Elite Wedding Planner · Venue Brief
Raffles Udaipur
Udai Sagar Lake · Private Island · Udaipur
A quick planner's brief on Raffles Udaipur — the facts that decide fit, the questions to ask the venue, and how Elite plans a large private-island lake wedding. Print or save this before you shortlist.
Quick facts
Rooms
~137 rooms & suites
approx — ~101 island + ~36 Lakeshore; verify with venue
Capacity
Big-baraat lawns to intimate suites
largest lawn ~800–1000 (approx — verify)
Event spaces
5 lawns · Great Park · ballroom · garden temple
~21 acres of gardens (approx)
Ballroom
City's largest indoor ballroom
~9,000 sq ft + pre-function (approx — verify)
Airport
Udaipur (UDR) ~20–25 min + boat
airport-side of the lake — confirm transfer
Arrival
By boat to the private island
jetty transfers planned with the venue
Best for
Large private-island lake weddings with capacity
Best season
Oct–Mar (peak Nov–Feb)
summer heat / monsoon need indoor backup
Event spaces
| Space | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Great Park / Event Lawn | Outdoor lawn | Reception, sangeet, big-night functions, baraat |
| Lake-View Lawns | Outdoor / lakefront | Pheras, mehendi, haldi, sunset cocktails |
| Grand Ballroom | Indoor | Reception, sangeet, weather-safe big functions |
| Garden Temple | Outdoor ceremony | Pheras / ceremony overlooking the lake and hills |
Guest logistics
- Airport: Udaipur (UDR) — ~20–25 min by road to the lake (confirm)
- Island access: Boat / jetty transfer to the private island — timing planned with Elite
- Transfers: Airport pickups + jetty shuttles + inter-function movement arranged by Elite
- Room block: ~101 island + ~36 Lakeshore keys (approx) — structured so guests stay together
- Welcome desk: On-property welcome desk + rooming list on arrival
- Elderly guests: Calmer boat timing, closer rooms + buggy access (request with venue)
- Baraat & permissions: Baraat entry, fireworks, sound and timing planned with the venue
- Weather backup: Indoor ballroom fallback kept ready for any function
Best fit
- ✓ Large luxury weddings that want a private-island buyout with real capacity
- ✓ Big baraats needing expansive lake-view lawns plus an indoor ballroom backup
- ✓ Families who want guests living on-site with a strong island room block
- ✓ A newer, contemporary palace-resort look over a centuries-old heritage palace
- ✓ An exclusive island arrival close to Udaipur airport
Not ideal if
- – You specifically want the iconic Lake Pichola / City Palace skyline backdrop (this is Udai Sagar Lake)
- – You want a very small intimate buyout — the scale suits larger celebrations
- – Your guests cannot manage a short boat transfer to and from the island
Room blocks & partner rates
Raffles Udaipur offers a strong room block across the private island (~101 keys) plus Raffles Lakeshore (~36 keys) — approximate, venue to confirm. Elite helps structure the block so guests stay together and rates stay transparent — final room count and rates confirmed directly with the venue for your dates.
Questions to ask the venue
- Are my dates available, and what island room-block size can you hold?
- What is the best available rate and room-block term for my dates?
- What is the boat / jetty transfer plan and capacity for my full guest list?
- What are the real per-lawn and ballroom capacities for my layout?
- What baraat entry, fireworks, sound and timing permissions apply on the island?
- What is the weather / heat contingency and indoor backup plan?
- Are buggy access and closer rooms available for elderly guests?
Want us to check Raffles Udaipur for your dates?
Elite preferred venue partner — special partner rates may be available for select dates and room blocks, subject to venue confirmation.
Elite Wedding Planner · flat-fee, no vendor markups · limited weddings per month. Facts to be reconfirmed with the venue at the time of booking.