Goa
The most-listed wedding destination in India. Sunset pheras, long lunches, sangeets by the sea.
- Best months
- November to February
- Fly into
- Mopa (North Goa) and Dabolim
- Venues
- Beach resorts, old churches, forts
Destination weddings · Updated October 2026
Destination wedding places in India
Eleven places worth the journey. When to go, how to get there.
In short
A destination wedding is held away from home, so most guests travel and stay. In India, Goa, Udaipur and Jaipur lead most lists, then Jodhpur, Rishikesh and Mussoorie. Go between October and February for Rajasthan and Goa, and avoid the monsoon outdoors.
Udaipur
Palaces on Lake Pichola, boat arrivals, mandaps at dusk. The grandest stage in India, priced to match.
- Best months
- October to February
- Fly into
- Maharana Pratap Airport, Dabok
- Venues
- Lake palaces and heritage hotels
Jaipur
Pink-city palaces and hill forts, a short flight or drive from Delhi.
- Best months
- November to February
- Fly into
- Jaipur International
- Venues
- Palace and fort hotels
Jodhpur
The blue city's forts and palaces, with evenings already pleasant by late September.
- Best months
- November to February
- Fly into
- Jodhpur Airport
- Venues
- Palace and fort, Umaid Bhawan to Mehrangarh
Rishikesh
Pheras by the Ganga with the Himalaya behind. Quieter, spiritual, close to Delhi.
- Best months
- March to June, September to November
- Fly into
- Jolly Grant, Dehradun
- Venues
- Riverside resorts on the Ganga
Triyuginarayan
The fastest-growing temple wedding in India. Intimate by necessity, sacred by choice.
- Best months
- October to November, February to April
- Fly into
- Jolly Grant, Dehradun
- Venues
- The temple where Shiva and Parvati are believed to have wed
Mussoorie
Top of the 2026 mountain-wedding lists. Cool air, valley views, a long drive up.
- Best months
- March to June, September to November
- Fly into
- Jolly Grant, Dehradun
- Venues
- Hillside resorts
Jim Corbett
India's forest wedding, a drive from Delhi NCR rather than a flight.
- Best months
- November to February
- Fly into
- Pantnagar; most guests drive from Delhi
- Venues
- Jungle and forest resorts
Kerala
Backwaters, coconut palms and a gentler pace. Keep outdoor functions out of the monsoon.
- Best months
- October to March
- Fly into
- Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram
- Venues
- Backwater resorts, houseboats, Kovalam beaches
Andaman
Clear water and white sand. Flight plus ferry keeps the guest list small.
- Best months
- October to May
- Fly into
- Port Blair, then a ferry to Havelock
- Venues
- Island and beach resorts
Agra
A wedding with the Taj Mahal in the window, a drive down the Yamuna Expressway.
- Best months
- October to March
- Fly into
- Delhi is the practical hub
- Venues
- Luxury hotels with Taj Mahal views
Abroad, we plan Indian weddings in Dubai and Thailand. Seasons and airports compiled from WedMeGood, WeddingSutra, Vogue India, Condé Nast Traveller India and Times of India lists, checked October 2026.
Good to know
Destination weddings, answered
What is a destination wedding?
A wedding held away from where the couple and their families live, so most guests travel and stay for it. In India that usually means two or three days of functions at one resort, palace or city, with the hosts arranging rooms and transfers.
What are the best destination wedding places in India?
Goa, Udaipur and Jaipur appear on the most lists, followed by Jodhpur, Rishikesh and Mussoorie. Jim Corbett, Kerala, the Andaman Islands and Agra suit smaller or more unusual weddings, and Triyuginarayan has become the leading temple wedding destination.
What is the best time for a destination wedding in India?
October to February for Rajasthan, Goa and most of the plains. March to June and September to November for the hills, including Rishikesh and Mussoorie. Avoid the monsoon, roughly June to September, for anything outdoors or by the sea.
How much does a destination wedding in India cost?
As a working range across our weddings, roughly ₹55,000 per guest all-in for Goa and ₹68,000 for Udaipur, covering venue, food, stay, décor, hospitality and production. GST is usually extra, and dates and venue tier move the number.
How far in advance should we book a destination wedding?
For peak season, November to February, start 14 to 18 months out. The best venues book 12 to 16 months ahead, and room blocks need to be contracted early because peak-season occupancy runs very high.