Cultural & Family-Friendly Journey Around the Wedding Dates: 12–23 February 2026
#PaTailorMade for guests who want to experience India’s spiritual and cultural heartland before and after celebrating the wedding at Neemrana Fort Palace.
Guests would need to meet at a meeting point in Delhi on the 12th.
Please don’t forget
- Apply for a visa (tourist visa is fine for the wedding). You can apply for a 30 day e-visa for $25 here
- Get your Yellow fever vaccinations
Itinerary At-a-Glance
Date | Location | Highlights |
12–15 Feb | Jaipur | Temples, Ayurvedic massages, Pink City, Rajasthani cooking class, Elephant Sanctuary visit |
15–16 Feb | Sariska | Tiger safari, rural village stay |
16–18 Feb | Neemrana | Wedding celebrations |
19–21 Feb | Vrindavan | Krishna temples, seva (charity work), Govardhan Parikrama |
22 Feb | Optional excursions | Mathura Janmabhoomi, Wildlife SOS, or Varanasi bolt-on |
23 Feb | Fly Home | Back in the UK by Sunday morning |
You’re welcome to join us for as much or little as you’d like however please let us know which part so we can count you in as part of the transport. Please note you would have to book your own accommodation. Any optional extra’s would need to be booked separately. For this I can put you in touch with our wedding planner who’d be happy to help.
12–15 Feb: Jaipur – Culture, Devotion & Comfort
Stay: (wedding party: Laxmi Palace Heritage Boutique Hotel), Umaid Bhawan or others nearby
Enjoy a balance of cultural immersion and gentle downtime in the Pink City.
Activities include:
- Visits to temples housing the original Vrindavan deities:
- Govind Dev Ji, Radha Damodar Ji, Radha Gopinath Ji
- Cultural sightseeing:
- Hawa Mahal (outside view), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, local bazaars
- Relax & recharge:
- Ayurvedic massage at Kerala Ayurveda Kendra or similar
- Rooftop dinners and sunset views
- Interactive:
- Rajasthani cooking class in a heritage home
- Optional ethical experience:
- Visit Elefantastic Elephant Sanctuary or Hathi Gaon (no riding, family-run care centre)
🧘♀️ Don’t fancy all the activities? No pressure. You’re welcome to relax at the hotel, enjoy spa treatments, or simply soak up the atmosphere at your own pace.
15–16 Feb: Sariska Tiger Reserve – Wildlife & Village Stay
Stay: Sariska Kasba Village Resort
- Morning drive from Jaipur (~3 hrs)
- Afternoon jeep safari in Sariska National Park
- Evening around the bonfire with local food and folk atmosphere
- Depart early morning to Neemrana 8am (3 hours journey time)
16–18 Feb: Neemrana – Wedding Celebrations
Stay: Neemrana Fort Palace (wedding guest block)
Celebrate the joyful union in a majestic 15th-century heritage fort.
- Enjoy the stunning architecture, zipline, spa, and rooftop views
- All wedding events will run across these three days — full schedule will be provided closer to the date
19–21 Feb: Vrindavan – Krishna Pastimes, Seva & Parikrama
Stay: Resort Hare Krishna Orchid Vrindavan, speak to sanj to book this one
Spiritual experiences include:
- Darshan at temples such as:
- Banke Bihari, ISKCON Krishna Balaram, Radha Raman, Radha Damodar, Seva Kunj, and Nidhivan
- Govardhan Parikrama:
- Full 21km or a 3–5 km segment, with options for tuk-tuks for comfort
- Enchanted kirtan/chanting experience:
- Krishna Balaram temple vibes in the evening
What is Seva?
Seva means selfless service — giving with love, with no expectation of return. In Vrindavan, we’ll have the opportunity to serve:
- Homeless and sadhus by preparing and distributing prasadam (spiritual vegetarian meals)
- Children through fruit and meal distribution in local ashrams or schools
- Widows and elderly women supported by local NGOs
- Cows in nearby Gaushalas, feeding and helping with basic care
All guests — especially families — are welcome to join in. Children often find it deeply meaningful. You can contribute toward the seva here
Optional Excursions (22 Feb)
Choose how you want to end your journey:
1. Mathura Krishna Janmabhoomi (Janmasthan)
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Distance: ~40 min from Vrindavan
- What you’ll see:
- Krishna’s birthplace prison cell
- Keshav Dev Temple
- High security, no phones inside (lockers provided)
2. Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation Centre (Mathura)
- Time needed: 3–4 hours including travel
- What it is:
- A rescue & rehabilitation centre for elephants
- Learn about ethical care and interact (no rides)
- Must pre-book in advance
3. Varanasi Bolt-On (22–24 Feb)
- Ideal for guests seeking deeper spiritual immersion
- Travel: Short flight or overnight train
- Experiences:
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganga
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Visit to Manikarnika Ghat & Kashi Vishwanath temple
- Day trip to Sarnath (Buddha’s first sermon site)
- Return to Delhi on 24 Feb for international flight
4. Return Home (23 Feb)
- Early morning flight from Delhi
- Arrive in the UK on Sunday morning
