Udaipur is one of the safer and more relaxed cities in India for women travelling alone. Stay in a well-reviewed guesthouse or hostel near Lal Ghat or Gangaur Ghat, use app cabs or your hotel's driver after dark, dress modestly in the old city, and be firm with touts. Take extra care in crowds during Holi. In an emergency, call 112.
Key facts
- Emergency number in India: 112
- Best areas: Lal Ghat, Gangaur Ghat, around Fateh Sagar
- Use app cabs or a hotel driver after dark
We hear this question a lot. The short answer: Udaipur is one of the easier Indian cities for a woman travelling alone. Here’s how to make it smoother.
Where to stay
- Lal Ghat and Gangaur Ghat — lively, full of travellers, close to everything.
- Around Fateh Sagar — quieter, local and well lit.
- Pick places with recent reviews from solo women. See homestays and budget hotels.
Getting around
- By day: walk the old city or take autos; agree the fare first.
- After dark: app cabs or your hotel’s driver. See local transport.
- Day trips: use a registered car hire and share the driver’s details with someone.
Dressing
Loose cotton that covers shoulders and knees is cool and respectful, and needed for temples. A scarf is handy for sun and temple visits.
Dealing with attention
- Most people are simply curious. A firm “no, thank you” works.
- Ignore persistent touts and walk on.
- Don’t share your hotel name with strangers.
- Sit near families or other women on buses and boats.
Evenings
Rooftop restaurants and the ghats are busy and pleasant until around 10 pm. See Udaipur nightlife.
Festivals
Holi crowds can get rowdy; celebrate at a hotel or with a group and finish by noon.
Useful numbers
- 112 — all emergencies.
- 1091 — women’s helpline.
Want a local woman guide? Ask us or see guided tours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Udaipur safe for solo female travellers?
Generally yes. It's relaxed and used to travellers. Take the usual precautions, especially after dark and in crowds.
What should women wear in Udaipur?
Loose clothes that cover shoulders and knees are comfortable and respectful, and required at temples.
Can I go out alone at night in Udaipur?
The ghats and rooftop areas are busy until about 10 pm. Later, take a cab or your hotel's driver back.
