Sight guide · Udaipur · India
Visiting Gangaur Ghat
The old city's main ghat, with a triple-arched gateway leading down to the lake beside Bagore Ki Haveli.
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Quick answer
Gangaur Ghat is a waterfront in Lal Ghat, Udaipur. Allow 30 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Waterfront
- Area
- Lal Ghat
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, photo spot and history
- Best months
- December–February
About Gangaur Ghat
The old city's main ghat, with a triple-arched gateway leading down to the lake beside Bagore Ki Haveli. It is the focus of the Gangaur festival in spring, when women carry decorated idols of the goddess Gauri to the water.
Tip: Sit on the steps in the early morning to watch the city wake up, with pigeons, bathers and boats on the lake.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 30 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Lal Ghat, old-city lanes between Jagdish Temple and the lake, full of rooftop guesthouses.
Best time to visit Gangaur Ghat
Gangaur 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.
When to visit Udaipur has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Gangaur Ghat is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen City Palace and Lake Pichola boat ride.
- No. 11 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 5 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Udaipur.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Udaipur.
Near Gangaur Ghat
Also in Lal Ghat, so you can walk between them:
- Bagore Ki Haveli — 1.5–2 hours, low cost
- Jagdish Temple — 45 minutes, free
- City Palace — 2–3 hours, mid-priced
If you like Gangaur Ghat
- Lake Palace — Lake Pichola, Viewed from the shore or a boat
- Fateh Sagar Lake — Fateh Sagar Lake, 1–2 hours
- Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace — Sajjangarh, 1.5–2 hours
- Ambrai Ghat — Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai, 45 minutes
Staying near Gangaur Ghat
Stay in Lal Ghat ($$) to walk here: old-city lanes between Jagdish Temple and the lake, full of rooftop guesthouses. All areas to stay in Udaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Gangaur Ghat?
Plan 30 minutes. With Bagore Ki Haveli nearby, it fits a half-day in Lal Ghat.
+Is Gangaur Ghat free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Gangaur Ghat?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Sit on the steps in the early morning to watch the city wake up, with pigeons, bathers and boats on the lake.
+Do I need to book Gangaur Ghat in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.