Travel tips · Udaipur · India
Udaipur travel tips: what to know before you go
The etiquette, money and practical details that make the first day easier.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Udaipur was the capital of the Mewar kingdom, ruled by the Sisodia Rajputs, whose resistance to the Mughals, led by figures such as Maharana Pratap, is a source of local pride. The royal family still lives in part of the City Palace. Most residents are Hindu, with a significant Jain community, and festivals, temples and folk traditions are part of daily life.
Key facts
- Language
- Hindi, Mewari and English
- Currency
- INR
- Plugs
- Type C, D and M sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water.
- Emergency
- 112 (national emergency number)
Things to know
- Remove shoes before entering temples and some homes, and cover shoulders and knees.
- Leather items such as belts and bags are not allowed inside Jain temples like Ranakpur.
- Use your right hand to eat, give and receive.
- Ask before photographing people, especially women and at religious sites.
- Bargain politely in markets, and decline commission tours to shops you did not ask to visit.
- Eat thalis in the bazaars at lunchtime for some of the best-value meals in the city.
Tipping
Tipping is appreciated: about 5–10% in restaurants where no service charge is added, small amounts for hotel staff, and a tip for guides and drivers at the end of a tour.
Language
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Khamma ghani | Traditional Rajasthani greeting |
| Namaste | Hello |
| Dhanyavaad | Thank you |
| Kitne ka hai? | How much is it? |
| Kam teekha | Less spicy |
| Nahin chahiye | I don't want it |
What to wear
Light, loose cotton clothing that covers shoulders and knees suits the heat and local norms; bring a shawl for temples and cool winter evenings.
Practical details
- Plugs and voltage
- Type C, D and M sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Drinking water
- Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water.
- Emergency number
- 112 (national emergency number)
- Phone and internet
- 4G and 5G coverage is good; buying a local SIM card requires your passport and a photo, while eSIMs are an easier alternative.
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
The main issues are traffic in narrow lanes, touts and commission-based shopping tours, and heat from April to June. Watch your step on wet ghats and keep bags secure in crowded bazaars.
Entry requirements
Visa and passport rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check India's official government guidance and your own government's travel advice before booking.
Plan the trip
Questions travellers ask
+Do you tip in Udaipur?
Tipping is appreciated: about 5–10% in restaurants where no service charge is added, small amounts for hotel staff, and a tip for guides and drivers at the end of a tour.
+Can you drink the tap water in Udaipur?
Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water.
+What plugs are used in Udaipur?
Type C, D and M sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
+What language is spoken in Udaipur?
Hindi, Mewari and English.