Lake Pichola · City Palace Museum · Jagdish Mandir
Begin with a sunrise or sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola, drifting past the iconic Taj Lake Palace and Jag Mandir island. From the ghats, head up to the City Palace Museum, Rajasthan's largest royal complex for centuries of Mewar history and sweeping lake views. Just steps from the palace gates, end at Jagdish Mandir, a beautifully carved 17th-century Hindu temple.
If you'd prefer to explore the above with a guide, book here.
Few other places that you can explore in and around Udaipur:
Crystal Gallery
The Crystal Gallery in Taj Fateh Prakash Palace, now a luxury hotel, is one of the City Palace's most extravagant rooms, featuring the world's largest Osler cut glass collection and preserved crystal articles.
Location: Google Maps
Timings: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Saheliyon Ki Bari
This large garden was built from 1710 to 1734 by Maharana Sangram Singh for the royal ladies. As per legend, the garden was designed by the king himself and he presented this garden to his queen.
Location: Google Maps
Timings: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Tip: Post the garden visit, you may explore the shops around the area and explore Rama Krishna textiles for some intricate handcrafted textiles.
Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)
A hilltop 19th-century palace perched above Udaipur with sweeping panoramic views over the city, Lake Pichola and the Aravalli hills. Built by Maharana Sajjan Singh in 1884, it was originally designed as an astronomical centre. You can also visit Sajjangarh Biological Park which is 15 minutes away from the Monsoon Palace.
Famous for its diverse flora, rich wildlife, and breathtaking views of Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake, it is a must-visit spot for nature lovers, wildlife photographers, and adventure enthusiasts. Originally used as a royal hunting ground by the Mewar rulers, the area was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1987. Today, it stands as a vital green zone of Udaipur, balancing history, culture, and conservation.
Location: Google Maps
Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the Aravalli Range. Located approximately 85 kilometres from Udaipur, it is renowned for its massive walls, the second longest in the world. Built during the reign of Maharana Kumbha, the fort is perched at 3,600 ft above sea level and features seven fortified gateways along with several Hindu and Jain temples within its complex.
Location: Google Maps
Timings: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Jawai Bandh
Jawai is one of the highest leopard densities in the world, with 60 to 70+ leopards inhabiting the granite hills, living peacefully with humans without any conflicts. That’s the reason, it is known as the Land of the Leopards, as the area is protected as the Jawai Bandh Leopard Conservation Reserve. What makes this region stand out is 99.99% leopard sightings in Jawai success rate.
Location: Google Maps
Timings: As per safari booked
