Destination Wedding near Jaipur at Umaid Palace
Just outside Jaipur, in the historic landscape of Dausa, Umaid Palace offers a graceful setting for weddings that bring together Rajputana architecture, open gardens, and serene lakeside spaces. With venues suited to around 100 to 250 guests, our palace makes an elegant choice for a destination wedding near Jaipur, complemented by on-site accommodation, dining, and wedding services.
Wedding Venues near Jaipur
Among the wedding venues in Rajasthan, Umaid Palace is a 20-acre lakeside heritage estate in Dausa, around 65 km from Jaipur, offering an elegant setting for a destination wedding in Jaipur away from the city. The hallmark of the property is a belief in the extraordinary, as well as in excellence, comfort, and consistency. The estate is built for celebrations of around 100 to 250 guests. Thirteen settings, from a stepwell and open gardens to a pillarless indoor ballroom, so every event of a multi-day wedding is held on one property.
Baori
A distinctive stepwell-inspired open-to-sky setting, Baori lends a dramatic architectural character to wedding rituals — particularly suited to pheras and other principal ceremonies where the mandap and heritage backdrop become part of the celebration.
Palki Patio
An open-air setting designed for relaxed gatherings and evening celebrations. Its intimate scale suits sangeet performances, welcome refreshments, sundowners, and traditional musical evenings.
Talai
Set beside the pool, Talai offers a lively backdrop for daytime celebrations — particularly for haldi, mehendi, and informal pre-wedding gatherings where colour, flowers, and festive decor take centre stage.
Maharaja Bagh
An expansive lawn setting that provides generous space for daytime celebrations and larger gatherings — especially suited to mehendi, brunches, and festivities with live music or traditional Rajasthani entertainment.
Maharani Bagh
An expansive outdoor setting for gala dinners and larger wedding celebrations. The lawn can be transformed through lighting, floral installations, and themed decor for an elegant evening setting.
Baradari
The heritage character of Baradari lends itself to more intimate ceremonies. Its pillared setting offers a traditional architectural backdrop for pheras, varmala, and smaller family gatherings.
Tibara
A venue that brings a heritage character to ceremonies such as varmala and jaimala. Its architectural backdrop provides an intimate setting for rituals and photographs.
Chabutra
This raised heritage setting works beautifully for entrances and varmala ceremonies. Floral arrangements and traditional decor frame the couple against the palace architecture.
Temple Lawns
Located beside the property’s Krishna temple, Temple Lawns offers a traditional setting for intimate ceremonies and devotional gatherings, and can be adapted for a quieter sangeet or family celebration.
Pool Deck & Poolside Lawn
The poolside spaces offer a relaxed setting for daytime festivities, cocktails, and informal celebrations. Their open layout allows the decor to be adapted to the mood and scale of the occasion.
Ranbanka Ballroom
A pillarless banquet setting that accommodates up to 300 guests in a round-table configuration — an indoor alternative for receptions, sangeet evenings, and celebrations requiring weather-ready cover.
Wedding Venues in Rajasthan: Areas & Capacities
For couples comparing wedding venues in Rajasthan, the choice of setting often depends on the scale and format of each ceremony. The figures below reflect the specifications currently published by Umaid Palace; venue areas and capacities should be confirmed with the wedding team before finalising arrangements.
| Venue | Area | Indoor / Outdoor | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baori | 10,000 sq ft | Outdoor | 200 | Pheras and wedding ceremony |
| Palki Patio | 2,000 sq ft | Outdoor | 200 | Sangeet, welcome events, sundowners |
| Talai | 1,500 sq ft | Outdoor | 200 | Haldi and mehendi |
| Maharaja Bagh | 10,000 sq ft | Outdoor | 250 | Mehendi, daytime celebrations |
| Maharani Bagh | 10,000 sq ft | Outdoor | 250 | Reception and gala dinner |
| Baradari | 1,000 sq ft | Outdoor | 100 | Intimate pheras and ceremonies |
| Chabutra | 1,000 sq ft | Outdoor | 100 | Varmala and couple entrance |
| Tibara | 2,000 sq ft | Outdoor / Heritage | To confirm | Varmala and intimate rituals |
| Temple Lawns | 8,000 sq ft | Outdoor | To confirm | Sangeet and traditional ceremonies |
| Pool Deck | 9,300 sq ft | Outdoor | To confirm | Cocktails and celebrations |
| Poolside Lawn | 7,000 sq ft | Outdoor | To confirm | Haldi and informal celebrations |
| Ranbanka Ballroom | 2,750 sq ft | Indoor | 300 | Reception, sangeet, indoor events |
Planning Your Ceremonies: Which Venue for Which Event
Planning destination wedding places in Rajasthan is easier when each ceremony has its own setting, rhythm, and visual identity. At Umaid Palace, the wedding can unfold across the estate rather than being confined to a single hall.
Mehendi
Maharaja Bagh or Talai for a relaxed daytime celebration with colourful decor and live entertainment.
Haldi
Talai and the poolside spaces offer a naturally festive setting for the turmeric ceremony.
Sangeet
Palki Patio for performances and a traditional baithak; Temple Lawns for a more intimate gathering.
Baraat
The estate’s open spaces build anticipation, with Chabutra as the natural focal point for the arrival.
Varmala
Chabutra and Tibara offer heritage backdrops; Baori offers a more dramatic architectural setting.
Pheras
Baori and Baradari, depending on guest count and the desired atmosphere.
Reception
Maharani Bagh for an expansive outdoor gala dinner, or Ranbanka Ballroom indoors.
From intimate mehendi gatherings and traditional pheras to lively sangeet evenings and grand receptions, our hotel allows each ceremony to have its own character. Its heritage courtyards, stepwell-inspired Baori, lawns, poolside spaces, and Ranbanka Ballroom create a varied canvas for a destination wedding in Rajasthan.
Auspicious Wedding Dates: Vivah Muhurat 2026
For couples planning their remaining 2026 celebrations, the vivah muhurat 2026 calendar has a limited number of auspicious dates in the latter part of the year.
| Month | Auspicious dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | No available dates | — |
| September 2026 | No available dates | — |
| October 2026 | No available dates | — |
| November 2026 | 24, 25, 26 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
| December 2026 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 | Wednesday–Saturday; Friday–Saturday |
Auspicious Wedding Dates: Vivah Muhurat 2027
The vivah muhurat 2027 calendar offers a wider selection of auspicious marriage dates across the opening months of the year.
| Month | Auspicious dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 | Tuesday–Wednesday; Sunday; Tuesday–Wednesday; Saturday–Sunday |
| February 2027 | 2, 3, 8, 11, 14, 15, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28 | Tuesday–Wednesday; Sunday; Thursday; Sunday–Monday; Sunday–Monday; Thursday–Sunday |
| March 2027 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 14 | Monday–Thursday; Tuesday–Wednesday; Sunday |
| April 2027 | 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 | Wednesday; Friday–Wednesday |
| May 2027 | 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 30, 31 | Tuesday; Friday–Saturday; Monday–Saturday; Tuesday–Friday; Sunday–Monday |
| June 2027 | 1, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 | Tuesday; Saturday; Wednesday–Sunday; Wednesday–Thursday; Saturday–Monday; Saturday–Monday |
| July–October 2027 | To be confirmed | From the location-specific Panchang |
| November–December 2027 | To be confirmed | From the location-specific Panchang |
Destination Wedding Cost at Umaid Palace
Understanding destination wedding cost early helps couples determine the right combination of accommodation, meals, venues, and decor.
| Wedding component | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| 2 nights for 150 guests, accommodation + meals | ₹55–65 lakh |
| 2-night property buy-out, without meals | From ₹30 lakh + taxes |
| Peak-season buy-out | From ₹35 lakh + taxes |
| Vegetarian menu | From ₹3,500 per plate + taxes |
| Decor for up to 4 events over 2 days | Approximately ₹15 lakh and above |
| Outside catering fee | ₹30,000 for 2 days |
| Outside liquor | ₹50,000 per day, incl. licence & beverage fees |
For couples exploring destination wedding packages, Umaid Palace offers accommodation and major meals as part of its wedding arrangements, while decor, sound, and lighting can be arranged separately through third-party vendors. Quieter periods can offer better value than the November–February peak wedding season, subject to prevailing rates and availability.
How to Choose Your Wedding Venue
Choosing from the many wedding resorts near Jaipur becomes simpler when the practical requirements are considered alongside the aesthetic of each venue.
Guest count
For celebrations of around 100 to 250 guests, select spaces that provide the right balance of intimacy, movement, and seating.
Events
A multi-day wedding benefits from varied spaces, allowing the mehendi, haldi, sangeet, pheras, and reception each their own atmosphere.
Season
Outdoor lawns and heritage settings suit open-air celebrations; Ranbanka Ballroom provides an indoor option when weather protection matters.
Travel time
Umaid Palace is in Kalakho, Dausa, around 65 km and approximately an hour’s drive from Jaipur.
The Umaid Palace Experience Beyond the Wedding
Umaid Palace is more than a collection of event spaces. Our heritage property combines Rajputana architecture, landscaped gardens, open-air celebration areas, dining venues, and accommodation, allowing families to stay together and move between ceremonies without leaving the estate. Our property is around 65 km from Jaipur and is positioned along the Jaipur–Agra National Highway. Its location also makes excursions to nearby attractions such as Chand Baori and Mehandipur Balaji convenient for wedding guests looking to extend the celebration into a short Rajasthan getaway.
Real Weddings at Umaid Palace
Real celebrations at Umaid Palace bring together the property’s architecture, gardens, and ceremony spaces in ways that photographs alone cannot fully capture. Explore selected wedding albums to see how couples have used Baori, Palki Patio, Chabutra, Maharaja Bagh, and other settings across their celebrations.
Explore more palace wedding in Rajasthan inspiration through the Royal Weddings collection, or enquire with our wedding team to begin planning your own celebration.
Accommodation for Your Wedding Party
A destination celebration becomes more seamless when family and friends can stay together at the wedding property. Umaid Palace currently lists accommodation across five principal categories, creating a convenient base for wedding guests throughout the festivities.
Deluxe
Spacious rooms featuring elegant décor, exquisite furniture, double beds, and modern amenities, offering a comfortable stay for wedding guests.
Deluxe with Bathtub
Spacious rooms with elegant decor, exquisite furniture, double beds, and modern amenities, complemented by a bathtub for added comfort.
Royal Deluxe
Fully air-conditioned rooms with elegant décor, exquisite furnishings, king size beds, and modern amenities, ideal for guests seeking a more spacious stay.
Maharani Suite
Expansive suites featuring a comfortable seating area, stately furniture, large French windows, and state-of-the-art facilities — an elegant choice for a couple or close family.
Maharaja Suite
Expansive suites with a seating area, stately furniture, large French windows, and state-of-the-art facilities — an elevated and comfortable stay for the couple, family, or special guests.
Wedding Policies at Umaid Palace
Catering Policy
Catering is available, and outside catering is permitted subject to a one-time non-refundable fee, currently ₹30,000 for two days, covering electricity, water, basic tenting for the cooking area, and cleaning.
Decor & Wedding Planner Policy
Outside and third-party wedding planners and decorators are permitted. Couples may also choose from the property’s panel of event planners and decorators; a refundable security deposit of ₹1,50,000 is required from the event planner.
Music & Entertainment
Music is permitted in open areas until 9:59 PM, with special exceptions possible case-by-case. Fireworks and colour shots may be permitted with prior approval, with the client responsible for any resulting property damage.
Liquor Policy
Umaid Palace has a licensed bar and permits outside liquor subject to a temporary licence, currently charged at ₹50,000 per day inclusive of licence and beverage fees, to be obtained at least 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation charges vary according to the time remaining before check-in, ranging from 25% to 100% of estimated billing at different cancellation stages. Couples should confirm the applicable terms at the time of booking.