Rajasthan · India
Where to stay in Udaipur
Udaipur is a city in Rajasthan, India, home to about 451,000 people.
- Best months
- November to February
- Nearest airport
- UDR22 km · Maharana Pratap Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Udaipur
Udaipur (ISO 15919: Udayapura) is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, about 415 km (258 mi) south of the state capital Jaipur. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Udaipur district.
In 1568, the Mughal emperor Akbar captured Chittorgarh, and Udai Singh was forced to flee and establish the city of Udaipur. Udaipur remained the capital of the state of Mewar, which became a princely state of British India in 1818. After India's independence in 1947, Mewar was integrated into the state of Rajasthan. People in Udaipur usually prefer wearing bright colored clothes. Colourful festivals and fairs depict the cultural prosperity of Udaipur. Udaipur offers moderate climate all through the year, but the best season to visit the place is from September to March.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Udaipur
See
- Udaipur City Palace
- Amar Vilas
- Badi Mahal
- Durbar Hall
- Fatehprakash Palace
- Jagdish Temple
- Krishna Vilas
- Manak Mahal
- Mor Chowk
- Rang Bhawan
- Sheesh Mahal
- Zenana Mahal
Do
- Dharohar Dance Show @ Bagore-ki-Haveli
- Puppet Show @ Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
- Shilpgram
- Art of Bicycle Trips
- Udaipur Ropeway
- Bindaas
- Princess Trails
- Animal Aid Unlimited
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Where to stay
Hotels in Udaipur
227 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Palace | 1965 | 1.0 km |
| Shiv Niwas Palace | 1.0 km | |
| Taj Aravali Resort & Spa | 7.2 km | |
| Akshay Niwas | 1.5 km | |
| Aloukik Homestay | 1.9 km | |
| Amantra Comfort Hotel | 2.2 km | |
| Amantra Shilpi Resort & Spa Udaipur | 3.7 km | |
| Amar Kothi | 1.4 km | |
| Ambay Villa | 3.5 km | |
| Amritara Gogunda Palace | 24.8 km | |
| Aranya Vilas | 1.3 km | |
| Aurika, Udaipur - Luxury by Lemon Tree Hotels | 4.2 km | |
| Bamboo Saa Resort & Spa | 3.3 km | |
| Bansi Niwas | 1.3 km | |
| Blu Feather Hotel & Spa | 6.5 km | |
| Bonjour Paradise Resort | 2.2 km | |
| Bujera Fort | 5.7 km | |
| Capital O 10147 Hotel Icon OYO Rooms | 2.7 km | |
| Capital O 12694 Hotel Bauji Palace OYO Rooms | 3.0 km | |
| Capital O 1681 Hotel Devansh OYO Rooms | 3.8 km | |
| Capital O 26805 Varju Villa OYO Rooms | 2.9 km | |
| Capital O 29428 Riviera Madaar Resort OYO Rooms | 11.9 km | |
| Capital O 30284 Elegance Villa OYO Rooms | 19.2 km | |
| Capital O 76515 Hotel Bharat Lake View Resort OYO Rooms | 3.9 km | |
| Capital O 81969 Dream Villa OYO Rooms | 4.0 km | |
| Capital O 82512 VN Hotel And Restaurant OYO Rooms | 4.9 km | |
| CAPITAL O 82629 Hotel Prithvi Lok OYO Rooms | 3.4 km | |
| Capital O 83876 Hotel Maharana Palace OYO Rooms | 10.8 km | |
| Capital O 84093 Hotel Lavishka Palace OYO Rooms | 4.4 km | |
| Capital O 9555 Hotel Imperial OYO Rooms | 6.4 km | |
| Capital O 9972 Hotel Donachie OYO Rooms | 5.6 km | |
| Chunda Palace | 1.4 km | |
| Clover Inn | 5.8 km | |
| Collection O 10893 Hotel Divine Inn OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| Collection O 22099 Hotel Maya OYO Rooms | 3.5 km | |
| Collection O 2228 Hotel Royal Icon OYO Rooms | 3.5 km | |
| Collection O 23148 The Royal Villa And Restaurant OYO Rooms | 6.6 km | |
| Collection O 39615 Hotel Naman OYO Rooms | 4.8 km | |
| Collection O 50220 Hotel Grand Bhagwat Shastri circle OYO Rooms | 1.4 km | |
| Collection O 69497 Hotel Kalyan Vilas OYO Rooms | 4.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Udaipur
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Udaipur are November to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; July is the wettest, with about 266 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Udaipur: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 22 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Udaipur is easily accessible via major roads from every major destination in India including Chittorgarh (117 km), Ahmedabad (257 km), Jodhpur (260 km), Ajmer (307 km), Sawai Madhopur/Ranthambore (638 km), Jaipur (421 km), Bikaner (488 km), Agra (638 km), Delhi (676 km), Mumbai (725 km), and Khajuraho (776 km).
Getting around
While most of the city can be covered on foot and the narrow alleyways in the old city make any other form of transportation a hassle, a taxi or autorickshaw/tuk-tuk is necessary to reach the Monsoon Palace or the wilderness park. A tuk-tuk will usually cost around ₹50, and should never cost more than ₹100 within the city. App-based cab hailing services like Uber and Ola are becoming increasingly popular since they generally cost lower than the tuk-tuk and require no fare-haggling Also there are many local taxi providers.
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UDR · Maharana Pratap Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Udaipur
Eat
Udaipur is famous for its spicy snacks such as mirchi bada and kachori. Other common local cuisines include Dal Baati Churma (Lentils and rice), Pyaz Kachori (onion/flour balls), and Gatte Ki Sabzi (gram flour dumplings with curry). These are common on the menu of just about every restaurant and should definitely be eaten! Cooking classes are also commonly offered in Udaipur. There are a couple Thali restaurants where you can get unlimited servings of a selection of Rajasthani and Gujarati dishes (rotis, savoury bites, daals, vegetables, rice, sweets and more). There are also American fast food restaurants such as McDonald's and Subway in the Celebration Mall (see listing above).
Stay safe
Udaipur is a safe place and the local people are very helpful. However, visitors are advised to take care of their personal belongings, particularly if they have very large amounts of cash, credit cards or are carrying a passport. To avoid pick pocketing, concealed money belts are helpful tools. Don't leave cash or any valuables in the hotel room. Cross check all hotel, restaurant and lounges bills for errors. Never pay anyone for anything upfront, including taxi drivers. If you are traveling alone then it is advisable to stay in a hotel in Udaipur itself and not in remote areas.
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Questions
Udaipur: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Udaipur?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Udaipur are November to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; July is the wettest, with about 266 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Udaipur?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 22 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Udaipur?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Udaipur
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.