The property file
About Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa
Taj Wayanad is the Taj group's hill resort in the Wayanad forests of north Kerala — the destination for a small wedding that wants mist, plantation and the Taj kitchen rather than a beach. No venue chart is published on the pages we could reach, so capacities, the room count and the rain plan are the first requests.
Panigrahana designs hill weddings for weather — covered ceremony options and lighting for early mountain dusk.
- The Taj hill resort in Wayanad — the forest-and-mist wedding
- Capacities, room count and rate card on request
Taj Wayanad: venue facts
| Address | Taj Wayanad is at Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa, Wayanad, Kerala, India. |
|---|---|
| Area | Taj Wayanad is in Wayanad, north Kerala. |
| Venue type | Taj Wayanad is a resort wedding venue in the 5-star tier. |
| Group | Taj Wayanad is operated under the IHCL (Taj Hotels) brand. |
| Capacity | Taj Wayanad is listed for 50–350 guests across its function spaces. |
| Function spaces | Taj Wayanad has 2 named function spaces: Lawn, Banquet hall. |
| Airport distance | Taj Wayanad is about 91.5 km from the nearest international airport. |
| Landmark | Taj Wayanad is close to the Wayanad hills, 91.5 km from Kozhikode airport (Taj). |
| Price reference | The price reference for Taj Wayanad is ₹2,000 vegetarian / ₹2,500 non-vegetarian per plate (WedMeGood listing (published plate and destination price), checked 2026-09-26). It is a reference point, not a quotation for your date. |
| Decorator policy | Taj Wayanad's decorator policy: Outside decorators permitted (WedMeGood listing). |
| Catering policy | Taj Wayanad's catering policy: In-house and outside catering allowed (WedMeGood listing); confirm any kitchen charge in writing. |
Listed guest ranges cover several spaces and layouts; they are not a seated guarantee for the hall you choose. Confirm every figure in a written proposal for your date.
Every function needs its own room
Function spaces at Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa
| Space | Type | Seated | Floating | Air-conditioned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn | lawn | 250 | 350 | No | 250 seated / 350 floating (WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026). The ceremony and reception lawn. |
| Banquet hall | hall | 75 | 120 | Yes | 75 seated / 120 floating (WedMeGood). The rain plan for a small wedding. |
A dash means the figure is not published. Ask for a measured plan of each space with the mandap, stage, dining and service access marked before you fix a guest count.
Photographs
Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa photos
What it actually costs
Wedding cost at Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa (2026)
Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa is ₹2,000 vegetarian / ₹2,500 non-vegetarian per plate — WedMeGood listing (published plate and destination price), checked 2026-09-26. Venue use, food, rooms, decor and production are quoted separately; ask for a written proposal for your date.
Wedding cost at Taj Wayanad
Taj Wayanad is ₹2,000 vegetarian and ₹2,500 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (published by WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026).
| Line | Figure | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering, vegetarian | ₹2,000 per plate | WedMeGood listing | 26 September 2026 |
| Catering, non-vegetarian | ₹2,500 per plate | WedMeGood listing | 26 September 2026 |
A full wedding at Taj Wayanad adds the caterer you appoint, who bills you directly, design and production — mandap, stage, florals, lighting and fabrication — the guest room block, photography and film, entertainment, transport and the planning fee, each quoted for its own scope; the figure above is the venue line only.
How much does a wedding at Taj Wayanad cost?
Taj Wayanad is ₹2,000 vegetarian and ₹2,500 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (published by WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026). A full wedding at Taj Wayanad adds the caterer you appoint, who bills you directly, design and production — mandap, stage, florals, lighting and fabrication — the guest room block, photography and film, entertainment, transport and the planning fee, each quoted for its own scope; the figure above is the venue line only.
Figures above are what their named source publishes, on the date shown, and are reproduced rather than estimated. Ask Panigrahana for a written proposal for your date.
| Vegetarian plate | ₹2,000 per plate — ₹2,000 vegetarian / ₹2,500 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra, is the starting rate on the WedMeGood listing (checked 26 September 2026). |
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| Non-vegetarian plate | ₹2,500 per plate |
What a wedding here tends to come to
WedMeGood also lists a destination price of ₹25 lakh a day for 61 rooms, covering rooms, three meals and the venue (checked 26 September 2026). Decor, production and taxes are outside that figure.
Price source: WedMeGood listing (published plate and destination price), checked 2026-09-26. Published figures are reference points; ask the property for a written proposal for your date.
What does the food alone come to?
This uses Taj Wayanad’s published per-plate reference for one meal service. It excludes tax, venue hire, rooms, drinks, decor and production.
300 guests × ₹2,000 per plate
A published rate is a reference, not an offer from Panigrahana or a guaranteed venue rate.Planning a wedding at Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa? Send your name and WhatsApp number and we will check the date and reply within 24 hours.
Designed, not just planned
How we would design a wedding at Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa
Forest and mist: greenery, lanterns, cover for rain; nothing that fights the trees.
Which function goes where
| Haldi | A lawn in the morning. |
|---|---|
| Mehendi | A veranda under cover. |
| Sangeet | The hall with a stage. |
| Wedding ceremony | A lawn with a covered rain plan — hill weather turns fast. |
| Reception | The hall or lawn — capacity per the chart. |
Season and weather
October to March is Wayanad's dry season and the window for anything on the lawn. The south-west monsoon (June to September) is heavy in the hills; the banquet hall seats only 75, so a monsoon wedding here stays very small.
Arrivals, access and logistics
Taj puts Kozhikode (Calicut) International Airport 91.5 km away, about three hours by taxi. Plan guest arrivals for daylight on hill roads. WedMeGood lists 61 rooms; confirm the count with the resort before you plan a room block.
Taj Wayanad policies
| Outside decorators | Outside decorators permitted (WedMeGood listing) |
|---|---|
| Catering | In-house and outside catering allowed (WedMeGood listing); confirm any kitchen charge in writing |
| Alcohol | In-house bar available; outside alcohol not permitted (WedMeGood listing) |
| Music and DJ | No in-house DJ; an outside DJ is permitted (WedMeGood listing). Amplified sound outdoors stops at 10 pm under India's Noise Pollution Rules |
| Music curfew | Amplified sound outdoors stops at 10 pm under India's Noise Pollution Rules; indoor rooms run later under the hotel's rules. Confirm in writing. |
| Fireworks and effects | Not published. Ask in writing; the resort is in a forested hill district |
| Parking | Sufficient parking (WedMeGood listing) |
Policy source: source, checked 2026-09-26. Get the current policy in writing before you commission any fabrication.
Already done here
Real weddings and journal notes from here
Before you book
Planning notes for Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa
Is Taj Wayanad the right venue for your wedding?
| Right for you if | Couples of 50 to 200 who want a Taj hill wedding in Wayanad. |
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| Look elsewhere if | A large wedding or one that needs published capacities before a visit. |
| Planner tip | Request the chart, room count and rate card; insist on a covered ceremony option in writing. |
Where Taj Wayanad is
Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa, Wayanad, Kerala, India
Asked and answered
Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa wedding questions
How many guests can Taj Wayanad hold for a wedding?
About 250 seated or 350 standing on the lawn, according to the resort's WedMeGood listing (checked 26 September 2026). The banquet hall takes 75 seated, which is the rain plan. Taj lists 45 rooms and 33 suites, so most of a 150-guest wedding stays on site.
Do we need a wedding planner at Taj Wayanad?
The resort supplies the lawn, hall, food, bar and rooms, and allows outside decorators and caterers. A planner brings those vendors three hours up from Kozhikode, holds a rain plan for a 75-seat hall, and runs airport transfers on hill roads. Panigrahana Weddings is an independent planning and design studio, not the venue; the property takes the booking and we design and run the wedding.
What is the Taj Wayanad wedding cost per plate?
₹2,000 per vegetarian plate and ₹2,500 per non-vegetarian plate, taxes extra, is the starting rate on the resort's WedMeGood listing (checked 26 September 2026). It also lists a destination price of ₹25 lakh a day for 61 rooms with three meals and the venue.
Does Taj Wayanad allow outside decorators and caterers?
Yes to both, according to its WedMeGood listing: outside decorators are permitted, and in-house and outside catering are allowed (checked 26 September 2026). Ask Taj in writing what it charges for outside catering and kitchen use.
Is alcohol allowed, and can we have a DJ at Taj Wayanad?
The resort runs its own bar and does not allow outside alcohol. There is no in-house DJ, but an outside DJ is permitted, per its WedMeGood listing. Outdoors, amplified sound stops at 10 pm under India's Noise Pollution Rules.
How far is Taj Wayanad from the airport?
Kozhikode airport is 91.5 km away, about three hours by taxi, according to Taj. Plan arrivals for daylight and keep the wedding-eve programme light for guests who travel that day.
What is the best month for a wedding at Taj Wayanad?
October to March, Wayanad's dry season, when the lawn is usable. From June to September the monsoon is heavy in the hills and the banquet hall seats only 75.
How many rooms does Taj Wayanad have?
WedMeGood lists 61, and its destination package is built on 61 rooms (checked 26 September 2026). Confirm the count with the resort, and how many rooms it will block for your dates.
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Compare other five-star venues in Thrissur and Wayanad
Each has its own guide: spaces, capacity, rooms and any published prices, with sources. To compare every one side by side, see 5-star wedding venues in Kerala. For planning, see our wedding planner in Kerala page. Comparing Taj hotels? See Taj wedding venues, compared.
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