The Gateway Resort

The Gateway Resort, Pushkar, now known as Pratap Mahal, Ajmer - IHCL SeleQtions, is a luxury heritage-style resort located on Pushkar Bypass Road, between Ajmer and Pushkar. Surrounded by the Aravalli range and designed with haveli-inspired Rajasthani architecture, the property makes a strong destination wedding venue for couples who want royal charm, Taj/IHCL hospitality, and a peaceful setting close to both Pushkar and Ajmer.

Quick Venue Snapshot

Location: Pushkar Bypass Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan
Distance from Kishangarh Airport: 26 kms, approximately 25 minutes
Distance from Jaipur Airport: approximately 120–140 kms, around 2–2.5 hours by road
Distance from Pushkar: approximately 10–11 kms
Total rooms & suites: 88 rooms, including 85 rooms and 3 suites
Guest accommodation capacity: 170 to 180 in-house guests, depending on room-sharing plan
Event capacity (approx. guest size range): 150–600 guests, depending on venue selection and layout
Indoor + outdoor venues available: Darbar Hall, Baithak Hall, banquet space, lawn, hotel event areas
Best suited for: luxury destination weddings, Pushkar-Ajmer wedding weekends, 150–400 guest celebrations, heritage-style resort weddings

A strong pick for couples who want a destination wedding near Pushkar with the reliability of IHCL hospitality, convenient access from Kishangarh Airport, and the visual warmth of Rajasthani haveli-style architecture.

About The Gateway Resort, Pushkar

The Gateway Resort, Pushkar Bypass Ajmer, is currently listed officially as Pratap Mahal, Ajmer - IHCL SeleQtions. The property sits between Ajmer and Pushkar and is described by IHCL as a retreat surrounded by the Aravalli range, with design elements inspired by aristocratic Rajasthani havelis, marble details, a Baradari, and a Lily Pond.

The resort gives couples a setting that feels royal without becoming logistically overwhelming. It is close enough to Pushkar for guests to experience Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Devi Temple, local markets, and the spiritual-cultural character of the town, while still offering the comfort of a full-service resort stay.

As wedding planners, The Gateway Resort, Pushkar, is our venue pick for couples planning a scenic Rajasthan wedding with 150–400 guests. It works beautifully between October and March, especially for outdoor pheras, poolside-style celebrations, courtyard-inspired décor, sangeet evenings, and relaxed guest itineraries across Ajmer and Pushkar.

Wedding Spaces at The Gateway Resort, Pushkar

Outdoor Spaces

The property offers lawn and hotel event spaces suitable for pheras, mehendi, haldi, welcome dinners, cocktail evenings, and reception-style celebrations. WeddingWire lists the venue’s event-space types as banquet, hotel, and lawn, with a maximum wedding-event capacity of 600 guests.

The outdoor setting works best with floral mandaps, Rajasthani folk décor, warm lighting, traditional welcome elements, and soft seating that complements the haveli-style architecture. With the Aravalli backdrop and Pushkar-Ajmer location, the venue can be styled for both elegant daytime functions and more dramatic evening celebrations.

Indoor Spaces

The key indoor venues include Darbar Hall and Baithak Hall. Northstar Meetings Group lists Darbar Hall at approximately 5,000 sq. ft., with capacities of 200 guests in auditorium style, 225 in reception style, and 160 in banquet style. Baithak Hall is listed at approximately 500 sq. ft., suitable for smaller gatherings and private functions.

These indoor spaces work well for sangeet, engagement ceremonies, cocktail evenings, family dinners, intimate wedding rituals, and weather-backup planning. For a multi-day wedding, the indoor setup is best used for pre-wedding ceremonies and formal functions, while larger ceremonies and receptions can be planned across the lawn and open-air spaces.

Accommodation & Guest Experience

The resort currently offers 88 rooms, with IHCL’s hotel page listing 85 rooms and 3 suites. This allows hosts to accommodate around 170–180 guests in-house on a double-occupancy plan, making it practical for close family, friends, and VIP guests to stay together across the wedding days.

Guest facilities include a restaurant and bar, swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, children’s activities, travel assistance, sightseeing support, high-speed Wi-Fi, and 24-hour room service. This makes the venue especially convenient for destination weddings where guests need comfort, leisure, and easy movement throughout the celebration.

Why Pick The Gateway Resort, Pushkar for a Destination Wedding near Pushkar?

As experienced wedding planners, we recommend The Gateway Resort, Pushkar, for couples who want the charm of Pushkar and Ajmer with the polish of an IHCL-managed resort. The venue offers a practical balance of room inventory, indoor and outdoor event spaces, heritage-style architecture, and strong guest hospitality.

Its biggest advantage is the location. You are close to Pushkar’s spiritual landmarks and Ajmer’s cultural sites, while still giving guests a peaceful resort base surrounded by Aravalli views. For couples planning a 150–400 guest celebration with destination-wedding energy, elegant décor, and manageable logistics, this venue is a strong fit.

Plan Your Wedding

We are experienced wedding planners well-versed in The Gateway Resort, Pushkar’s venue capabilities. We assist with décor in line with the resort’s haveli-inspired architecture, manage logistics, vendor coordination, hospitality, guest movement, local experiences, and complete wedding planning across Pushkar and Ajmer.

Meet us at The Vintage Saga. Check availability, review detailed costing, and begin planning your dream wedding tailored for this venue.