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Udaipur, Rajasthan

Rajasthan

Udaipur

✓ Last verified Oct 2026

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The City of Lakes: palaces, ghats and sunsets over water.

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Overview

Udaipur is built around Lake Pichola and ringed by the Aravalli hills. The City Palace, lakeside ghats and rooftop restaurants make it one of Rajasthan's most relaxed cities. It is popular for weddings and honeymoons, so book ahead in winter.

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How to reach

  • By air

    ~45 min to city

    Maharana Pratap Airport (Dabok) has flights to Delhi, Mumbai and others.

  • By rail

    Overnight from Delhi

    Udaipur City station has trains from Delhi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad.

Where to stay

  • Near Lake Pichola

    ₹1,800–15,000 / night

    Heritage guesthouses and boutique hotels with lake views.

  • Fatehsagar side

    ₹2,000–8,000 / night

    Quieter and more modern.

Things to do

  • City Palace

    2–3 h

    Palace complex above the lake with museum and views.

  • Boat ride on Lake Pichola

    1 h

    Short sunset ride to Jag Mandir or around the lake.

  • Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace)

    2 h

    Hilltop palace with sunset views.

  • Day trip to Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur

    Full day

    Great Wall-like fort walls and a famed Jain temple.

Food

  • Rajasthani thali

    ₹300–900 / person

    Lakeside rooftop dinners; try local sweets.

Safety & permits

Safety notes

Lake rides run on set timings; check weather. Bargain for auto prices.

Phone network & ATMs

Good in the city.

Places in Udaipur

Sights

  • City Palace Udaipur

    Large palace complex beside Lake Pichola.

  • Sajjangarh Palace

    Hilltop palace with views over the city.

Activities

  • Lake Pichola boat ride

    Short boat rides from the City Palace jetty.

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