Comparison · Agra vs Udaipur · India
Agra vs Udaipur
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Agra for Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and a short break; choose Udaipur for City Palace and Lake Pichola. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 517 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 517 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Agra
- October–March
- Best time for Udaipur
- October–March
Side by side
| Agra | Udaipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Known for | Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mughal architecture | City Palace, Lake Pichola and Lake Palace |
| Best time to visit | October–March | October–March |
| Ideal stay | 2 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $60–$150 | $60–$140 |
| Cost level | Very affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | May, 42°C (108°F) | May, 39°C (102°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 22°C (72°F) | January, 25°C (77°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 5 | 5 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | AGR, DEL | UDR |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Agra for…
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and a short break. Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire for much of the 16th and 17th centuries, and it holds three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and, 37 km away, the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. Most visitors arrive from Delhi on a fast train…
Choose Udaipur for…
City Palace and Lake Pichola. Udaipur, founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II as the new capital of the Mewar kingdom, is set around a chain of artificial lakes in the Aravalli hills of southern Rajasthan. The vast City Palace rises above Lake Pichola, whose islands hold the white…
Top sights compared
| # | Agra | Udaipur |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | City Palace |
| 2 | Agra Fort | Lake Pichola boat ride |
| 3 | Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah | Jag Mandir |
| 4 | Mehtab Bagh | Lake Palace |
| 5 | Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra | Jagdish Temple |
Food compared
| Agra | Udaipur |
|---|---|
| Petha | Dal baati churma |
| Bedai and jalebi | Gatte ki sabzi |
| Dalmoth | Laal maas |
| Mughlai biryani | Ker sangri |
Which is cheaper?
Agra and Udaipur cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $60–$150 in Agra and $60–$140 in Udaipur (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Udaipur on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Agra and Udaipur are about 517 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 2 days in Agra and 4 in Udaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Agra or Udaipur cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $60–$150 in Agra and $60–$140 in Udaipur (estimates).
+Is Agra or Udaipur better for a first trip?
Pick Agra for Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and a short break, or Udaipur for City Palace and Lake Pichola.
+How far is Agra from Udaipur?
About 517 km in a straight line.