Udaipur: City Palace, Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur 3 Days
Three Days Through Udaipur's Palaces, Forts & Temples
You get three full days covering Udaipur's main palace and lakeside sites, then venture out to two major forts and a 15th-century temple complex. Hotel or station pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking guide and driver throughout, plus an audio guide at Ranakpur. All entry fees are included, so there's no stopping to buy tickets or negotiate prices along the way.
More experiences you might like
Udaipur: City Palace, Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Temple 2-Day TourEvery day · 09:00 and 10:00 · All ages★ 4.90 (20)1d–2dENUS$ 84View ›
Udaipur: Private Car Tour City Palace, Lakes & Local MarketsEvery day · All ages★ 4.92 (210)8h–9hENUS$ 70per groupView ›
Private Udaipur Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk or CarEvery day · first departure 08:30, last 10:00 · From age 6★ 4.87 (138)8h–9hENUS$ 10.81View ›
Udaipur: City Palace, Lake Pichola & Private Car TourEvery day · first departure 08:00, last 11:00 · All ages★ 4.96 (85)6h 40mEN · DE +3US$ 50per groupView › Compare more experiences like this »
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Udaipur City Tour With Guide
- Pick up from station or hotel
- Visit Udaipur City Palace
- Visit Shree Jagdish Temple
- Visit Dudh Talai near Lake Pichola
- Walk around lake and gardens
- Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari and nearby spots
- Visit Vintage and Classic Car Museum
- Visit Fateh Sagar Lake
- Drop off at station or hotel
Day 2: Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Temple
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Kumbhalgarh Fort
- Explore Kumbhalgarh Fort
- Visit Ranakpur Jain Temple
- Return to Udaipur hotel
Day 3: Chittorgarh Day Trip From Udaipur
- Pick up from hotel
- Drive to Chittorgarh
- Visit Chittorgarh Fort
- Return to Udaipur hotel
The experience
You don't expect to spend three days in one region and still feel like you've barely scratched it. Udaipur does that to you. The first morning starts with pickup from your hotel or the railway station, and then the City Palace appears, not gradually, but all at once, sprawling across the lakeside like someone decided to build a small city out of marble and ambition. Your English-speaking driver takes you through the complex, which Maharana Udai Singh started in 1559 and his successors didn't finish until the 18th century. Two to three hours here means you're not rushing past the courtyards and the views down to Lake Pichola, where you can actually see the palace reflected in the water. After that, Shree Jagdish Temple comes next: a 79-foot structure built in 1651 that still belongs to the royal family, so there's a sense of continuity that most temples don't have.
The second day is the long one. You leave after breakfast for Kumbhalgarh Fort, about two hours away depending on traffic. The fort sits high enough that the views flatten out into layers of landscape, and the walls (the second largest in the world, they call it the "great wall of India") run so far you can't see where they end. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it feels like one, not because of a plaque but because of the scale. After exploring there, you drive to Ranakpur Jain Temple, which took 65 years to build in the 15th century. The temple has four entrances and five pillars, each one carved with idols of different Tirthankaras, and the central pillar holds the idol of Adinath. An audio guide is included, which helps because the structure is intricate enough that you'd miss half of it otherwise. You're back in Udaipur by evening.
Day three takes you to Chittaurgarh Fort, about an hour away. Founded in the 8th century by Bappa Rawal and perched 151 meters above the surrounding plain, it's one of India's largest fortresses. The approach winds through seven fortified gateways, and the fort itself dominates everything around it. You spend three to four hours here before returning to your hotel. By the end of the three days, you've moved through three different centuries of Rajasthani history without ever feeling like you're being rushed through a checklist.
What’s included
- Hotel or railway station pickup and drop-off in Udaipur.
- private air-conditioned vehicle for all three days.
- English-speaking driver and guide.
- entry fees to City Palace, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranakpur Jain Temple, and Chittaurgarh Fort.
- audio guide at Ranakpur.
- overnight accommodation at Udaipur hotels on days 1 and 2.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 7 days ago
Operated by Balaji Forex Tours And Travels
Is this one for you?This works well if you want to see Udaipur's major palaces and temples without arranging separate transport, guides, and tickets for each stop: the fixed itinerary and included fees mean you move through three days without stopping to negotiate or plan.
Traveler reviews
Top questions
How far is Kumbhalgarh Fort from Udaipur?
About 2 hours by car, depending on traffic.
What's included in the tour?
Hotel or station pickup and drop-off, private AC transport, English-speaking driver and guide, entry fees to all attractions, and an audio guide at Ranakpur Jain Temple.
How long do you spend at City Palace?
2 to 3 hours.
Is Kumbhalgarh Fort a UNESCO site?
Yes, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
When was Ranakpur Jain Temple built?
It was constructed in the 15th century and took 65 years to complete.
How much time is spent at Chittaurgarh Fort?
3 to 4 hours.
Do you need to arrange your own transportation?
No, a private air-conditioned vehicle and driver are provided for all three days.
Is there a guide who speaks English?
Yes, an English-speaking guide is included throughout the tour.
Udaipur: City Palace, Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur 3 Days
3d · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 125 per person
4.9432 reviewsVerified traveler reviews via our booking provider