Udaipur: Kumbhalgarh Fort & Wildlife Safari Private Day Trip

The Second Largest Wall in the World, Then a Jeep Into the Scrub

You get picked up from your Udaipur hotel and driven two hours to Kumbhalgarh Fort, where a guide walks you through the UNESCO site and its massive wall. After lunch on your own, you head into the wildlife sanctuary for an open-jeep safari where leopards, tigers and smaller game move through the scrub around you. The drive back lands you at your hotel by evening, with entry fees paid separately and a private vehicle throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. City Palace Udaipurpass by
2. Kumbhalgarh Fort2h

Kumbhalgarh Fort and Wildlife Safari

• Pickup from Udaipur hotel
• Drive to Kumbhalgarh Fort
• Explore Kumbhalgarh Fort
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Wildlife Sanctuary safari
• Return to Udaipur hotel

The experience

So yeah, the drive from Udaipur is about two hours depending on traffic, and honestly that's when you start to see the landscape change. The city thins out and you're moving into drier country, the kind of place where a fort like Kumbhalgarh actually makes sense. Your private driver picks you up from your hotel or the station in the morning, and it's just you and whoever else is in your group (up to ten people max) in an air-conditioned vehicle, which matters because by midday the heat is real. The fort itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the thing people mention first is the wall. They call it the great wall of India, and it's the second largest wall in the world. You spend about an hour or two there with a guide who walks you through the history while you're standing on stone that's been there for centuries, and the view from up there is the kind of thing that makes you understand why someone built a fortress in that exact spot.

After the fort you grab lunch at a local restaurant (that's on your own), and then comes the part that actually gets people talking: the wildlife sanctuary safari in an open-top jeep. This is where the day shifts from history into something wilder. You're moving slowly through scrubland with an English-speaking guide, and the jeep is open so you're actually in the air, not watching through glass. Black bucks, chinkara, blue bulls, desert foxes, hares, partridges. Those are the animals you're likely to see. But the guide will also tell you this is leopard and tiger country, and while spotting them isn't guaranteed, the possibility is there. The safari takes a few hours, and the whole thing has a different rhythm than the fort. You're moving at the pace of the animals, not the schedule.

By late afternoon you're heading back to Udaipur, and the driver drops you at your hotel. The whole day is eight hours door-to-door, and the entry fees for the fort and sanctuary are separate from the tour price, so factor those in when you're planning. It's a private vehicle and guide the whole time, which means no waiting for other groups and no compromising on timing. If you want to spend longer at one spot, you can.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Udaipur, private air-conditioned transport, English-speaking driver, guided tour of Kumbhalgarh Fort for 1–2 hours, open-jeep wildlife safari with English-speaking guide. Lunch and entry fees to the fort and sanctuary are at your own expense.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Balaji Forex Tours And Travels

Is this one for you?Good for groups of 2–10 who want to see the fort and wildlife in one day without arranging separate transport and timing: the private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, and the open jeep means you're actually in the landscape during the safari, not watching from behind glass.

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Top questions

How long is the drive from Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh Fort?

About two hours, depending on traffic.

What animals might I see on the wildlife safari?

Black bucks, chinkara, blue bulls, desert foxes, hares, and partridges are common. Leopards, tigers and crocodiles are also present but sightings are not guaranteed.

Is lunch included in the tour?

No. You eat lunch at a local restaurant at your own expense after visiting the fort.

Are the fort and sanctuary entry fees included?

No. Entry fees are paid separately on the day.

What type of vehicle is used for the safari?

An open-top jeep with an English-speaking guide.

How many people can be in a group?

A minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10 people per booking.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned during the drive?

Yes, the private vehicle used for transport to and from the fort is air-conditioned.

What time does the tour start?

Pickup is in the morning from your hotel, railway station or bus station. Exact departure times vary by option.