The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
Udaipur, India
"Consistently voted the World's Best Hotel (Travel + Leisure) - 87 rooms with semi-private lap pools, 30-acre Lake Pichola palace setting, 800-guest Crescent Garden, City Palace + Jag Mandir views, signature private boat arrivals and Oberoi service excellence."
The Oberoi Udaivilas is the jewel in the crown of Udaipur and a multi-time winner of Travel + Leisure's "World's Best Hotel". Spread over 30 acres on the banks of Lake Pichola facing the iconic City Palace, it is a vision of romance and splendor. Famous for its intricate Mewar-Mughal layout of interconnecting domes and corridors, sunlit courtyards, and rippling fountains, it offers a setting that is nothing short of a movie set - the 2013 Bollywood film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" featured the iconic wedding scenes here. With unparalleled Oberoi service, 87 keys including rooms with semi-private lap pools, an on-property wildlife conservatory and direct City Palace views, a wedding here is the ultimate statement of sophistication and grandeur. Private boat arrivals across Lake Pichola create an unforgettable entry experience.
Room Rates & Wedding Booking Cost
Deluxe Room
Rs.75,000 - Rs.1,50,000 per night
($900 - $1,800 per night)
Suite
Rs.2,50,000 - Rs.15,00,000 per suite/night
($3,000 - $18,000 per suite/night)
Minimum Stay: Minimum 3 nights (full buyout typically required)
Booking Includes: Room accommodation, breakfast, taxes, Wi-Fi, semi-private pool access, private boat arrival, Oberoi 24/7 butler service
Charged Separately: F&B for wedding events, venue rental, decor, fireworks permits, lake-side mandap construction
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
Udaipur is cooler than other Rajasthan cities due to Aravalli hills and lake system. 12-26 deg C in season. Avoid May-Aug (32-40 deg C, with monsoon rains).
Location & Accessibility
Located on the banks of Lake Pichola. Guests arrive via a private Oberoi boat ride across the lake for a breathtaking entry, or by a 45-minute drive from Maharana Pratap Airport (27 km). The boat arrival is part of the signature wedding experience.
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR)
27 km / 45-minute drive
Udaipur Railway Station
8 km / 20-minute drive
Nearby Attractions for Wedding Guests
City Palace Udaipur
2 km (across lake) - Royal Palace
Jag Mandir Island
1 km (across lake) - Heritage Island
Taj Lake Palace
1.5 km (across lake) - Royal Lake Palace
Jagdish Temple
4 km - Heritage Temple
Wedding Types & Services
Ceremonies Supported
NRI Friendly Perfect for NRI & International Couples
- Oberoi One loyalty elite benefits
- Multi-currency invoicing
- Virtual venue tours
- Visa support letters
- Dedicated celebrity wedding coordinator
- Security and privacy protocols for VIP guests
- International chef collaborations
Venue Policies & Permissions
Music/DJ cutoff: 01:00 AM
Event Spaces
Crescent Garden (Front Lawns)
Capacity: Up to 800 guests
Outdoor (Front Lawn)A magnificent lush green lawn facing the lake and the City Palace, perfect for a grand wedding ceremony with the most royal lake view in India.
The Promenade
Capacity: Up to 400 guests
Outdoor (Lakefront Walkway)A stunning lakeside walkway offering uninterrupted views of Lake Pichola and the City Palace, ideal for a sunset cocktail or pheras with the illuminated city skyline as backdrop.
Chandra Mahal
Capacity: Up to 100 guests
Indoor (Mewar-style Hall)An elegant indoor venue for smaller functions, featuring exquisite Mewar-style interiors with frescoes, jharokhas and chandeliers.
Surya Mahal
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Indoor (Banquet Hall)Larger indoor banquet hall with Mewar architectural detailing - ideal for monsoon contingency, sangeet or indoor reception.
Domed Courtyard
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Outdoor (Architectural Courtyard)Signature domed courtyard with fountains and sunlit Mewar arches - perfect cinematic mehendi or haldi venue (featured in YJHD).
Sample Wedding Itinerary
4 days, 3 nights (full buyout) | 250-600 guests | Est. Rs.10,00,00,000 - Rs.25,00,00,000+
Grand arrival by private Oberoi boat across Lake Pichola with rose petal shower at the jetty. Welcome dinner at the poolside with shehnai musicians and City Palace illumination across the water.
Mehendi in the iconic Domed Courtyards with fountains and Mewar arches (the Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani backdrop). Afternoon Oberoi Spa for the wedding party. Sangeet night at the Crescent Garden with the City Palace illuminated across the lake.
Royal Baraat procession with elephants and horses up the palace driveway. Sunset Pheras at the Promenade with the illuminated City Palace and Jag Mandir as backdrop. Cold-pyrotechnic fireworks display over Lake Pichola. Multi-cuisine reception.
Lazy farewell brunch on the lawn, wildlife conservatory tour, optional boat tour to Jag Mandir Island, curated departure transfers.
Expert Insights & FAQs
Q: What is the wedding cost at Oberoi Udaivilas?
Among India's most expensive ultra-luxury wedding venues. Rooms Rs.75,000-1,50,000 per night, suites Rs.2,50,000-15,00,000. Full buyout (87 rooms x 3 nights) typically Rs.4.5-10 crore for accommodation alone. Total wedding budgets range Rs.10-30+ crore including F&B, fireworks, decor and protocols.
Q: Is it possible to book the whole hotel?
Yes, for complete privacy and a truly royal experience, a "Buyout" of all 87 rooms is recommended and is typically required for weddings of 300+ guests. Buyout grants exclusive use of all venues, courtyards and the wildlife conservatory.
Q: Can we have fireworks over the lake?
Yes - Udaivilas signature feature is spectacular cold-pyrotechnic and traditional firework displays over Lake Pichola synchronized to wedding music, with the illuminated City Palace as backdrop. Subject to lake-area permits.
Q: How do guests arrive at Udaivilas?
The signature Udaivilas arrival is by private Oberoi boat across Lake Pichola from the City Palace jetty - one of India's most photographed wedding moments. Alternative road arrival is via 45-min drive from Maharana Pratap Airport.
Q: Was Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani filmed here?
Yes - the iconic wedding scenes of "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" (2013) starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were filmed at Oberoi Udaivilas. The Domed Courtyards and Crescent Garden are recognizable from the film.
Q: What is the largest event the Crescent Garden can host?
The Crescent Garden hosts up to 800 guests with the City Palace and Jag Mandir visible across Lake Pichola - one of the most cinematic outdoor wedding venues in India. Recommended sweet spot 250-600 guests.
Q: Are celebrity weddings hosted at Udaivilas?
Numerous Bollywood, industrialist and international celebrity weddings have been hosted under strict NDAs. Oberoi maintains the highest privacy and security protocols.
Q: What is the best season?
October to March (peak Nov-Feb). Udaipur has the most pleasant winter climate in Rajasthan (12-26 deg C). Avoid May-Aug (32-40 deg C with monsoon rains).
Q: How does Udaivilas compare to other Udaipur palace hotels?
Udaivilas wins on land-based 30-acre scale plus City Palace views combination - the only ultra-luxury wedding palace on Lake Pichola's western bank. Taj Lake Palace wins on water-locked island uniqueness (but smaller, no garden weddings). Leela Palace wins on contemporary luxury. Raffles wins on private-island exclusivity. Udaivilas is the safe ultra-luxury Oberoi-brand choice for 300-600 guest cinematic weddings.
Q: Are drones permitted for wedding photography?
Drones are permitted with prior approval. Lake-area aviation clearance is required which the Oberoi concierge can coordinate. Aerial shots of the boat arrival and City Palace backdrop are iconic.
At a Glance
- Room Rate:
- Rs.75,000 - Rs.1,50,000 per room/night
- Capacity:
- Up to 800 guests on the Crescent Garden facing Lake Pichola
- Setting:
- Mewar-Mughal Lakeside Palace Resort with City Palace Views
- Rooms:
- 87 Rooms & Suites
- Best Season:
- October to March (peak: November-February)
- Category:
- 5-Star Ultra-Luxury Lakeside Palace
Key Features
- Multi-time Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotel winner
- Famous "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" (2013) wedding venue
- Signature private boat arrival across Lake Pichola
- Rooms with semi-private lap pools - Oberoi Udaivilas signature
- Direct views of City Palace, Jag Mandir and Lake Palace
- On-property wildlife conservatory with spotted deer, peacocks
- Oberoi Spa - Banyan Tree partnership
- Domed Mewar-Mughal courtyards with fountains
- 30-acre lakeside property with extensive lawns
- Multiple celebrity weddings hosted (under NDA)
Concierge Note
Ideal for sunset ceremonies. The best weather window is October to March (peak: November-February). Popular with NRI couples planning from abroad.
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