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20 Free Things to Do in Udaipur

Free things to do in Udaipur: ghats, temples, sunset spots, markets, Fateh Sagar's promenade, aartis, heritage walks on your own and village temples.

By the Shades of Udaipur team Published 2 min read
Ghats and old buildings by the lake
Ghats and old buildings by the lake. Photo by Vandit Bhayani on Unsplash
Quick answer

Many of Udaipur's best experiences are free: sitting on the ghats of Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple and its evening aarti, walking the old-city lanes and bazaars, sunset at Ambrai Ghat or Fateh Sagar, the Gangaur Ghat arch, the Eklingji and Nagda temples, Doodh Talai's garden walks and watching city life at the Clock Tower.

Key facts

  • Free: ghats, temples, bazaars, lake promenades
  • Eklingji and Nagda temples are free
  • Paid but cheap: boats, ropeway, palaces

You don’t need a big budget to love Udaipur. Here are 20 things that cost nothing.

Lakes and ghats

  1. Sit at Gangaur Ghat and watch the city by the water.
  2. Sunset at Ambrai Ghat, facing the City Palace.
  3. Walk Fateh Sagar’s promenade in the evening. See Fateh Sagar.
  4. Watch women wash clothes and kids swim at the ghats in the morning.
  5. Cross the Chand Pol bridge for views both ways.
  6. Explore the lakes from their banks: Swaroop Sagar, Rang Sagar, Goverdhan Sagar.

Temples

  1. Jagdish Temple and its evening aarti.
  2. Bohra Ganesh ji temple, loved by locals.
  3. Neemach Mata temple on a hill above Fateh Sagar, for the climb and the view.
  4. Eklingji and Nagda — free, 22 km away.

Streets and markets

  1. Wander the old city lanes at dawn.
  2. Browse Hathi Pol and Bada Bazaar without buying.
  3. People-watch at the Clock Tower.
  4. Spot painted doors and wedding murals on old-city walls.
  5. Take yourself on a heritage walk using our route.

Views and nature

  1. Sunrise at Bahubali Hills — free if you walk up.
  2. Doodh Talai’s lakeside garden at sunset.
  3. Birdwatching at the lakes in winter.

Culture

  1. Catch a wedding procession in season — music and horses in the street.
  2. Visit during a festival: Gangaur, Diwali or Teej. The street celebrations are free.

Cheap extras

Boat rides, the ropeway and the City Palace cost money, but not much. See entry fees and our trip budget.

A view across the water in Udaipur
A view across the water in Udaipur. Photo by Austin Curtis on Unsplash

Frequently asked questions

Can I enjoy Udaipur on a small budget?

Yes. The lakes, ghats, temples and markets are free, and street food is cheap.

Is Jagdish Temple free?

Yes. Entry is free; dress modestly.

Where can I watch the sunset for free in Udaipur?

Ambrai Ghat, Gangaur Ghat, Fateh Sagar's promenade and many old-city ghats.

Written by the Shades of Udaipur team, who have been sharing Udaipur's food, festivals and hidden corners since 2016. Prices and timings change; if something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.

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