We're getting married at a heritage castle in the Rajasthani countryside, and we can't wait to share it with you. Two days of celebration - an intimate villa day of haldi, mehndi and sangeet among gardens and family, then the wedding itself beneath the walls of Castle Kalwar. Elegant, warm and unhurried: good food, meaningful ceremonies, and the people we love most.
So we can coordinate airport pickups and shared taxis. Jaipur airport code: JAI. Most routes go via Delhi (DEL) or Mumbai (BOM) - allow 3+ hours for the international-to-domestic connection.
| Who | From | Route | Arriving | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aye, Uncle & Aunty | Auckland | Malaysia Airlines · dep 18 Nov 1:00am · via Kuala Lumpur (10h layover) | Delhi - Wed 18 Nov, 10:00pm | TBC |
| Kieran & NC | Melbourne | Vietnam Airlines · dep 19 Nov 11:50am · via Ho Chi Minh City | Delhi - Thu 19 Nov, 10:00pm | TBC |
| Sally | Sydney | |||
| Max | Auckland | Singapore Airlines · dep 19 Nov 1:15am · via Singapore (10h layover) | Delhi - Thu 19 Nov, 8:00pm | TBC |
| Rhys & Hanny | Melbourne | Flight details TBC | Delhi - then to Jaipur Sun 22 Nov | TBC |
| Setu | TBC | Flight details pending | - | TBC |
| Physoe | Sydney | Flight details TBC | Delhi - Sat 21 Nov · to Jaipur with Rhys & Hanny Sun 22 Nov | TBC |
| Who | Leaving (Jaipur) | Flight | Drop-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return flights to be added. | |||
NZ and Australian passport holders need an e-Visa for India. It's all online, usually approved in 1-3 days - but don't leave it to the last week.
All times are Jaipur local time (IST - 6.5 hours behind NZ, 5.5 behind Melbourne).
You don't need to book anything yourself - we've got you. A family base in Jaipur is being arranged for the whole stay (around 20-27 Nov), so everyone's together under one roof and can explore the city easily. On the 24th the villa has plenty of room to stay over, and on the wedding night (25th-26th) a few rooms at Castle Kalwar mean some of us actually get to sleep in a castle. Room details will be posted here once finalised.
You won't need to organise your own transport: a taxi will be arranged for exploring Jaipur and shopping trips, and we'll arrange airport pickups plus shared cars between the accommodation and venues on event days. Uber and Ola also work in Jaipur city if you ever want your own ride. See Contacts below.
Late-November weather is lovely: sunny days around 25°C, cool evenings around 10°C - bring a layer for the evening events. Power plugs are Indian type C/D/M (bring an adapter). Data: get an Airtel/Jio tourist eSIM or SIM at Delhi airport.
Not to scale - but this is roughly how everything sits.
You're flying a long way - make a holiday of it. A taxi will be arranged for sightseeing and shopping days, so you can just hop in and go. A full day covers the top three.
| For | Contact | WhatsApp / Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Anything at all | Raj (NZ number) | +64 20 422 0322 |
| Once in India | Raj (India number) | +91 88907 77686 |
| Travel & pickups | TBC | - |