Narlai Leopard Safari and Village Walk from Udaipur

A royal hunting reserve where leopards still roam the hills above the village.

Narlai Leopard Safari and Village Walk is a full-day tour from Udaipur that combines a jeep safari through the countryside around Narlai with a guided walk through the village itself. You'll search for leopards and panthers from a shared jeep, explore the ornately carved Jain temples, and walk the maze of lanes where villagers in colorful dress and turbans go about their day. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking guide and naturalist during the safari portion. Lunch is at your own cost at a nearby restaurant.

Step-by-step itinerary

Narlai village walk and jeep safari

• Pick up from hotel in early morning
• Drive to Narlai village
• Walk through Narlai village lanes
• Visit ornately carved Jain temples
• Observe local villagers in traditional attire
• Enjoy lunch at nearby restaurant (not included)
• Embark on leopard jeep safari around countryside
• Return to hotel in Udaipur city center

The experience

The day starts with early-morning pickup from your Udaipur hotel for the drive to Narlai, a village that sits between Udaipur and Jodhpur at the base of a hillock crowned by an elephant statue. Once there, you'll walk through the village's maze of lanes, passing through the intricately carved Hindu and Jain temples: the temples of Adinath and Lord Shiva are the most prominent, their ceilings decorated with fine murals. The village itself dates back centuries and was once an important royal hunting reserve. After the walk, you'll have lunch at a nearby restaurant (not included in the tour price).

The jeep safari happens in the afternoon, when you'll head into the countryside around Narlai with an English-speaking guide and naturalist to search for leopards and panthers. You'll share the jeep with other travelers. The safari covers the landscape that made this area a hunting ground for royalty, and the guide will point out wildlife and explain what you're seeing. Afterward, you're driven back to your hotel in Udaipur's city center.

The full day runs about ten hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll receive two bottles of mineral water per person, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. A moderate amount of walking is involved during the village portion, so comfortable walking shoes are essential. The dress code for entering the temples requires knees and shoulders to be covered: no shorts or sleeveless tops. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat or scarf are recommended for the outdoor portions.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Udaipur's city center.
• transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide and naturalist during the jeep safari.
• shared jeep for the leopard and panther safari.
• two bottles of mineral water per person.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 29 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SITA World Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a naturalist's expertise spotting leopards and panthers during the jeep portion, combined with a guided village walk. The two-part format lets you experience both wildlife and local life in one day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What temples will I see during the village walk in Narlai?

The temples of Adinath and Lord Shiva are the most prominent temples in Narlai, and both feature ceilings decorated with fine murals. You'll walk past intricately and ornately carved Jain temples as part of the village exploration.

Will I definitely see leopards on the jeep safari?

The safari is designed to search for leopards and panthers in the countryside around Narlai, and an English-speaking naturalist accompanies the jeep to help spot and identify wildlife. However, wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You'll eat at a nearby restaurant after the village walk, and you'll pay for your meal separately.

What should I wear for this tour?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential for the village portion. For the temples, you must cover your knees and shoulders: no shorts or sleeveless tops. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat or scarf are highly recommended for sun protection during the outdoor portions.

How long is the full day tour?

The tour runs approximately ten hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including the drive to Narlai, the village walk, lunch break, the jeep safari, and the return drive to Udaipur.

Is the jeep safari private or shared?

The jeep safari is shared with other travelers on the tour, though the vehicle itself is private and air-conditioned.