TRAVEL + LEISURE WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONSCLOCKWISE: COURTESY SAMODE PALACE JAIPUR; RAAS DEVIGARH UDAIPUR; AJIT BHAWAN JODHPUR; TRAVEL BY VISION/ALAMY
the property opens up different areas
such as the Durbar Hall, Durbar
Courtyard or Silver Lounge, each with
striking views of the Aravalli Hills.
raasdevigarh.comSAMODE PALACE JAIPUR
Samode Palace is only a little away from
the bustling Jaipur, which makes it just
right to host a wedding function. The
475-year-old palace hotel has 43 rooms,
including four royal suites, combining
the best of Indian and Mughal styles.
If your guest list is longer and cannot be
accommodated in the Palace alone, you
can rope in Samode Bagh as well,
a 44-luxury-tent property. Host a small
gathering at the charming terraces of
the palace, create a banquet setup in the
opulent Darbar Hall, and have a grand
mandap in the beautiful courtyard
creatively adorned with fresh fl owers and
abound in natural pasture. The private
dining room in the Sheesh Mahal or the
exquisite Diwan-i-Khas adorned with
mirror work and wall paintings that
go back centuries are well-suited for
intimate events. samode.comAJIT BHAWANJODHPUR
This imposing property in Rajasthan’s
Blue City, Jodhpur, was India’s fi rst
heritage hotel. Built in 1927 for Major
General Dhiraj Sir Ajit Singh and turned
into the Ajit Bhawan, as we known it
today, for patrons of royal Rajasthan’s
impressive heritage and much-talked-
about magnanimous lifestyle.
The palace has an indomitable spirit
and charm that’s unmatched by any
other. Boasting aesthetic design,
unobtrusive service, fi ne food and a
creative decor team, Ajit Bhawan off ers
60 well-appointed rooms, the property
can easily accommodate upto 300 guests
while the banquet lawns are large enough
to host 500. ajitbhawan.comGAJNER PALACE BIKANER
The idea of getting married in the middle
of the desert may not sound verytempting but the Gajner Palace is a sight
in the desert—it is a lakeside palace-
complex in close proximity to a wildlife
sanctuary and spread over 6,000 acres
of land. The lavish property off ers a range
of venues to host weddings. It’s Imperial
Terrace, Manoranjan amphitheatre,
and Dungar Niwas courtyard, Shabnam
Mahal, Mandir Chowk, and Mirage
restaurant have created gorgeous settings
for many pre-wedding events. Give your
celebrations the edge by taking the party
to the desert. In the sand dunes of the
Gajner sanctuary, up to 150 guests can
be transferred by jeeps or in camel carts.
Book all the 45 historic suites and deluxe
rooms to accommodate your guests and
engage the Gajner Palace wedding
planners to create a special food and
beverage menu, and give the royal palace
the desired ambience and decor.
hrhhotels.comClockwise: The Darbar Hall
at Samode Palace, Jaipur;
a room at Raas Devigarh
Udaipur; Ajit Bhawan in
Jodhpur; Gajner Palace Hotel
in Bikaner. Opposite: The
opulent Durbar Hall at Suján
Rajmahal Palace in Jaipur.In the sand dunes of the Gajner
sanctuary, guests can be transferred
by jeeps or in camel carts to the venue.