# Pokhara Destination Wedding

> The Pokhara destination wedding is a 5-day celebration by Phewa Lake, with the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre as your backdrop. Choose a traditional Hindu or Buddhist ceremony, or a Western-style wedding, with decoration, music, a photographer and a wedding feast, plus a Sarangkot sunrise and a sunset boat ride.Price per person based on the couple; guest packages are quoted separately. Many couples register their marriage at home; ask us about the paperwork for your nationality.

## Trip facts
- **Destination:** Nepal
- **Duration:** 5 days
- **Difficulty:** Easy
- **Activity:** Destination wedding
- **Max altitude:** About 1,600 m / 5,250 ft (Sarangkot)
- **Best season:** Oct–Nov and Feb–Apr
- **Group size:** Couple plus guests
- **Accommodation:** Lakeside resort
- **Meals:** Breakfast daily, wedding feast and selected dinners
- **Price:** from US$1,290 per person
- **Web page:** https://himalayanhiking.com/pokhara-destination-wedding
- **Book:** https://himalayanhiking.com/booking?trip=pokhara-destination-wedding

## Overview
**Quick answer:** a 5-day lakeside wedding package in Pokhara, from US$1,290 per person (based on the couple), with guest packages quoted on request.

See our [destination wedding guide](/category/destination-wedding-in-nepal) and [Nepal honeymoon tour](/nepal-honeymoon-tour).

### At a glance

FactDetailsDuration5 daysVenueLakeside resort, PokharaCeremonyHindu, Buddhist or Western-styleCostFrom US$1,290 per person (couple)

## Highlights
- Lakeside ceremony with Himalayan views
- Traditional or Western-style wedding
- Decoration, music and photographer
- Wedding feast
- Sarangkot sunrise and sunset boat

## Day-by-day itinerary
### Day 1: Arrival in Pokhara
Airport pick-up and welcome dinner at your lakeside resort; meet your wedding planner.
_Altitude: 820 m · Meals: Dinner · Overnight: Lakeside resort_

### Day 2: Sarangkot sunrise and preparations
Sunrise at Sarangkot, then final preparations, outfits and, for Hindu ceremonies, mehendi.
_Altitude: 1,600 m · Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Lakeside resort_

### Day 3: Wedding day
Ceremony by the lake with decoration, music, priest or celebrant and photographer, followed by the wedding feast.
_Altitude: 820 m · Meals: Breakfast, wedding feast · Overnight: Lakeside resort_

### Day 4: Phewa Lake and celebration
Relaxed day with a sunset boat ride on Phewa Lake and a farewell dinner.
_Altitude: 820 m · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Overnight: Lakeside resort_

### Day 5: Departure
Transfer to the airport or continue on your honeymoon.
_Altitude: 820 m · Meals: Breakfast_

## What is included
- Airport transfers in Pokhara
- Lakeside resort (4 nights)
- Wedding planner
- Ceremony venue, decoration and music
- Priest, lama or celebrant
- Photographer for the ceremony
- Wedding feast and selected dinners
- Sarangkot sunrise and sunset boat
- All government and local taxes

## Not included
- Flights
- Wedding outfits and jewellery
- Guest packages (quoted separately)
- Legal marriage registration
- Travel insurance
- Tips

## Useful information
### Planning

Book 6–12 months ahead, especially for October–November.

### Paperwork

Many couples hold a symbolic ceremony in Nepal and register at home; ask us about your nationality.

## Packing list
- Wedding outfits
- Smart-casual clothes
- Warm layer for sunrise
- Comfortable shoes

## Frequently asked questions
### Can we have a traditional Nepali wedding?
Yes, Hindu or Buddhist ceremonies can be arranged.

### How much does it cost?
From **US$1,290 per person**, based on the couple.

### Can guests join?
Yes, guest packages are quoted separately.

### Is the marriage legal?
Many couples register at home; ask us for your nationality.