As the trend these days is, most of the weddings are pre-decidedly Destination Wedding, to make the day even more memorable. From picturesque mountain tops and palaces to golden-sand beaches, here’s a list of the 10 Best Places for Destination Wedding within India, to get hitched.
Udaipur
Most of the Deepika-Ranbir starrer movie, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani has been in Udaipur. The place is famous for its picturesque lake, palaces, and forts, making it the top choice for the majority of destination weddings. The Leela, The Taj Lake Palace, and The Trident make best places in the city alongside forts like Manek Chowk, Oberoi Udaivilas, Durbar Hall.
Goa
The place that tops all destination wedding lists is, of course, Goa. The place which evens the Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, and Hazel Keech chose to be their wedding venue. The reason being, that It is home ground for all fairy tale marriages, with the backdrop of beaches, palm trees and the peace and calm of the Arabian Sea water. Park Hyatt Goa, Taj, Leela, and Radisson Resorts are the best options to look out for.
Jim Corbett
Jim Corbett National Park is a Project Tiger Reserve in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Corbett offers to be an unconventional destination -wedding option. It is a convenient getaway for all the North- Indians. It is spread across 520 square kilometers, its whole area is a picturesque landscape of hills, marshy depressions, Riverside belts, grasslands and a huge lake. There are many resorts near park like the Riverview Retreat, which provide beautiful halls, which you can utilize for a forest-themed wedding. Moreover, night functions along with camp-fire setup would make a unique ambiance.
Agra
Agra has an extremely rich historical background. Agra is a living example of Mughal architecture par excellence. Being home to the epitome of love- Taj Mahal, makes this one of the favorite wedding destination. The huge land stretches behind the Taj Mahal have served as venues for destination weddings. Movies like Mere Brother ki Dulhan is one such movie, where the place chosen for the wedding is Agra. Best hotels to go for are Marriott and Taj at Agra.
Jaipur
The Royal and Pink city of India is famous for Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal etc. Fancy palaces, colorful markets, Jaipur is a city that you can never get enough of. The royal palaces, forts, traditional markets make great wedding shopping options. Jaipur has hosted many Bollywood and Hollywood weddings and continues to be an absolute favorite. Moreover, several weddings are held at the Royal City Palace of Jaipur. Other Palaces are Raj Palace, Gold Palace, and Samode Palace.
Kerala
‘God’s Own Country’ Kerala, offers a perfect beach-wedding hotspot for a romantic wedding. Places like Varkala and Kovalam, tea gardens of Munnar, Kochi fort make great wedding venues.
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Shimla
This hill-station is known for cool pine trees that cover the hills and many colonial enamors. Peaceful ambiance, pleasant climate, snowy hills make just the perfect wedding destination. Woodville Palace and Radisson hotel are popular venues here, for wedding ceremonies. Summer months are the ideal time to plan the wedding in Shimla.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad is popularly known as the city of Nizams and Pearls. It has famous places like Taj Falaknuma Palace and Chowmahalla Palace, The city of Pearls, etc. which have witnessed the most royal, dreamy and romantic, and high-profile weddings like that of Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita’s wedding to Aayush Sharma.
Rishikesh
This Edenic Paradise by the River Ganges has enormous wedding themes and wedding background options to offer. Primarily known as the apex of Hindu pilgrimage, it has rapidly become the adventure and destination-wedding hotspot. It offers trekking, camping, rappelling, and bungee-jumping, which can be amazingly incorporated into fun marriage ceremonies. It holds out to your religious and spiritual faculties through various temples like the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, which makes an authentic marriage setup. Moreover, the pleasant climate will double your excitement for all the functions.
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Andaman Islands
If you are looking for an aesthetic beginning to your life, Andaman & Nicobar Islands are your go-to destination for your wedding. The pleasant climate of the islands is best-suited for your romantic wedding. The coconut palms, seashore of the Ross and Havelock Islands are the perfect venues to take the marriage vow. So, if you choose this destination, you not only invite your guests to your the ceremony but also treat them with a holiday.
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