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Udaipur
Known as the "City of Lakes," Udaipur is built around a chain of artificial lakes in the Aravalli hills, its whitewashed old city, ornate havelis, and the sprawling City Palace giving it a romantic, film-set quality unlike anywhere else in Rajasthan. Boats drift across Lake Pichola past the floating Jag Niwas palace, while narrow bazaar lanes climb toward temples and viewpoints over the water.
Top attractions
attraction Eklingji Temple: Udaipur Travel Guide (4.8★)
Eklingji Temple sits about 22km north of Udaipur in Kailashpuri, and it's open only in three windows daily: 5–9am, 11am–1pm, and 5–7:30pm. 4.8★ (4,802 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Maharana Pratap Museum: Udaipur Travel Guide (4.5★)
The Maharana Pratap Museum sits at Haldighati, about an hour's drive north of Udaipur, marking the site of the 1576 battle between Maharana Pratap and Akbar's forces. 4.5★ (19,307 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Saheliyon ki bari: Udaipur Travel Guide
Saheliyon ki Bari ("Garden of the Maidens") is a compact, walkable 18th-century royal garden in Udaipur's Panchwati area, known for its lotus pools, marble kiosks, elephant-shaped fountains and a small museum.
attraction Pichola Lake: Udaipur Travel Guide (4.7★)
Lake Pichola is Udaipur's centerpiece — an artificial lake from 1362 ringed by ghats, palaces, and the Aravalli hills, best seen at sunset from a boat or a rooftop café. 4.7★ (3,010 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Udaipur
How do I get to Udaipur?
Most travellers fly into Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), located about 22 km east of the city centre, with domestic connections to major Indian hubs. There's also Udaipur City railway station (UDZ), on a broad-gauge line with services to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Ajmer and Chittorgarh, and long-distance buses from the regional hub as a further option.
How many days should I spend in Udaipur?
Plan on ~2-3 days to cover the City Palace complex, a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola, and a wander through the old city's temples, gardens, and bazaars.
What is Udaipur known for?
Known as the "City of Lakes," Udaipur is built around a chain of artificial lakes in the Aravalli hills, its whitewashed old city, ornate havelis, and the sprawling City Palace giving it a romantic, film-set quality unlike anywhere else in Rajasthan. Boats drift across Lake Pichola past the floating Jag Niwas palace, while narrow bazaar lanes climb toward temples and viewpoints over the water.