# What a wedding in Lonavala costs

Source: https://kalyanco.com/destination-weddings/lonavala/cost

Publisher: Kalyan Co (https://kalyanco.com)

Updated: 2026-09-24

A destination wedding in Lonavala for 150 guests over three nights costs about ₹42.2–90.7 lakh (about US$44,000–95,000) in peak season, including the planning fee.

## Intimate — 50 guests, 2 nights, 2 functions

| Item | Covers | Range |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rooms for your guests | 20 rooms × 2 nights, 4-star hill resorts | ₹3.68–6.44 lakh |
| Food and drink | 50 guests × 2 functions | ₹1.84–2.88 lakh |
| Venue hire | 1 day of venue use | ₹2.3–5.75 lakh |
| Décor and lighting | 2 functions, simple styling | ₹1.2–3 lakh |
| Photography and film | essential coverage | ₹1.2–2.5 lakh |
| Music and entertainment | 1 sets (band, DJ, chenda melam…) | ₹50k–₹3.5 lakh |
| Guest care and transfers | Airport pick-ups, welcome kits, hospitality desk | ₹60k–₹1.5 lakh |
| Planning fee | 8–12% of the managed budget | ₹3.5–3.5 lakh |
| Total | ₹30–58k per guest | ₹14.8–29.1 lakh |

## Classic — 150 guests, 3 nights, 3 functions

| Item | Covers | Range |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rooms for your guests | 58 rooms × 3 nights, 4-star hill resorts | ₹16–28 lakh |
| Food and drink | 150 guests × 3 functions | ₹8.28–12.9 lakh |
| Venue hire | 2 days of venue use | ₹4.6–11.5 lakh |
| Décor and lighting | 3 functions, signature styling | ₹4.5–12 lakh |
| Photography and film | signature coverage | ₹2.5–5 lakh |
| Music and entertainment | 2 sets (band, DJ, chenda melam…) | ₹1–7 lakh |
| Guest care and transfers | Airport pick-ups, welcome kits, hospitality desk | ₹1.8–4.5 lakh |
| Planning fee | 8–12% of the managed budget | ₹3.5–9.71 lakh |
| Total | ₹28–60k per guest | ₹42.2–90.7 lakh |

## Grand — 300 guests, 3 nights, 4 functions

| Item | Covers | Range |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rooms for your guests | 115 rooms × 3 nights, 5-star resorts | ₹59.5 lakh–₹1.19 crore |
| Food and drink | 300 guests × 4 functions | ₹35.9–58 lakh |
| Venue hire | 2 days of venue use | ₹11.5–27.6 lakh |
| Décor and lighting | 4 functions, grand styling | ₹16–48 lakh |
| Photography and film | cinematic coverage | ₹5–12 lakh |
| Music and entertainment | 3 sets (band, DJ, chenda melam…) | ₹1.5–10.5 lakh |
| Guest care and transfers | Airport pick-ups, welcome kits, hospitality desk | ₹3.6–9 lakh |
| Planning fee | 8–12% of the managed budget | ₹10.6–34.1 lakh |
| Total | ₹48k–₹1.06 lakh per guest | ₹1.44–3.18 crore |

Planning figures v0.1, 2026-09-24. Not a quote.