Best Things to Do in Udaipur: 12 Experiences You'll Love
The best things to do in Udaipur are unhurried: boat rides, rooftop dinners, palace courtyards and craft villages around the lakes.
21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep
The best things to do in Udaipur are unhurried: boat rides, rooftop dinners, palace courtyards and craft villages around the lakes.
1. Take a sunset boat ride
A slow boat on Lake Pichola shows the palaces from the water.
2. Dine on a rooftop
Many old-town rooftop restaurants face the lake and the City Palace.
3. Cook a Rajasthani meal
Home-cooking classes teach dal baati and local curries.
4. Watch a folk dance
Evening shows at Bagore ki Haveli feature Rajasthani music and dance.
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See all5. Learn miniature painting
Udaipur is known for miniature art and short workshops with artists.
6. Cycle around the lakes
Early morning is quiet and cool.
7. Visit Shilpgram
A crafts village with performances and a market.
8. Drive to Kumbhalgarh
Walk on one of India's longest fort walls.
9. Take a vintage car tour
A museum of royal cars displays Rolls-Royces and old cars.
10. Shop for silver and textiles
Hathi Pol bazaar sells jewellery, puppets and paintings.
Best time to visit
October to March; late July to September for the monsoon lakes.
Reserve rooftop tables at sunset ahead of time.
Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.
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