Fairmont Udaipur Palace
Udaipur, India
"A modern lakeside palace where contemporary luxury meets timeless Rajputana grandeur, set against the stunning Aravalli hills and views of the city's lakes."
Fairmont Udaipur Palace is the newest jewel in the City of Lakes - a freshly built palace-style resort that reinterprets Mewar royalty with the comforts of a contemporary luxury hotel. Spread over 21 acres on Shikarbadi Road, the property is anchored by Rajasthan's largest ballroom (the 13,500 sq. ft. Jewel Ballroom) and a vast collection of indoor and outdoor venues including Chand Baori (a stepwell-inspired courtyard), Infinity Terrace, Jashn Palace Garden and the Ivory Garden poolside lawn. With 350 rooms and suites, panoramic views of the Aravalli range, and a curated mix of Mewari, North Indian and global cuisines, Fairmont Udaipur Palace can comfortably stage 3-5 day big-fat Indian weddings of up to 2,000 guests while still feeling intimate for boutique celebrations of 100-200.
Room Rates & Wedding Booking Cost
Deluxe Room
Rs.45,000 - Rs.65,000 per night
($540 - $780 per night)
Suite
Rs.90,000 - Rs.1,50,000 per night
($1,080 - $1,800 per night)
Estimated Total (100 Rooms x 2 Nights)
Rs.90,00,000 - Rs.1,30,00,000
($108,000 - $156,000)
Estimate for 100 rooms x 2 nights. Actual cost varies by room mix, season, and occupancy. Suites, F&B, decor and venue rental charges are quoted separately by the hotel.
Minimum Stay: Minimum 2 nights for wedding bookings
Booking Includes: Room accommodation, breakfast, taxes (GST), complimentary Wi-Fi, pool & gym access, airport transfer coordination
Charged Separately: F&B packages for events, decor, DJ/entertainment, venue rental charges (quoted separately by hotel)
Best Season for Weddings
Recommended
October, November, December
January, February, March
Peak Months
November, December, February
Book 8-12 months ahead
Avoid
May, June, July
Comfortable 12-26 deg C during wedding season. Avoid May-July (38-42 deg C) and monsoon (July-September) for outdoor setups.
Location & Accessibility
Located on Shikarbadi Road, approximately 40 minutes from Maharana Pratap Udaipur Airport (28 km) and just 20 minutes from Udaipur City Railway Station and the city centre. The palace is reachable by highway for coach groups and supports private helicopter arrivals for VVIP guests.
Maharana Pratap Udaipur Airport (UDR)
28 km / 40-minute drive
Udaipur City Railway Station
8 km / 20-minute drive
Udaipur City Centre (Lake Pichola)
10 km / 25-minute drive
Nearby Attractions for Wedding Guests
City Palace, Udaipur
10 km - Heritage Site
Lake Pichola
10 km - Lake
Jag Mandir
11 km - Heritage Site
Saheliyon-ki-Bari
12 km - Garden
Fateh Sagar Lake
13 km - Lake
Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace)
14 km - Heritage Site
Eklingji Temple
22 km - Temple
Wedding Types & Services
Ceremonies Supported
NRI Friendly Perfect for NRI & International Couples
- Virtual venue tours via video call
- Multi-currency invoicing (INR, USD, GBP)
- Airport transfers from Maharana Pratap Airport (28 km)
- International guest concierge & visa support letters
- Time-zone coordinated planning calls
- Dedicated NRI wedding coordinator
- English-speaking event team for international guests
Venue Policies & Permissions
Music/DJ cutoff: 01:00 AM
Event Spaces
Bahaar - All Day Dining
Capacity: Up to 500 guests
IndoorAn exquisite all-day dining brasserie that celebrates globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine. Bahaar features live cooking theatres where talented chefs craft soul food from the heart, offering a spectacular visual experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a vibrant, family-friendly setting.
Dahaad - The Palace Bar
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
IndoorEvoking the wild spirit of the region, Dahaad is a sophisticated library bar featuring bold leopard-themed interiors and cast iron jaalis. It offers a curated selection of premium whiskies and signature cocktails inspired by local flora and fauna, creating an air of intrigue and untamed elegance.
Ivory Garden & Pool (14,900 Sq. Ft.)
Capacity: Up to 800 guests
OutdoorA stunning outdoor venue that combines the serenity of a lush garden with the refreshing ambiance of the palace pool. Spanning 14,900 sq. ft., Ivory Garden is perfect for vibrant sun-drenched celebrations, cocktail parties, and elegant evening receptions under the Udaipur sky.
The Jewel Ballroom & Terrace (13,500 Sq. Ft. + 8,600 Sq. Ft.)
Capacity: Up to 1,350 guests
Indoor + OutdoorOne of Rajasthan's largest and most opulent ballrooms, The Jewel is a masterpiece of regal splendour. Featuring crystal chandeliers, hand-tufted carpets, and a sunlit glass facade, this expansive 13,500 sq. ft. space is complemented by a 3,500 sq. ft. pre-function area, an 8,600 sq. ft. scenic terrace, and an elegant Jewel Colonnade for truly magnificent events.
Imperial Ballroom & Terrace (5,000 Sq. Ft. + 8,600 Sq. Ft.)
Capacity: Up to 900 guests
Indoor + OutdoorThe Imperial Ballroom offers a perfect blend of grandeur and versatility for mid-to-large scale events. With elegant interiors, a 2,150 sq. ft. pre-function area and a spacious 8,600 sq. ft. terrace, it provides a seamless indoor-outdoor experience, ideal for sophisticated wedding ceremonies and corporate galas.
Chand Baori (16,700 Sq. Ft.)
Capacity: Up to 600 guests
Outdoor (Stepwell Courtyard)Inspired by the traditional stepwells of Rajasthan, Chand Baori is an architectural marvel and a unique outdoor venue. Spanning 16,700 sq. ft., it offers a dramatic and culturally rich backdrop for traditional ceremonies and themed celebrations, surrounded by the palace's majestic walls.
Infinity Terrace (17,850 Sq. Ft.)
Capacity: Up to 1,500 guests
Outdoor (Terrace)A vast and breathtaking open-air venue, the Infinity Terrace offers unparalleled panoramic views of the Aravalli Hills. At 17,850 sq. ft., it is one of the hotel's largest outdoor spaces, providing a spectacular setting for grand receptions and starlit dinners that seem to merge with the horizon.
Noor Bagh (9,550 Sq. Ft.)
Capacity: Up to 500 guests
Outdoor (Garden)Meaning "Garden of Light", Noor Bagh is an enchanting outdoor space that comes alive with a magical glow. This 9,550 sq. ft. garden is perfect for intimate to mid-sized gatherings, offering a serene and beautifully landscaped environment for wedding festivities and social soirees.
Jashn Palace Garden (21,000 Sq. Ft.)
Capacity: Up to 2,000 guests
Outdoor (Garden)The ultimate venue for grand celebrations, Jashn Palace Garden is a sprawling 21,000 sq. ft. outdoor space. Designed for large-scale festivities, it offers a majestic setting with the palace as a backdrop, making it the premier choice for high-profile weddings and gala events in Udaipur.
Sample Wedding Itinerary
3 days, 2 nights (extendable) | 400-700 guests | Est. Rs.45,00,000 - Rs.80,00,000
Royal palace check-in with Mewari folk welcome, followed by a leisurely high tea at Bahaar; sundowner cocktail at the Ivory Garden poolside with live jazz or fusion band.
Daytime haldi and mehendi at Noor Bagh with traditional Rajasthani folk artists, kite painting and lac-bangle stations; glamorous sangeet night in The Jewel Ballroom with full-stage production.
Baraat procession with nagadas and shehnai along the palace driveway; sunset pheras at Chand Baori stepwell or Infinity Terrace; grand reception dinner at Jashn Palace Garden showcasing Mewari, North Indian and global cuisines.
Expert Insights & FAQs
Q: What is the wedding cost at Fairmont Udaipur Palace?
Room rates at Fairmont Udaipur Palace start from Rs.45,000-65,000 per night for Fairmont Rooms and Rs.90,000-1,50,000 per night for Suites. For a typical destination wedding with 100 rooms over 2 nights, the total room booking cost comes to approximately Rs.90 lakh-1.30 crore. Larger weddings of 300-500 guests with full venue buyout typically range from Rs.1.5-3 crore for accommodation alone. Peak wedding months (November, December, February) command premium pricing. The room tariff includes accommodation, breakfast, taxes (GST), Wi-Fi, and pool/gym access. Event venue charges, F&B packages for functions, and decor are quoted separately by the hotel. Contact us for exact rates for your dates.
Q: What is the guest capacity for a wedding at Fairmont Udaipur Palace?
Fairmont Udaipur Palace can host intimate celebrations from 50 guests up to grand destination weddings of 2,000 guests. The Jewel Ballroom alone accommodates 1,350 guests indoors, the Infinity Terrace 1,500 guests outdoors, and Jashn Palace Garden 2,000 guests for the largest receptions. The recommended sweet spot is 300-1,000 guests for an optimal multi-venue experience using different spaces for haldi, mehendi, sangeet, pheras and reception.
Q: How does Fairmont Udaipur Palace differ from other heritage hotels in the city?
Fairmont Udaipur Palace is a freshly built palace-style hotel rather than a converted heritage property, which means you get the visual grandeur of a royal palace combined with brand new infrastructure - modern plumbing, AV equipment, central AC, fast Wi-Fi and accessibility features. Older heritage palaces like Taj Lake Palace or Shiv Niwas have unmatched history but operate within the constraints of centuries-old buildings. Fairmont also offers Rajasthan's largest ballroom (13,500 sq. ft.) and the highest single-venue capacity (2,000 guests) in Udaipur.
Q: How many rooms does Fairmont Udaipur Palace have for wedding guests?
The hotel offers 350 rooms and suites, allowing most large destination weddings to host their entire guest list on-property. Room categories range from Fairmont Rooms and Signature Rooms to Suites and Royal Suites. A minimum of 150 rooms for 2 nights is typically required for wedding bookings, and the hotel offers preferential rates for full or partial buyouts.
Q: Does Fairmont Udaipur Palace allow outside decorators or vendors?
Fairmont Udaipur Palace primarily operates with in-house decor and catering teams to maintain quality and security standards. Outside decorators may be permitted on a case-by-case basis with prior approval and applicable royalty fees. The in-house decor team is experienced with Mewari traditional, Rajasthani palace and contemporary themed wedding setups, and can work with your wedding planner to execute custom design briefs.
Q: What is the best season for a wedding at Fairmont Udaipur Palace?
The ideal wedding season at Fairmont Udaipur Palace is October to March, when temperatures stay comfortable between 12-26 deg C. Peak wedding months are November, December and February - these book out 8-12 months in advance. Avoid May to July when Udaipur summers reach 38-42 deg C, making outdoor events impractical. Monsoon (July-September) is also generally avoided for outdoor wedding setups, though the lakes are at their fullest in those months for photography backdrops.
Q: Is Fairmont Udaipur Palace suitable for NRI weddings?
Yes, Fairmont Udaipur Palace is one of the most popular venues for NRI couples returning to India for their wedding. The hotel offers virtual venue tours via video call, multi-currency invoicing (INR/USD/GBP), dedicated NRI coordinators in your time zone, airport pickups from Maharana Pratap Airport (28 km / 40 min), visa support letters for international guests, and modern amenities your overseas guests expect - fast Wi-Fi, international power outlets, accessibility features, and a kids play area. Many couples plan their weddings here from the US, UK, Canada and UAE.
Q: Are drone photography and videography permitted at Fairmont Udaipur Palace?
Yes, drone usage is permitted within the hotel premises with prior permission from the wedding coordinator. This allows for spectacular aerial shots of your celebrations against the palace facade, Ivory Garden, Jashn Palace Garden and the Aravalli hills in the background - a major advantage over many heritage palace venues in Udaipur which restrict drones.
Q: How convenient is Fairmont Udaipur Palace for out-of-town and international guests?
Fairmont Udaipur Palace is 28 km / 40 minutes from Maharana Pratap Udaipur Airport (UDR), which has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and seasonal international connections. Udaipur City Railway Station is just 8 km away. The hotel provides airport transfers, coach coordination for group arrivals and curated sightseeing of City Palace, Lake Pichola and nearby Mewar attractions for guests staying additional nights.
Q: Can we have fireworks and a baraat at Fairmont Udaipur Palace?
Yes, fireworks displays are permitted at Fairmont Udaipur Palace subject to local regulations and prior approval. Baraat processions with horses are allowed and the hotel offers a beautifully designed baraat path along the palace driveway, traditionally welcomed with nagadas, shehnai and rose petal showers. Note that elephant baraats are not available - Rajasthan banned the use of elephants in weddings in 2018 for animal welfare reasons.
At a Glance
- Room Rate:
- Rs.45,000 - Rs.65,000 per room/night
- Capacity:
- Up to 2,000 guests across ballrooms, terraces & palace gardens
- Setting:
- Lakeside Palace with Stepwell, Ballrooms, Terraces & Gardens
- Rooms:
- 350 Rooms & Suites
- Best Season:
- October to March (peak: November, December, February)
- Category:
- 5-Star Lakeside Palace Hotel
Key Features
- Brand new palace-style property with modern infrastructure - no compromises on plumbing, AV or AC
- 350 luxurious rooms and suites with Aravalli or pool views
- The Jewel Ballroom - one of the largest ballrooms in Rajasthan at 13,500 sq. ft.
- Iconic Chand Baori stepwell courtyard for culturally rich themed setups
- Helipad access available within 10 km for VVIP guest arrivals
- Multiple indoor and outdoor venues for separate haldi, mehendi, sangeet, pheras and reception
- In-house decor team experienced with Mewari, contemporary and themed weddings
- World-class Fairmont service standards with multi-cuisine culinary expertise
- Dedicated wedding coordinator from inquiry to checkout
- Drone photography permitted with prior approval - rare in heritage properties
Concierge Note
Ideal for sunset ceremonies. The best weather window is October to March (peak: November, December, February). Popular with NRI couples planning from abroad.
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