One Day Itinerary for Udaipur City Rajasthan
My recent visit to Udaipur City in Rajasthan brought back wonderful memories of the great experiences in Udaipur I had around a decade back. Walking through the streets, through the ramparts of Sajjangarh Fort, eating in the restaurants of Udaipur, I was engulfed with nostalgia. This visit was special for me because I was with Times Rajasthan Cuisine trail, tasting the delightful mouth watering dishes of Rajasthan. This travel blog of one day itinerary for Udaipur City concentrates on best things to do in Udaipur.
How to Reach Udaipur City
This time I arrived in Udaipur via road from Jodhpur. I returned by flight to Bangalore from Udaipur. Distance from Jodhpur to Udaipur is 305.6 km. It took us around five hours with a small tea break at Hotel Baba Ramdev in Vera Vilpur. Tea was served in a kulhad, earthen cup, it smells too good. I love such small experiences which city life denies us.
I did quick souvenir shopping here, picked up a small stone grinder, green marble handcrafted mortar and pestle, for 250 INR. After all the tasting of aromatic delicious food of Rajasthan, I felt inspired to use freshly ground spices to enhance the flavour of my home cooked food.
Udaipur is well connected to other cities of India by air, road and rail. It doesn’t have an international airport yet though.
Where to Stay in Udaipur City
It was past evening when we arrived in Chunda Palace Hotel in Udaipur City. After a quick check-in to our rooms we had dinner in the rooftop restaurant of Chunda Palace. Spectacular, much beyond that actually, Chunda Palace is the best boutique heritage hotel in Udaipur. It offers luxurious accommodation with lavish hospitality near Lake Pichola. My room had royal furnishings and furniture. The chairs were at least a century old, I was told.
My stay here was for two nights. I had dinner and breakfast in Chunda Palace.
Chunda Palace Hotel Udaipur City
Ferry ride from Udai Vilas to Ambrai Ghat
The dinner for the second night was at Ambrai Restaurant. Reaching Ambrai restaurant by road would have taken a long time, instead we took the ferry from Udaivilas Jetty. What a mesmerizing experience! The hotels and temples lined along the shore of Lake Pichola were lit up colorfully. The still lake surface, disturbed by our motor boat, distorted the reflection of the moon. I wanted the time to stand still to help me absorb the aura of the lake, but that never happened. The moments got etched permanently in the pages of my memory lane!
Other stay options in Udaipur:
Luxury range hotels in Udaipur
The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur,
Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur
Budget range hotels in Udaipur:
Panna Vilas – Located at City center, surrounded by many attractions, this is a compact boutique hotel.
Hotel Mahendra Prakash – Centrally located
Ferry across Lake Pichola Udaipur City – One day itinerary for Udaipur City
Where to Eat in Udaipur City
Like all cities of Rajasthan, Udaipur has a good range of restaurants suiting all kinds of budget. Pricing often depends on the location of the hotels. Charming lake-side restaurants, aesthetic cafes and old time outlets, you can choose to suit your time and pocket.
Dinner in Chunda Palace rooftop restaurant – the buffet spread was simply amazing. This rooftop restaurant of Chunda Palace boutique hotel must be visited for the best views of Udaipur. Many restaurants claim to serve the most rewarding views; but my night at the rooftop of the hotel compels me to give it a full ten on ten. The restaurant serves delectable Indian breads, curries – both, veg and nonveg dishes, lentils, and desserts among a wide array of multi-cuisine fare.
Breakfast at Chunda Palace – Their breakfast menu is pretty impressive with continental, north Indian and south Indian fares. I helped myself with dosa and idli just to see how well they prepare them, though it doesn’t go well with the theme of the cuisine trail. Mmmm… not bad!
Lunch at Natraj Dining Hall and Restaurant – I had the most delicious vegetarian Rajasthani Thali here. With unlimited refills and a variety of side dishes, I had to control my taste buds from demanding more. The restaurant is full during lunch time on Sundays with no place to stand. Their first floor offers North Indian, Chinese, and other fast-food items. The efficiency and swiftness with which their staff serve the dishes one after another, and clean up after the guests leave is worth watching.
Natraj Dining Hall is located near the Udaipur City Railway Station.
Open timings – 10.30 AM to 3.45 PM, 6.30 PM to 10.45 PM.
Cost for a plate – approx. 600 INR for two people.
Rajasthani Thali (Veg) in Udaipur City
Dinner at Ambrai Restaurant – This is the most iconic restaurant in Udaipur. While relishing their traditional Rajasthani Cuisine, my eyes feasted on the views of Jagdish Temple, City Palace, and other major landmarks.
What is Special to Eat in Udaipur?
The famous signature delicacy of Udaipur is Diljani, the name translates to sweetheart. It is the traditional boondi, in smaller size, in sweet and tangy orange juice with slivered almonds. This is a seasonal dish, best eaten when oranges are available in plenty. Read more – Uncommon Unique Dishes of Rajasthan.
What to see in Udaipur in One Day
The top attractions in Udaipur City that you can cover in a day are: Sajjangarh Fort, Udaipur Palace, Night lighting of Udaipur Palace, City Palace Museum, Saheliyon ki Bari, Vintage and Classic Car Museum.
Sajjangarh Fort
Sajjangarh Fort or the Monsoon Palace is located on Bansandra Mountain of Aravalli Range, 5km from Udaipur Bansandra Mountain of Aravalli Range, 5km from Udaipur. This grand palace was built by Maharana Sajjan Singh, the 72nd ruler of the Mewar dynasty. For more elaborate info please check this – Visit to Sajjangarh Fort Udaipur.
Tickets for Monsoon Palace are 10 INR for Indians and 80 INR for foreigners.
Open Timings to visit Monsoon Palace is from 8 am to 6 pm.
Time for tour – one to one and half hours
City Palace Udaipur Palace, City Palace Museum
The construction of City Palace started under the reign of Maharana Udai Singh II. But over 400 long years the palace was enhanced constantly by his successors. Its architecture is worth your time and admiration. Built in granite and marble, City Palace complex architecture is a blend of Mediaeval, European and Chinese architecture.
Tickets cost – 30 INR per person for Adults, 15 INR per person for Children, and 200 INR for Camera Fee
Open every day from 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM
Tickets to the City Palace Museum are 250 INR for Adults and 100 INR for children (5 to 18 yrs age). Camera fee is 250 INR. For students coming in groups, the entry fee is 100 INR per student.
City Palace museum is open from 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM on all days of the week.
Time taken to see can be two to three hours depending on your interest.
Night lighting of Udaipur Palace
The night light show is hosted in both English (7 to 8 PM in summers, 7.30 to 8.30 PM in winters)and Hindi languages (in the next one hour).
Saheliyon ki Bari
Saheliyon Ki Bari is a token of love of Rana Sangram Singh of Mewar dynasty for his wife. Include this in your one day itinerary for Udaipur City. Read more about this beautiful garden here – Saheliyon ki Bari Udaipur
Open on all days from 9 AM to 7 PM.
Tickets to visit Saheliyon Ki Bari is 10 INR for Indians and 50 INR for foreign visitors.
Time to tour can be one to two hours.
Udaipur City Sightseeing in One Day
You can do local Udaipur sightseeing by auto or taxi if you are travelling with a big family. There are several sightseeing tour packages offered by the car rental agencies that can suit your one day itinerary for Udaipur City.
Usual charges are: 800 INR for 8 hours and 1000 INR for 10 hours (but please do check). Some are flexible with their itinerary. But do explore Udaipur by foot to experience the vibes of the city. It is brimming with vibrant life and simple people.
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