Outdoor
Sapphire Lawn
9,600 sq. ft. · 300 PAX
Weddings
Destination Weddings at Excel Hotels & Resorts, Bhimtal
Hill-view lawns and indoor venues in the Kumaon hills, with 49 rooms on site.
Introduction
Celebrate in the Quiet of the Kumaon Hills
Excel Hotels & Resorts, Bhimtal sits above the lake in the quieter Kumaon hills, where Sapphire Lawn opens to mountain views and the indoor Emerald Pavilion Hall carries the celebration through cooler evenings.
Lawns, a poolside deck, indoor halls, 49 rooms and in-house catering keep the whole wedding in one place, from the Mehndi to the reception.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Excel Hotels & Resorts, Bhimtal
Hill & Lake Setting
Mountain views behind every ceremony, in the quieter Kumaon hills above Bhimtal lake.
49 Rooms
Deluxe rooms, premium rooms and family cottages on site for the wedding party.
Celebrations Up to 300 Guests
Sapphire Lawn takes up to 300 guests, with smaller venues for intimate functions.
Indoor Venue
Emerald Pavilion Hall seats 200 theatre style — a formal indoor option in any weather.
In-House Catering
Petals Restaurant and the resort kitchens cater every function, from Haldi refreshments to gala dinners.
Décor & Event Support
Décor, stage and mandap setups arranged around the ceremony, venue and theme of your wedding.
Wedding Venues
Celebration Spaces at the Resort
Indoor and outdoor venues, with approximate capacities. Final allocation depends on your functions, guest numbers and availability.
Outdoor
Ruby Lawn
1,000 sq. ft. · 100 PAX
Outdoor
Poolside Deck
1,000 sq. ft. · 100 PAX
Indoor
Emerald Pavilion Hall
2,632 sq. ft. · 200 theatre / 100 cluster
Indoor
Petals Restaurant
2,484 sq. ft. · 100 covers
Outdoor
Mehndi Garden Setting
Intimate daytime functions in the hill garden
Functions
Pre-Wedding & Wedding Functions
Every ceremony is planned as part of one celebration, with venues, décor and dining arranged function by function.
Mehndi
A colourful, relaxed start to the celebration in the hill garden, with traditional décor, music and low seating.
Haldi
Bright floral décor in the open air beside the pool or on the lawn — a happy, informal morning.
Engagement
An elegant setting for the ring ceremony, with customised décor and seating arrangements.
Sangeet & Cocktail
A musical evening of performances and dancing, indoors in the Pavilion Hall or out on Sapphire Lawn.
Baraat
The Baraat and arrival organised according to tradition, as part of the wedding-day celebrations.
Varmala & Pheras
A dedicated mandap and decorated stage, planned around the requirements of the ceremony and the décor concept.
Wedding Reception
A grand reception with a professionally set dining area, décor, entertainment and guest seating.
Stay & Dining
Wedding Accommodation & Dining
49 rooms — deluxe, premium and family cottages — keep guests and functions at the same property, planned around room categories, family requirements and the number of wedding nights.
Wedding dining is handled in house and planned around the function schedule: wedding lunches, hi-tea and snacks, gala dinners, breakfast and the reception dinner, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus. Room categories and restaurant details are on the property pages.
Gallery
Wedding Gallery
Venues, ceremonies, décor and celebrations photographed at the resort.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. With outdoor lawns, indoor event spaces and planning support, the resort hosts weddings and celebrations of different scales.
Enquire
Plan Your Wedding at Excel Hotels & Resorts, Bhimtal
Share your dates, guest numbers and the functions you have in mind, and the wedding team will come back with availability and a tailored proposal.