How many days · Udaipur · India
How many days do you need in Udaipur?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
4 days is the sweet spot for Udaipur, and 2 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Two days covers the City Palace, a Lake Pichola boat ride, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon-ki-Bari and a sunset at Sajjangarh. Four days adds a day trip to Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur and time for Shilpgram, Ahar and the lakeside cafés.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 4 days
- Minimum
- 2 days
- Day trips available
- 6
- Daylight
- 10.6 h (Dec) to 13.7 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | City Palace, Lake Pichola boat ride, Lake Palace and Jag Mandir |
| 2 days | Good | Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple and Bagore Ki Haveli |
| 3 days | Good | Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Fateh Sagar Lake and Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace |
| 5 days | Relaxed | The highlights plus a day trip to Kumbhalgarh Fort |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temple |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Udaipur add up to roughly 13–17 hours of visiting time — about 2 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are City Palace (2–3 hours), Lake Palace (Viewed from the shore or a boat) and Bagore Ki Haveli (1.5–2 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| City Palace | 2–3 hours | Lal Ghat |
| Lake Pichola boat ride | 1 hour | Lake Pichola |
| Lake Palace | Viewed from the shore or a boat | Lake Pichola |
| Jag Mandir | 1–1.5 hours | Lake Pichola |
| Jagdish Temple | 45 minutes | Lal Ghat |
| Bagore Ki Haveli | 1.5–2 hours | Lal Ghat |
| Saheliyon-ki-Bari | 1 hour | Fateh Sagar Lake |
| Fateh Sagar Lake | 1–2 hours | Fateh Sagar Lake |
| Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace | 1.5–2 hours | Sajjangarh |
| Ambrai Ghat | 45 minutes | Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai |
| Gangaur Ghat | 30 minutes | Lal Ghat |
| Vintage and Classic Car Collection | 45 minutes | Gulab Bagh |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 4 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 2 days | Focus on City Palace and Lake Pichola boat ride |
| With children | 5 days | Slower days and time for Lake Pichola boat ride |
| With day trips | 6 days | Add Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temple |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 10.6 hours of daylight) than in June (about 13.7 hours). Daylight varies little through the year, so plan by weather instead.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is 2 days enough in Udaipur?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 4 days is more comfortable. Two days covers the City Palace, a Lake Pichola boat ride, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon-ki-Bari and a sunset at Sajjangarh. Four days adds a day trip to Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur and time for Shilpgram, Ahar and the lakeside cafés.
+Is a week too long in Udaipur?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temple.