Sight guide · Udaipur · India
Visiting Ambrai Ghat
On the western shore of Lake Pichola, this ghat faces the City Palace directly across the water and is the classic spot to see the palace lit up after dark.
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Quick answer
Ambrai Ghat is a viewpoint in Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai, Udaipur. Allow 45 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Viewpoint
- Area
- Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, views, after dark and photo spot
- Best months
- December–February
About Ambrai Ghat
On the western shore of Lake Pichola, this ghat faces the City Palace directly across the water and is the classic spot to see the palace lit up after dark. Locals bathe and wash clothes here by day, and lakeside restaurants line the shore next to it.
Tip: Come after sunset for the lights on the City Palace and the Lake Palace, and keep to the steps rather than the slippery edge.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai, the quieter west bank of Lake Pichola facing the City Palace.
Best time to visit Ambrai Ghat
Ambrai Ghat is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- January: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- December: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- February: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-January the sun sets at about 18:07 local time (calculated for Udaipur).
When to visit Udaipur has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Udaipur itinerary visits Ambrai Ghat on day 1, together with City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Bagore Ki Haveli.
- No. 10 of the 17 sights in our Udaipur things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Udaipur.
If you like Ambrai Ghat
- Lake Pichola boat ride — Lake Pichola, 1 hour
- Lake Palace — Lake Pichola, Viewed from the shore or a boat
- Jag Mandir — Lake Pichola, 1–1.5 hours
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari — Fateh Sagar Lake, 1 hour
Staying near Ambrai Ghat
Stay in Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai ($$$) to walk here: the quieter west bank of Lake Pichola facing the City Palace. All areas to stay in Udaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Ambrai Ghat?
Plan 45 minutes.
+Is Ambrai Ghat free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Ambrai Ghat?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Come after sunset for the lights on the City Palace and the Lake Palace, and keep to the steps rather than the slippery edge.
+Do I need to book Ambrai Ghat in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.