The Ultimate Bachelor’s Party Guide: Ideas, Destinations & Budget Tips

Before the serious wedding business kicks in, pause and take one last trip to the bachelor-land by having an unforgettable bachelor party! Hint: Hangover level ideas only.

Apurva Saxena

Updated on October 16 2025

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For those who have seen the movie ‘Hangover’ have surely dreamt about throwing or being a part of a bachelor party that is nothing less than epic in nature. We are talking about hangovers, shots of Advil and some serious thinking to recollect all the crazy fun everyone will get to have at the unforgettable bachelor party. Now movies are extra, but what if we tell you that you too can plan or be a part of a bachelor party that will be no less than a Hollywood inspired gala affair? We present to you 6 mindboggling ideas that will give you a night of unforgettable fun bachelor party. Hold your horses for this one, because this will be an adventurous, bumpy ride ahead.

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Bachelor Party Questions: Answered

The idea of planning a bachelor’s party for your bro might be an exciting affair, but there are certain factors of bringing it all together that you cannot just miss out on. Before you start planning the ultimate bachelor party for your best buddy, here are a few crucial questions answered that will help you get started in the right direction. Take a look!

1. What is a bachelor party?

A bachelor party is that one sole wedding event, where the groom gets the centre stage. Bachelor party, organised by friends and male cousins of the groom-to-be, is the 'last hurrah' celebrating the man's bachelor life, before he takes the next big step of his life, and enters into marital companionship.

The Purpose: To celebrate the last few single days of the man, and a way for him to connect closely with his friends and cousins.
The Invitees: All of the groom's closest male friends and cousins are invited to the party.
Party Location: From throwing a party at someone's house, to pub hopping together, booking a party venue, to taking a quick vacation.
Party Activities: Drinking or hitting the nightclubs is often the highlight of a bachelor party, followed by party games or outdoor sports games that the groom likes.
Timeline: The bachelor party takes place a few days or weeks before the commencement of wedding celebrations.

2. Who gives a bachelor party?

As per Christian wedding traditions, it is the best man to the groom who usually plans the party. But in other Indian cultures, a bachelor party has become an add-on event, which is organised by all the close friends of the groom, together.

3. Who pays for a bachelor party?

Since it is a party thrown for the groom, the groom doesn’t contribute monetarily at all to the bachelor’s party. The best man plans and provides a budget estimate for the party, which is then split equally among all the attendees. All the costs, which include f&b, stay, travel, and other activities, are taken care of by all the attendees, excluding the groom.

4. What happens at a bachelor party?

Indoor Activities: Drinking, beer pong, card games, roulette, dancing, backyard barbeque, karaoke.
Outdoor Activities: Bar hopping, outdoor sports, golfing, wine tasting, brewery visit, fine dining, camping.
Other than these same-city activities, people also take vacations with a pre-planned fun boy-special itinerary lined up in the mountains or by the beach.

5. What to get a groom for a bachelor party?

Customised Gifts: High-end bag/wallet set for men, designer shoes, to formal suits or personalised accessories which say 'Groom'.
Luxury Items: Designer accessories, luxury watches, gold chain or ring, smart fitness ring, bar tools or whiskey hamper.
Experiences: A spa package, a staycation voucher for two, and a wine tasting trip sponsored by the attendees for the groom and his bride.
Personal Hampers: An adult hamper for the honeymoon, a grooming hamper, an alcohol hamper of the groom's choice or a bath essentials hamper for him.

6. Is there a bachelor party for a bride?

Absolutely, yes! Why should boys have all the fun? A bachelor's party for the bride is called a bachelorette party, which is also popularly known as the 'hen party'. It is the same as a bachelor's party for the groom. The party is organised by the bridesmaids and mostly includes the cousins, closest friends and sometimes the mother and future mother-in-law of the bride as well.

7. How to surprise a groom at a bachelor party?

While planning a bachelor's party for the groom, one question that stands out is how to make the party extra special, memorable and unique for the soon-to-be-married bachelor? Answering just that, take a look at the following ways to bond with the groom deeper, amidst lots of laughs, drinks and fun.

Give a Memorable Gift: The closest friends and cousins of the groom surely know what ticks and icks the groom. Put in extra thought towards getting him a bachelor party special gift that he will cherish for a really long time. Surprise him with this grand gesture, and bring a smile to his face.
Make Him a Video: Gather all the photographs and videos that all the attendees share with the groom, compile them together into one video down the memory lane, add some peppy or soulful music to it, and present it to the groom on the bachelor's night.
Give a Speech: The best man can raise a fun toast to the groom and speak on behalf of everyone in attendance. A speech dedicated to the groom, that includes something emotional, something kinky, something funny and something serious.

Tips to Plan a Bachelor Party

Breaking all the details down for you to the T, so that you leave no stone unturned in making this bachelor's party for the groom a roaring success, here are our tips to get everything in order!

Small Guest List: And by small, we don't mean the count, but the lot that is closest to you. Close friends, close cousins, close acquaintances and preferably, all men. If need be, get the list cross-checked by the groom to make sure that everyone he wishes to be a part of his bachelor's, gets invited in due time.
Pick the Right Location: You can either finalise someone's spacious abode as the party venue, book an Airbnb which is near the groom's place, book a party hall or hotel suite to party and stay the night at, or take a trip to the mountains, or the beach, book an entire villa and host the bachelor's party at.
Set the Right Date: Make sure that the date is neither too close to the wedding dates, nor too far from the marriage event dates, either. If taking a trip, plan that at least a month or a few weeks before the wedding functions, so as to get ample rest and gear up for the big day, refreshed.
After Party Accommodation: With booze involved in the party, make sure that you have stay arrangements pre-booked for all the attendees as well.
Check Food Preferences: Make sure you not only have food preferences, but also be notified about the allergies of any of the attendees, to avoid any mishappenings unfolding on the occasion. Hire a wedding caterer to make all the food arrangements for you.
Confirm R.S.V.P.: Make sure all the attendees have responded to the invites to be sure of the final head count.
Pre-Book Activities: In case you plan on taking the groom-to-be for some sports activities for the party, it is advisable that you pre-book the activities to avoid any last-minute delays and cancellations.
Surprise Beach Vacay: Get all the arrangements in advance, send the groom just the time and location and details on what to pack as part of an invite to his own bachelor’s party. Do not reveal the destination or itinerary to him, and take him on a surprise beach destination bachelor’s trip.

Bachelor Party Themes

Sitting around, drinking and having random conversations is definitely not how a bachelor's party should be planned. Making it more fun with a theme in place, the right kind of food, decor and music aligned with the theme, and everyone dressed up for the occasion is a more engaging way to give the groom beautiful memories of a lifetime. Let's take a look at some of the most popular bachelor party themes that you can consider:

Karaoke Night: If the groom and the boys love singing together, or hold fun memories of indulging in singing sessions as a band in college or school days, then nothing will make a more memorable bachelor party than a karaoke night. Book a karaoke room in your city that also offers booze and food, to get the party started.
In The Wild Trip: Connect with nature, sit around a bonfire, sing songs, share life's experiences, talk about memories you share with the groom and have a gala time camping under the stars on top of a hill or by the river shore.
Nightlife Tour: If your group loves club hopping, then dress up in your best dancing shoes, chalk down an itinerary marking all the bars you will be exploring in the vicinity, and get the party started.
Great Gatsby Roulette: For the love of roulette, poker and cards, add suiting up to the invitation, bring out the casino tables and spend the night trying your hands at Lucky 7.
BBQ Hangout: Pick a wedding venue with a spacious backyard lawn, set up the BBQ grill or hire caterers who will prepare fresh kebabs and tikkas that you and all the buddies can enjoy with some beer on the side, and maybe a movie or a sports event being played on the lawn theatre screen.
Frat Party: Relive your college days, and go back in time to the nights of beer pong, sipping drinks from plastic cups, playing bands and high party music, and just having a lot of fun before the groom moves on to welcoming a more interesting and responsible chapter of his life.

Best Bachelor Party Ideas

If you wish the bachelor's night momentous for your buddy, but are short on ideas on how to make it a more happening pre-wedding event? Then this list of ideas will surely inspire you to curate a personalised bachelor's party experience for the groom-to-be.

Wine or Whiskey Tasting Experience: If the groom loves his whiskey or wine, then nothing like booking a trip to the vineyards of India, and taking him on a surprise tasting experience for his bachelor's party.
Food Tour: From food walks trying street foods, to reserving a table at the chef's tables for a unique food experience, plan a bachelor's party with lip-smacking food that the foodie groom will absolutely devour.
Games Night: Instead of staying indoors, take the groom for some fun games at the nearby gaming arcade. Book the space exclusively for the attendees if you can, and have a gala time being an adrenaline junkie, racing with go-karts, getting into a paintball fight or serving bowls at the bowling alley.
Attend a Game: For sports lovers, check if any live matches are taking place around the possible dates that you have shortlisted for the bachelor's party. And if the timings align, surprise the groom by taking him to watch the match live.
Go to a Concert: If your favourite band or musician is playing in town, then block the groom's evening, and take him to the concert as part of the bachelor's celebrations.

Bachelor Party Ideas in a Budget

A bachelor party doesn’t have to mean spending a lot or going extravagant with the planning process to impress the groom. A bachelor’s party should be all about having lots of fun and making memories, sans the budgets. Keeping the spirit of a bachelor’s party in mind, we have jotted down some budget-friendly bachelor party ideas that you can consider:

Beer Pong Night: Get plastic cups and plates out, just like the college times, order in Chinese or whatever the groom wishes to eat, and set up simple but fun red part cup games for the night that everyone can indulge in as teams.
Road Trip: Instead of booking a luxury destination vacation, you all can take a road trip to the nearby touristy town, play some music, enjoy the ride and book a budget-friendly stay to continue with the party.
Taash (Cards) Party: A traditional and much-loved Indian gaming night is the cards night. Gather everyone for an evening of fun card party, where everyone gets to try their luck and have a good time.
DIY'd Theme Party: Transform a room or home of one of the attendees into a party den, with a theme and surprise the groom with all the decorations done especially for his bachelor's party.

Best Places for Bachelor Party in India

If you truly wish to take the groom-to-be somewhere out of town to have a bachelor’s trip instead of a bachelor’s night, then we present to you the Top 5 bachelor party destinations in India to choose from. Take a look!

Goa: Ever since the movie ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ made it popular, Goa has become the go-to destination for all boy groups for their fun trips and bachelor parties. From booking a private villa to club hopping on Calangute beach.
Ladakh: If your group loves taking bike rides, then take a legendary bike road trip to Ladakh, which the groom will cherish forever. From riding up to one of the highest motorable roads of the world, Khardung La, to finding peace at the monastery in Diskit, explore it all.
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: If alcohol is not your cup of tea, and your group is inclined towards spirituality or holistic wellness, then nothing like taking a trip to Rishikesh and booking a staycation at one of the wellness resorts.
Pondicherry: A stay at the French quarters, food hopping at some of the best cafes in town and hiring mopeds to explore the coastal town will be one of the best ways to celebrate a bachelor's pre-wedding celebrations for the last time.
Triund Trek, Himachal Pradesh: For men who love putting on trekking gear and exploring wild treks over talks and laughs, a trip to the mountains for the Triund Trek will be an ideal destination. Trek up the forest terrains and camp atop the mountain, overlooking snow-clad mountains.

We are sure that these ideas have pumped up your excitement to the T and we also know for a fact that these ideas will guarantee an unforgettable bachelor party experience for the gang. Right now, hangover kits for bachelor parties are high in demand, so don’t forget to pack up all the necessities for all the attendees as a thank you gesture as well!

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