1Day Udaipur Full-Day Sightseeing

Jagdish Temple

One of the best temples that you can visit in Udaipur is Jagdish Temple. This is a temple of Lord Vishnu and is completely made of white marble stone. Jagdish Temple is one of the finest temples in Udaipur and is remarkable for its architecture. The carvings, sculptures, pillars, and tall domes, all have a distinct mark of the finest architectural skills of medieval times. The main idol of Vishnu is sculpted out of black marble stone and has four arms. There are idols of various Hindu gods and goddesses such as Garuda, Surya, Ganesha, Shiva, and Shakti. Jagdish Temple is very close to another famous icon of Udaipur, the City Palace.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Bagore ki Haveli

One of the finest mansions or havelis that you will visit on this full-day Udaipur sightseeing tour is Bagore ki Haveli. This is a medieval mansion located near Lake Pichola. There are hundreds of rooms inside with rich décor, mirrorwork, delicate glass mosaic windows, and private quarters of the queens and royal ladies. You will find objects such as jewelry boxes, hukkas, dice games, nutcrackers, hand fans, and rose water sprinklers, which were regularly used objects in the olden days. Nowadays you can also enjoy a cultural puppet show at Bagore ki Haveli in the evening times.

• Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes

Udaipur City Palace

One of the best sightseeing places in Udaipur is the City Palace. The Udaipur City Palace stands on the banks of Lake Pichola. This magnificent palace was built in 1559 on the orders of Maharaja Uday Singh. City Palace is a huge palace complex with multiple palaces, temples, courtyards, corridors, gardens, balconies, and artistic pavilions. Some of the palaces are converted into museums. You can view royal items in these museums such as glass objects, crystal chandeliers, mirrorwork, marble work, and paintings. The City Palace is a popular movie location and many Hollywood and Bollywood movies were shot here.

• Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes

Lake Pichola

One of the spectacular lakes in Udaipur is the Lake Pichola. This lake is among the must-see lakes in Udaipur and is the only second popular attraction of Udaipur, and only second to the City Palace. Boating at sunset is the best thing to do in Lake Pichola. The lake has four islands and these islands have magnificent palaces. Lake Pichola is an artificial lake and commands scenic views of the Aravalli mountain peaks on all sides. One can see the towering Monsoon Palace in the distance. There are several ghats on Lake Pichola where you can spend the evenings in quiet relaxation and shopping.

• Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes

Taj Lake Palace

Perhaps no other palace in Udaipur is as beautiful as Taj Lake Palace. This palace is situated on an island in Lake Pichola. Water surrounds this palace making it look even more scenic. Maharana Jagat Singh II built Lake Palace in 1746. This palace is now converted into a 5-star luxury hotel and is one of the finest palaces in India and the world. The entire Lake Palace is built out of white marble with superior artistic skills. Inside the palace are 84 spacious rooms and suites, gardens, fountains, terraces, and courtyards. The palace is one of the finest examples of opulence and Mewad grandeur.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Fateh Sagar Lake

One of the finest lakes in Udaipur is a lake called Fateh Sagar Lake. It is an extremely scenic lake where you can drive by car and spend some relaxing moments in the natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. There are a total of 3 islands in Fateh Sagar Lake. One island has the Nehru Park, the second has a public park and the third island has a solar observatory. You can reach Nehru Park via a motorboat. You can sit by the embankments around the lake and view the birdlife thriving in the lake. There is an aquarium near the lake which is a must-visit.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Jag Mandir Palace

Jag Mandir Palace is one of the palaces that is built on an island in Lake Pichola. The palace is used to host celebrations and wedding parties. The fabulous palace has a garden and many monuments and royal chambers. Some of the palaces you must visit are Zenana Mahal, Bara Patharon ka Mahal, Gul Mahal, and Kunwar Pada ka Mahal. These structures have incredible architecture and breathtaking artistic carvings. You will find marble pavilions, cupolas, chhatris, reception halls, residential suites, and royal chambers.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Saheliyon ki Bari

One of the most popular tourist attractions that we will visit on this one-day sightseeing tour of Udaipur is the magnificent garden called Saheliyon ki Bari. According to legends, the Mewad king Maharana Sangram Singh built this lavish garden for the 48 ladies which he received as dowry. The garden has some exceptional features like lotus ponds, elephant-shaped water fountains, flower beds, flowering trees, lush green lawns, and walking lanes. The most interesting part about Saheliyon ki Bari is that the water jets function without any electrical motor.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes