Udaipur, also known as the city of lakes, Kashmir of Rajasthan or the “Venice of the East”, is synonymous to royalty, grandeur, heritage and extravagance. With the list of beautiful lakes, lavish palaces and gorgeous temples showcasing architectural distinction, there are numerous places to visit in Udaipur. The stunning location and rich cultural background make the city a popular tourist destination.
Founded in the year 1553 by Maharana Udai Singh, this city has stood witness to many important events in the history of India and bears testimony to their culture and retains the remnants of the heritage they left behind. Here we have listed some of the best places to visit in Udaipur with all the details to make planning for your next Udaipur trip easy.
Things to remember:
- How to Reach Udaipur: The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport that has regular flights from New Delhi, Jaipur, Indore and Mumbai. The airport is 20 km from the city centre. There are regular buses available from Delhi, Jaipur, Indore and Kota. You can also take a road trip as Udaipur is well-connected to Delhi and Mumbai by road. You can also take a train to Udaipur Railway Station from most of the cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Mumbai among others.
- Best Time to Visit Udaipur: September to December, February and March.
- Top 5 Places to Visit in Udaipur: City Palace, Lake Pichola, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Jagmandir, and Lake Palace.
- Ideal Duration of Stay: 3 days
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Tourist Places to Visit in Udaipur (Palaces)
1. City Palace
The City Palace stands on the east bank of Lake Pichola. It is not one palace but a series of palaces with courtyards, terraces, corridors and gardens built at different times since 1559. You will find a museum here with many articles, furniture and utensils belonging to the royal families.
- Distance from the city centre: 4.1 km
- Timings : 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Entry Fee: Adult Rs. 300, Child Rs. 100, and Student Rs. 100
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2. Jag Mandir
Jag Mandir sits on an island by Lake Pichola. The royal family of Rajasthan used this palace as a summer resort, or a location to arrange parties. The history of the palace is a mixture of Rajput and Mughal – it was used as a sanctum by the Mughal Prince Khurram before he was Shah Jahan. It is an excellent example of history.
- Distance from the city centre:5.2 km
- Timings: 10 am – 6 pm
- Entry Fee: For an hour boat ride: Adult (Rs. 325) and Child (Rs. 165); For 30 mins boat ride: Adult (Rs. 225) and Child (Rs. 115)
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3. Bagore-ki-haveli
Built-in the 18th century, the Bagore-ki-Haveli is a beautiful mansion by Lake Pichola in Udaipur. The palace is beautiful, with hundreds of rooms displaying examples of costumes and modern artworks. Also, check out the Mewar paintings as well and watch the Dharohar Dance Show conducted at the Haveli at 7 pm.
- Distance from the city centre: 4.4 km
- Timings: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Entry Fee: Rs. 60 (Adult), Rs. 30 (Child), Rs. 100 (Foreigners) and Dharohar Dance Show Fee: Rs. 90 (adult), Rs. 45 (child), and Rs. 150 (foreign adult)
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4. Monsoon Palace
Also known as the Sajjangarh Palace, the monsoon palace is a hilltop residence of the Mewar kings, with a panoramic view of the city’s lakes, palaces and surroundings. This is now under the Forest Department and open to visitors who are mesmerised by their view of the sunset from the palace.
- Distance from the city centre: 5.2 km
- Timings: 8 am – 6 pm
- Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Indians, and Rs. 80 for Foreigners
5. Lake Palace
Formerly a palace and now a luxury hotel, the Lake Palace is a construction of incredible beauty, with fountains and gardens, columned courtyards and pillared terraces. It was first constructed by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1743. Visit, and be sure to look out for the arabesques studded with precious stones.
- Distance from the city centre: 4.6 km
- Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
- Entry Fee : Boat Ride (Rs. 400 for Adults/Rs. 200 for Child) Sunset Boat Ride ( Rs. 700 Adults/ Rs. 400 for Child)
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Places to Visit in Udaipur (Lakes)
1. Lake Pichola
Lake Pichola, named after the village nearby is one of the oldest and largest lakes in Udaipur. It is also one of the most beautiful lakes that are surrounded by verdant hills under a stretch of the beautiful sky. More additions made to Maharana Udai Singh’s legacy are temples, bathing ghats, and lofty palaces. It is a sight to behold.
- Distance from the city centre: 4.6 km
- Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
- Entry Fee: Boat Ride Fee Adult – INR 300/- per hour, Children – INR 150/- per hour
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2. Fateh Sagar
The lake of Fateh Sagar in the north-west of Udaipur is another beautiful spot in the city. The hills that girdle this lake, with various species of plant life, contribute to Udaipur’s status as Rajasthan’s Kashmir. The lake has three small islands: one formed a public park, another the Nehru Park, and the last the Udaipur Solar Observatory.
- Distance from the city centre: 4.8 km
- Timings: 8 am to 6 pm
- Entry Fee: Boat Ride Fee Rs 30 per person for Regular Boat Ride Rs. 100 – Rs 200 per person for Motor Boat Ride, and Rs 200 – Rs 400 per person for Speed Boat Ride
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3. Lake Badi
12 km away from Udaipur, around the Badi village, Lake Badi was constructed by Maharaja Raj Singh I. The lake was built to help ease the effects of famine during his reign. The lake has no bustling tourist-markets, temples or palaces. What lies there is a bare expanse of water, and it is this serenity that lends it charm.
- Distance from the city centre: 12.7 km
- Timings: 8 am to 6 pm
- Entry Fee: Boat Ride- INR 30 for normal; INR 200 for motorboat ride and INR 400 for a speedboat.
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4. Dhebar Lake
Once the largest example of an artificial lake in the world, the Dhebar Lake was built in the 17th century, after Rana Jai Singh constructed a marble dam across the Gomati River. The lake can be found in the Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary. The Dhebar Lake has three islands, inhabited by the Bhil Minas of Rajasthan, and a visitor will find six cenotaphs, a Shiva Temple, a view of palaces across the waters.
- Distance from the city centre: 47 km
- Timings: 10 am to 5 pm
- Entry Fee: Boating is Rs. 30 for Indians and Rs. 80 for Foreigner
5. Doodh Talai
Located at the very centre of Udaipur, by the Shiv Niwas Palace, Doodh Talai is small and exquisite. The attractions found around Doodh Talai are gardens, like the Manikya Lal Verma Garden, a wonderful view of the Pichola Lake, parks and ropeway that leads to the Karni Mata Temple.
- Distance from the city centre: 5.1 km
- Timings: 6 am to 8 pm
- Entry Fee: Rs. 10
Best Ghats To Visit For Udaipur Sightseeing
1. Gangaur Ghat
The Gangaur Ghat leads into the Pichola lake, where you will find the Bagore-ki-Haveli on the banks of the lake. A tourist attraction, especially for the Gangaur Festival – a great parade of palanquins and chariots, with folk-dances, where the idols of Gan and Gauri are immersed in the Pichola lake. Another festival celebrated by the ghat is Jal-Jhulni Ekadashi, both beautiful examples of Rajasthani culture.
- Distance from the city centre: 4.6 km
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Entry Fee: Free
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2 Ambrai Ghat
Ambrai Ghat, also known as Manjhi Ghat, is opposite the Gangauri Ghat and forms the seat of many hotels. The ghat is famous for the view it offers of the City Palace and the many lakes that surround it. It is a sight to behold. The Ambrai Ghat has the famous Ambrai Restaurant at the banks of the Pichola Lake.
- Distance from the city centre: 4.7 km
- Timings: 8 am to 12 am
- Cost at the Restaurant: Rs. 900 for two people
Tourist Places to Visit in Udaipur (Monuments)
1. Kumbhalgarh
The birthplace of the renowned King of Mewar, Maharana Pratap; the Kumbhalgarh Fort is a World Heritage site which was occupied until the 19th century. With a 38-kilometre-long wall, this is the largest walled complex in the world. Don’t miss the light and sound show.
- Distance from the city centre: 64 km
- Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Light and Sound Show: 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm)
- Entry Fee: Rs. 15 per person for Indians; Rs. 200 per person for foreigners (Light and Sound Show: Rs. 100 per person)
2. Moti Magri
Moti Magri, meaning Pearl Hill, is a memorial to the Rajput King Maharana Pratap. Almost every Indian knows that he rode a horse called Chetak, and the bronze statue of the Maharana mounted on Chetak makes this place eminently worthy of a visit.
- Distance from the city centre: 4.6 km
- Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
- Entry Fee: Rs. 25 per person (Adult); Rs. 15 per person (Child)
3. Sukhadia Circle
A carnival encircling a three-tiered fountain, Sukhadia Circle in Udaipur offers fast-food centres, horse-riding facilities, a view of a beautiful marble fountain, which is shaped to represent what looks like a wheat-ear, to conjure the image of prosperity. On the edges of Sukhadia Circle are a number of small gardens, and play-zones for children.
- Distance from the city centre: 3.6 km
- Timings: 6 am to 9:30 pm
- Entry Fee : Free/ Boating: Rs. 40 per person
4. Ahar Cenotaphs
At Ahar in Rajasthan, 2 km from Udaipur, a collection of 250 cenotaphs exist that have been built over the course of 350 years. The cenotaphs are meant for the Maharajas of Mewar.
- Distance from the city centre: 1 km
- Timings: 6 am to 6 pm
- Entry Fee: Rs. 3
5. Royal Cenotaphs
A garden complex, Bada Bagh involves climbing a hill. Find a series of royal cenotaphs on climbing one of the several hills. The cenotaphs, marked by marble slabs and carved from sandstone, belong to royal family members, kings, queens and their children. Visit for a glimpse into the past.
- Distance from the city centre: 850 m
- Timings: 6 am to 6 pm
- Entry Fee: Free
6. Pratap Gaurav Kendra
Rana Pratap is a part of the amazing history of Rajasthan and considered an icon of the city’s historical heritage. The Pratap Gaurav Kendra is situated at Tiger Hill and dedicated to the great king of Mewar Maharana Pratap. There is a 10-acre park surrounding the statue.
- Distance from the city centre: 8.1 m
- Timings: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
- Entry Fee: Rs. 150 (Adult) and Rs. 75 (Child)
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7. Udaipur Solar Observatory
The Udaipur Solar Observatory is located on an island on Fateh Sagar Lake. The sky above the lake is unusually perfect for solar observations and is home to a number of telescopes. Come here for some educational fun, or if you have a science-enthusiast with you.
- Distance from the city centre: 2.1 m
- Timings: 9:30 am to 5 pm
- Entry Fee: Restricted
Famous Places in Udaipur (Temples)
1. Jagdish Temple
Built on top of a tall terrace, this temple to Lord Vishnu is decorated with ornate carvings and boasts a 79-foot high steeple. Situated just outside the royal palace, this temple has been in continuous worship since 1651 and is a major tourist attraction.
- Distance from the city centre: 4 km
- Timings: 4:15 AM to 1:00 PM; 5:15 PM to 8:00 PM (Monday to Sunday)
- Entry Fee: Free
2. Eklingji
The Mewar Rana rulers believed that they ruled as the dewans of the ruling deity Eklingji. This 8th-century temple complex was destroyed by invaders and was rebuilt in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha.
- Distance from the city centre: 20.8 km
- Timings : 10:30am–6:15pm
- Entry Fee: Free
3. Karni Mata
Built-in honour of a Hindu woman of a warrior caste, this beautiful temple with a marble facade is also known as the Temple of Rats. About 25000 rats live here and are worshipped and fed by people who consider eating food nibbled on by the rats here as a high honour.
- Distance from the city centre: 5.1 km
- Timings : 4am–10pm
- Entry Fee: Free
Places to Visit in Udaipur (Parks, Gardens and Sanctuaries)
1. Saheliyon-ki-Bari
This beautiful garden with a lotus pond watched over by marble elephants is extremely scenic. The garden was built for the 48 maidens who were sent as attendants to a princess of Udaipur as a part of her dowry.
- Distance from the city centre: 4.2 km
- Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Entry Fee: Rs. 5 per person
2. Gulab Bagh and Zoo
Located in the centre of the city, Gulab Bagh is the largest garden in Udaipur. It houses a lot of government offices along with the Arya Samaj, a zoo, many ponds, a library and a toy train, all of which attract a number of visitors.
- Distance from the city centre: 3.1 km
- Timings: 8 am to 6 pm
- Entry Fee: Rs. 25
3. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Both Kumbhalgarh Fortress and its Wildlife Sanctuary can be found in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan. It covers Udaipur, Rajsamand and Pali, and part of its fauna are a number of species near-extinction. These include the Indian leopard, the golden jackal and the striped hyena. The jungle-guards bring out the peacocks of the region with handfuls of grain, and the visitors are allowed to watch.
- Distance from the city centre: 84 km
- Timings: 7 am to 6 pm
- Entry Fee : Indians: Rs. 10; Foreigners: Rs. 80
4. Sajjangarh Biological Park
The Sajjanpur Biological Park is committed to the conservation of endangered species of wild animals. It offers visitors an excellent opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat. Spread over an area of 36 acres, the park can be visited at any time of the year.
- Distance from the city centre: 7.8 km
- Timings : 9 am to 5 pm
- Entry Fee: For Park Rs. 30 (Indian), Rs. 300 (Foreigners), Zoo Rs. 20 (Indian), and Rs. 150 (Foreigners).
5. Pratap Park
Recently built, this park is situated on the bank of Pichola Bank, a highly picturesque location. The park has an open gymnasium where citizens can work out, enjoy the greenery and say to themselves ‘I love Udaipur’ even without looking at the human-sized lettering which proclaims the same sentiment to the world.
- Distance from the city centre: 8 km
- Timings: 6 am to 10 pm
- Entry Fee: Rs. 20 (adult) and Rs. 10 (child)
6. Rajiv Gandhi Garden
Spacious and well- maintained, the Rajiv Gandhi Park situated right next to the Lake Fateh Sagar, where you can go boating. Especially favoured by children, this is a haunt of tourists and locals alike.
- Distance from the city centre: 6.7 km
- Timings: 8 am – 7 pm
- Entry Fee : Rs. 25 (Adult); Rs. 10 (Child)
Tourist Places to Visit in Udaipur for Handicrafts
1. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
This centre was established with the aim of promoting the rural and tribal folk arts of Rajasthan. Visitors flock here to see folk arts like puppet shows, throwing light on the evolution of human imagination and storytelling techniques.
2. Shilpgram
Spread over an area of 70 acres, Shilpgram is a rural arts and crafts complex, set in the midst of the Aravali mountains. This initiative increases knowledge of such skills and ensures their continuation and propagation.
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The beauty of Udaipur is that it is not merely a traditional place stuck in the past. It is a vibrant city with a number of lakes and wonderful handicrafts which have retained their old flavour without losing any of the allure.
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Frequently Asked Question on Udaipur
What are the best places to visit in Udaipur in 2 days?
Lake Pichola, Lake Palace, City Palace, Jag Mandir, The Monsoon Palace, Ahar Cenotaphs, Fateh Sagar Lake, Kumbhalgarh Fort, and Saheliyon Ki Bari.
What are the top 10 places to visit in Udaipur?
Bagore Ki Haveli, Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum, Shilpgram, Vintage Car Museum, Lake Pichola, Karni Mata Temple, Jawahar Nagar, Jagat Niwas, Hathi Pol Bazaar, and The Monsoon Palace.
What are the places to visit in Udaipur in December?
Doodh Talai Musical Garden, Sukhadia Circle, Eklingji Temple, Jagdish Temple, Maharana Pratap Memorial, Udaipur Solar Observatory and Crystal Gallery
What are the places to visit in Udaipur in night?
Fateh Sagar Lake, Doodh Talai Musical Garden, Lake Pichola, Lake Palace, and City Palace.
What are the places to visit in Udaipur in 1 day?
Lake Pichola, Lake Palace, City Palace, Jag Mandir, The Monsoon Palace, Ahar Cenotaphs, Fateh Sagar Lake, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Doodh Talai Musical Garden, Lake Pichola, Lake Palace, and City Palace.
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