25 Places to visit in Udaipur you should consider

You might have heard that Udaipur is proudly referred to as the “city of lakes”.  But, are lakes alone the attractions in this city? No, the city has many things to do and place to visit in Udaipur are also plenty. So, tourists can expect the best experience by all means in this city. I am here to share the top 25 places of interest in Udaipur for tourists. I have shared this list based on my personal experience in visiting many of these spots.

Why Visit Udaipur?

If you are wondering why visit Udaipur when the state of Rajasthan has other places of attraction for tourists. It will not be an overstatement to say that this city reflects a perfect combination of natural beauty, attractive archaeology, tradition, culture, history and much more. It is not easy to build a huge palace in the middle of a desert. But, Udaipur boasts such palaces. Thanks to the Mewar Rulers! Yes, they are behind these huge palaces that still enhance the overall beauty of Udaipur.

Also, read my post on 8-day Rajasthan itinerary.

Are you planning for a honeymoon trip? Otherwise, you can also be looking for a place to explore with friends and family? In both cases, Udaipur has everything for you with its cultural heritage. As you look for Udaipur places to visit, you should know how to reach Udaipur right? Here is how you can do it:

How to Reach Udaipur?

You can reach Udaipur with ease from all major cities in India. Yes, the city is the home of the Udaipur Airport, which is called by other names like Dabok Airport and Maharana Pratap International Airport. This airport is located at a distance of about 22 km from the main city. Many airlines like SpiceJet, Jet Airways, IndiGo and Air India connect this city with other major cities in India like Kolkata, Hyderabad, Delhi and Mumbai. So, even if you visit from a foreign country, you can reach one of these Indian cities and can take flights from there to reach Udaipur.

Even, you can reach Udaipur by bus from major cities in India like Ahmedabad, Kota, Indore, Jaipur and Delhi to name a few. Also, you can get affordable buses and even high-end buses at your convenience. Also, trains operate from different Indian cities to reach Udaipur. In fact, the most popular Luxury on Wheels stops in Udaipur. If you drive yourself, even then Udaipur is connected well. The NH8 connects Udaipur with Delhi and Mumbai.

Top 25 Places to Visit in Udaipur:

Now, you know that you can reach Udaipur by choosing one of the different modes of transportation. But, how about the places to visit in Udaipur? Here, I have shared the top 25 attractions that will bring you a different experience when you are in this city of Lakes:

1. Visit the Udaipur City Palace:

Built by the erstwhile Mewar ruling family, this City Palace will impress you with its handsome opulence for sure. This palace stands on the banks of Lake Pichola and not just the exteriors but the interiors with exquisite detailing of marble work, antique furniture, murals, unique paintings and mirror work never fail to wow visitors. The entire complex of this palace is filled with palaces and villas like Moti Mahal, Manak Mahal, Krishna Vilas, Bhim Vilas and Amar Vilas to name a few.

What makes a visit to this palace worthy will be your question, isn’t it? When you visit this palace make sure that you spend time until evening. Only then, you can watch the Mewar Sound and light show. Even if you visit this palace in the morning and are forced to spend time until the evening, you will feel that the wait is worth it. The palace remains open from 9.30 am every day. The entry fee is Rs.30 for adults and Rs.15 for kids.

2. Visit Lake Pichola:

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It is on the banks of this lake that the Udaipur City Palace is standing. So, when you visit the palace, you can get to see the lake as well. This lake holds the pride of being one of the largest and oldest lakes in the city. Due to its beauty and tranquillity, this lake attracts tourists from across the world. This attraction in Udaipur is flanked by bathing ghats, heritage buildings and lofty hills. If you could visit this lake in the dawn, you can take a boat ride. Of course, the boat ride is available all through the day. But, during the dawn, the ride will bring you a different experience for sure. Even during the evenings, the entire lake turns to gold with the reflection of the setting sun when you can see the pristine water and heritage buildings in the best form.

3. Bagore Ki Haveli Museum:

If you love visiting museums, this is one of the best places to visit in Udaipur. Apart from exploring the collections in this museum one thing that you should never miss out on is the local folk dance and musical culture program held in this museum every evening. This show lasts for a couple of hours and you will get to see the brilliance of the group of performers when you attend this program. It was actually a mansion earlier and now it is a museum. But, still, there are numerous rooms to stay in here.

Also, the terraces and courtyards make this museum attractive. From this museum, you should never forget to get an attractive view of Lake Pichola. If you do not want to visit the museum, you can also visit the evening program alone. When you get tickets for this show alone, you cannot visit the museum with those tickets. The museum has attractive paintings that read the local stories. The evening show starts at 7 pm. As the seats are allotted on a first come first serve basis, it is better to make sure that you visit around 6.30 pm to join the queue. Only then, you can get seats in the first rows to watch the promising performances.

4. Jag Mandir:

When you visit Lake Pichola, never miss out on visiting the Jag Mandir. It is a palace standing on an island in this lake. This place is also called Lake Garden Palace. You can understand the luxury associated with this palace from the fact that the royal family used it as their summer resort and also as a place for hosting parties. Also, another interesting fact is that it was the inspiration for the construction world wonder in India Taj Mahal.

5. Vintage Car Museum:

Are you a person interested in cars? Then, one of the places to visit in Udaipur for you is the Vintage Car Museum. As you can judge from the name of this museum, you can get to see a collection of popular vintage cars like the 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom and many other rare models of Rolls Royce. When visiting this museum, do not forget to take a Rajasthani thali in the Garden Hotel attached.

6. Eklingji Temple:

This is one of the near Udaipur places to visit because it is located at around 20 km distance from the city centre. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Apart from worshipping purpose, history buffs also visit this temple for its architecture. It has been built in a pyramidal style and the temple is housed in a double-storey building. You can also take some stunning pictures at the temple pond that looks attractive.

7. Jagdish Temple:

Have you ever thought of adding a 400-year old temple to add to your list of Udaipur places to visit? Yes, this temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Udaipur is a 400-year old temple. This temple is popular for its intricately carved pillars, ornate sculpture and stunning masonry works. The temple has been built following the Vasthushastra School of Building Design. Experts state that the design of the temple has been made in such a way that it ensures the flow of positive energy.

8. Get To Saheliyo Ki Bari:

Do you love nature photography? Then, you should not miss out on visiting this place in Udaipur. It is a garden in Udaipur that attracts tourists from all over India. It is standing in the northern region of the city of Udaipur. The purpose of this place during the Emperor rule in Udaipur is for the recreation of maids. Maids, who came with the princess as a part of her dowry used to spend time dancing and playing games here. It has a lovely lotus pool and a lot of trees and even structures. You can take some stunning pictures in this garden in Udaipur.

9. Spend some quality time at Jaisamand Lake:

This lake is huge spanning over 100 square km and it is the second-largest artificial lake in India. Above all, the Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary surrounds this lake as well. You can get to see a wide range of migratory birds and rare animal species here. It functioned as the summer palace for erstwhile Udaipur Queens. Locals call it Dhebar Lake and it also houses a marble dam.

10. Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace:

On your trip to Udaipur, this is a great place to visit. The unique thing about this palace as compared to other palaces in Udaipur is that it is located on a hilltop. Also, this is a forest area and if you go by your vehicle, you will have to buy separate tickets for your vehicle as well. The palace and the route are maintained well. Also, do not forget to get a view of the entire Udaipur city from the hilltop.

11. Ahar Museum:

This museum is located in close proximity to an impressive combination of cenotaphs of the Mewar kings. This museum has a rare and small collection of earthen pottery. You will be surprised to see collections dating back to 1700 BC. A unique attraction in this museum is the 10^th-century metal figure of Buddha.

12. Visit The Shipgram:

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The purpose of this rural arts and crafts complex that has been set up in about 70 acres of land in the lap of Aravalli ranges is to promote the traditional crafts and arts of the state of Rajasthan. You will be surprised to know that this complex is set up in an area of 70 acres of land. The good thing about this complex is that it provides employment to many local rural craftsmen and also it is the centre of many cultural festivals celebrated in Udaipur. Also, this place houses an open-air amphitheatre that hosts many art festivals. You can experience the simplicity of village life when you visit this place.

13. Go To The Doodh Talai Musical Garden:

This is an attractive rock and fountain garden in Udaipur. It has a large lake from where you can get to see the sunset. From this garden, you can see the attractiveness of the entire city. Do you know how? Yes, the garden houses an aerial tramway ride or cable car. This facility connects the garden to a popular pilgrimage centre in Udaipur called Karni Mata Temple.

14. Fateh Sagar Lake:

One among the four largest lakes in Udaipur, this lake will turn out to be a worthy place to visit in Udaipur. Earlier, this lake was canned Connaught Dam. But, later it got its name in the memory of Maharana Fateh Sagar as he reconstructed the entire site in the 1900s. This lake is the house for three small islands that have full of attractions for tourists. All these islands are connected to each other by motorboat trips.

15. Udaisagar Lake:

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This is again one of the top 5 famous lakes in Udaipur. This lake is a by-product of a dam constructed across the Berach River. It ensures a constant supply of water to the city. The scenic sunsets and attractive surroundings make this lake one of the best places to visit in Udaipur today. You can take a small cruise on a camel and even you can take a boat ride here.

16. Gulab Bagh and Zoo:

This zoo is located in the most promising garden in Udaipur named Gulab Bagh. As the name of this garden suggests it is the home for the best variety of roses. Further, a mini zoo associated with this garden is located within a short walk away. You can get to see birds and animals like wide-eyed owls in this zoo. Also, a toy train is operated to take you close to the animals. This train facility is available both for kids and adults. Further, the zoo houses an artificial water body named Kamal Talai. Moreover, there is a religious spot within the garden for elders to visit.

17. Forum Celebration Mall:

Not just places of traditional and natural value, this city also house places of modern value like the Forum Celebration Mall. You can spend around 2-3 hours in this mall that holds the pride of being the first mall in the city that offers a world-class lifestyle and shopping experience. Also, the unique thing about this mall is that it has been built following ethnic architectural style to match the city in which it stands. Even though it retains an ethnic look outside, it has all modern shops located inside to attract youngsters and old people alike.

18. Sukhadia Circle:

Sukhadia Circle is an attraction in Udaipur standing in the north of the city. It houses a tiny pond with a tall three-tiered marble fountain standing in the centre. The carved motifs make this place decorative. When you visit this place at night, you will get to see the sparkling lights making the fountain even more attractive. It is surrounded by gardens, thereby creating an ideal oasis in the city that is always filled with tourists.

19. Moti Magri:

This is one of the best Udaipur places to visit if you love history, gardens, photography and architecture. This place stands as an example of the respect the locals have for Maharana Pratap, who ruled this region. Not just in his memory, but even in the memory of his horse Chetak, this place houses his statue along with this horse. The most important thing about this attraction is that it is on the hilltop overlooking Fateh Sagar Lake. So, you can expect some stunning lookout points when you visit this place.

20. Haldighatti:

This place is a popular destination, where the historical battle between the Mughals and the Rajputs took place. Maharana Pratap led the Rajput Army. This place is popular for a cenotaph made up of thin and delicate columns carved from the best quality marble stone. This place of attraction is popular for its attractive Mulela art wall hangings done by the local artisans. This is a place for shopping enthusiasts as well.

21. Visit Rajasthani Restaurants To Taste Laal Maans:

Of course, you might be looking for near Udaipur places to visit. But, one thing you should not miss out on during your Udaipur trip is to visit one of the best Rajasthani restaurants out there. Of course, you will have to visit one for every meal. But, do not forget to taste the local dish named Laal Maans. If you are a person with an interest in spicy foods, you will be highly attracted to the taste of this dish. Whichever place in Udaipur you visit, you will start asking for this dish once you taste it.

22. Jiyan Sagar:

Otherwise called Babi ka Talab, this lake will take you to a different world with its calming vibes. The attractive chhatris in this lake made with Rajasthani style architecture make this place worthy to take some stunning pictures. This dam site was constructed by Maharana Raj Singh in the mid-1600s to safeguard the city from the destruction caused by famine. He named this lake site in memory of his mother Jana Devi.

23. Animal Aid Unlimited:

If you love watching animals, this place in Udaipur is for you to visit. Of course, it is a life-changing place for injured animals. However, it is a place to visit for humans as well. The reason is that it functions as a hospital for homeless animals that are injured or sick in one way or another. It has a sanctuary attached as well where you can find nearly 450 different animals species. You can just visit this place or even you can volunteer here.

24. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal:

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This place in Udaipur is dedicated to the study of folk art, festivals, songs and culture of different Indian states. Apart from these cultural things of Rajasthan, you can get to know the festivals, songs, culture and folk art of other states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan here. It is a cultural institution that also houses a museum for exhibiting different artefacts of Rajasthani culture.

25. Nathdwara:

If you look for near Udaipur places to visit, this place dedicated to Lord Krishna located around 45 km from Udaipur can be the right choice. This place is commonly called Shrinathji by pilgrimage as they call the lord by this name. Due to the legend associated with this temple, people throng this temple site in large numbers. This temple is also known for the unique paintings of Lord Krishna. You can understand the cultural beauty of this place from the fact that it is called “the Apollo of Mewar.”

Conclusion:

As you look for the best Udaipur places to visit, these top 25 options can suit your tastes and preferences. The city has everything to meet the different needs of visitors. Irrespective of whether a person loves to visit religious spots, boating, lakes, mountains or palaces, it will be possible to find one in this city. So, plan things in the right way and you are sure to reap the benefits and satisfaction of exploring some worthy places in Udaipur.

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