30 BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO VISIT IN UDAIPUR

Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, the Kashmir of Rajasthan or the “Venice of the East”, is synonymous with royalty, grandeur, heritage and extravagance. With a list of beautiful lakes, opulent palaces and grand temples that showcase the architectural excellence, there are many places to visit in Udaipur.

Established in the year 1553 by Maharana Udai Singh, the city has been witness to many important events in the history of India and bears testimony to their culture and preserves the remnants of the legacy left by them. Here we have enlisted some of the best places to visit in Udaipur with all the details to make planning your next Udaipur trip easy.

How to reach Udaipur: The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport with regular flights from New Delhi, Jaipur, Indore and Mumbai. The airport is 20 km from the city center. Regular buses are available from Delhi, Jaipur, Indore and Kota. You can also take a road trip as Udaipur is well connected to Delhi and Mumbai by road. You can also take trains to Udaipur Railway Station from most cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur and Mumbai.
Best time to visit Udaipur: September to December, February and March.
Top 5 places to visit in Udaipur: City Palace, Lake Pichola, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Jagmandir and Lake Palace.
Ideal duration of stay: 3 days

Tourist Places To Visit In Udaipur (Palaces)

1. City Palace

The City Palace is situated on the eastern bank of Lake Pichola. It is not a single palace but a series of palaces with courtyards, terraces, corridors and gardens built at different times since 1559. You will find a museum here containing many articles, furniture and utensils related to the royal families.

Distance from the city centre: 4.1 km
Timings : 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Entry Fee: Adult Rs. 300, Child Rs. 100, and Student Rs. 100

2. Jag Mandir

Jag Mandir is situated on an island on the banks of Lake Pichola. The royal family of Rajasthan used this palace as a summer resort or a place for arranging parties. The history of the palace is a mix of Rajput and Mughal – it was used as a sanctum sanctorum by the Mughal prince Khurram before Shah Jahan. This is a great example of history.

Distance from the city centre:5.2 km
Timings: 10 am – 6 pm
Entry Fee: For an hour boat ride: Adult (Rs. 325) and Child (Rs. 165); For 30 mins boat ride: Adult (Rs. 225) and Child (Rs. 115)

3. Bagore-ki-haveli

Built in the 18th century, Bagore-ki-Haveli is a beautiful haveli by Lake Pichola in Udaipur. The palace is beautiful, with hundreds of rooms displaying examples of costumes and modern artifacts. Apart from this, also check out Mewar paintings and watch the heritage dance show held at Haveli at 7 pm.

Distance from the city centre: 4.4 km
Timings: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 60 (Adult), Rs. 30 (Child), Rs. 100 (Foreigners) and Dharohar Dance Show Fee: Rs. 90 (adult), Rs. 45 (child), and Rs. 150 (foreign adult)

4. Monsoon Palace

Also known as Sajjangarh Palace, Monsoon Palace is a hilltop residence of the Mewar kings with a panoramic view of the city’s lakes, palaces and surroundings. It is now under the Forest Department and is open to visitors who get mesmerized by its view of the sunset from the palace.

Distance from the city centre: 5.2 km
Timings: 8 am – 6 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Indians, and Rs. 80 for Foreigners

5. Lake Palace

Formerly a palace and now a luxury hotel, the Lake Palace is a creation of incredible beauty, with fountains and gardens, pillared courtyards and pillared ceilings. It was first built in 1743 by Maharana Jagat Singh. Take a tour, and be sure to see the arabesque studded with precious stones.

Distance from the city centre: 4.6 km
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
Entry Fee : Boat Ride (Rs. 400 for Adults/Rs. 200 for Child) Sunset Boat Ride ( Rs. 700 Adults/ Rs. 400 for Child)

6. Lake Pichola

Lake Pichola, named after a nearby village, is one of the oldest and largest lakes in Udaipur. It is one of the most beautiful lakes which is surrounded by lush green hills under the beautiful sky. The legacy of Maharana Udai Singh includes temples, bathing ghats and elevated palaces. It is a sight worth seeing.

Distance from the city centre: 4.6 km
Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
Entry Fee: Boat Ride Fee Adult – INR 300/- per hour, Children – INR 150/- per hour

7. Fateh Sagar

Another beautiful place in the city is the Fateh Sagar Lake, to the north-west of Udaipur. The hills that surround this lake with various species of plants give Udaipur its status as the Kashmir of Rajasthan. There are three small islands in the lake: one formed a public park, the other Nehru Park, and the last the Udaipur Solar Observatory.

Distance from the city centre: 4.8 km
Timings: 8 am to 6 pm
Entry Fee: Boat Ride Fee Rs 30 per person for Regular Boat Ride Rs. 100 – Rs 200 per person for Motor Boat Ride, and Rs 200 – Rs 400 per person for Speed Boat Ride

8. Lake Badi

Around Badi village, 12 km from Udaipur, Badi Lake was constructed by Maharaja Raj Singh I. The lake was constructed during his reign to help mitigate the effects of famine. There are no bustling tourist markets, temples or palaces in the lake. All that is there is a bare expanse of water, and it is this serenity that charms it.

Distance from the city centre: 12.7 km
Timings: 8 am to 6 pm
Entry Fee: Boat Ride- INR 30 for normal; INR 200 for motorboat ride and INR 400 for a speedboat.

9. Dhebar Lake

Once the largest example of an artificial lake in the world, Dhebar Lake was constructed in the 17th century after Rana Jai Singh built a marble dam on the Gomti River. The lake can be found in Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary. Dhebar Lake has three islands, which are nestled in Bhil Minas, Rajasthan, and a visitor will get a view of six monuments, a Shiva temple, palaces across the water.

Distance from the city centre: 47 km
Timings: 10 am to 5 pm
Entry Fee: Boating is Rs. 30 for Indians and Rs. 80 for Foreigner

10. Doodh Talai

Doodh Talai, located in the very center of Udaipur by Shiv Niwas Palace, is small and exquisite. Attractions found around Doodh Talai are the gardens, such as the Manikya Lal Verma Garden, a wonderful view of Lake Pichola, the park and the ropeway that leads to the Karni Mata Temple.

Distance from the city centre: 5.1 km
Timings: 6 am to 8 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 10

11. Gangaur Ghat

Gangaur Ghat leads to Lake Pichola, where you will find Bagore ki Haveli on the banks of the lake. A tourist attraction, especially for the Gangaur Festival – a great parade of palanquins and chariots, accompanied by folk-dances, where the idols of Gana and Gauri are immersed in Lake Pichola. Another festival celebrated by Ghats is Jal-Jhulni Ekadashi, which are beautiful examples of Rajasthani culture.

Distance from the city centre: 4.6 km
Timings: Open 24 hours
Entry Fee: Free

12. Ambrai Ghat

Ambari Ghat, also known as Manjhi Ghat, is opposite Gangauri Ghat and forms the seat of many hotels. The ghat is famous for its view of the City Palace and the many lakes around it. It is a sight worth seeing. The famous Ambari restaurant is situated on the banks of Lake Pichola in Ambari Ghat.

Distance from the city centre: 4.7 km
Timings: 8 am to 12 am
Cost at the Restaurant: Rs. 900 for two people

13. Kumbhalgarh

Birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the famous king of Mewar; Kumbhalgarh Fort is a World Heritage Site which was occupied till the 19th century. With a 38 km long wall, it is the largest walled complex in the world. Don’t miss the light and sound show.

Distance from the city centre: 64 km
Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Light and Sound Show: 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm)
Entry Fee: Rs. 15 per person for Indians; Rs. 200 per person for foreigners (Light and Sound Show: Rs. 100 per person)

14. Moti Magri

Moti Magri, which means Pearl Hill, is a monument to the Rajput king Maharana Pratap. Almost every Indian knows that he used to ride a horse called Chetak, and the bronze statue of Maharana mounted on Chetak makes this place worth a visit.

Distance from the city centre: 4.6 km
Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 25 per person (Adult); Rs. 15 per person (Child)

15. Sukhadia Circle

Sukhadia Circle in Udaipur, a carnival fast-food center enclosing a three-tiered fountain, equestrian facility, provides a view of a beautiful marble fountain, shaped to represent what looks like a wheat-ear has gone. prosperity. There are several small gardens and playgrounds for children on the banks of the Sukhadia circle.

Distance from the city centre: 3.6 km
Timings: 6 am to 9:30 pm
Entry Fee : Free/ Boating: Rs. 40 per person

16. Ahar Cenotaphs

In Ahar, Rajasthan, 2 km from Udaipur, there exists a collection of 250 monuments that have been built over the course of 350 years. The monuments are for the Maharajas of Mewar.

Distance from the city centre: 1 km
Timings: 6 am to 6 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 3

17. Royal Cenotaphs

A garden complex, Bada Bagh involves climbing a hill. Discover an array of royal monuments as you climb one of the many hills. Marked with marble slabs and carved out of sandstone, the tombs belong to members of the royal family, kings, queens and their children. Visit for a glimpse into the past.

Distance from the city centre: 850 m
Timings: 6 am to 6 pm
Entry Fee: Free

18. Pratap Gaurav Kendra

Rana Pratap is a part of the wonderful history of Rajasthan and is considered a symbol of the historical heritage of the city. Pratap Gaurav Kendra is situated on Tiger Hill and is dedicated to Maharana Pratap, the great king of Mewar. There is a 10-acre park around the statue.

Distance from the city centre: 8.1 m
Timings: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 150 (Adult) and Rs. 75 (Child)

19. Udaipur Solar Observatory

Udaipur Solar Observatory is located on an island on the Fateh Sagar Lake. The sky over the lake is unusually perfect for solar observation and is home to several telescopes. Come here for some educational fun, or if you have a science-enthusiast along with you.

Distance from the city centre: 2.1 m
Timings: 9:30 am to 5 pm
Entry Fee: Restricted

20. Jagdish Temple

Built atop a high ceiling, this temple of Lord Vishnu is decorated with ornate carvings and has a 79 feet high minaret. Located just outside the royal palace, this temple has been in constant worship since 1651 and is a major tourist attraction.