On the waterSunset boat on Lake Pichola
An hour on the lake as the palace turns gold, with a stop at Jag Mandir.
Things to do in Udaipur
18 ways to spend your days: boats, folk shows, sunrise hikes, workshops, food trails and day trips. Tell us what you like and we'll arrange it.
18 things to do
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CultureDharohar folk dance show
Folk dance and puppetry at Bagore Ki Haveli, 7–8 pm daily.
ViewpointsKarni Mata Ropeway at sunset
A short cable car up Machhla Magra for the city's best sunset frame.
WalksOld City heritage walk
Havelis, step-wells and artisans in the lanes behind Jagdish Temple.
FoodStreet food trail
Kachori, rabri, chaat and a thali, in the order locals eat them.
FoodRajasthani cooking class
Cook dal baati and gatte in a family kitchen, then eat what you made.
WorkshopsMiniature painting workshop
Learn the Mewar miniature style from a Hathi Pol painter, squirrel-hair brush and all.
OutdoorsSunrise hike at Bahubali Hills
A twenty-minute climb over Badi Lake for first light over the Aravallis.
CultureKathputli show at Lok Kala Mandal
Rajasthan's string-puppet tradition, live, in the city's folk-art museum.
WorkshopsShilpgram crafts village
Potters, weavers and painters at work; buy straight from the maker.
ViewpointsSajjangarh sunset drive
Up through the sanctuary to the Monsoon Palace for sunset over the lakes.
NightAn evening on the Fateh Sagar pal
Corn, coffee carts and the lake breeze: Udaipur's favourite evening walk.
ShoppingShopping at Hathi Pol & Bada Bazaar
Miniatures, leheriya, silver and puppets, with tips on bargaining.
FamilyVintage Car Museum
The Maharanas' Rolls-Royces and the Cadillac from Octopussy.
FamilyVisit Animal Aid Unlimited
A rescue centre for street animals in Badi village; check visiting hours first.
Day tripsMorning darshan at Eklingji
The Maharanas' family temple, then the carved Saas-Bahu temples at Nagda.
Day tripsKumbhalgarh & Ranakpur day trip
A great wall and a marble forest of pillars in one long day.
NightUdaipur after dark
Lit ghats, rooftops and the palace glowing across the water.
Udaipur, hour by hour
Where to be at each time of day.
Fateh Sagar at first light
Walk the pal while the city is still quiet. Chai and poha from the carts.
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City Palace & Jagdish
Reach the palace at opening, then the temple's morning aarti next door.
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Thali, then shade
A long Rajasthani thali, then gardens and museums while it's hot.
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Ambrai Ghat or Sajjangarh
The palace lights up across the water. Pick a step and stay.
See detailsDharohar & rooftop dinner
Folk dance at Bagore Ki Haveli, then dinner over the lit lake.
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