The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, Chandigarh

Wedding Venue Assessment

Address
Siswan Forest Range, Pallanpur, P.O. Sialba Majri, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab 140110
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts · 25-acre forest estate · 8,000+ acres Siswan Forest · Himalayan foothills
North India’s premier destination wedding resort

Property Snapshot

Venue Overview & Architecture

The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, Siswan Forest, New Chandigarh, is a premier destination wedding resort in North India and the only five-star luxury property of international standing offering a forest and mountain backdrop within an hour’s reach of Delhi, Chandigarh, and Punjab’s major cities.

Situated within a private 25-acre estate at the edge of the protected 8,000-acre Siswan Forest Reserve and framed by the Himalayan foothills of the Shivalik Range, the resort delivers natural grandeur that urban ballrooms cannot replicate. The property was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places” in 2018 and gained further prominence after actor Rajkummar Rao chose it for his wedding in November 2021.

The architecture draws from traditional Rajasthani mansion design: sand-coloured sandstone façades, domed gazebos, ornate glass doors, hand-painted gold-leaf frescoes, crystal chandeliers, reflection pools, and landscaped gardens opening to the forest treeline. The aesthetic is regal yet restrained, creating serene luxury rather than overwhelming opulence, making it ideal for multi-day Indian wedding programmes ranging from intimate mehendi ceremonies to large receptions.

Architectural Highlights Relevant to Weddings

• Traditional Rajasthani mansion design language with domed pavilions, arched galleries, jaali screens, gold-leaf frescoes, and chandeliers.

• Anant Mahal: principal ceremonial courtyard and restaurant with a signature domed gazebo serving as the primary vow-exchange setting; opens into landscaped gardens for al fresco extensions.

• Durbar Hall: main ballroom with high ceilings, chandeliers, ornate glass doors, and an adjoining al fresco terrace.

• Kaanan Lawns: expansive open-air lawns with views of the Shivalik range; ideal for sangeet, receptions, and large celebrations.

• Forest-edge setting with visible wildlife such as peacocks, swans, and migratory birds.

• Reflection pools and fountains providing strong photographic backdrops.

• Raunaq Bar: signature bar with torch-lit courtyard, suitable for cocktail hours and pre-dinner gatherings.

Note
The resort operates under direct management with a dedicated on-property events team. Wedding enquiries are handled in-house.

Wedding Venues & Event Spaces

The resort offers five distinct indoor and outdoor venues, enabling parallel or sequential multi-function Indian wedding programming. Two defined time slots operate across all venues:

• Daytime: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Evening: 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

Music is permitted until midnight; extensions beyond 12:00 AM require special permissions.

Venue Details

Critical Venue Rules

• Two event slots operate across all venues daily.

• Music permitted until 12:00 AM; late-night extensions are not standard.

• Havan (sacred fire) is permitted with safety protocols.

• Outside decorators are not permitted; only approved panel decorators may be used.

• Outside caterers are not permitted; all catering is in-house.

• Alcohol is primarily in-house; outside alcohol is subject to corkage.

Alert
Decorator panel restriction is the most operationally significant planning consideration. Couples must confirm their preferred decorator’s panel status before committing to the venue.

Guest Rooms & Accommodation

The resort offers approximately 60 keys across hotel rooms, luxury tents, and villas, designed for privacy and uninterrupted forest views.

Accommodation Breakdown

Standard Inclusions

• 24-hour in-room dining

• Butler service for villas and tents

• Forest or garden views from all units

• Standalone bathtubs in tents and villas

• Complimentary Wi-Fi, minibar, in-room safe

• Daily breakfast (Indian, Continental, Ayurvedic)

• Access to spa, pool, fitness centre, forest activities

• Regular wildlife sightings within the estate

Food & Beverage

The culinary programme is centred on Indian cuisine, Punjabi specialities, and Ayurvedic wellness dining. All food is prepared in-house.

Dining Venues

F&B Details for Weddings

• Outside caterers not permitted.

• Strong expertise in Punjabi cuisine and live cooking stations.

• Multi-cuisine receptions available.

• Jain, vegetarian, no-onion/no-garlic menus supported.

• Alcohol managed in-house; corkage applies for outside alcohol.

• Punjab GST norms apply (typically 18% on F&B).

Wedding Experience & Aesthetics

The resort offers a forest-estate wedding experience combining palace architecture with Himalayan foothill views. The compact size allows a wedding group to effectively take over the entire property, creating a private estate celebration atmosphere.

Signature Experience Elements

• Domed gazebo ceremony at Anant Mahal

• Full baraat processions on Kaanan Lawns

• Forest and mountain photography backdrops

• Wildlife sightings during ceremonies

• Forest bathing wellness experiences

• Private Punjabi candlelit dinners

• Curated guest activities: nature walks, pottery, yoga, cycling

Logistics & Operations

Alert
The midnight music curfew is a major planning constraint for sangeet events and must be addressed before contracting.

Vendor Policies

Location & Accessibility

• Chandigarh city centre: ~30 min

• Ludhiana: ~90 min

• Amritsar: ~3 hrs

• Shimla: ~2.5 hrs

• Morni Hills: ~45 min

• Pinjore Gardens: ~20 min

Brand, Awards & Reviews

• TIME Magazine “World’s Greatest Places” 2018

• Regularly featured in leading travel publications

• Celebrity wedding destination

• Consistently rated 4.5–5 stars on wedding platforms

Property Information