Udaipur itinerary for 4 days
A 4-day Udaipur trip plan in which each day stays in one part of Udaipur, in route order: City Palace and Lake Pichola; Fateh Sagar and Sajjangarh; Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur; and Shilpgram and the bazaars.
Udaipur is built around Lake Pichola, and almost everything worth seeing is on or above its shore. The old city is walkable, sunsets are the fixed point of every day, and two to three days is enough unless you are adding Kumbhalgarh or Ranakpur.
- Trip length
- 4 days
- Best time
- September to March
- Base
- Udaipur
- Region
- Rajasthan, India
4-day Udaipur itinerary, day by day
Day 1: City Palace and Lake Pichola
Arrive. The old city on the lake shore. Palace in the morning, the boat to Jag Mandir before sunset, and the Dharohar dance show at Bagore ki Haveli in the evening.
- City Palace
- Jagdish Temple
- Lake Pichola boat ride to Jag Mandir
Day 2: Fateh Sagar and Sajjangarh
North and west of the old city: the courtyard garden, a lap of Fateh Sagar, and the Monsoon Palace on its hilltop for sunset.
- Saheliyon ki Bari
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Sajjangarh Biological Park
- Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) at sunset
Day 3: Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur
A full day trip north: the 36 km wall of Kumbhalgarh and the carved marble Jain temple at Ranakpur. About two and a half hours to the first stop.
- Kumbhalgarh Fort walls
- Ranakpur Jain Temple
Day 4: Shilpgram and the bazaars
A slower day of crafts, vintage cars and the old bazaars, ending on the ropeway above the lake. Keep the end of the day free so the journey home is not rushed.
- Shilpgram crafts village
- Vintage Car Museum
- Hathi Pol bazaar
The app times each stop for your dates and shows the driving distance between stops and the cab cost for each day.
Where to stay
Stay by Lake Pichola — Lal Ghat, Gangaur Ghat or Hanuman Ghat across the water — so the old city and the sunset points are a walk away.
When to go
September to March is the best window, with the lakes full after the monsoon and evenings cool enough for rooftop dinners. Summer is hot and the lakes can run low before the rains.
Getting there
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) is 22 km out; Udaipur City station connects to Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai.
Frequently asked questions
Is 4 days enough for Udaipur?
4 days is a long trip for Udaipur: it covers City Palace and Lake Pichola; Fateh Sagar and Sajjangarh; Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur; and Shilpgram and the bazaars.
What is the best 4-day itinerary for Udaipur?
Day 1: City Palace and Lake Pichola (City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola boat ride to Jag Mandir). Day 2: Fateh Sagar and Sajjangarh (Saheliyon ki Bari, Fateh Sagar Lake, Sajjangarh Biological Park, Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) at sunset). Day 3: Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur (Kumbhalgarh Fort walls, Ranakpur Jain Temple). Day 4: Shilpgram and the bazaars (Shilpgram crafts village, Vintage Car Museum, Hathi Pol bazaar).
Where should I stay in Udaipur?
Stay by Lake Pichola — Lal Ghat, Gangaur Ghat or Hanuman Ghat across the water — so the old city and the sunset points are a walk away.
What is the best time to visit Udaipur?
September to March is the best window, with the lakes full after the monsoon and evenings cool enough for rooftop dinners. Summer is hot and the lakes can run low before the rains.
How do I get to Udaipur?
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) is 22 km out; Udaipur City station connects to Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai.