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Udaipur

Palaces and lakes in the Aravalli hills. Stay 2–3 nights. This guide pulls together 4 sights, 1 activity and 1 outdoor spot from our curated routes.

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Udaipur, India
Places
9

4 See · 1 Do · 1 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink

Curated routes
1

Golden Triangle & Rajasthan

Best season
Oct – Mar

from our route notes

Warmest month
May

41°C / 105°F avg high

Coolest month
January

25°C / 76°F avg high

Wettest month
August

about 223 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Udaipur

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Udaipur across Old City and Gangaur Ghat.

  • City Palace, Udaipur in UdaipurPhoto: Yash Narang · Google
    See

    City Palace, Udaipur

    Rajasthan's largest palace complex, rising over Lake Pichola with courtyards, mosaics and museums.

    • Old City
    • $$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Morning
  • Jagdish Temple in UdaipurPhoto: Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 3.0
    See

    Jagdish Temple

    Carved 17th-century Hindu temple to Vishnu in the heart of the old city.

    • Old City
    • Free
    • 30 min
    • Morning
  • Bagore Ki Haveli in UdaipurPhoto: ashish v from bangalore, india · CC BY-SA 2.0
    See

    Bagore Ki Haveli

    Lakeside mansion museum with a nightly Dharohar show of Rajasthani folk dance.

    Tip Arrive early for the 7 pm show to get a seat.

    • Gangaur Ghat
    • $
    • 1.5 hr
    • Evening
  • Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace in UdaipurPhoto: Chirag Patel · Google
    See

    Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace

    Hilltop palace above the city with long views over lakes and hills.

    Tip Go for sunset.

    • $
    • 1.5 hr
    • Sunset

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Udaipur in Old City.

  • Lake Pichola boat ride in UdaipurPhoto: Neel K Gangrade · Google
    Do

    Lake Pichola boat ride

    Boat trip past the Lake Palace and ghats to Jag Mandir island.

    Tip Take the sunset departure from the City Palace jetty.

    • Old City
    • $$
    • 60 min
    • Sunset

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Udaipur.

  • Saheliyon-ki-Bari in UdaipurPhoto: Jstplace · Public domain
    Outdoors

    Saheliyon-ki-Bari

    18th-century garden of fountains, lotus pools and marble elephants built for royal ladies.

    • $
    • 45 min
    • Morning

Eat

2 places to eat across Hanuman Ghat and Bapu Bazaar, picked for groups who care about the food.

  • Ambrai in UdaipurPhoto: Sarthak Vashisht · Google
    Eat

    Ambrai

    Lakeside terrace at Amet Haveli facing the City Palace, serving North Indian and Rajasthani dishes.

    Tip Book a waterside table for dinner.

    • Hanuman Ghat
    • $$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Dinner
  • Natraj Dining Hall in UdaipurPhoto: Kiran Parmar · Google
    Eat

    Natraj Dining Hall

    Long-running local spot for unlimited Gujarati-Rajasthani vegetarian thalis.

    • Bapu Bazaar
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Lunch

Drink

1 bar or café in Hanuman Ghat for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • Upre by 1559 AD in UdaipurPhoto: Ria Halder · Google
    Drink

    Upre by 1559 AD

    Rooftop restaurant and bar on Lake Pichola with views of the City Palace.

    • Hanuman Ghat
    • $$$
    • 75 min
    • Sunset

How to fit Udaipur into a trip

Udaipur is stop 4 of 4 on our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route. Follow it as-is or lift Udaipur into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Udaipur month by month

Average daily highs run from 25°C / 76°F in January to 41°C / 105°F in May. August is the wettest month, with about 223 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Udaipur weather and the best time to visit →

Near Udaipur

1 other destination from our guides within about 350 km (217 mi), measured in a straight line.

Udaipur questions, answered

How many days do you need in Udaipur?

Our route notes suggest 2–3 nights in Udaipur. On our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route it is stop 4 of 4 in a 11-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 11 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Udaipur best known for?

Palaces and lakes in the Aravalli hills. Stay 2–3 nights. Standouts on our list: City Palace, Udaipur (Rajasthan's largest palace complex, rising over Lake Pichola with courtyards, mosaics and museums); Jagdish Temple (Carved 17th-century Hindu temple to Vishnu in the heart of the old city); Bagore Ki Haveli (Lakeside mansion museum with a nightly Dharohar show of Rajasthani folk dance).

When is the best time to visit Udaipur?

Our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route is best Oct – Mar. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in May (41°C / 105°F), the coolest in January (25°C / 76°F) and the most rain in August (about 223 mm).

What are the best things to do in Udaipur?

Start with City Palace, Udaipur, Lake Pichola boat ride, Jagdish Temple, Bagore Ki Haveli and Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 4 sights, 1 activity, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Udaipur?

Our picks: Ambrai (Hanuman Ghat); Natraj Dining Hall (Bapu Bazaar). Book a waterside table for dinner (Ambrai).

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