If you're able to attend all three events, you should plan on being in Jaipur for the first event on evening of March 4. Festivities should be wrapped up by the morning on March 6, so you are free after that. We recommend you allow for additional travel and consider spending some extra time to explore Jaipur.
Yes, you need a visa to enter India. Please see the RSVP, Visa & Travel Ideas section for more information.
Please review the information in the RSVP, Visa & Travel Ideas section.
You are not required to get any vaccines to enter India. It's always a good idea to be up to date with your routine vaccines such as Typhoid, Hep A, Hep B, TDAP, MMR etc.. More details can be found here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001
Other than the essentials - passport, visa (before travelling), cash, you should bring: 1. Travel plug adaptor 2. Mosquito repellent 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses 4. Mix of summer and cool weather clothes 5. Any medication you take 6. Tablets for indigestion (if you have a sensitive stomach)
No. We suggest converting to Indian rupees beforehand or ensure you get a travel enabled credit card to make life easier.
Please contact the wedding venue directly if you would like to extend your stay at Lohagarh Fort Resort outside of our wedding dates (March 4 check in - March 6th check out). You can book via the hotel's website (http://www.lohagarhfortresort.in/) or other travel sites. If you want information on other recommended places to stay in Jaipur before or after the wedding dates, please let us know.
We realize schedules get in the way. If you're not able to attend a particular event, please mention it in your RSVP. Otherwise we'd really love to see you at all of them and be with us every step of the way!
Wear whatever you're comfortable in :) Some events (e.g. Sangeet/Cocktail) traditionally have Western/Black Tie attire. If you choose to wear Indian clothes, you should familiarize yourself with the various options you have.
Yes! Check out this 101 on Indian attire: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZVQKQ_t4TSUVAOu-tRpHW-wN8zr80662p-F2aJjRYpg/edit?usp=sharing In short, women can wear sarees, lehengas (crop top with long skirt) or salwar kameez (long tunic top with leggings). Men can wear Kurta Pyjama or Sherwani (long coat-like garment) Note: Avoid reds (worn by the bride) and whites (worn for mourning) for the wedding ceremony. You can also check out this article for more info: https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-indian-wedding
You can purchase Indian attire either online in your home country or in person on arrival. If you have time, we recommend the latter because it's more affordable in India, you'll have more choice and you can try it before you buy it. Online with global shipping: https://www.manyavar.com/ https://www.cbazaar.com/ https://www.fabindia.com/ https://www.azafashions.com/ https://www.kalkifashion.com/ https://www.perniaspopupshop.com/ In person (anywhere in India): Department store chains such as Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Big Bazaar In person (Delhi): Manyavar, Fab India, Global Desi In person (Jaipur): Pratap Sons, Vasansi, Anokhee
March typically has pleasant weather in Jaipur. Average temperatures: low of 16 C/62 F and high of 31 C/88 F. The temperature drops at night and early mornings so definitely have a jacket handy.
The functions will mostly be outdoors so please dress accordingly. There will be some lawns as well (in case you're thinking of wearing heels).
Yes and no. Jaipur is relatively safe but as always, exercise caution and be alert as you would in general if traveling to an unknown land. The city is really easy to get around - but try to travel in groups or pairs and make sure you take tours with tour groups. Make sure you eat carefully, street side vendors are not recommended - and always drink bottled water! We also caution too much ice from unknown water sources.