Top 11 places to visit in Udaipur (Lake city) , History, Open time, Entry fees all information

Udaipur means city of lakes. This city of Rajasthan is also known as "Venice of the East". Equipped with beautiful palaces and magnificent lakes, this popular tourist destination has a lot to offer for honeymoon couples and history lovers. The city is the second largest man-made freshwater lake and one of the most exotic boutique hotels in India. If you want to go for a honeymoon, go on a family vacation, or go for a walk with friends, then a must visit of Udaipur. 


Top 11 places that you must include in you Udaipur tour :

1. City Palace:

The City Palace at Udaipur, on the banks of Lake Pichola, is considered the largest royal complex in Rajasthan. The palace now has palaces, courtyards, pavilions, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. There is also a museum that displays some of the finest elements of Rajput art and culture - ranging from colorful paintings to typical architecture found in Rajasthani palaces.



Open Time: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Enrty fees : 

Adult : Rs 300
Child : Rs 100

2. Pichhola lake

This is a man-made lake, which is no less than a wonder. It was built in 1362 AD. This lake was further enlarged by King Udai Singh in the 16th century. This picturesque lake is surrounded by huge hills, grand palaces, temples and bathing ghats. Iceland is the main attraction of the tourists present in the lake, which people visit by cruises to see. Sitting in these cruises, the beauty of Udaipur can be seen, as well as watching the sunset is very attractive.



There is no entry fee to visit Lake Pichola. 
    Boat Ride:
  •  Rs 400 per person for Adults
  •  Rs 200 per person for Children
    Sunset Boat Ride
  •  Rs 700 per person for Adults
  •  Rs 400 per person for Children

3. Fatehsagar Lake

Located in the northwest of Udaipur, Fateh Sagar Lake is a magnificent lake that is one of the major tourist destinations of the city. Surrounded by the Aravalli hills, it is the second largest artificial lake in the city and is known for its beauty. By driving on Moti Magri Road, one can easily go to the periphery of Fateh Sagar Lake and have a spectacular view of the entire lake.Fateh Sagar Lake is spread over an area of ​​one square kilometer and is divided into three different islands. The largest of these is called Nehru Park and has a boat-shaped restaurant and a small zoo for children. The second island has a public park with water-jet fountains. The third island contains the best solar observation site at the Udaipur Solar Observatory in Asia.

There is no enrty fees to visit Fatehsagar Lake.

    Boat Ride Prices:
  • Rs  30 per person for Regular Boat Ride
  • Rs 100 -  200 per person for Motor Boat Ride
  • Rs  200 -  400 per person for Speed Baot Ride
4. Vintage Car Museum

For those who are fond of collecting cars, the Vintage Car Museum is a good place to visit. Located just a few kilometers from the magnificent City Palace Vintage Car Museum is a great place for automobile and car lovers. Now, this museum has total 22 cars.

Open time: 9 am to 5 pm.

Entry fess :

Adult: Rs 150
Child : Rs 95

5. Jagdish Mandir

It is a mixed temple of Indo-Aryan, which was built by Maharana Jagat Singh. There is a statue of Vishnu in this temple, which is made of black stone. There is also a statue of Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu in the entrance of the temple. There are temples of Ganesh ji, Surya Dev, Adi Shakti, and Shiva as well. Here people mainly attend Aarti in the morning and evening.


Open time : 4:15 am – 1:00 pm
                  5:15 pm – 8:00 pm

There is no entry fees to visit this temple.

6, Eklingji Temple

The Eklingji Temple is one of the most popular temples in Rajasthan and is located 22 km north of Udaipur. Eklinganath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva of Hinduism and its magnificent architecture takes many tourists here every year. This two-storied temple is known for its roof and a four-faced idol of Eklingji (Lord Shiva). Its four faces represent the four forms of Lord Shiva. Shivalinga carved by silver snake is a major tourist attraction.


Open time :4:00 am – 7:30 pm

There is no entry fees to visit this temple.

7. Jag madir Palace

Jag Mandir in 17th century Jag Mandir is a very beautiful place in Iceland. Jag Mandir architecture is a very good specimen, where the elephants of Marvel make it more attractive. It is built in a very large area, where Gul Mahal, garden, Darikhana, big stone palace, Zenana Mahal and Kunwar Lada's palace are there. Tourists do visit here while walking in Lake Piccola. There is very light lighting here during the night, whose image lake is also visible.



Open time : 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

There is no entry fees to visit this temple.

8. Sajjangardh Palace (Monsoon Palace) 

This is very small palace but architecture of the palace is wonderful. The sunset looks so beautiful from this place. This palace was built in 1884 by Maharana Sajjan Singh. The king had built this palace so that he could get information about the weather, especially about the monsoon. Therefore, it is also called Monsoon Palace. The work of this palace could not be completed due to his untimely demise. However the view from here is beyond words, which will fascinate you. It is 1000 feet above sea level, where entire Udaipur can be seen.


Open Time : 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Entry fees: 
  • Rs 10 per person for Indians
  • Rs 80 per person for Foreigner
  • Rs 20 per person for Video Camera
9. Maharana Pratap Memorial 

Built-in the 18th century, the Memorial is one of the greatest tributes given to Maharana Pratap by Maharana Bhagwat Singh. One of the most thrilling features of the Memorial is a life-sized bronze statue of Maharana Pratap sitting on his faithful horse, Chetak. The figure is 11 feet high and weighs about 70 tonnes. The sculpture can be seen from kilometers away.

The museum built on the premises of the Memorial has an enormous collection of paintings. These paintings depict the rich history of Kumbhalgarh and Chittorgarh along with the few instances from the battle of Haldighati. There are other statues of near and dear ones of Maharana Pratap in the memorial premises such as Bhilu Raja, Bhamashah, Jhalaman, and Hakim Khan Sur.


Open Time : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Entry fees:

  • Rs 20 per person for Adults
  • Rs 10 per person for Children
  • Rs  50 per person for Foreigners
  • Rs 35 per person for Light & Sound show
10. Gulab bagh Garden and Zoo:

Gulab Bagh Zoo is the largest garden in Udaipur. Which is called Gulab Bagh. The mini zoo within the garden is a short distance from the rose gardens. A small number of animal species are found in this zoo, including wide-eyed owls and there is ample room to roam around in areas such as the toy train which is open to children and adults. There is a huge artificial water body, called the lotus fry, which enhances the garden.




Open Time:8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Entry Fees: 
  •  Rs 25 per person for Entry to the Garden
  •  Rs 5 per person for Zoo Entry Fee
  •  Rs 15 for Camera Fee (only for the zoo)
11. Shilp Gram:

Situated on the hills of the Aravalli Mountains in Udaipur, Shilpgram is a craftsmen's village surrounded by twenty-six huts built in the traditional architectural style and these huts display decorative items for many homes. By visiting this village, you can get acquainted with the craftsmanship and talent of the craftsmen.




Open Time: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Entry fees:
  •  Rs 30 per person for Indian Adults
  •  Rs 15 per person for Indian Children
  •  Rs 50 per person for Foreigner



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