Raksha Bandhan is no longer just about tying a rakhi and exchanging a box of sweets. It is increasingly becoming a celebration built around the table long brunches, elaborate family dinners, playful desserts and beautifully packed hampers to gift. Here is your guide to where to celebrate Rakhi and gift hampers this year.
BRUNCH & SPECIAL RAKHI DINING
ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
For a more traditional family feast, Hornby’s Pavilion at ITC Grand Central brings Raksha Bandhan to the dinner table with a generous spread of Indian favourites. The menu includes Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Salad, Mutton Dum Biryani, Murgh Korma and Dum Ki Machli, alongside vegetarian favourites such as Paneer Butter Masala, Subz Dar Kofta and Dal Peshawari. Moong Daal Halwa and Jalebi Rabri close the meal, while sisters dining with their brothers receive 50% savings, making the evening even more special.
When: 28 August 2026| Time: 7:30 PM–11:45 PM
Where: Hornby’s Pavilion, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
Cost: ₹2,675 plus taxes
ITC Maratha, Andheri
At Peshwa Pavilion, Raksha Bandhan is all about a family-style feast built around Indian street-food favourites, sweet and savoury chaat and plenty of reasons to linger over the table. There is also a thoughtful little gift built into every reservation: a plantable, seed-woven Rakhi, designed to grow and bloom after the celebration. Choose between a festive dinner or a Sunday brunch, depending on how you prefer to mark the occasion.
Where: Peshwa Pavilion, ITC Maratha, Andheri (E)
Dinner: 28 & 29 August | 7 PM onwards | ₹3,150++ per person
Brunch: 30 August | 12:30 PM onwards | ₹3,500++ per person
Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway
At Feast, Raksha Bandhan takes the form of a generous Sunday brunch made for families. The elaborate buffet brings together Indian favourites, live cooking stations and festive sweets, while interactive experiences such as the Popcorn Station and Bond of Love Sweet Shop add a playful touch. Guests can look forward to festive treats including Rasmalai and Angoori Gulab Jamun, making this more than just a meal it is an afternoon designed around family, food and celebration.
When: 30 August 2026 |Time: 12:30 PM–4 PM
Where: Feast, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway
Cost: ₹3,299++ Non-Alcoholic Brunch | ₹4,299++ Alcoholic Brunch
DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square
If your ideal Rakhi involves the whole family, The GlassHouse brings together a festive lunch buffet, live food stations and entertainment for an afternoon of easy-going celebration. The experience includes refreshing signature mocktails, live music and Raksha Bandhan-themed décor, while every table receives a complimentary pastry personalised with a “Happy Raksha Bandhan” greeting. It is the kind of family-friendly celebration where the food comes with a little extra festive theatre and a thoughtful takeaway moment.
When: Friday, 28 August 2026| Time: 12:30 PM–3:30 PM| Where: The GlassHouse, DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square| Cost: ₹1,800 + 18% GST per person
FOO
For siblings who believe the best conversations happen over shared plates, FOO’s Siblings Special Brunch makes a strong case for spending Rakhi around the table. The Pan-Asian spread brings together sushi, dim sums, hearty mains, newly launched sizzlers and desserts, with plenty to pass around. Expect Nikkei Prawn Tempura Uramaki, Dynamic Tuna Roll, Wasabi, Truffle & Edamame Dumplings, Charcoal Har-Gow Gold Dust, FOO Yellow Curry and Blue Butter Japanese Fried Rice, followed by Mount Foo-Ji and Textures of Foo Black Marble Sesame Cheesecake.
Where: Bandra, Andheri, Nesco, Town, Hyderabad & Ahmedabad
Time: 12 PM–4 PM |Food Package: ₹1,650++ per person
Drinks Package: ₹1,550++ per person
KOKO, Goregaon, Mumbai
Raksha Bandhan at KOKO is designed for siblings who like their celebrations with a little flair. The special brunch brings together the restaurant’s signature Asian flavours, handcrafted cocktails and an indulgent spread that moves from sushi and maki to dumplings, noodles and prawns. Highlights include the KOKO Signature Roll, Hamachi Maki, Truffle, Water Chestnut & Sweet Pea Dumpling, Prawn & Chive Dumpling, Dan Dan Yu La Mian and Kung Pao Prawns. Desserts including Cheesecake and Hazelnut Crunch Fingers finish the afternoon on a sweet note.
Where: KOKO, Goregaon, Mumbai| Time: 12 PM onwards
BlueBop Cafe & Bar
At BlueBop, Rakhi gets a more playful, casual treatment think sibling gossip, comfort food and something sweet to take home. The menu brings together Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Truffle Cheese Poppers, Chicken Tenders and Prawns Tempura before moving into Cheese Fondue, Chicken Lasagna and sizzling platters. And because Rakhi gifting does not always have to be serious, BlueBop also has special cupcake boxes featuring playful messages for brothers and sisters.
When: Ongoing till 28 August 2026| Where: BlueBop Cafe & Bar
Rakhi Special: Box of 2 cupcakes – ₹300 | Box of 4 – ₹550
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SWEET BOXES & RAKHI HAMPERS TO GIFT
Hyatt Regency, Delhi
For those who prefer gifting something that feels polished, festive and ready to share, Sidewalk at Hyatt Regency Delhi brings its European-style bakery repertoire into the Rakhi season. Alongside its artisanal breads, cakes, pastries, pralines and truffles, the bakery is offering specially curated Raksha Bandhan desserts. The festive edit also extends to beautifully presented hampers combining artisanal bakes, confectionery and other indulgences making this an elegant choice for siblings who appreciate a more contemporary take on festive gifting.
When: Ongoing till 28 August 2026| Time: 8:30 AM–10 PM
Where: Sidewalk, Hyatt Regency Delhi
Le Gourmet
Le Gourmet takes the traditional Indian mithai box and gives it a global gourmet makeover. Its bespoke gifting collection brings together contemporary Indian mithai, Swiss chocolates and discoveries inspired by Mexico, Italy, Korea, Japan and the Middle East. The Aajuni collection features Ghewar, Badam Biscoff Bite, Shahi Pista Gulkand, Mango Bijou and Raga – Moong Barfi, while the Middle Eastern edit includes baklava, Midye Pistachio, Cashew Rose Bud, Almond Kernel Khaleeji and stuffed date hampers. Chocolate lovers can also explore Le Chocolat Suisse truffles and bon bons.
Where: Le Gourmet| Cost: Bespoke gifting begins at ₹7,000
Offering: Pre-curated and personalised hampers
Ladurée
For a Rakhi gift that swaps conventional mithai for French pâtisserie, Ladurée brings its signature elegance to the occasion. The collection includes a Limited Edition Gift Set of two tea cakes, available in Chocolate, Rose or Fruit, alongside a Chocolate Fondant Cake created for sharing. The maison also allows guests to build their own hampers from its assortment of macarons, Langue de Chat, Eugénie, cakes, cookies and sablé biscuits, turning the gift into something genuinely personal.
Limited Edition Gift Set: 2 Tea Cakes – ₹2,500
Chocolate Fondant Cake: ₹4,500, serves 4–6
Where: Ladurée India boutiques
Locations: Gurgaon, Pune, Kolkata, Khan Market Delhi and Mumbai
Le Méridien, Navi Mumbai
For a smaller gesture that still feels festive, Le Méridien Navi Mumbai has created Raksha Bandhan dessert tins designed around individual indulgence. The collection includes Classic Tiramisu, Dubai Pistachio, Mocha Caramel, Hazelnut Chocolate Praline and Cherry & Belgian Chocolate. Starting at ₹900, these tins work particularly well for siblings who would rather receive a beautifully packed dessert than a traditional hamper or for anyone looking to add an extra sweet note to their Rakhi gift.
When: 21–31 August 2026| Where: Le Méridien Navi Mumbai
Flavours: Classic Tiramisu, Dubai Pistachio, Mocha Caramel, Hazelnut Chocolate Praline, Cherry & Belgian Chocolate
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