Day tripsKumbhalgarh Fort
A UNESCO hill fort whose walls run some 36 km over the Aravallis.
Check at gateFull day with drive
Plan your trip
Everything a first-time visitor should know: when to come, how to get here and around, what things cost, and who to call.
When to visit
October – MarchBest time
Cool and clear
Pleasant days for walking and boats. Peak season: book early.
April – June
Hot summer
Start at 8 am, rest from noon to 4 pm, then boats and Sajjangarh in the late afternoon.
July – September
Monsoon
Lakes fill and the Aravallis turn green. Rain can pause boat rides.
The essentials
Getting here, getting around, money, hours, parking, access and safety.
Getting here
- By air: Maharana Pratap Airport (Dabok), about 20 km from the city. A cab takes 40–45 minutes.
- By train: Udaipur City station, close to the Old City, with direct trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
- By road: Jodhpur about 250 km, Ahmedabad about 260 km, Jaipur about 400 km.
Getting around
- The Old City is best on foot; lanes are narrow for cars.
- Agree the auto fare before you sit, or use a cab app.
- For a full day of sights, hire one car or auto for the day.
- Scooters are easy to rent if you hold a valid licence.
Money
- UPI is accepted almost everywhere, from cafés to boat counters.
- Carry cash for some monument tickets, autos and small shops.
- Bargain politely in markets; fixed-price shops say so.
What to wear
- Cover shoulders and knees at temples; remove shoes at the entrance.
- Winter evenings (Dec–Jan) get cold; pack a light jacket.
- A cap, sunglasses and a cotton scarf from April to June.
Local etiquette
- Greet with खम्मा घणी (Khamma Ghani), Mewar's hello.
- Ask before photographing people, especially at temples.
- Eklingji and Ranakpur don't allow leather or phones in some areas.
Safety & help
- 112 — national emergency number
- 100 police · 108 ambulance
- 1800-11-1363 — India Tourism helpline (toll free)
- Use licensed boats with life jackets on the lakes.
Opening hours
- Most palaces and museums open 9–9:30 am and close by 5–6 pm.
- The City Palace stays open till 9 pm; tickets till 8 pm.
- Temples close in the afternoon: Jagdish Temple from 1 to 5 pm.
- Ranakpur admits non-Jain visitors from noon.
Parking & traffic
- Park at the edge of the Old City and walk in; lanes are narrow and partly one-way.
- Fateh Sagar road is busiest from 6 to 9 pm.
- Avoid driving through Bapu Bazaar and Bada Bazaar in the evening.
Accessibility
- Palaces and forts mean steep stairs and uneven floors.
- Flat and easy: the Fateh Sagar pal, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Gulab Bagh.
- The Karni Mata Ropeway gives a hilltop view without the climb.
- Ask boat staff for a hand at the jetty steps.
Entry fees & timings
The main sights, in one table.
| Place | Entry (Indian visitors) | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| City Palace Museum | ₹300–400 adult · ₹100–150 child | 9 am – 9 pm (tickets till 8 pm) |
| Crystal Gallery (City Palace) | about ₹500 | 9 am – 6:30 pm |
| Lake Pichola boat (Rameshwar Ghat) | ₹450–600 regular · ₹700–800 sunset | About 10 am to sunset |
| Bagore Ki Haveli museum | ₹60 adult · ₹40 child | 9:30 am – 5:30 pm |
| Dharohar folk show | about ₹90–150 | 7 pm – 8 pm daily |
| Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace | ₹120 + vehicle charge | 9 am – 6 pm (last entry 5:30) |
| Saheliyon Ki Bari | ₹10 | 9 am – 7 pm |
| Vintage Car Museum | ₹330 adult · ₹200 child | 9 am – 5 pm |
| Moti Magri (Pratap memorial) | about ₹100 adult | 9 am – 6 pm |
| Shilpgram | ₹30 | 11 am – 7 pm |
| Jagdish Temple | Free | 4:30 am – 1 pm, 5 – 8 pm |
Fees and timings last checked October 2026 and change often. Foreign visitors pay more at some sites. Confirm at the counter.
What sightseeing costs
Entry tickets per Indian adult, added up from the fee table above.
| Plan | What's included | Tickets per adult |
|---|---|---|
| One day | City Palace, regular boat, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Vintage Car Museum | ₹1,090 – ₹1,340 |
| One day, sunset boat | As above, with the sunset boat instead | ₹1,340 – ₹1,540 |
| Two days | Day 1: City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, sunset boat, Dharohar. Day 2: Saheliyon, Shilpgram, cars, Moti Magri, Sajjangarh | ₹1,740 – ₹2,000 |
Tickets only. Sajjangarh adds a vehicle charge; autos, meals and stays are extra. For meals, prices for two are listed in the food guide; for stays see where to stay.
Itineraries
Day trips from Udaipur
Day trips
Day tripsRanakpur Jain Temple
A marble temple of 1,444 carved pillars, no two alike.
Check at gate2 hours
Day tripsEklingji & Nagda
The Maharanas' family temple, and the carved Saas-Bahu temples nearby.
FreeHalf day
Day tripsHaldighati
The yellow-earth pass where Maharana Pratap fought in 1576.
Museum ticketedHalf day
Where to stay
Old City & Lake Pichola
Walk to the palace, ghats and markets. Heritage havelis and rooftops on every lane. Lively, and lanes are narrow for cars.
Fateh Sagar
Quieter and greener, close to Saheliyon Ki Bari and Shilpgram. Good for families and longer stays.
Lake palaces & luxury
Island and lakefront palace hotels, for a once-in-a-lifetime stay.
Aravalli resorts
Resorts in the hills around the city for space, pools and calm.
Planning: quick answers
How do you reach Udaipur?
By air to Maharana Pratap Airport (Dabok), about 20 km and a 40–45 minute cab ride from the city. By train to Udaipur City station, close to the Old City, with direct trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. By road, Jodhpur is about 250 km, Ahmedabad about 260 km and Jaipur about 400 km away.
What is the City Palace Udaipur entry fee?
₹300–400 adult · ₹100–150 child for Indian visitors, open 9 am – 9 pm (tickets till 8 pm). The Crystal Gallery is a separate ticket (about ₹500). Last checked October 2026.
How much is a boat ride on Lake Pichola?
₹450–600 regular · ₹700–800 sunset per adult from Rameshwar Ghat, about 10 am to sunset. Last checked October 2026.
How much does sightseeing in Udaipur cost?
Entry tickets for one day (City Palace, a regular Pichola boat, Saheliyon Ki Bari and the Vintage Car Museum) add up to about ₹1,090 – ₹1,340 per Indian adult. Two full days of sights come to about ₹1,740 – ₹2,000. Autos, meals and stays are extra.
What should you wear in Udaipur?
Cover shoulders and knees at temples and remove shoes at the entrance. Pack a light jacket for December and January evenings, and a cap, sunglasses and cotton scarf from April to June.
What are the emergency numbers in Udaipur?
112 is the national emergency number. Call 100 for police, 108 for an ambulance, and 1800-11-1363 for the India Tourism helpline (toll free).
Common mistakes
What first-time visitors tell us they'd do differently.
Arriving at the City Palace at noon
Tour groups and heat peak together. Be at the gate when it opens.
Not booking the sunset boat
In October–March the last slot sells out. Book it in the morning.
Driving into the Old City
Lanes are narrow and one-way. Park outside and walk, or take an auto.
Going to Ranakpur in the morning
Non-Jain visitors are usually allowed in from noon.
Carrying only cards
UPI works almost everywhere, but carry some cash for tickets, autos and small shops.
Skipping Sajjangarh's last entry
Last entry is around 5:30 pm. Leave the city by 4:30 in winter.
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