Travel+Leisure India & South Asia — November 2017

Picturesque mountaintops,

idyllic vineyards, white sand

beaches, or an exotic old city—

the hottest places in the world

to get hitched are too many.

If, like us, your romance extends

to travel, then one destination

is not going to be enough. Take

the celebrations a notch higher

by getting married while on the

move—we propose a wedding

in three cities. By Ano Patel

CEREMONIOUSLY

ON THE MOVE

Head to Jaipur’s iconic Taj Rambagh

Palace for an unforgettable engagement

ceremony. The marble corridors adorned

with priceless artefacts, ornamental

gardens, a majestic courtyard, and an old

steam locomotive turned into a

restaurant make the perfect backdrop for

a pre-wedding shoot and ring ceremony.

The palace lets you soak in the fi nest

Rajput legacy and off ers stunning indoor

and outdoor venues like the Mubarak

Hall, Jaigarh Hall, Nahargarh Hall and

Panghat for intimate ceremonies as well

as Kesar Bagh for an elaborate aff air.

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ROYAL

RAJASTHAN

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JAIPUR

TAJRAMBAGHPALACE

USP

The Mughal Terrace is

a mix of the royalty of a

bygone era with all modern

amenities that make the

perfect setting for

a memorable

sangeet ceremony.

THINGS TO DO

►Beat the conventional ways of sight-

seeingand get a bird’s eye view of the Pink

City in a hot air balloon. The mighty forts

and palaces make a mesmerising sight

from up above and you can also watch the

sun rise and set over the Aravallis.

►Visit the Anokhi Museum of Hand

Printingat Chanwar Palkhiwalon Ki Haveli

to watch and learn the ancient craft of

wood block carving and printing. Dig into a

traditional Rajasthanithaliat the venue

to end the day in style.anokhi.com

►If some family members are bonding

over a game of elephant polo or golf,

others can visit the colourful bazaars in

the walled city of Jaipur that are home to

some of the best traditional textiles and

jewellery shops.

HOW TO GET THERE

There are daily flights and trains to Jaipur

from all major Indian cities.

TRAVEL + LEISURE WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS

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A player tries to hit the ball with his mallet

at an elephant polo match in Rajasthan.

The opulent lobby of

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur.

A woman fl aunts

her bangles at a

store in Jaipur.

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