2 Days · 1 NightUdaipur Sightseeing
City Palace, ghats & lakes + a folk dance & culture evening
1 / 10About this trip
Three days built around a single base in Udaipur. Two days in the city, and one out to the two set-pieces of the Aravallis: Kumbhalgarh, whose wall runs 36 km and is the second-longest in the world, and Ranakpur, where no two of the 1,444 marble pillars are carved alike.
Because the excursion is a day trip, you keep the same room the whole way through — which matters more than it sounds when you are travelling with children or elders. Private air-conditioned car, a local driver, and a plan shaped around the timings that actually govern these places.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Old City, Palace & Lake
Pick-up from your hotel in the morning. The first day stays close together — palace, lake and old-city museums — and ends with a ropeway for city views and an evening folk programme.
- City Palace — Rajasthan's largest palace complex, rising over Lake Pichola — courtyards, mirror-work rooms and museum galleries. Allow 1.5–2 hours; involves stairs and walking.
- Lake Pichola Boat Ride — A calm cruise past Jag Mandir island; best in soft afternoon light. Children love it — life jackets provided at the jetty.
- Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal — A folk-arts museum famous for its kathputli (string-puppet) show — a quick, fun stop that works especially well for kids.
- Heritage & Heirloom — A shopping stop for Rajasthani arts and crafts — handicrafts, textiles, miniature paintings and keepsakes to take home. Easy, no-pressure browsing.
- Vintage Car Museum — The royal garage — classic Rolls-Royce, Cadillac and Mewar state cars, several still road-worthy.
- Karni Mata Ropeway — A short cable-car up Machla Magra hill for a sweeping view over Pichola, Fateh Sagar and the city skyline — great in the late-afternoon light.
- Evening — Folk Dance & Culture Programme — An exclusive evening show presented by Khushi Tours at RK Mall — live Rajasthani folk music and dance including Ghoomar, Bhavai (pot-balancing) and puppetry. A relaxed, seated finish to the day that families enjoy together.
Day 2
Lakes, Gardens & Memorials
After breakfast, an easy loop through the Fateh Sagar belt — gardens, the Pratap memorial and lakeside views — building to a sunset finish at Sajjangarh, the hilltop Monsoon Palace, before returning to your hotel.
- Pratap Smarak (Moti Magri) — A hilltop memorial to Maharana Pratap, with the bronze of the warrior on his horse Chetak and a clear view over Fateh Sagar.
- Saheliyon Ki Bari — The “Garden of the Maidens” — fountains, a lotus pool and marble pavilions. Shaded, flat and easy for elders and children.
- Fateh Sagar Lake & Nehru Park — A scenic lakeside drive, then a short boat across to Nehru Park, the island garden in the middle of the lake with a small play area.
- Sukhadia Circle — A quick stop around the big fountain circle — a good spot to stretch, with snacks and chaat nearby.
- Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) — The hilltop “Monsoon Palace” inside Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary — the finest sunset view in Udaipur, looking out over all three lakes and the Aravalli hills.
Day 3
Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur
North-west into the Aravallis — the great wall of Kumbhalgarh in the morning, the Ranakpur marble temple in the afternoon. Around 85 km out, an hour between the two, and back in Udaipur by evening.
- Kumbhalgarh Fort — Rana Kumbha's 15th-century fort, wrapped in a 36-km perimeter wall — the second-longest continuous wall in the world. Maharana Pratap was born here.
- Badal Mahal — The “palace of clouds” at the summit, with pastel rooms and a long view over the Aravallis. The climb up is steep — easily skipped, and the lower ramparts are flat.
- Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary — The fort sits inside the sanctuary — wolves, leopards and sloth bears live in it, though sightings are rare. A short jeep safari can be added on request.
- Ranakpur Jain Temple — The 15th-century Chaumukha temple to Adinath — 1,444 carved marble pillars, no two alike. Non-Jain visitors are admitted from around midday, so we plan the drive to arrive inside the window. Leather items are left outside; modest dress.
- Return & drop — About two hours back through the hills, then on to your hotel, the railway station or the airport. Share your onward timing and we'll set the day to suit it.
What’s included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all sightseeing and transfers in the itinerary (vehicle size as per group)
- All pick-up and drop as per the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and state taxes
- 2 nights' accommodation in 3-star / 4-star hotels on twin-sharing basis (category confirmed at booking)
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- On-trip coordination on call / WhatsApp
Not included
- Monument entry tickets, camera fees, boat-ride and ropeway tickets
- Folk dance / cultural programme entry tickets
- Guide fees — optional, arranged on request
- Lunches and dinners unless specifically listed under inclusions
- Anything not mentioned under “What's included”
- Personal expenses, shopping and tips
- GST as applicable
Good to know
- The order of stops may be adjusted for traffic, weather and monument timings — the route is planned for comfort, not a rigid clock.
- Several monuments and museums have fixed timings or weekly closures; boat rides, ropeways and temple darshan run to their own schedules. These are confirmed at the time of booking.
- 3-star and 4-star hotels and daily breakfast are included as standard. Lunches and dinners are not, unless listed under inclusions.
- Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) sits inside a wildlife sanctuary, so there is a sanctuary entry ticket; at busy times the last climb is by sanctuary shuttle rather than private car. We arrange this on the day.
- The evening Folk Dance & Culture Programme is our own show at RK Mall; show timing is shared with you the same day, as it can shift slightly by season.
- Ranakpur admits non-Jain visitors from around midday, so Day 3 is built around that window.
- Kumbhalgarh involves a real climb if you want Badal Mahal at the summit. The lower ramparts are flat and the fort is worth it either way.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; the City Palace and the ropeway involve stairs and some walking.
- Tell us your onward train, bus or flight timing and we will re-order the final day so nothing is rushed.
Where you’ll go
Approximate locations shown for planning — not a driving route.
Common questions
Do we change hotels?
No. The excursion returns to the same room in Udaipur. Kumbhalgarh is around two hours out and Ranakpur an hour past it — comfortably a day trip.
Is Kumbhalgarh a hard climb?
Only if you want Badal Mahal at the summit, which is steep. The lower ramparts and the wall are flat, and the fort is worth it either way.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes — this is a starting point. Add a night, swap a stop, or extend the route. Tell us what you’d like and we’ll adjust the plan.
Are hotels included?
Yes. Hotels are included as standard, on twin-sharing basis, with daily breakfast. You choose the category at booking and we’ll show you options at different price points.
When is the best time to do this trip?
October to March has the most comfortable weather. The trip runs year-round; in summer we plan early starts to avoid the midday heat.
How do we confirm and pay?
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size. We’ll share the plan and pricing privately and confirm with a small advance.
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