By the My Event Curator Hotel Booking Team · Updated 26 October 2026
Ranthambore gives you something no city venue can: a wedding next to one of India's best-known tiger reserves, with a safari between functions. The choice of luxury resorts is small, though, and most have well under 150 rooms, so the right venue depends on how many guests need to stay with you. This guide covers the five Ranthambore wedding venues we book, with listed prices, capacities and what to check before you sign.
Prices below are indicative. They come from publicly listed starting rates checked in October 2026. The final quote always depends on your dates, guest count, number of functions and the size of your room block.
What a Ranthambore destination wedding costs
Based on rates the resorts list publicly (before tax):
- Food: about ₹6,500–₹7,500 per plate at the luxury resorts that list a rate.
- Rooms: about ₹20,000–₹70,000 per room per night.
- Room capacity: 39 to 127 rooms per resort, which sets the real size of your wedding.
Because inventories are small, many Ranthambore weddings take a full resort for two or three nights. For a full budget breakdown by wedding size, see our Rajasthan destination wedding budget guide.
Quick comparison: 5 Ranthambore wedding venues
| Venue | Setting | Rooms | Largest function space | Best for |
|---|
| JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa | New resort, 14 acres, 10 min from the park | 127 | Pavilion 1 (up to 450 banquet) | Full weddings under one roof |
| Nahargarh Ranthambore | Rajput hunting-palace style resort | 99 | Front Lawns and Mughal Garden | Palace-style mid-size weddings |
| Taj Sawai Ranthambore | Contemporary jungle resort | 60 | Outdoor lawns (up to about 500 reception) | Smaller luxury weddings |
| Sawai Madhopur Lodge (The Maharaja's Lodge) | 1930s royal hunting lodge, Taj | 39 | Front Lawn (up to 1,000) | Heritage weddings, big lawn |
| Six Senses Fort Barwara | 14th-century fort, 30 min from the park | 48 suites | Zenana Mahal (about 200) | Intimate fort weddings, buyouts |
Ranthambore wedding venues in detail
JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa
The newest large wedding venue in Ranthambore, opened in June 2026 on a 14-acre site at Jamool Khera, about ten minutes from the national park. It has 127 keys, from Deluxe rooms to tented suites, family villas with private pools and a Presidential Villa, and sleeps around 300 guests. Pavilion 1 seats up to 450 and Pavilion 3 covers over 12,000 sq ft, so the wedding and reception can run in separate spaces. Because it is new, its wedding calendar still has good dates. See venue details.
Nahargarh Ranthambore
Built in the style of a Rajput hunting palace, with fortified walls, courtyards and Mughal-style gardens at Khilchipur. It has 99 rooms and suites, three pools including the Hathi Kund pool and amphitheatre, and open lawns for the main functions. It suits couples who want a palace setting close to the park; larger guest lists need a second resort. See venue details.
Taj Sawai Ranthambore
A contemporary Taj jungle resort at Khilchipur with 60 rooms and suites, many with private plunge pools and courtyards. The outdoor lawns take about 500 for a reception, and the indoor banquet hall about 130. A good choice for a smaller, polished wedding with most guests on site. See venue details.
Sawai Madhopur Lodge (The Maharaja's Lodge)
Built in 1933 as the hunting lodge of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur, and now run by IHCL as The Maharaja's Lodge. It has 39 rooms and suites in large gardens close to the park. Its Front Lawn takes up to 1,000 guests and the Rajbagh Lawn about 500, the biggest open spaces among these venues. With so few rooms, big weddings pair it with a second resort. See venue details.
Six Senses Fort Barwara
A 14th-century fort at Chauth ka Barwara, about 30 minutes from the park, opened as a Six Senses hotel in 2021 and known as the venue of Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal's wedding. Inside the walls are two palaces, two temples, 48 suites and a 30,000 sq ft spa. It sleeps about 96 guests, so it is usually taken in full by one wedding. The Zenana Mahal takes about 200. See venue details, or read our Six Senses Fort Barwara wedding cost guide.
Wedding venue prices in Ranthambore (listed rates, October 2026)
These are the starting rates resorts list publicly on wedding platforms. Where no rate is listed, or the listing looked out of date, we show "On request".
| Venue | Veg per plate | Non-veg per plate | Room per night |
|---|
| JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹70,000 |
| Six Senses Fort Barwara | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹60,000 |
| Sawai Madhopur Lodge (The Maharaja's Lodge) | On request | On request | ₹20,000 |
| Taj Sawai Ranthambore | On request | On request | On request |
| Nahargarh Ranthambore | On request | On request | On request |
How to read this table:
- Add taxes. GST on rooms above ₹7,500 a night is 18%, and food and beverage at luxury hotels is also taxed at 18%.
- Buyouts are quoted separately. If you take the whole resort, the hotel quotes a package for your dates instead of per-room rates.
- Peak dates cost more. Weekend muhurats from November to February and holiday weeks are quoted highest.
Estimated wedding cost at these hotels (rooms and food)
To compare hotels on the same basis, we worked out an approximate cost for a two-night wedding using each hotel's listed rates:
- 96 guests in 48 rooms for 2 nights, at the listed room rate
- 4 catered meals per guest (lunch and dinner on both days), at the listed veg plate rate
- 18% GST on rooms and food
| Hotel | Rooms (2 nights) | Food (4 meals) | GST (18%) | Estimated total |
|---|
| Six Senses Fort Barwara | ₹57.6 lakh | ₹28.8 lakh | ₹15.6 lakh | ₹1.02 crore – ₹1.37 crore |
| JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa | ₹67.2 lakh | ₹25.0 lakh | ₹16.6 lakh | ₹1.09 crore – ₹1.44 crore |
These figures cover rooms and food only. Décor, entertainment, photography, bar and transfers are not included and are quoted separately. We used 96 guests in 48 rooms because that is the full capacity of Six Senses Fort Barwara. Venues whose rates are on request are not included. Treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote; the hotel's actual offer depends on your dates and the size of your booking.
Outside catering and décor: resort policies
Policies as listed on wedding platforms. Confirm them, and any fees, in writing before you sign.
| Venue | Outside catering | Outside decorators |
|---|
| JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa | In-house and outside allowed | Outside decorators allowed |
| Six Senses Fort Barwara | In-house and outside allowed | In-house décor |
| Sawai Madhopur Lodge (The Maharaja's Lodge) | In-house only | In-house décor |
| Taj Sawai Ranthambore | In-house only | In-house décor |
| Nahargarh Ranthambore | Confirm with hotel | Confirm with hotel |
Planning a wedding in Ranthambore: what's different
- Getting there. Jaipur airport is about 168 km by road. Plan arrival day around a road transfer of several hours, or put guests on a train to Sawai Madhopur.
- Room count decides guest count. Across all five venues there are fewer than 400 rooms. For a wedding of 300+ staying guests, book two resorts close together and plan shuttles.
- Safaris. Core zones usually close from July to September. Outside those months, book permits early and keep safaris to mornings.
- Vendors travel. Most décor, entertainment and specialist catering comes from Jaipur, so allow for set-up time and transport.
Booking checklist before you sign
| Area | What to confirm |
|---|
| Room block | Rooms, categories and nights, and whether you need a second resort for overflow |
| Venues | The space for each function, and an indoor backup for evening events |
| Catering | Menu, minimum guarantee, and whether a specialist caterer from Jaipur is allowed |
| Décor | Vendor policy, and transport time for décor and production coming from Jaipur |
| Transfers | Road transfers from Jaipur airport (about 168 km) or train arrivals at Sawai Madhopur |
| Safaris | Safari permits booked well in advance, and timings that don't clash with functions |
| Payments | Deposit schedule, cancellation terms, and what happens if guest numbers drop |
For more ways to keep costs down, see how to save on destination wedding hotel bookings.
Best time to book a Ranthambore wedding
October to March is the main season. With so few rooms in Ranthambore, popular weekend muhurats can be fully booked a year ahead, so start 12–18 months out for peak dates. Check this season's dates in our Hindu wedding dates 2027 calendar and vivah muhurat 2028 guide. April to June is hot, and evening functions work best then.
Why book your Ranthambore wedding venue with My Event Curator
Our team has more than 50 years of combined luxury hospitality experience and long-standing relationships with Rajasthan's resorts. We check your dates across all five venues at once, hold the room block or full buyout, and confirm everything with the resort on your behalf. If you want full planning after that, we handle décor, catering, transfers and safaris too.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a destination wedding in Ranthambore cost?
Listed plate rates at Ranthambore's luxury resorts start at about ₹6,500–₹7,500 per person before tax, and listed room rates run from about ₹20,000 to ₹70,000 a night. With small room inventories, the total depends heavily on how many guests stay on site and for how many nights.
Which is the best wedding venue in Ranthambore?
It depends on size. JW Marriott Ranthambore can keep a full wedding of about 300 staying guests in one resort. Six Senses Fort Barwara suits an intimate fort wedding. Sawai Madhopur Lodge has the largest single lawn, for up to 1,000 guests.
How many guests can a Ranthambore wedding host?
Most resorts here have 40–130 rooms. JW Marriott sleeps about 300 guests, Nahargarh has 99 rooms, and Six Senses Fort Barwara sleeps about 96. Larger weddings book two resorts close to each other.
How do guests reach Ranthambore?
Jaipur airport is about 168 km by road, a drive of several hours. Many guests take the train to Sawai Madhopur, which is close to all the resorts in this guide.
When is the best time for a Ranthambore wedding?
October to March. Days are pleasant and evenings are cool for outdoor functions. The park's core safari zones usually close from July to September, and April to June is hot, so functions then work best in the evening.
Where did Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal get married?
At Six Senses Fort Barwara in December 2021. The 14th-century fort is about 30 minutes from Ranthambore National Park and has 48 suites.
Are Ranthambore hotel wedding prices inclusive of GST?
Usually not. Listed rates are before tax. GST is 18% on rooms above ₹7,500 a night and 18% on food and beverage at luxury hotels.
Can guests go on a tiger safari during the wedding?
Yes, outside the July to September closure of the core zones. Book safari permits early and keep them to mornings so they don't clash with functions.
What would a two-night wedding for about 100 guests cost in Ranthambore?
Using listed rates for 48 rooms, four catered meals and 18% GST, rooms and food alone come to about ₹1.02–1.37 crore at Six Senses Fort Barwara and about ₹1.09–1.44 crore at JW Marriott Ranthambore. Décor, entertainment, photography, bar and transfers are extra.
About the author
This guide was prepared by the My Event Curator hotel booking team in Jaipur. The team has more than 50 years of combined luxury hospitality experience and books wedding hotels across Rajasthan every season.
