Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Temple Day Trip from Udaipur

A 15th-century fort and an ornate marble temple carved with 1,008 snake heads, both in a single day from Udaipur.

A private day trip from Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temple includes a licensed guide, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel or station pickup between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM, and lunch at a restaurant of your choice. The fort, built in the 15th century 84 kilometers north of Udaipur, separated the Mewar and Marwar kingdoms and ranks as the second most important citadel in the Mewar region after Chittorgarh. Ranakpur's temple, constructed by Rana Kumbha, holds 84 underground chambers built to protect Jain idols from Mughal invasion and features a single-slab marble idol of Parshvanatha with 1,008 carved snake heads.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Temple

• Pickup from Udaipur location
• Travel to Kumbhalgarh Fort
• Explore Kumbhalgarh Fort
• Lunch break at restaurant
• Drive to Ranakpur Jain Temple
• Visit Ranakpur Jain Temple
• Return to Udaipur and drop off

The experience

Pickup happens between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM from your hotel, the railway station, the airport, or any location you name in Udaipur. The drive north covers 84 kilometers to Kumbhalgarh Fort, a 15th-century stronghold built to defend the Mewar kingdom against Marwar incursions. Your guide walks you through the fort's role during the Mewar dynasty and explains why it became the second most important citadel in the region. The fort sits in wilderness terrain, so the scale and isolation of the structure become clear as you move through it.

After Kumbhalgarh, you break for lunch at a restaurant of your choice in the area. Then the route turns toward Ranakpur, where the Jain temple rises with ornate carved details throughout. Your guide explains the temple's construction by Rana Kumbha and the 84 underground chambers dug beneath it: a defensive measure to hide Jain idols during Mughal raids. The most striking feature is the idol of Parshvanatha, carved from a single marble slab and detailed with 1,008 snake heads and multiple tails. The guide walks you through the temple's significance in Jain culture and points out the intricate stonework that makes Ranakpur one of the largest and most important Jain temples in India.

The return drive to Udaipur takes the afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel, station, or any location you specify. All parking fees, tolls, fuel and taxes are included. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the guide speaks English throughout the day.

What’s included

• Private licensed English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle (sedan for 1–3 passengers or Toyota Innova Crysta for 4–6 passengers).
• pickup and drop-off from your hotel, station, airport or any Udaipur location between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
• lunch at a restaurant of your choice.
• all parking fees, tolls, fuel and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sedan (Etios or Dzire), for 1 to 3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00 and 09:00Private guided tour of Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Temple in a private air-conditioned sedan car (Toyota Etios or Dzire) with a driver, seating up to 3. Pickup is included.

Toyota Innova Crysta, for 4 to 6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00 and 09:00Private guided tour of Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Temple in a private air-conditioned SUV (Toyota Innova Crysta) with a driver, seating up to 6. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 10.18

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Udaipur Tour And Taxi

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see two of Rajasthan's most significant historical sites (a 15th-century fort and an ornate Jain temple) without arranging transport, a guide or the logistics of a full day. The private vehicle and fixed pickup time mean the day holds together without you building it.

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Top questions

How far is Kumbhalgarh Fort from Udaipur?

Kumbhalgarh Fort sits 84 kilometers north of Udaipur in wilderness terrain. The drive from your pickup point takes several hours, which is why the tour departs between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM to fit both the fort and Ranakpur temple into a single day.

What makes the Ranakpur temple significant in Jain culture?

Ranakpur is one of the largest and most important temples in Jainism, built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. It contains 84 underground chambers constructed to protect Jain idols from Mughal raids, and its most famous feature is the idol of Parshvanatha carved from a single marble slab with 1,008 snake heads and numerous tails.

Where do I eat lunch during the day trip?

Lunch is included and you choose the restaurant. Your guide will take you to a restaurant of your choice in the area between Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur temple.

What's included in the price of this tour?

The tour includes a private licensed guide who speaks English, air-conditioned transport, pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Udaipur (hotel, station, airport or a location you name), lunch, and all parking fees, tolls, fuel and taxes. Entry fees to Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur temple are not included and are paid separately at each site.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling with young children?

Yes, infants can sit on an adult's lap, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You can choose between a sedan (1–3 passengers) or a Toyota Innova Crysta (4–6 passengers) depending on your group size.