Venue comparison
Shiv Niwas Palace vs Taj Lake Palace
Two of Udaipur's finest wedding venues, compared on what actually matters: price, capacity, rooms, rules and the total cost of your wedding.
At a glance
- Shiv Niwas Palace has the lower published veg per-plate price (from ₹3,500 vs ₹10,500).
- Shiv Niwas Palace can host more guests (up to 600 vs 500).
- Taj Lake Palace has more rooms on site (83 vs 36), which matters for keeping guests together.
- For 200 guests over two days, we estimate about ₹2.71 Cr at Shiv Niwas Palace and ₹4.1 Cr at Taj Lake Palace, including rooms, food, décor and GST.
Prices from public listings, last checked November 2026. Estimates use premium décor, 5 functions, 2 nights in peak season with rooms for 70% of guests. Customise in the calculator →
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a wedding, Shiv Niwas Palace or Taj Lake Palace?
Based on published prices, a 200-guest wedding is estimated at about ₹2.71 Cr at Shiv Niwas Palace and ₹4.1 Cr at Taj Lake Palace. Actual quotes depend on dates and packages.
Which venue is bigger, Shiv Niwas Palace or Taj Lake Palace?
Shiv Niwas Palace hosts up to 600 guests with 36 rooms; Taj Lake Palace hosts up to 500 with 83 rooms.
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