6 Days / 5 Nights
Jaipur · Jodhpur · Udaipur
Jaipur, Jodhpur & Udaipur Tour
Rajasthan's three great cities in six days, connected by two of the state's best drives.
Rajasthan Tourism · City of Lakes
Udaipur Tourism
Udaipur sits in a bowl of Aravalli hills around a chain of man-made lakes, and it feels softer than the desert cities to its north. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it rewards a slower pace: a boat at sunset, a rooftop dinner facing the City Palace, an afternoon in the miniature-painting workshops of the old town.
Why Visit Udaipur
- Rajasthan's most photogenic waterfront, with the City Palace, Lake Palace and Jag Mandir all on one stretch of Lake Pichola.
- A comfortable base for Kumbhalgarh, Ranakpur and Chittorgarh — three of the state's great fort and temple sites.
- Cooler and greener than western Rajasthan, especially just after the monsoon.
- A living crafts town for miniature painting, silver and pichwai work.
Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
City Palace
The largest palace complex in Rajasthan, added to by successive Maharanas over four centuries. The Mor Chowk peacock mosaics and the views from the upper terraces are the highlights; allow two hours.
Lake Pichola boat ride
The classic hour on the water, passing Jag Niwas and stopping at Jag Mandir. The 5pm departure catches the best light.
Jagdish Temple
An Indo-Aryan temple from 1651 a short walk from the palace gate, still in daily use.
Saheliyon ki Bari
The "garden of the maidens", built for the royal ladies, with lotus pools, marble elephants and fountains that run on gravity alone.
Bagore ki Haveli
An eighteenth-century haveli museum on Gangaur Ghat; its evening Dharohar folk dance show is the best cultural hour in the city.
Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)
On a hilltop 9 km out, best reached an hour before sunset for the view over the lakes and the Aravallis.
Fateh Sagar Lake
The local evening promenade, with Nehru Garden on its island and a string of cafés along the shore.
Shilpgram
A crafts village 3 km west, useful if you want to see potters, weavers and puppeteers working in one place.
Best Time to Visit Udaipur
September to March is ideal — post-monsoon the lakes are full and the hills stay green well into November. Winter days sit between 12°C and 28°C. The Mewar Festival in March and Gangaur in spring are both worth timing a trip around. May and June regularly touch 40°C.
How to Reach Udaipur
By air
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) at Dabok is 22 km from the city, about 40 minutes by road, with direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Ahmedabad.
By train
Udaipur City (UDZ) has direct services from Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Kolkata.
By road
Jaipur is around 6 hours 30 minutes via NH-48, Jodhpur 5 hours, Ahmedabad 4 hours 30 minutes and Mount Abu roughly 4 hours.
Udaipur Airport Information
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) is a single-terminal airport with a small arrivals hall. Cabs are readily available but the run into the old city takes 40 minutes, so pre-booking helps on late-evening arrivals.
Udaipur Railway Station
Udaipur City station is 4 km from Lake Pichola, roughly 15 minutes by cab.
Distances from Udaipur
| Destination | Distance by road | Approx. drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Kumbhalgarh | 85 km | 2 hr |
| Ranakpur | 90 km | 2 hr 15 min |
| Chittorgarh | 115 km | 2 hr |
| Mount Abu | 165 km | 4 hr |
| Jodhpur | 250 km | 5 hr |
| Pushkar | 280 km | 5 hr |
| Jaipur | 395 km | 6 hr 30 min |
Distances and drive times are approximate and depend on traffic, road conditions and the stops you make.
Udaipur Local Cab & Sightseeing Taxi
We run local sightseeing cars, airport and station transfers and outstation taxis in Udaipur. A local package covers a set number of hours and kilometres with the driver waiting at each stop, which is far more practical than hailing a new ride at every monument. For longer trips, the same car and driver can stay with you across the whole itinerary.
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Rajasthan's Only Hill Station
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Udaipur Travel FAQs
How many days should I spend in Udaipur?
Two days for the city itself, three if you want a full day for Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur, which are usually done together as one round trip.
Is Kumbhalgarh a day trip from Udaipur?
Yes. It is about two hours each way. Most travellers leave by 8am, see Kumbhalgarh fort, then stop at the Ranakpur Jain temple on the way back — a full but very rewarding day in a car.
Which is the best time for a Lake Pichola boat ride?
The 5pm departure, so you are on the water as the palace facades turn gold. Book at the City Palace jetty; tickets sell out in season.
Can you arrange an Udaipur to Jodhpur or Jaisalmer cab?
Yes — one-way and round-trip transfers between all Rajasthan cities are among our most requested services, with sightseeing stops en route if you want them.