India · Castles & Palaces

Full-Day Udaipur Sightseeing Tour with Palaces, Temples and Lakes

1 Day Round trip from Udaipur Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the City Palace, the largest palace in Rajasthan
  • 02 See the world-renowned Jagdish Temple of Lord Vishnu
  • 03 Explore Saheliyon Ki Bari with its lotus pools, marble pavilions, and elephant-shaped fountains
  • 04 Admire Bagore Ki Haveli on the banks of Lake Pichola
  • 05 Take in breathtaking views of the Mewar countryside from Sajjan Garh

Travel through the main highlights of this ancient city on this full-day tour of Udaipur. Named after its founder, Rana Udai Singh, who established the city in 1559 AD, Udaipur is home to grand palaces, historic temples, beautiful gardens, and scenic lakeside viewpoints. Explore the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Jag Mandir, Lake Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Sajjan Garh, Fateh Sagar, and Dudh Talai.

The mere sight of this white wonder rising from the turquoise waters of Lake Pichola is mesmerizing.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Udaipur
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Explore Udaipur's Palaces, Temples, and Lakes

Pick up from Udaipur Railway Station, Airport, Bus Stand, or hotel and visit the following places.

  • City Palace: The largest palace in Rajasthan, it is a white marble structure standing majestically on a hill surrounded by walls. Started by Udai Singh, this enormous edifice, 30.4 meters high and 244 meters in length, was subsequently added to by later rulers. The entrance to this palace is through Hathi Pol (the Elephant Gate) along the main street of the old city. The Bara Pol, or the Great Gate, brings you to the first court leading to the Tripolia Gate, which has eight carved marble archways, or torans.
  • Jagdish Temple: A world-renowned temple of Lord Vishnu, this 79-foot-high temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singhji in 1651. It is owned and managed by the royal family of Udaipur.
  • Saheliyon Ki Bari: The 'Gardens of the Maids of Honour' were laid out for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. The gardens, set below the embankment of Fateh Sagar Lake, have beautiful lotus pools, marble pavilions, and elephant-shaped fountains.
  • Jag Mandir: This is the older palace built by Rana Jagat Singh in 1620. It also served as the asylum of Prince Khurram (later Emperor Shahjehan). It is also the place where European families were sheltered by Maharana Sarup Singh during the upheaval of 1857.
  • Lake Palace: It is regarded as one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. The mere sight of this white wonder rising from the turquoise waters of Lake Pichola is mesmerizing. It is called "One of the most romantic creations of man." Today, the Lake Palace is a five-star heritage hotel.
  • Bagore Ki Haveli: Situated on the bank of Lake Pichola and incorporating the majestic Gangaur Ghat, this haveli was built by the then Prime Minister of Mewar in the second half of the 18th century.
  • Sajjan Garh: Originally intended to be an astronomical centre, it later became a monsoon palace and hunting lodge. It affords a breathtaking view of the Mewar countryside.
  • Fateh Sagar: This fine lake was originally built by Maharana Jai Singh in 1678 AD. Because of excessive rains, the old dam was washed away, and Maharana Fateh Singh built the present embankment.
  • Dudh Talai: Located on the banks of Lake Pichola near the City Palace, here you can enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Pichola, Jagmandir Island Palace, Lake Palace, Udaivilas, The Leela Palace, the gorgeous Aravalli ranges, and Udaipur old city.
City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon-ki-Bari

Where this trip takes you

City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon-ki-Bari

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Udaipur 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle in Udaipur
  • Any parking and toll taxes
  • English-speaking Indian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees of monuments
  • Tips
  • Any personal expenses
  • Food and drinks

What to bring

  • Camera

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Tour start
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Udaipur.

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