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Visiting Karni Mata ropeway
A cable car climbs from the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park at Doodh Talai to the Mansapurna Karni Mata temple on Machla Magri hill, giving views over Lake Pichola, the City Palace and the old city.
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Quick answer
Karni Mata ropeway is a viewpoint in Doodh Talai, Udaipur. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Viewpoint
- Area
- Doodh Talai
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- views, kids and photo spot
- Best months
- December–February
About Karni Mata ropeway
A cable car climbs from the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park at Doodh Talai to the Mansapurna Karni Mata temple on Machla Magri hill, giving views over Lake Pichola, the City Palace and the old city.
Tip: Ride up in the late afternoon and stay for sunset at the top, then walk down to the Doodh Talai gardens.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Doodh Talai.
Best time to visit Karni Mata ropeway
Karni Mata ropeway 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
Karni Mata ropeway is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen City Palace and Lake Pichola boat ride.
- No. 15 of the 17 sights in our Udaipur things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Udaipur with kids.
If you like Karni Mata ropeway
- Lake Pichola boat ride — Lake Pichola, 1 hour
- Lake Palace — Lake Pichola, Viewed from the shore or a boat
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari — Fateh Sagar Lake, 1 hour
- Fateh Sagar Lake — Fateh Sagar Lake, 1–2 hours
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Karni Mata ropeway?
Plan 1 hour.
+Is Karni Mata ropeway free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Karni Mata ropeway?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Ride up in the late afternoon and stay for sunset at the top, then walk down to the Doodh Talai gardens.
+Do I need to book Karni Mata ropeway in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Karni Mata ropeway good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Udaipur. Udaipur is a gentle introduction to India for families, with boat rides, palaces, gardens, puppet shows and lakeside promenades.