Plan a Perfect Destination Wedding in Rishikesh: Detailed Guide [2023]

Why choose Rishikesh for the Destination Wedding?

Rishikesh huddled at the foothills of Garhwal Himalayas, is alluringly beautiful and surely a treat to your eyes. The vibe here is both relaxed and solemn. The sound of temple bells ringing far away is just like music to your ears. The holy Ganges River running through the city is nothing short of nature’s paradise. The ubiquitous, charming company of yogis and the never-dying fragrance wafts in its breeze is nonetheless, always a plus. And destination weddings in Rishikesh can incorporate all of these elements rightly making it the most surreal celebration of all time.

Destination wedding in Rishikesh: Detailed Guide

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What is the cost of a destination wedding in Rishikesh?

Wondering how much would a decent destination wedding in Rishikesh would cost you? Well, we have it all in a breakdown for you.
Ideally, a 2-3 day wedding in Rishikesh would cost you anywhere 5 to 10 lakhs onwards for a guest list of 100 people.
However the budget of any wedding majorly depends on factors such as the venue, the number of days of celebration and the number of people invited.

Venue – The venue for your celebrations plays an important part in deciding your budget for your destination wedding. Booking the same venue for all your functions can surely save you some money. Depending upon the scale of your wedding and your budget, you can easily find a wide variety of budget as well as luxury hotels.

The number of days – Ideally a destination wedding celebration lasts for about 3 days. Try to fit in as many rituals and functions in a day so that you wrap up the celebration in the minimum time. The more the days of celebration, the more your budget would increase.

Guestlist – Typically in a destination wedding, only close family members and friends are invited. If you are planning for a budget wedding then the guestlist for the same should not go up beyond 100-150 people.

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What are the top venues for Destination weddings in Rishikesh?

TAJ Rishikesh -The spiritually elevating location by the Ganges, the Himalayan foothills and mostly pleasant weather across the year also make Taj Rishikesh a great venue for destination weddings and intimate renewals of vows. The legendary service of the Taj ensures that whatever the occasion may be, Taj Rishikesh makes for great memories.
Max Capacity: 150 people
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Aloha On The Ganges – Aloha on the Ganges’ is located right on the banks of the Ganges River close to the Laxman Jhulla, in a very serene and peaceful environment. The setting of the resort on the fast-flowing Ganges, surrounded by forested hills, is conducive to meditation and mind expansion.
Max Capacity – 200 people
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Divine Resort and Spa – Divine Resort is the perfect site for a dream destination wedding. Traditional wedding ceremonies can be held under the open skies overlooking the mountains, while a gentle zephyr from the holy river rises to bless the couple.
Max capacity – 200 people
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Namami Ganges– Namami Ganges Resort is the best resort for destination weddings in Rishikesh. The river Ganga flows by the side of the resort.
Max Capacity- 100 peoples
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What is the best time to have a Destination Wedding in Rishikesh?

The climate here is a continental type but its location in the foothills gives it pleasant weather throughout the year. however, the right time to plan a wedding in Rishikesh is March to May (Summer Season) and October to February ( Winter Season )

Summer Season – March to May – Temperature 14 to 39 °C

Winter Season – October to February -Temperature 8 to 34 °C

How to Reach Rishikesh?

By Flight – Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Rishikesh situated at a distance of 21kms. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Rishikesh. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Rishikesh is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport.

By Train – Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh Railway station are frequent. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Muni-ki-Reti and Swargashram.

By Road – Rishikesh is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand and the northern states of India. Luxury and normal Buses to Rishikesh are easily available from Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate and Meerut.

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How to host a budget destination wedding in Rishikesh?

Wrap up all the ceremonies in 2-3 days.

Invite your close family members and friends.

Book Budget hotels

You can message us for detailed advice as we are Rishikesh based event planners.

Are you looking for a destination wedding planner and decorator in Rishikesh?

Make Magic Memories are the Rishikesh based event planners. Having experience of 8 years in Weddings. They provide quality services and make sure that their customers are satisfied with their services.

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How to save money when organizing a destination wedding in Rishikesh?

Book venue in off-seasons

Don’t organize more events 3 to 4 events are enough.

Save on food and beverages.

Choose a venue with a beautiful view and keep the decorations to a minimum.

Plan a Full wedding with Make Magic Memories.

How to book or get quotes from different venues in Rishikesh?

There are various venues listed on our website Explore Destination Wedding Venues in Rishikesh

Need personalised venue suggestions you can mails us at info@makemagicmemories.com