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Best Resorts in Udaipur Outside the City

Resorts around Udaipur in the Aravalli hills and by the lakes, with drive times, who they suit and what to check before booking.

By the Shades of Udaipur team Published 2 min read
Sunset over a resort pool with distant hills
Sunset over a resort pool with distant hills. Photo by Mufaddal Photowala on Unsplash
Quick answer

Udaipur's resorts sit in the Aravalli hills 15–30 minutes from the Old City, offering pools, gardens and space. Options range from the Fairmont Udaipur Palace and Taj Aravali to Ramya Resort & Spa and smaller farm stays near Badi Lake. They suit families, weddings and staycations; you'll need a car to reach the lakes.

Key facts

  • Typical drive to the Old City: 15–40 minutes
  • Best for families, weddings and quiet stays
  • Most resorts arrange cars and city tours

Not everyone wants to sleep in the Old City lanes. Resorts outside the city trade walkability for space, pools and quiet.

Where they are

  • The Aravalli hills to the south and south-west, on the roads to Goverdhan Vilas and beyond.
  • Around Badi Lake and the north-west hills.
  • On the highway towards Nathdwara and Eklingji in the north.

Resorts to look at

From our hotels page:

  • Fairmont Udaipur Palace, Aravalli hills, south-west.
  • Taj Lalit Bagh and Taj Aravali, outside the city.
  • Ramya Resort & Spa, south Udaipur.
  • Wyndham Grand Udaipur Palace, north-west Udaipur.

There are also smaller farm stays and boutique resorts near Badi.

Who resorts suit

  • Families who want a pool and space. See family hotels.
  • Weddings. Most destination weddings use resorts or palace hotels. See destination wedding guide.
  • Staycations from Ahmedabad and other nearby cities.
  • Long stays and workations. See workation in Udaipur.

What to check

  1. Drive time to the Old City in evening traffic.
  2. Transfers. Is there a shuttle, or do you need a car?
  3. Food. You’ll eat many meals at the resort.
  4. Mosquitoes near water in the monsoon.

Make it work

Plan one full day in the Old City with a car, then enjoy the resort. Book a car with driver for sightseeing days.

A lake surrounded by hills and the city
A lake surrounded by hills and the city. Photo by Garv Chaplot on Unsplash

Frequently asked questions

Are resorts in Udaipur far from the city?

Most are 15–30 minutes by car, some up to 40 minutes. Factor in daily transfers.

Which resorts in Udaipur are good for families?

Look for large pools, kids' clubs and connecting rooms. Ramya Resort & Spa and the bigger hill resorts are popular with families.

Do Udaipur resorts arrange sightseeing?

Most do, with a car and driver. You can also book through our car hire page.

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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