Inside the Palace Hotels of Udaipur | Taj Lake Palace & Taj Fateh Prakash Palace | Travel with TWP

What does it truly mean to celebrate one of life’s most important moments inside a palace steeped in history, heritage and timeless romance? In the first episode of Travel with The Wedding Podcast, host Aarti Manocha takes you inside two of Udaipur’s most iconic palace hotels, Taj Lake Palace and Taj Fateh Prakash Palace, to explore the stories, traditions, hospitality and experiences that make these properties truly extraordinary. From arriving by boat at Taj Lake Palace to discovering the legacy of the House of Mewar, this episode goes beyond the grandeur to explore how historic spaces have shaped the world of luxury and destination weddings in India. Featuring: Shriji Huzur Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Ji — 77th Custodian of the House of Mewar Rahul Maini — Cluster GM, Operations & GM, Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur Chef Manish Joshi — Executive Chef, Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur Devvrath Singh — GM, Taj Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur Together, they take us behind the scenes of palace hospitality, royal traditions, culinary experiences and the art of creating unforgettable celebrations in Udaipur. Whether you’re planning a destination wedding in Udaipur, dreaming of a palace wedding in Rajasthan, or fascinated by India’s royal heritage, this episode offers a closer look at what makes these iconic palace hotels so special. Welcome to Travel with The Wedding Podcast, where we explore the places, people and stories behind unforgettable celebrations. Watch the full episode and step inside the palace hotels of Udaipur. Credits: Production House - Prachand Entertainment Director- Sanchit Chadha DOP- Manav Chhabra Producer- Alii Khan Executive Producer- Darshan Chauk 1st AC- Anubhav Post Production- Prachand Montage Post Producer- Elijah Pereira, Punnet Shrivastava Editor- Aayush Dhavde DI- Prachand Vivid HMU- Joyti Paliwal Equipment- Sync Eye 00:00 – 01:17 — Preview 01:18 – 02:50 — Introduction 03:15 – 04:45 — Meet Lakyaraj Ji 04:46 – 06:38 — Setting the Context 06:40 – 13:58 — From Palaces to Luxury Hotels 13:59 – 17:36 — Udaipur’s Rise as a Wedding Destination 17:38 – 21:50 — The Future of Luxury Weddings 21:52 – 23:44 — The Journey or the Destination? 23:50 – 26:29 — Balancing Work, Life & Ambition 26:31 – 27:30 — Gen Z & Generational Thinking 27:32 – 34:48 — Rethinking Sustainability 34:50 – 35:50 — Three Quotes to Live By 36:55 – 39:22 — Meet Rahul Maini, GM of Lake Palace 39:25 – 40:29 — Creating Exclusivity at the Palaces 40:30 – 43:56 — Keeping the Palace Legacy Alive 43:57 – 47:10 — Catering to HNI Celebrations 47:12 – 48:26 — Managing International Wedding Clients 48:30 – 54:40 — Hidden Gems at Lake Palace 55:50 – 57:17 — Meet Chef Manish Joshi 57:20 – 58:54 — Catering for Thousands 59:00 – 01:01:23 — The Rise of Health-Conscious Menus 01:01:24 – 01:02:14 — Making Weddings Instagrammable 01:02:16 – 01:04:12 — Seasonal & Local Flavours 01:04:14 – 01:09:57 — Reinventing Traditional Cuisine 01:09:58 – 01:14:05 — The Challenges of Wedding Catering 01:15:36 – 01:17:16 — Meet Devrath, GM of Fateh Prakash 01:17:49 – 01:19:30 — The Perfect 3-Day Wedding 01:19:48 – 01:21:09 — Planning a Fateh Prakash Buyout 01:21:12 – 01:21:56 — How Today’s Couples Have Changed 01:22:00 – 01:28:40 — Celebrating Milestones at the Palace 01:30:20 – — Closing Remarks #UdaipurWeddings #TajLakePalace #TajFatehPrakashPalace #TravelWithTheWeddingPodcast #DestinationWedding #PalaceWedding #LuxuryWeddings #RajasthanWedding #TheWeddingPodcast #UdaipurPalace #Udaipur