Remember that mass wedding scene in Dum Laga Ke Haisha movie, well forget the usual scene for a minute, and think about how Rishikesh looked like an absolute quaint wedding place! A holy place to have a great wedding? Well, now that’s an idea.

Rishikesh is a holy land where the river Ganga appears, there are a lot of reasons to select this place for taking wedding vows like- the weather conditions throughout the year are great, the holy Ganga river also appears there and Himalayan ranges can also be seen etc. Destination wedding in Rishikesh is an ideal idea as the resort is comparatively cheaper than remote cities too. Here are some great suggestions for a great location-    

Avenue 18

Avenue 18 is a resort for you if you want to have your wedding surrounded by nature and greenery. Avenue has a spacious outdoor lawn to offer you which creates a magnificent atmosphere for wedding functions among the lush green trees, along with a riverfront. This venue is a great location for a destination wedding in Rishikesh, the banquet’s management will make your wedding even more memorable by decorating the place for you and creating it into a dreamland. The spa facilities, gaming rooms for the kids and adults, along with an outdoor pool and a nightclub are a cherry on top. The parking and breakfast are free. Following are some things that makes the venue worth considering for your wedding:

• The lawn is very spacious and can give a lot of space for hosting all the wedding events from the ring ceremony to the reception. The venue also gives area options like Banquet, Lawn, Resort, or Outdoor garden for weddings.     

• The hotel gives all types of in-house services like catering, decoration, and DJs also. There are many options in cuisines that are very flavourful and will make your guests go “wow” with the food.

Catering	For the veg menu, the starting price is 1100/- per plate For the non-veg menu, the starting price is 1100/- per plate The venue has its own caterers, and outside caterers are also allowed if the guests want.
Outdoor Hall	Avenue 18 has quite a spacious outdoor space with accommodation for 600+ guests in any event.
Indoor Hall	The indoor banquet hall can easily accommodate over 300+ guests at any event.
Cuisines	Avenue 18 offers delicious veg as well as non-veg dishes. North Indian, Mughlai, European, Chinese and other cuisines are also included.
Liquor Policy	Only in-house alcohol is allowed, the venue does not allow outside alcohol
Decoration	The venue has its own vendors for decorations and outside decorators are also allowed if the guests want.

Hotel Bliss Ganga

Want a perfect view of the Himalayas on your wedding day? Bliss Ganga hotel is the one for your wedding. It is one of the most beautiful venues for a destination wedding in Rishikesh. The venue has a great location among all with greenery all around the resort. The hotel is 11 km away from the meditation and yoga course at Parmarth Niketan Ashram and 22 km from Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. The rooms are very spacious and have all the required amenities, making them a comfortable place for you and your guests. Guess what else it has to offer? A rooftop terrace, Which has an outdoor pool and is surrounded by a beautiful mountain view making it a perfect place to relax after tiring events. In expansion, the hotel also provides a library, an in-house restaurant and a cafe, a yoga hall, a gathering room for all guests, and halls for events.  

• The resort can accommodate guests of up to 200 people and also in the banquet, which is a great location. Both hotel and Banquet are provided for hosting events and relaxing afterward.
• All the catering and decoration are done by the banquet hall themself but the drinks are provided non-alcoholic. There are all different types of menus and cuisines. 

Catering	For the veg menu, the starting price is 950/- per plate For the non-veg menu, the starting price is 950/- per plate The venue has its own caterers, and outside caterers are also allowed if the guests want.
Indoor Hall	The indoor banquet hall can easily accommodate over 300+ guests at any event. There is also an option for Terrance’s venue.
Cuisines	Hotel Bliss Ganga offers delicious veg as well as non-veg dishes. North Indian, Mughlai, European, Chinese and other cuisines are also included.
Liquor Policy	Only in-house alcohol is allowed, the venue does not allow outside alcohol
Decoration	The venue has its own vendors for decorations and outside decorators are also allowed if the guests want.

Nirvana River Resort

A perfect mixture of elegance and a green environment is what this resort is. The resort will provide you with all the needed supplies for the wedding. The hotel is surrounded by tons of mountains and a stream rivers with a lot of greenery complimenting the beauty. The beauty around the hotel can also contribute to your pre-wedding shoots. Not just the beaut but rooms are also very comfortable and have all the basic amenities making it a perfect place for the guests to stay. The room services are provided 24/7 along with breakfast. The hospitality of the hotel is great and the management and execution skills are very satisfactory. The place offers a good touch of spirituality and traditional Indian hospitality with comfortable accommodations and open ground facilities. This is the sole space for special occasions and all your major wedding events.

• All the catering services whether it’s vegetarian or non-vegetarian, and the decoration and DJ services are also done by the hotel itself. 
• The hotel is small so it can hold more than 100 guests at a time. Only the banquet hall is available for the event space. 

Catering	For the veg menu, the starting price is 1150/- per plate For the non-veg menu, the starting price is 1140/- per plate The venue has its own caterers, and outside caterers are also allowed if the guests want.
Outdoor Hall	The outer lawn can easily accommodate over 120+ seating guests and 200+ floating guests at any event.
Indoor Hall	The indoor banquet hall can easily accommodate over 40+ seating and 100+ floating guests at any event. And the party or inner hall is attached to the Dining hall too.
Cuisines	Nirvana River Resort offers delicious veg as well as non-veg dishes. All famous cuisines are available and new items can be added too.
Liquor Policy	Only in-house alcohol is not allowed although the venue does allow outside alcohol.
Decoration	The venue has its own vendors for decorations and outside decorators are also allowed if the guests want.

Pacific Inn 360

Looking for a place to have a grand wedding? the Pacific Inn 360 is a great choice for hosting a great destination wedding in Rishikesh. The resort is located on the outskirts of the city in the mountains where the marriage can be done peacefully. The rooms have all kinds of services which are applicable for visitors like- free wifi, outdoor pool services, Air-conditioned, and laundry services are also provided. The location and infrastructure of the resort are fully based on the Rishikesh style. The lawn has lush green grasses all around the halls. In addition, there are rooms for guest accommodation, an in-house restaurant and also a parking area. 

• All kinds of cuisines are available in the resort and the drinks are all non-alcoholic. The decoration and DJ are provided by the in-house resort for all kinds of events. 
• The halls are big enough to have 300 more guests in them and the staff is well maintained to meet all the requirements of the host. Also, if needed alcohol is permitted but from outside. 

Catering	For the veg menu, the starting price is 799/- per plate For the non-veg menu, the starting price is 799/- per plate The venue has its own caterers, and outside caterers are also allowed if the guests want.
Outdoor Hall	The outer lawn can easily accommodate over 300+ floating guests at any event.
Indoor Hall	The indoor banquet hall can easily accommodate over 100+ floating guests at any event.
Cuisines	Pacific Inn offers delicious veg as well as non-veg dishes. All famous cuisines are available and new items can be added too.
Liquor Policy	Only in-house alcohol is allowed although the venue also allows outside alcohol.
Decoration	The venue has its own vendors for decorations and outside decorators are also allowed if the guests want.

Second Heaven Resort  

A perfect spot for a wedding destination in Rishikesh. The hotel is away from all the hustle-bustle of the city and the staff is fully experienced to host all the events very successfully and the guests can have free time with each other. For a full-time luxury event with lots of decorations and good maintenance staff, this resort is an ideal location for the wedding. The resort rooms have all kinds of services for their guests, in addition, there is an indoor swimming pool, how cool right? The resort has fully Air-conditioned rooms and halls, they give you a Paid breakfast and parking space, business centre, you name it they got it.

• There is a marriage garden for all the events and halls can have guests up to 100 for all functions. 
• The catering services for every different cuisine are done by the resort and also the decoration of the garden and DJ are provided by them. Alcohol is permitted in the resort. 

Catering	For the veg menu, the starting price is 750/- per plate For the non-veg menu, the starting price is 950/- per plate The venue has its own caterers, and outside caterers are not allowed.
Outdoor Hall	The outer lawn can easily accommodate over 300+ floating and 160+ seating guests at any event.
Cuisines	Pacific Inn offers delicious veg as well as non-veg dishes. All famous cuisines are available and new items can be added too.
Liquor Policy	Only in-house alcohol is allowed although the venue does not allows outside alcohol.
Decoration	The venue has its own vendors for decorations and outside decorators are not allowed.

Divine Lakshmi Ganga

On the streets filled with cafes and restaurants, this resort stands out and is a perfect for destination weddings in Rishikesh. This hotel is 6 km away from the Yog Nagari Station and 11 km away from the Beatles Ashram. The rooms are fully equipped with all the required facilities like for you and tour guests to have a comfortable stay. In addition, the resort also provides complimentary breakfast, wifi, parking, small halls for Cocktail Night and featured balconies showing the magnificent view of Dehradun. They also have a pool which will give you an excuse to relax and have a great time at the place and laundry services and a fitness room plus event space and parking. Family rooms have 2 bedrooms and 6 guests can sleep in that room. 

• Halls can accommodate up to 100-200 people during the event and both outside and inside venues are beautiful for every function or private party. 
• In-house decoration according to the theme, and all kinds of catering options are available for the event and DJs are also available. They provided non-alcoholic drinks. 

Catering	For the veg menu, the starting price is 1500/- per plate For the non-veg menu, the starting price is 1500/- per plate The venue has its own caterers, and outside caterers are also allowed.
Outdoor Hall	The outer lawn can easily accommodate over 200+ seating guests at any event.
Cuisines	Pacific Inn offers delicious veg as well as non-veg dishes. All famous cuisines are available and new items can be added too.
Liquor Policy	Only in-house alcohol is allowed although the venue also allows outside alcohol.
Decoration	The venue has its own vendors for decorations and outside decorators are also allowed.

Rishikesh is a great location whether it’s for picnics, family fun or even for a destination wedding, this is an ideal location. There is a lot of resort which creates an ideal environment according to a wedding and also provide various services to the guests on different occasions. 

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