Udaipur Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Udaipur tours, the romantic City of Lakes in Rajasthan: the magnificent City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola, sunset boat rides past the Lake Palace and Jag Mandir island, walks through the old city to the Jagdish Temple and bazaars, the hilltop Monsoon Palace and vintage car collection, hands-on Rajasthani cooking, and day trips to the mighty Kumbhalgarh fort and Ranakpur’s Jain temples. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect India trip.
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Explore Udaipur by interest
Whatever brings you to Udaipur — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
City Palace
Royal Mewar complex.
ExploreLake Pichola
Sunset boat ride.
ExploreOld city & temples
Jagdish & bazaars.
ExploreKumbhalgarh
The great wall fort.
ExploreCooking & food
Rajasthani flavours.
ExploreMonsoon Palace
Sunset hilltop views.
ExploreFolk-dance show
Bagore Ki Haveli.
ExploreChittorgarh
Legendary Rajput fort.
ExploreTop attractions in Udaipur
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
City Palace
Royal Mewar complex.
Lake Pichola
Sunset boat ride.
Jagdish Temple
Old-city shrine.
Kumbhalgarh
The great wall fort.
Monsoon Palace
Sunset viewpoint.
Ranakpur Temple
Marble Jain marvel.
Jag Mandir
Lake island palace.
Rajasthani Cooking
Home cooking class.
Udaipur in 1 day
- 1City Palace
- 2Old city & Jagdish
- 3Lake Pichola sunset
- 4Folk-dance show
Udaipur in 2 days
- 1Day 1: palace & lake
- 2Day 2: Kumbhalgarh
- 3Ranakpur temple
- 4Mewar wonders
Udaipur in 3 days
- 1Day 1: palace & lake
- 2Day 2: Kumbhalgarh
- 3Day 3: cooking & sunset
- 4Palaces, forts & flavours
Udaipur romantic escape
- 1Sunset boat ride
- 2Jag Mandir island
- 3City Palace dinner
- 4Rooftop lake views
2.5 hrs awayKumbhalgarh
The great wall fort.
2.5 hrs awayRanakpur
Marble Jain temple.
In city awayLake Pichola
Sunset boat ride.
30 min awayMonsoon Palace
Sunset viewpoint.
In city awayCity Palace
Royal Mewar complex.
2 hrs awayChittorgarh
Legendary fort.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Udaipur visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
October to March is the cool, dry season — the most comfortable time for sightseeing, boat rides and forts.
Cool season (Oct–Mar)
Pleasant, sunny days and cool evenings make this the peak season; book popular tours and hotels ahead.
Hot season (Apr–Jun)
Very hot, often over 40°C; start sightseeing early and rest midday if visiting in these months.
Monsoon (Jul–Sep)
Rain refills the lakes and turns the hills green, the most beautiful time for Udaipur’s scenery, with occasional showers.
Festivals
Diwali (autumn), Holi (spring) and the Mewar Festival fill Udaipur with colour and celebration; book far ahead.
Lakes at their best
After a good monsoon the lakes are full, making boat rides and reflections especially stunning from autumn onwards.
One day
City Palace, old city and a sunset boat ride.
Two days
Add Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur.
Three days
The sweet spot: palaces, forts and flavours.
Romantic break
Lake sunsets, Jag Mandir and lakeside dining.
Four days+
Add Chittorgarh or a Rajasthan road trip.
Rajasthan loop
Udaipur pairs with Jodhpur, Jaipur and Pushkar.
On foot
The old city around the lake, City Palace and Jagdish Temple is best explored on foot, wandering the lanes and ghats.
Auto-rickshaws
Auto-rickshaws and apps like Ola/Uber are cheap and easy for getting around the city; agree the fare first.
By boat
Boats from the City Palace and Lal Ghat cross Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir and offer the city’s iconic views.
Tours & drivers
Day tours and private drivers reach Kumbhalgarh, Ranakpur and Chittorgarh, the easiest way to see the forts.
Getting there
Udaipur has an airport (about 30 minutes out) and rail links across Rajasthan and to Delhi.
Tuk-tuk tours
Guided tuk-tuk tours are a fun way to weave through the old city’s narrow lanes and bazaars.
Indian rupee
India uses the rupee; carry small cash for rickshaws, entry fees and bazaars, though cards work in hotels and bigger shops.
Boat ride at sunset
Book the late-afternoon Lake Pichola boat for the golden light on the palaces — the most magical time.
Dress modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at temples like Jagdish and Ranakpur, and remove shoes where required.
Beat the heat
In the warmer months, sightsee early and late, and enjoy rooftop cafés over the lake in the midday heat.
Rooftop views
Udaipur’s lakeside rooftop restaurants offer some of India’s most romantic palace-and-lake views.
Pre-book key tours
City Palace tours, boat rides and Kumbhalgarh trips fill up in peak season — book ahead.
City Palace tours
Guided palace tours are popular — book ahead.
Lake Pichola boat
Sunset boat rides sell out — reserve early.
Kumbhalgarh trips
Full-day fort and Ranakpur tours fill up — pre-book.
Cooking classes
Small-group cooking classes are limited — book ahead.
Dance show
Bagore Ki Haveli show seats are in demand — reserve early.
Festival & winter peak
Diwali and winter are busy — plan far ahead.
City sightseeing
Around €12–35 for a guided Udaipur city tour.
Lake Pichola boat
About €10–25 for a sunset Lake Pichola boat ride.
Kumbhalgarh trip
Roughly €30–60 for a Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur day trip.
Cooking class
About €15–35 for a Rajasthani cooking class.
Dance show
Around €2–6 for the Bagore Ki Haveli folk-dance show.
How to save
Join group tours and share a driver for the forts.
Udaipur through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Sightseeing, boats.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best; book ahead.
- Best for
- Diwali colour.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Magical; busy.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Very hot; early starts.
- Best for
- Full lakes, green hills.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Scenic; some rain.