Comparison · Jaipur vs Udaipur · India
Jaipur 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 Jaipur for Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and free sights; choose Udaipur for City Palace and Lake Pichola. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 332 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 332 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Jaipur
- October–March
- Best time for Udaipur
- October–March
Side by side
| Jaipur | Udaipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Known for | Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and Pink City bazaars | City Palace, Lake Pichola and Lake Palace |
| Best time to visit | October–March | October–March |
| Ideal stay | 3 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $60–$150 | $60–$140 |
| Cost level | Very affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | May, 40°C (104°F) | May, 39°C (102°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 22°C (72°F) | January, 25°C (77°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 5 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | JAI | UDR |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Jaipur for…
Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and free sights. Jaipur was laid out in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as a grid of wide bazaars inside crenellated walls, and the old city was washed in terracotta pink for the Prince of Wales's visit in 1876. The walled city, the Jantar Mantar observatory and Amber…
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
| # | Jaipur | Udaipur |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amber Fort | City Palace |
| 2 | Hawa Mahal | Lake Pichola boat ride |
| 3 | City Palace | Jag Mandir |
| 4 | Jantar Mantar | Lake Palace |
| 5 | Nahargarh Fort | Jagdish Temple |
Food compared
| Jaipur | Udaipur |
|---|---|
| Dal baati churma | Dal baati churma |
| Laal maas | Gatte ki sabzi |
| Pyaaz kachori | Laal maas |
| Mirchi vada | Ker sangri |
Which is cheaper?
Jaipur and Udaipur cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $60–$150 in Jaipur and $60–$140 in Udaipur (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Udaipur on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Jaipur and Udaipur are about 332 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 3 days in Jaipur and 4 in Udaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Jaipur or Udaipur cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $60–$150 in Jaipur and $60–$140 in Udaipur (estimates).
+Is Jaipur or Udaipur better for a first trip?
Pick Jaipur for Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and free sights, or Udaipur for City Palace and Lake Pichola.
+How far is Jaipur from Udaipur?
About 332 km in a straight line.