Sight guide · Udaipur · India
Visiting Shilpgram
A rural arts and crafts village a few kilometres west of the city with reconstructed traditional houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra, craft demonstrations and folk performances.
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Quick answer
Shilpgram is a historic site in Western outskirts, Udaipur. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Western outskirts
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art, kids, shopping and outdoors
- Best months
- December–February
About Shilpgram
A rural arts and crafts village a few kilometres west of the city with reconstructed traditional houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra, craft demonstrations and folk performances. It hosts the large Shilpgram Utsav crafts fair each December.
Tip: Visit during the Shilpgram Utsav in late December for hundreds of craftspeople and performers from across India.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Western outskirts, hill resorts by a reservoir about 12 km north-west of the city.
Best time to visit Shilpgram
Shilpgram 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
Shilpgram is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen City Palace and Lake Pichola boat ride.
- No. 13 of the 17 sights in our Udaipur things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Udaipur with kids.
If you like Shilpgram
- Bagore Ki Haveli — Lal Ghat, 1.5–2 hours
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari — Fateh Sagar Lake, 1 hour
- Fateh Sagar Lake — Fateh Sagar Lake, 1–2 hours
- Ahar Cenotaphs — Ahar, 1 hour
Staying near Shilpgram
Stay in Badi Lake ($$$) to walk here: hill resorts by a reservoir about 12 km north-west of the city. All areas to stay in Udaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Shilpgram?
Plan 1.5–2 hours.
+Is Shilpgram free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Shilpgram?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Visit during the Shilpgram Utsav in late December for hundreds of craftspeople and performers from across India.
+Do I need to book Shilpgram in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Shilpgram 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.