Comparison · Mumbai vs Udaipur · India
Mumbai vs Udaipur
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rutiknatekar, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Mumbai for Gateway of India, Marine Drive, beaches and nightlife; choose Udaipur for City Palace, Lake Pichola and lower day-to-day costs. Udaipur is generally less expensive, and the two are about 619 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 619 km
- Less expensive
- Udaipur
- Best time for Mumbai
- November–February
- Best time for Udaipur
- October–March
Side by side
| Mumbai | Udaipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Known for | Gateway of India, Marine Drive and Bollywood | City Palace, Lake Pichola and Lake Palace |
| Best time to visit | November–February | October–March |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $80–$180 | $60–$140 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Affordable |
| Warmest month | May, 34°C (93°F) | May, 39°C (102°F) |
| Coldest month | July, 30°C (86°F) | January, 25°C (77°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 13 | 5 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 6 |
| Beaches | Juhu Beach | — |
| Airports | BOM, NMI | UDR |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Mumbai for…
Gateway of India, Marine Drive, beaches and nightlife. Mumbai, India's financial capital and largest city, fills a long peninsula formed from seven former islands on the Arabian Sea. South Mumbai holds the Gateway of India, the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, the UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and…
Choose Udaipur for…
City Palace, Lake Pichola and lower day-to-day costs. 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
| # | Mumbai | Udaipur |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gateway of India | City Palace |
| 2 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus | Lake Pichola boat ride |
| 3 | Elephanta Caves | Jag Mandir |
| 4 | Marine Drive | Lake Palace |
| 5 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya | Jagdish Temple |
Food compared
| Mumbai | Udaipur |
|---|---|
| Vada pav | Dal baati churma |
| Pav bhaji | Gatte ki sabzi |
| Bhel puri | Laal maas |
| Bombay sandwich | Ker sangri |
Which is cheaper?
Udaipur is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $60–$140 per person there, against $80–$180 in Mumbai (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Udaipur on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Mumbai and Udaipur are about 619 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Mumbai and 4 in Udaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Mumbai or Udaipur cheaper?
Udaipur is usually less expensive: about $60–$140 a day mid-range against $80–$180 (estimates).
+Is Mumbai or Udaipur better for a first trip?
Pick Mumbai for Gateway of India, Marine Drive, beaches and nightlife, or Udaipur for City Palace, Lake Pichola and lower day-to-day costs.
+How far is Mumbai from Udaipur?
About 619 km in a straight line.