Udaipur – a tourist destination full of natural wonders and historical connections in every corner. This gives an edge to Udaipur above the rest of the destination in India but we know what comes to mind to every traveller while planning a trip to Udaipur and that is – what places to visit for a number of days I have planned my trip.
We have sorted out your queries and worries by bifurcating the activities and attractions in a one-day, two-day and three-day itinerary plan.
List of Places to Cover On a One Day Trip to Udaipur
- Jagdish Temple
- City Palace
- Bagore Ki Haveli
- Lake Pichola
- Ambrai Ghat
- Fatehsagar Lake
- Moti Magri
- Forum Celebration Mall
- Dudh Talai
- Musical Fountain
- Gangaur Ghat
Each of the above attractions is explained in detail as below.
Jagdish Temple
What better place could be rather than visiting a temple during the start of your day. Offer prayer at the Lord Jagannath temple to experience the peace of mind and soul. Not just this, the temple is famous for its historic connection and architecture.
Where is Jagdish Temple Located?
The temple is located at 1 jagdish temple, Udaipur
How much time is required to explore?
1 hour is sufficient to explore the temple.
City Palace
Built by Maharana Udai Singh II, the ruler of Udaipur. The City Palace is one of the largest palace complexes in Udaipur which came into existence 400 years back. You can visit this fine piece of architecture which is surrounded by Aravalli mountains, lake and forest.
Where is Lake Pichola Located?
City Palace Udaipur Address: City Palace Complex, Udaipur
How much time is required to explore?
3 hour is sufficient to explore the temple.
What are the timings to visit City Palace?
9 AM to 4:30 PM
Is there any entry fee?
The charges of Adult is INR 300 and Child is 100
Bagore Ki Haveli
A destination where you can witness the historic artifacts placed in the museum, souvenirs to take home and oh yes, not to forget, we highly recommend to visit this place in evening to enjoy the Dharohar dance show and make your trip memorable.
Where is Bagore Ki Haveli?
Gangaur Ghat Marg, Hotel Gangaur Palace, Silawatwari, Udaipur
How much time is required to explore?
3 hour is sufficient to explore the temple.
What are the timings to visit?
10 AM to 8 PM
Is there any entry fee?
The entry fee is INR 70
What is the entry fee of the Dharohar dance show and what are the timings?
The show ticket costs INR 90 and timings are 7 PM to 8 PM.
How much time is required to explore?
2 hours to completely explore the Bagore KI Haveli
Lake Pichola
A picturesque location with scenic backdrop. Lake Pichola is one of the favourite spots among locals and tourists alike. You can visit the lake, take a boat ride or stroll on Daiji footbridge while enjoying the sunset.
Where is Lake Pichola?
Rameshwar Ghat, City Palace Complex, Udaipur,
How much time is required to explore?
1hour is sufficient to explore Lake Pichola
Ambrai Ghat
A beautiful ghat situated in the old city of Udaipur where you can sit back and enjoy the magnificent view of palaces present in the city. This is the place which cannot be missed on your one day trip to Udaipur.
What is the time to explore Ambrai Ghat?
You can enjoy this spot within 1 hour.
Fatehsagar Lake
Named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar, this is a top spot located in the city of Udaipur and is the second largest lake which is surrounded by Aravalli hills. You can witness the stillness of water which reflects the true form of nature in the form of artificial lakes.
How much time is required to explore?
It takes roughly 2 hours to completely explore Fatehsagar Lake.
Is there any entry fee?
The entry fee is INR 75 for adults and 35 for children
Forum Celebration Mall
If you are shopaholic and desperately looking forward to going on a shopping spree then Forum Celebration Mall is the place for you. This is the first mall of the city which is a complete package – multi-level mall with different shops, restaurants, food court and a movie theatre.
Where is Forum Celebration Mall located?
NH-8 Opp. Devendra Dham, Bhuwana, Udaipur
How much time is required to explore?
It takes roughly 2 hours but you can have fun as much as you want..
Dudh Talai
If you are looking to stay among nature then we present you the Dudh Talai. A location where you can experience the calmness in the air, tranquil water, and scenic backdrop. Not just that, you can enjoy the musical fountain offering splendid views of the city.
What is the entry fee?
NR 20 per Adult, INR10 per Child and INR 30 for International Tourist
How much time to explore?
You can spend your day spending at the Dudh Talai.
Musical Fountain
Musical Fountain, a must experience when you are visiting the city of lakes. Located at the Dudh Talai, you can enjoy the musical evening accompanied by your loved ones.
What is the entry fee?
INR 20 per Adult, INR10 per Child and INR 30 for International Tourist
How much time to explore?
You can spend your day from 9 AM to 10 PM
Gangaur Ghat
Situated near the waterfront of Lake Pichola in Udaipur, this is the spot loved by everyone – local, youngsters and even tourists. This spot is highly recommended to enjoy the sunrise and sunset views and is a place where you can photoshoot all day.
How much time to explore?
You can spend roughly around 2 hours at Gangaur Ghat.
List of Places to Cover On a Two Day Trip to Udaipur
- Shilpgram
- Ahar Cenotaphs and Museums
- Monsoon Palace
- Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Karni Mata Temple
- Gulab Bagh and Zoo
- Saheliyon Ki Badi
- Vintage Cars Museum
- Mahakaleshwar Temple
Here you can find the information of above mentioned spots which will be useful to use during the plan.
Shilpgram
A must visit place if you are a true lover of art, craft and get close to the life of tribal people of Rajasthan. You can visit the houses of tribal people to experience the history, lifestyle of Rajasthani people. If you really want to enjoy something unique then December is the right time to enjoy the Shilpgram Utsav.
What is the cost of an entry ticket?
For Indian citizens INR 30 and INR 50 for foreigners.
How much time is required to explore?
It takes 2 hours to enjoy your visit to Shilpgram.
Ahar Cenotaphs and Museums
A group of cenotaphs located about 2 KM east of Udaipur which is a museum as well. A destination that has 250 cenotaphs of the rulers of Mewar dynasty which is spread across 350 years.
How much time is required to explore?
It takes 1 hour to explore this destination.
Monsoon Palace
A palace with bird view over Udaipur. Also known as Sajjangarh which is situated at just 5 km from the beautiful lake Fatehsagar and amidst Bansdara peak of Aravalli hill. Named after the Maharana Sajjan Singh of the Mewar Dynasty built in 1884.
What is the entry ticket cost of Monsoon palace?
The cost is INR 60.
What are the opening and closing timings?
The timings are 9 AM to 6 PM.
How much time is required to explore?
It takes 2 hour to explore the Monsoon Palace.
Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary
A biological park and wildlife sanctuary that will make your day memorable. You can witness a range of wild animals such as leopards, bears, birds, reptiles in their natural habitat. On top of these the flora will make you relax.
What is the entry fee?
INR 30 for park and INR 20 for zoo visit.
How much time is required to explore?
It takes 2 hour to explore.
Karni Mata Temple
An experience that is truly unique and has a story that will amaze you for sure. You can start your journey with the trek to Karni Mata temple and if you are not keen with adventure trips then you can enjoy the magnificent views of the surroundings from the ropeway.
What is the ticket cost of the ropeway?
The ticket price is INR 100
How much time is required to explore?
It takes 2 hour to explore.
- Gulab Bagh and Zoo
- Saheliyon Ki Badi
- Vintage Cars Museum
- Mahakaleshwar Temple
Gulab Bagh and Zoo
Spread across 100 acres of land, Gulab Bagh is one of the largest gardens in the city of Udaipur. You can experience the serenity, nature’s wonders at this flora and fauna. This is the spot which perfectly reflects wildlife and plants in its natural habitat.
What is the entry fee to visit the garden?
INR 25 per person for entry to the garden.
What is the entry fee of the Zoo?
INR 5 per person
How much time is required to explore?
You can spend around 3 to 4 hours to enjoy scenic beauty of the garden and the zoo.
Saheliyon Ki Bari
One of the major gardens of Udaipur and a popular tourist spot that features fountains and kiosks, lotus pool and amazing marble elephants. Built by Rana Sangram Singh, you can relax and enjoy the scenic beauty while capturing photos of your loved ones. And yes, there is a small museum ehre which reflects the image of Rajasthani culture and tradition.
What is the entry fee?
INR 10 for local and national tourists whereas INR 50 for International tourists
How much time is required to explore?
You can spend a quality time of 1 – 2 hours.
Vintage Cars Museum
When you visit the Vintage Cars Museum, you can find yourself the touch of luxury and royalty. You can witness some of the most exquisite collections of vintage cars and if you are car lover then this is a place made in heaven. What will amaze you is that some of the cars are preserved since 1900.
What is the entry fee?
INR 250 for adults and INR 150 for children
How much time is required to explore?
You can spend a quality time of 1 – 2 hours.
Mahakaleshwar Temple
The temple of Lord Shiva, Mahakaleshwar is one of the most popular temples in Udaipur which is located near Fateh Sagar Lake. You can experience real inner peace while meditating here at the temple.
How much time is required to explore?
You can spend a quality time of 1 hour.
List of Places to Cover On a Three Day Trip to Udaipur
Ubeshwar Ji Udaipur – Udaipurian
- Pratap Gaurav Kendra
- Lake Badi
- Ubeshwar Ji
- Peepliya Ji
- Jaisamand Lake
- Pratap Park
- Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum
- Under the Sun Aquarium
- Rajiv Gandhi Garden
Here you can find the information of above mentioned spots which will be useful to use during the plan.
Pratap Gaurav Kendra
Everything you want to know about Maharana Pratap you can find it here. From his life to the historical heritage of Rajasthan, a destination located at just 6 km from Tiger Hills. You can find the statue of Maharana Pratap along with other exhibits.
Is there any entry fee?
Yes, the fee for adults is INR 100 and children is INR 50.
How much time is required to explore?
It takes 2 hour to explore.
Lake Badi
A freshwater lake situated in the Udaipur which was built in the village of Badi. Located just about 12 km from the city of lakes, Maharana Raj Singh I named it Jiyan Sagar after his mother Jana Devi. Apart from the historical touch, you can witness the splendid views from the hill which cannot be missed.
Ubeshwar Ji
A place that is known as the temple of Lord Shiva, Ubeshwarji is a must visit place where you can find peace, tranquility, harmonious nature and scenic views. Ubeshwarji is a village located just 23 km from the city of lakes and a famous picnic spot for locals and tourists. This is one among the many places in Udaipur which is surrounded by green valleys of Aravalli mountain range.
Peepliya Ji
Known as the monsoon destination of Udaipur, Peepliya Ji is a village in Girwa Tehsil in Udaipur which can be visited when you take the road from Ubeshwar Ji to Dodavali. You can make your day with a mesmerizing drive through the steep valley accompanied by majestic views.
Jaisamand Lake
Known as the Dhebar Lake, the Jaisamand Lake is India’s second-largest artificial lake located in the Udaipur. You can not simply ignore the beauty when it’s area of 87 km² is totally filled with water. Built in the 17th century by Rana Jai Singh of Udaipur along with the marble dam across the Gomati River, this spot is a must visit place.
Pratap Park
Located on the southern bank of Lake Pichola, the garden is an eco-friendly park and is built in the memory of Late Shri Pratap Bhandari. You can relax yourself gazing at the beauty of the garden and the scenic views or get your hands on the instruments of an open gym.
Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum
The tourist spot where you can witness the exquisite culture and tradition of Rajasthan and we highly recommend visiting Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum. You can enjoy the folklore museum, puppet show and folk dance of Rajasthan. This intriguing museum is located just 300 metres to the north of Chetak Circle.
Under the Sun Aquarium
A must visit place being the pride of India – Under The Sun is the largest aquarium in terms of gallons of water, numbers, and species of fish found in the aquarium. Along with enjoying nature’s wonders, you can enjoy India’s first aqua live virtual reality experience to get an actual feeling of the sea life.
Rajiv Gandhi Garden
Everytime you visit a destination, it is about visiting the sightseeings and ending up the holidays. Along such holidays, Rajiv Gandhi Garden will make you relax and enjoy life. Spread across acres of land the garden passes a strong message of conserving nature and wildlife. The entry fee is nominal in front of what you will experience at the garden.
The list just does not end here, you can read our blog things to do and see in Udaipur if you have planned to stay for more days or want to explore a series of attractions and activities in and around Udaipur.
We hope you will plan your Udaipur itinerary considering the attractions we have listed here and we welcome your comments and suggestions as well.