Udaipur is one the most precious golden jewels of Rajasthan depicting the royalty and lavishness of the maharanas and the ruler of Mewar.This places has something unique and distinct for everyone be it historian , royal explorers , honeymooners, nature lover or photographers.
This place offers incredible lake view surrounded by aravalli ranges , magnificent palaces , colourful traditional market, handicrafts crafted by locals artist , royal luxurious resorts and fort palaces stay with world class amenities and hospitality making it one of the best places to visit in Rajasthan.Here is the list of the most interesting and Best things to do in Udaipur in 2025 to make the best of this place and making memories for lifetime.
Boating in the Serene a Lake of Udaipur
Sunset boat cruise at Lake pichola and Lake Fatehsagar will give you amazing experience of the mesmerising lake, surreal sunset which is surrounded by aravalli ranges and gives magnificent view of colourful Udaipur city and is the best option for photographers to capture Udaipur in its purest form.
Boating at Fateh Sagar lake along with exploring Nehru park or small zoo which is the best option to enjoy family picnic and make your time memorable.
Boating time :9:00 am to 6:00pm
Boat ride : Approx 400 per person for adults
Sunset boat ride :700 per person for adults
Folk dance and music show in Bagore Ki Haveli
Bagore ki haveli is situated at gangaur ghat which overlooks Lake Pichola and this haveli offers picturesque views of Lake Pichola and the Aravali hills. This haveli is famous for its marvelous architecture which has around 138 rooms beautifully decorated with mirror work.
It has a huge courtyard, balconies, jharokha, fountains, beautiful archways and the finest art of craftsmen of that time which prepared master pieces for the royal families, which look stunning and incredible.
Dharohar dance show is the best attraction of this haveli which is conducted every evening where you will get a chance to experience Rajasthani folk music and dance. Beautiful dance performances are arranged by the talented local artists who will make your evening memorable. These dance forms are very skilled based like Rajasthan’s Ghoomar dance and Bhavani dance in which artists perform while balancing earthen pots on broken glasses which is one of the toughest performances.
A Rajasthani puppet show is also organised here which is liked a lot by kids and adults which entertains you humorously through comical skits done by puppets.
Opening Timing : 9:30 – 5:30 pm
Dharohar show timing : 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Haveli entry fee: Rs 60 for Indian adults and Rs 100 for foreign adults.
Dharohar show fee: Rs90 per person for Indian adults, 150 for foreign adults.
Shopping in Udaipur
Rajasthan is known for its enchanting handicrafts and unique souvenirs crafted by local artisans and the colourful market of udaipur is the best place for shopping these marvelous art pieces. If you love exploring unique art Udaipur is best for shopping traditional Rajasthani phad and pichwai paintings, artifacts , miniature painting at best prices and the Hathi Pol Bazaar is famous among the shopping of these unique artifacts and is one the best places to buy souvenirs and Rajasthani folk art.
Bapu Bazaar is famous for shopping khadi products which include clothes, gadgets and pottery.
Rajasthali is a Rajasthan government handicraft emporium where you will get the famous blue pottery items of Udaipur. For ethnic shopping, you can traditional sarees with bagru, akola die prints.
Here you will get exclusively crafted wooden crafts like jars, boxes and many more unique crafts in the markets which will prove to be one of the best experiences in Udaipur.
Opening time : 10:00am to 7:00 pm
All days open except Sunday
Unique items include blue pottery , khadi items , wooden crafted items
Trying Local Cuisine Of Udaipur
If you’re in udaipur you cannot go without tasting the traditional authentic cuisine of Rajasthan which are flavoursome and scrumptious. Rajasthani most loved dishes and is made on almost all happy occasions is dal bati churma .
The battis are crispy flour balls roasted and dip in ghee with flavourful hot spicy lentils with sweet churma and the combination of all three together taste amazing.
You can try this cuisine in a Tribute Restaurant which is situated on the lakeside of Lake Pichola offering stunning views and can enjoy candle light dinners in the amazing Beautiful setting.
Traditional Khana restaurants also must visit places to experience authentic Rajasthani flavors and their famous traditional Rajasthani thali, masala smoked chaas made of buttermilk, chulhe ki rabri sangri ki sabzi and many more lip smacking delicacies.
Opening Timing of Tribute restaurant 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Cost at Tribute restaurant is approx rs 800 – 1000
Opening Timing of Traditional Khana Restaurant:11:30 am to 10:30 pm
Cost at Traditional Khana Restaurant approx Rs 800 – 1000
Visiting Shilpgram
Shilpgram also known as the village of artisans is the must visit places in Udaipur as it’s the platform for local artisans and skilled workers to showcase their art and craft and preserving the rich culture heritage of Rajasthan.
The place is surrounded by beautiful mud huts made of natural building materials depicting the rural architecture of Rajasthan every hut is unique and distinct in its own ways and offers the uniqueness of the state it belongs.
There are huts from different state including the unique items from Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Rajasthan. During the time of festivals traditional folk dance and music performances are organized in their special open air amphitheater is also one of the best ways to feel the culture and tradition of Rajasthan and other parts of India organizing the performance.
Opening time : 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
All days open
Fees: For Indian adults Rs 30 per person and for foreigners Rs 50 per person for adults
Chill in Cafes Of Udaipur
Udaipur is not just the city of rich cultural heritage and colorful tradition is also the places most loved for its amazing cafe along side the mesmerizing lake offering stunning with lip smacking snacks and eateries and has a unique vibe with picture perfect views surrounded by grand and opulent palaces which are surrounded by aravalli ranges making the overall view and vibe of the place amazing.
Qalaa Art Bar and Coffeehouse is one of the most unique art cafes with exceptional interiors and ambiance serving delicious drinks and flavorful eateries. Every wall and ceiling is hand painted and truly exceptional and each corner is beautifully designed and is a visual treat to eyes.
Opening time 11:00 am to 12:00 am
Cost approx Rs 1500 for two people
The Peacocks Lake View Cafes and Restaurants in Udaipur is also one of the amazing place to hang around with your loved ones in the serene setting as it’s situated on the rooftop this cafes offers one of the best views of Lake pichola in Udaipur complementing with delicious starters amazing food and drinks as it is situated on top the views are surreal and mesmerizing.
Opening time :8:00 am to 11:00pm
Cost approx Rs 800 – 1000 for two people
Vintage Car Museum
Udaipur is well known for its magnificent history, exclusive artifacts and colorful tradition and luxury and the exclusive collection of royal antique cars museum is the place worth visiting and worth exploring in Udaipur. Vintage Car Museum is the best place for royalty explorers and is the heaven for car lovers as it’s the home of classic rolls Royce, rare model of mercedes, one ford A convertible, solar operated rickshaws and many other vehicles depicting the exclusive choices and royal lifestyle of Rajputana history and culture.
Opening time 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Entry fee: Rs 400 per person for adults
Rs 250 per person for children.
Exploring Serene Badi Lake
Experience the serene side of this lively city by exploring the Badi Lake of Udaipur if you want to spend quality time away from the city crowd surrounded by pristine nature.
Badi lake is the hidden gem of Udaipur and is complemented by the green emerald Bahubali hills which creates mesmerizing views of this place and is the major attraction of this place.
While taking a short trek you can reach at the top of the Bahubali hills and views from there is captivating but the route is tricky so it is not advisable to take kids with you and should be avoided by the people who don’t like hiking. During the sunrise and sunset whole vibe of this place becomes vibrant as the beautiful colors of sky reflecting the lake and the background hills make the place dreamlike.
It is advisable not to stay late in this place to avoid any confusion and problems.
Opening timing : 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Cost of regular boat ride Rs 30 per person
Scenic Ambrai Ghat
Ambrai ghat is situated on the bank of Lake pichola and is one of the serene places in Udaipur offering picturesque views which you cannot miss on your trip to Udaipur. This place is heaven for photographers as it offers the scenery of the city Udaipur in the best possible ways with a panoramic view of the city palace, Taj Lake palace glowing like a jewel alongside the lake.
Witnessing sunset in this ghat is dreamlike where the perfect blend of colors pink, orange and yellow in the sky when reflects in the lake depicts the beautiful scenery of the painter’s canvas. It’s one of the most loved places among the honeymooners and couples due to its breathtaking view and vibrant vibes.
Ambrai Restaurant is one of the best restaurants of udaipur with the picture perfect location offering delicious mouth watering rajasthani and north indian cuisine for its guest the best highlight of this restaurant is their lakefront view.
If you’re looking for lake side restaurant for dinner check this place for enjoying dinner with calm lake, glowing palace view, soft lighting and candle light dinner experience making it the best place for couple and honeymooners.
Opening time of ghat 5:00am to 7:00 pm
Entry is free
Final Thoughts
Udaipur is the heavenly combination of picture perfect locations which is complemented with beautiful lakes surrounding my aravalli hills preserving the rich cultural heritage. This place is full of colours, friendly locals, grand palaces ,offering traditional folk dance and music and luxurious stays options.
Udaipur is the perfect place to explore in India its rich culture and tradition, past history, magnificent sunsets , lively cafes and royal luxurious stays with world class hospitality. Every street is unique offering authentic Rajasthani snacks and cuisines loaded with spicy flavours and wide varieties of flavourful Indian desserts.
