Udaipur Travel Guide: When to Go, Costs, Where to Stay

When to go

Udaipur is generally most comfortable between October and March, when days are mild and evenings cool enough for a jacket. April to June turns hot, often into the high 30s and low 40s, which can make sightseeing tiring in the afternoons. July to September brings the monsoon, with the lakes filling up and the surrounding Aravalli hills turning green, though showers can disrupt outdoor plans. If you want pleasant weather for walking and boat rides, aim for winter; if you enjoy a quieter, greener city and don't mind rain, monsoon has its own charm.

How to reach Udaipur

• By air: Udaipur has its own airport with regular domestic connections from major Indian cities.
• By train: Udaipur City railway station connects to Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and other cities, with journey times varying by train type.
• By road: Udaipur is well connected by national highways to Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Mumbai, and is a common stop on Rajasthan road itineraries.

We don't have current fare data to quote exact ticket costs, as these change with season and how far ahead you book, so it's worth checking closer to your travel dates.

What a typical trip costs

Costs in Udaipur vary a good deal depending on your choice of stay, time of year and how many days you spend. Accommodation with Treeo in Udaipur currently starts from about ₹1,858 per night for a hotel stay, with a palace-style stay starting from about ₹4,000 per night. Beyond stay, expect your daily spend to depend heavily on how you eat, get around and which sights you visit; we'd rather not guess at food or local transport costs since these shift often and aren't fixed.

Where to stay

Udaipur has a few distinct areas worth considering as a base.

• Machla Magra: A hotel-style stay here starts from around ₹2,322 per night, useful if you want a quieter setting slightly away from the busiest lanes.
• Ambamata: A palace-style stay in this area starts from around ₹4,000 per night, suited to travellers who prefer a more traditional, heritage feel.
• Lake Palace Road: A hotel option here starts from around ₹1,858 per night, convenient if you want to be close to the lake and its surrounding activity.

Each area suits a different pace, so it's worth thinking about whether you want to be near the lake, in a quieter pocket, or somewhere with a heritage character before booking.

Things to do

• City Palace: A large palace complex overlooking Lake Pichola, worth a few hours to explore its courtyards and museum sections.
• Lake Pichola boat ride: A popular way to see the city's palaces and ghats from the water, especially in the late afternoon.
• Jagdish Temple: A carved stone temple close to the City Palace, active with local worshippers through the day.
• Saheliyon ki Bari: A garden with fountains and lotus pools, a relaxed stop away from the main palace crowds.
• Monsoon Palace: Set on a hilltop above the city, reached by a short drive, known for wide views over Udaipur, particularly at sunset.

Udaipur rewards unhurried exploring, so it's worth building in some slack in your itinerary rather than trying to see everything in a single day.