Destination Wedding in India from Canada

Palace and Punjab weddings in India for Indo-Canadian families, planned from Canada with one senior IWP planner.

Whether your family is in Brampton, Surrey, Calgary or Montreal, a wedding in India lets you bring everyone together: relatives from Punjab and Rajasthan, friends from Canada, and three days of celebration at one palace or resort.

IWP plans every detail on the ground from Jaipur and Mumbai while you plan from Canada. We have planned 250+ weddings for local, NRI and international families.

Why Canadian families marry in India

• Escape the Canadian winter. Rajasthan's October to March season means warm, dry days while it snows at home.
• Both sides of the family together. Grandparents and relatives in India are there for every ritual.
• Every tradition done properly. Anand Karaj, pheras, Nikah or an interfaith ceremony, with the right priests and musicians.
• One property, three days. Guests stay together, so every event feels like family.

How Canadian couples plan with IWP

1. Video call. A 30-minute call at a time that suits you. India is 9.5 to 10.5 hours ahead of Toronto, 11.5 to 12.5 hours ahead of Calgary and 12.5 to 13.5 hours ahead of Vancouver. We book calls in your morning or late evening.
2. Shortlist in 24 hours. A venue shortlist and a budget estimate in Canadian dollars, based on your dates, guest count and style.
3. Venue walk-throughs. We walk the shortlisted venues with you on video, and you can also visit in person with your planner before you book.
4. One senior planner. A single point of contact from first call to last dance, plus one WhatsApp group for both families.
5. Guest travel desk. Airport welcomes, transfers and room blocks for every guest flying in.

What a wedding in India costs, in Canadian dollars

IWP's indicative, all-inclusive budgets, converted at mid-2026 rates (about ₹67 to the Canadian dollar). We quote in rupees, and the C$ figure moves with the exchange rate.

Sikh and Punjabi weddings

We plan the Anand Karaj with the gurdwara or a granthi at your venue, alongside the jaago, mehendi, sangeet and reception. Families who want to stay close to Punjab can marry near Chandigarh, while others pair a gurdwara ceremony with palace celebrations in Rajasthan.

When to marry

• October to March is peak season in Rajasthan, and December and January book out 12+ months ahead.
• Christmas and New Year make it easiest for Canadian guests to take time off.
• Auspicious dates: check our list of 2027 Hindu wedding dates.

Where Canadian couples marry in India

Travel and visas for guests from Canada

• Flights: non-stop and one-stop flights from Toronto and Vancouver to Delhi, then a short domestic flight to Udaipur, Jaipur or Chandigarh.
• Canadian citizens can apply online for an Indian e-Visa and must receive the "Granted" approval before flying. OCI cardholders don't need a visa.
• Every foreign national, including OCI cardholders, must fill in India's free e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before landing. It has been mandatory since 1 April 2026, and one form can cover a family or group of up to five.

Every guest should check the official Indian visa website before booking. Our guest desk sends each family a checklist.

Making the marriage legal in Canada

Many Canadian couples complete the civil registration in their province and hold the religious wedding in India. If you want the marriage registered in India, we connect you with a local lawyer.

Book a 30-minute video call or send your details and we will reply within 24 hours with a venue shortlist and a budget in Canadian dollars.