Day trips · Udaipur · India
6 best day trips from Udaipur
Where to go when you want a day away from Udaipur, and how long it really takes.
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Quick answer
The classic day trip from Udaipur is Kumbhalgarh Fort (About 2–2.5 hours by car). The closest option is Eklingji and Nagda, about 22 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 6
- Closest
- Eklingji and Nagda (22 km)
- Most popular
- Kumbhalgarh Fort
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumbhalgarh Fort | 85 km | About 2–2.5 hours by car | Car with driver | Culture, First-timers, Families |
| Ranakpur Jain Temple | 90 km | About 2–2.5 hours by car | Car with driver, often combined with Kumbhalgarh | Culture, Quiet stays |
| Chittorgarh Fort | 115 km | About 2–2.5 hours by car | Car with driver, or train | Culture, First-timers |
| Eklingji and Nagda | 22 km | About 40 minutes by car | Car, taxi or auto-rickshaw | Culture, Quiet stays |
| Nathdwara | 48 km | About 1 hour by car | Car or bus | Culture |
| Mount Abu | 165 km | About 3.5 hours by car | Car with driver | Culture, Families, Couples |
The day trips
85 km · About 2–2.5 hours by car
1.Kumbhalgarh Fort
A 15th-century hill fort built by Rana Kumbha, part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan UNESCO World Heritage Site, with massive walls that run for about 36 km along the ridges. Inside are dozens of temples and the Badal Mahal palace at the top, with views over the Aravallis.
- Getting there
- Car with driver
- Best for
- Culture, First-timers, Families
90 km · About 2–2.5 hours by car
2.Ranakpur Jain Temple
A 15th-century marble temple to the Jain tirthankara Adinath, celebrated for its forest of intricately carved pillars, each said to be different, and its domed ceilings. Leather items are not allowed inside.
- Getting there
- Car with driver, often combined with Kumbhalgarh
- Best for
- Culture, Quiet stays
115 km · About 2–2.5 hours by car
3.Chittorgarh Fort
The former capital of Mewar is one of the largest forts in India, spread across a plateau with palaces, temples and the 15th-century Vijay Stambh victory tower. It is part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan World Heritage Site.
- Getting there
- Car with driver, or train
- Best for
- Culture, First-timers
22 km · About 40 minutes by car
4.Eklingji and Nagda
Eklingji is a walled complex of temples dedicated to Shiva, the guardian deity of the Mewar rulers; photography is not allowed inside. Nearby Nagda has the 10th-century Sas-Bahu temples with fine stone carving beside a lake.
- Getting there
- Car, taxi or auto-rickshaw
- Best for
- Culture, Quiet stays
48 km · About 1 hour by car
5.Nathdwara
A pilgrimage town centred on the Shrinathji temple to Krishna, known for its distinctive pichwai paintings. Nearby stands a giant statue of Shiva visible across the countryside.
- Getting there
- Car or bus
- Best for
- Culture
165 km · About 3.5 hours by car
6.Mount Abu
Rajasthan's only hill station, with the marble Dilwara Jain temples, famed for their carving, and Nakki Lake. It is cooler than the plains and best as an overnight trip.
- Getting there
- Car with driver
- Best for
- Culture, Families, Couples
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Udaipur?
Kumbhalgarh Fort. A 15th-century hill fort built by Rana Kumbha, part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan UNESCO World Heritage Site, with massive walls that run for about 36 km along the ridges.
+How long does it take to get from Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh Fort?
About 2–2.5 hours by car — Car with driver, about 85 km.
+How long does it take to get from Udaipur to Ranakpur Jain Temple?
About 2–2.5 hours by car — Car with driver, often combined with Kumbhalgarh, about 90 km.