Important: All passport holders (except for Indian passport holders and OCI holders) are required to apply for a tourist visa.
Please check if you are eligible for an e-visa or if you have to apply for a regular paper visa. You can check your eligibility for e-visa here.
You will need to complete an online form (does not need flight details). Please visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in and follow their instructions.
Quick Tips/Preparation for Application:
1) Reference in India: Please use Ankit Bhargava, 109, Kamal Complex, Gulab Bagh Road, Udaipur, Rajasthan, +919024445555
2) Visa Type: Select tourist visa, and we suggest selecting 1 month visa.
3) Passport Validity: 180 days or more
4) Photo: Have a digital photo ready in the format noted here. The application is liable to be rejected if the uploaded photograph is not clear and as per specification.
Samode Palace and Bagh are located in Samode, Rajasthan which is about an hour drive from Jaipur Airport or a three and a half hour drive from Delhi Airport.
We recommend all our international guests fly into Delhi. From here, you can take a domestic flight to Jaipur and reach Samode by road in 1 hour. A second option is to travel by road from Delhi to Samode, which takes about three and a half hours. You can use Google Flights, Skyscanner or direct airline websites to look for both international and domestic flights, alternatively you can book via a travel agent.
Either way, our wedding planners will contact you to inquire about your flight arrival/departure details and arrange transfers from Delhi/Jaipur airport or Delhi/Jaipur railway station.
Your stay during the wedding festivities has been organised at Samode. This 475 year old Palace has maintained its original charm with each room having its own unique personality. The Bagh was built around 250 years ago and was used as the Samode royal family retreat. Each room is designed to look like a tent and is in keeping with the characteristic features of that time period. Take a look at the Palace and Bagh here!
Check Instagram profile of Palace and Bagh here!
Your timely RSVP and travel plan will help us immensely to make further arrangements for your stay.
Important Points to Note
• Check-in date is 26th October 2023 and check-out is on 29th October 2023.
• Standard hotel check-in time is 2:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm.
• Early check-in/late checkout will be subject to availability.
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Jaipur is to be enjoyed year round! However, in October it is warm in the daytime and cooler at night. The temperature in Jaipur in October is normally moderate, with highs of 34°c and lows of 19°c. The humidity is very low that would not make you feel sticky. Pleasant winds blow throughout the day. There is very little rainfall during the month of October.
Our wedding planning team (Regal Weddings) can help answer any questions or enquiries before and during the wedding including any additional assistance needed in making any travel arrangements in Jaipur or all over India.
Regal Weddings:
E-mail: plan@ankit.in
Tel: +91- 8005617130
Alternatively, feel free to get in touch with Erin or Dr Gayatri directly.
Erin: +44 7565 301084
Dr Gayatri: +91 98390 67675