmented destination weddings in the city. Udaipur also has a varied number of havelis turned into hotels which are exotic in locations and excel in hospitality. Hospitality is something one can expect not only from the hotels but from the city as a whole which makes the place more worthwhile for destination weddings.
Are only the hotels and palaces the reason for Udaipur to be a favourable place for destination weddings?
The hotels and other accommodating services just enhance the beauty of the city but saying that it is the sole reason for destination weddings to happen in Udaipur would be not justified to the people who make the city a safe place to come in without worries, to the ever so loving artifacts and crafts of Udaipur which are loved by all levels of people and most importantly the cool and pleasant weather which makes it not so tiring for weddings to happen in the city. The hotels do form an important aspect when it comes to destination weddings as it is the very place where all the functions and rituals are to be taken place. What also favours the city is that it is on an average height of 577m with an elevation of 598m which makes the place no less than a hill station. The Udaipur airport also connects to Delhi and Mumbai which are International airports making it easier for International travellers to reach out to Udaipur.
Some sought-after places to have a look into if you’re planning to get hitched in Udaipur-
- Oberoi Udai Villas.
Udai Villas is the dream project of The Oberoi group and the same measure of work has been done to make it look like a dream project. It is located on the banks of Lake Pichola which gives the place an even more mesmerizing view of the sunrises and the sunsets. It is spread over a humongous 50-acre land. The rooms and suites in Udai Villas range from 600 square feet to 2500 square feet making it the largest in the city. The hotel offers a lot of open space with gardens and interconnecting domes and corridors which will make you feel no less than a royal couple for your wedding.
- Ramada Resort.
Ramada is located on a hilltop away from the hustle and bustle of the city which adds to its allure. Ramada Udaipur has a perfect romantic setting to make your stay with your loved one a memorable one. It is spread over a whopping 6.6 acres of land which marks for its exceptional architectural qualities as it lies on a hilltop.
- Chunda Palace.
Chunda Palace is the sole property that makes it to the list that is not associated with a big name in the industry which speaks for itself. It belongs to a noble family of the Mewar kingdom who decided to turn the haveli into a hotel and how. The hospitality of Chunda palace has to an extent outshined its competitiors. It is located near The Oberoi Udai Villas and so it shares the same outlook and scenic views as the former.
- The Leela Palace.
Embracing the dazzling Pichola Lake, The Leela Palace is a breathtaking hotel nestled in the lively city of Udaipur. It is located on the central banks of Pichola Lake giving it the best view to the lake. It is a place where being treated like a royalty is all a part of hospitality and customary rituals.
Udaipur, as a city and as your top preferred location for destination weddings seems even more promising when it is best experienced by the naked eyes themselves.
Now, coming to other cities in Rajasthan which are also very propitious when it comes to picking a location for destination weddings.
Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan which pledges to provide you with nothing but the best and all the facilities and services for the very reason that it is the capital city of Rajasthan and also that it bears a measurable distance with Delhi which is the capital of India. Jaipur is also known as the ‘pink city’ due to the dominant color schemes of its buildings. It is the largest city of Rajasthan in terms of area. In 2008, according to Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Survey, Jaipur was ranked the 7th best place to visit in Asia. Destination weddings in Jaipur would be more of a contemporary style following the city needs and services and yet be elegant to heights. A destination wedding in Jaipur would be of a less headache as things like a needle in the hay to the things of the size of an elephant would be very conveniently available to you at your doorstep like the designers, your favourite flowers, etc.
Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. It is also known as ‘blue city’ for the very reason that its buildings are blue in color. The gome to the royalties of Jodhpur that is ‘Umaid Bhawan’ is the sixth largest private home in the world. A part of it has been handed over to the Taj Hotels to operate. This perfect setting of Umaid Bhawan makes it a very favourable location for destination weddings which will make the heads turn when they witness a rendezvous of two people.
- Jaisalmer
The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert and is nicknamed ‘The Golden City.’ It is at a distance of 575 km west from Jaipur. Have you imagined yourself getting married in a midst of the sand dunes? If yes, you have a chance of fulfilling your dream and turn it into reality. Jaisalmer is mostly famous for its sand dunes, folk entertainment, camel rides, kite flying, etc. Imagine being able to dine with your beloved one in the sand dunes while folk entertainers are there to entertain you while you dine, this imagination of yours is not far fetched anymore. Jaisalmer helps you turn your wedding into a fairytale and saying ‘yes I do’ in the middle of sand dunes more satisfying.
Bikaner is a north Indian state of Rajasthan which lies on the east of the border with Pakistan. It is surrounded by the Thar Desert. Junagarh fort is a tourist spot which is popular for its museum in the fort. Bikaner has a lot of palaces turned into hotels which help you make your destination wedding look like a dream turned into reality by making you enter the venue on a camel which makes you feel nothing less than a royalty.
Kumbhalgarh is a fort which falls into the Rajsamand district near Udaipur which lies on the westerly range of Aravalli hills. It has also been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The walls of the fort extend over 38 km which makes it to be the second longest continuous wall after The Great Wall of China. The wildlife sanctuary is an added perk to the serenity of Kumbhalgarh. Ramada and Club Mahindra are two of the top accommodating services in the town. If you always planned to get hitched away from the hustle and bustle of the city between the beautiful valleys then Kumbhalgarh is the perfect choice for you.
It lies on the northeastern part of Rajasthan. Destination weddings in Pushkar can be as luxurious as you want it to be and can also be as basic as it can get. That is the beauty of Pushkar that planning a destination wedding in the city won’t care to burn a whole in your pocket. Pushkar is a place where taking those 7 vows will feel like you taking vows in a staggering heaven. Pushkar has a lot of foreign travellers travelling to the place for leisure purposes and hosting a destination wedding in Pushkar really fascinates them and also gives you a western touch to your wedding.
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