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Wedding budgets

What a wedding in Rishikesh costs

Three typical weddings, costed line by line. Switch currency at the top of the page.

Updated Kalyan Co Planning TeamReviewed by Mefas Fransis

A destination wedding in Rishikesh for 150 guests over three nights, with three functions at a 4-star resort, costs about ₹39–85.9 lakh (about US$41,000–90,000) in peak season, including our planning fee. A 50-guest wedding starts near ₹14–27.7 lakh; the biggest costs are rooms and food.

Intimate

50 guests, 2 nights, 2 functions · 4-star riverside resorts · December (shoulder season)

₹14 lakh–₹27.7 lakh

Intimate Rishikesh wedding budget, itemised
ItemWhat it coversRange
Rooms for your guests20 rooms × 2 nights, 4-star riverside resorts₹3.2 lakh–₹6 lakh
Food and drink50 guests × 2 functions₹1.5 lakh–₹2.4 lakh
Venue hire1 day of venue use₹2 lakh–₹5 lakh
Décor and lighting2 functions, simple styling₹1.2 lakh–₹3 lakh
Photography and filmessential coverage₹1.2 lakh–₹2.5 lakh
Music and entertainment1 sets (band, DJ, chenda melam…)₹40,000–₹3 lakh
Guest care and transfersAirport pick-ups, welcome kits, hospitality desk₹1 lakh–₹2.25 lakh
Planning fee8–12% of the managed budget, minimum ₹3,50,000₹3.5 lakh–₹3.5 lakh
Total₹28,000–₹55,000 per guest₹14 lakh–₹27.7 lakh

Classic

150 guests, 3 nights, 3 functions · 4-star riverside resorts · December (shoulder season)

₹39 lakh–₹85.9 lakh

Classic Rishikesh wedding budget, itemised
ItemWhat it coversRange
Rooms for your guests58 rooms × 3 nights, 4-star riverside resorts₹13.9 lakh–₹26.1 lakh
Food and drink150 guests × 3 functions₹6.75 lakh–₹10.8 lakh
Venue hire2 days of venue use₹4 lakh–₹10 lakh
Décor and lighting3 functions, signature styling₹4.5 lakh–₹12 lakh
Photography and filmsignature coverage₹2.5 lakh–₹5 lakh
Music and entertainment2 sets (band, DJ, chenda melam…)₹80,000–₹6 lakh
Guest care and transfersAirport pick-ups, welcome kits, hospitality desk₹3 lakh–₹6.75 lakh
Planning fee8–12% of the managed budget, minimum ₹3,50,000₹3.5 lakh–₹9.2 lakh
Total₹26,000–₹57,000 per guest₹39 lakh–₹85.9 lakh

Grand

300 guests, 3 nights, 4 functions · 5-star wellness resorts · December (shoulder season)

₹1.41 crore–₹3.28 crore

Grand Rishikesh wedding budget, itemised
ItemWhat it coversRange
Rooms for your guests115 rooms × 3 nights, 5-star wellness resorts₹62.1 lakh–₹1.38 crore
Food and drink300 guests × 4 functions₹30 lakh–₹48 lakh
Venue hire2 days of venue use₹10 lakh–₹24 lakh
Décor and lighting4 functions, grand styling₹16 lakh–₹48 lakh
Photography and filmcinematic coverage₹5 lakh–₹12 lakh
Music and entertainment3 sets (band, DJ, chenda melam…)₹1.2 lakh–₹9 lakh
Guest care and transfersAirport pick-ups, welcome kits, hospitality desk₹6 lakh–₹13.5 lakh
Planning fee8–12% of the managed budget, minimum ₹3,50,000₹10.4 lakh–₹35.1 lakh
Total₹47,000–₹1.09 lakh per guest₹1.41 crore–₹3.28 crore

Classic total in rupees: ₹39–85.9 lakh. Foreign-currency figures use recent ECB reference rates and are for guidance only.

Rishikesh rates we plan with

Per-unit ranges behind the budgets above, by standard of stay.

Rate bands by tier
StandardRoom per nightFood per plateVenue per day
Riverside camps and boutique stays₹3,500–₹7,000₹900–₹1,400₹80,000–₹2 lakh
4-star riverside resorts₹8,000–₹15,000₹1,500–₹2,400₹2 lakh–₹5 lakh
5-star wellness resorts₹18,000–₹40,000₹2,500–₹4,000₹5 lakh–₹12 lakh
Luxury retreats₹35,000–₹90,000₹3,500–₹6,000₹8 lakh–₹20 lakh
  • Much of Rishikesh town is vegetarian and alcohol-free; venues outside the town limits set their own policies.
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Rishikesh wedding cost questions

How much does a Rishikesh destination wedding cost?

A destination wedding in Rishikesh for 150 guests over three nights, with three functions at a 4-star resort, costs about ₹39–85.9 lakh (about US$41,000–90,000) in peak season, including our planning fee. A 50-guest wedding starts near ₹14–27.7 lakh; the biggest costs are rooms and food.

What is the biggest cost in a Rishikesh wedding?

Rooms and food. With 80% of 150 guests staying three nights, rooms are usually a third of the budget, and catering for three functions another quarter. Choosing a boutique hotel instead of a 5-star resort changes the total more than any other decision.

When is a Rishikesh wedding cheapest?

Rates are highest in October, November, February and March and lowest in July and August. Off-season dates can save 26% or more on rooms and venues, if the weather suits the kind of wedding you want.

How much is the Kalyan Co planning fee?

8–12% of the budget we manage, with a minimum of ₹3,50,000. It covers design, vendor contracts, guest travel coordination and the team on the days.

Are these prices final?

No. They are planning figures (version 0.1, 2026-09-24) to help you decide. Your quote is itemised line by line from real vendor rates for your dates.

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