Free things to do · Udaipur · India
5 free things to do in Udaipur
Udaipur without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
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Quick answer
You can fill at least 2 days in Udaipur without paying an entry fee: Lake Palace, Jagdish Temple, Fateh Sagar Lake and Ambrai Ghat are all free. Eat thalis in the bazaars at lunchtime for some of the best-value meals in the city.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 5
- Low-cost extras
- 8
- Cost level
- Affordable
- Lowest hotel prices
- May–June
Free sights and experiences
Palace · Lake Pichola
1.Lake Palace
Unless you are staying or dining there by reservation, the best views are from a sunset boat ride or from the rooftops of Lal Ghat and Ambrai.
- Time needed
- Viewed from the shore or a boat
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Free
- Photo spot
Religious site · Lal Ghat
2.Jagdish Temple
Visit during the morning or evening aarti prayers to hear devotional singing, remove your shoes and dress modestly.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Waterfront · Fateh Sagar Lake
3.Fateh Sagar Lake
Walk the Rani Road promenade at sunset and try snacks from the stalls along the shore.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai
4.Ambrai Ghat
Come after sunset for the lights on the City Palace and the Lake Palace, and keep to the steps rather than the slippery edge.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Couples
Waterfront · Lal Ghat
5.Gangaur Ghat
Sit on the steps in the early morning to watch the city wake up, with pigeons, bathers and boats on the lake.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- History
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Pichola | Lake Palace | Viewed from the shore or a boat |
| Lal Ghat | Jagdish Temple and Gangaur Ghat | 45 minutes + 30 minutes |
| Fateh Sagar Lake | Fateh Sagar Lake | 1–2 hours |
| Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai | Ambrai Ghat | 45 minutes |
Worth a small ticket
Museum · Lal Ghat
Bagore Ki Haveli
Arrive early for the evening dance show to get a seat on the cushions near the front.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- After dark
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
Garden · Fateh Sagar Lake
Saheliyon-ki-Bari
Visit in the morning when it is cooler and quieter, and look for the fountain courtyard, the garden's centrepiece.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
Palace · Sajjangarh
Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace
Arrive about an hour before sunset; the road from the sanctuary gate is covered by shared vehicles, and the terraces get busy as the sun goes down.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
Historic site · Western outskirts
Shilpgram
Visit during the Shilpgram Utsav in late December for hundreds of craftspeople and performers from across India.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Kids
- Shopping
- Outdoors
Historic site · Ahar
Ahar Cenotaphs
Come in the late afternoon when the low light picks out the carving and few other visitors are around.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Doodh Talai
Karni Mata ropeway
Ride up in the late afternoon and stay for sunset at the top, then walk down to the Doodh Talai gardens.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
Museum · Fateh Sagar Lake
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
Time your visit for one of the puppet shows, a highlight for children.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
Park · Fateh Sagar Lake
Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial
Walk up in the early evening, then go down to the lake promenade for sunset.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Outdoors
More ways to save
- Eat thalis in the bazaars at lunchtime for some of the best-value meals in the city.
- Visit from July to September for lower hotel prices and green scenery.
- Share a car with driver for the Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur day trip.
- Agree auto-rickshaw fares in advance or use ride-hailing apps.
- Avoid shopping tours offered by drivers, which often include commissions.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Udaipur expensive to visit?
Udaipur is affordable for most visitors, but 5 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Udaipur?
Lake Palace: Unless you are staying or dining there by reservation, the best views are from a sunset boat ride or from the rooftops of Lal Ghat and Ambrai.