Udaipur: City Palace, Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Temple 2-Day Tour

The Second-Largest Wall in the World, Two Days to See It

You visit Udaipur's palaces and temples on day one, then drive to Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Temple on day two with a guide and driver. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is the AC vehicle and all entry fees. You return to Udaipur by evening, or head to the airport or station if your flight or train leaves that day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Jagdish Temple1h
2. Lake Pichola1h
3. Vintage and Classic Car Collection Museum1h
4. Fateh Sagar Lake1h
5. Kumbhalgarh Fort2h

Day 1: Udaipur city sightseeing tour

• Pickup from airport or hotel
• Visit Udaipur City Palace
• Explore Shree Jagdish Temple
• Enjoy views at Dudh Talai near Lake Pichola
• Walk around Saheliyon Ki Bari and nearby spots
• Return to hotel for overnight stay

Day 2: Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur tour

• Breakfast and depart for Kumbhalgarh Fort
• Tour Kumbhalgarh Fort and learn history
• Visit Ranakpur Jain Temple
• Return to Udaipur and drop off at hotel or station

The experience

Kumbhalgarh Fort's wall stretches 36 kilometers across the Aravalli hills, so long that locals call it the great wall of India. You'll drive two hours from Udaipur to reach it on day two, but the first day sets the stage. Start at City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, begun by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559 and finished by his successors nearly 200 years later. The stone work alone tells you this wasn't built in a hurry. Your English-speaking driver picks you up from your hotel, the airport, or the railway station, and the morning moves through the palace, then to Jagdish Temple: a three-story structure 79 feet high, built in 1651 and still managed by Udaipur's royal family.

After the temple, you'll spend time at Lake Pichola, where you can walk the banks or sit in the garden and watch the water reflect the old city and the Aravalli ranges. The lake is where the palace islands float (Jagmandir, Lake Palace, the Leela), and it's the kind of view that makes you understand why someone chose to build a kingdom here. You'll also stop at Saheliyon Ki Bari, a garden with fountains and birds, and the Vintage Car Museum if you want to see how Rajasthani royalty traveled. That night you stay in Udaipur.

Day two is the fort and the temple. After breakfast, the drive to Kumbhalgarh takes about two hours depending on traffic. Once there, your guide walks you through the history. The fort was built to defend the kingdom, and the wall is so massive that you feel it before you understand it. Then comes Ranakpur, a Jain temple from the 15th century that took 65 years to build. The main chamber holds the idol of Adinath, and five pillars inside each hold idols of different Tirthankaras. Four separate entrances lead to the center. An audio guide helps you move through the complex structure without rushing. After exploring, you drive back to Udaipur and your hotel, or to the airport or station if you're leaving that day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Udaipur.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for both days.
• English-speaking driver.
• guide at Kumbhalgarh Fort and audio guide at Ranakpur Temple on day two.
• entry fees to all attractions.
• all taxes and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Balaji Forex Tours And Travels

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see Udaipur's main sights and the fort without arranging transport, tickets, or timing themselves: the two-day structure and included guide handle the logistics so you focus on the sites.

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Top questions

How long is the drive to Kumbhalgarh Fort?

About two hours from Udaipur, depending on traffic.

Is a guide included at both the fort and the temple?

Yes. You get a guide at Kumbhalgarh Fort and an audio guide at Ranakpur Temple.

What time does the tour start?

Pickup is in the morning from your hotel, airport, or railway station. Exact time is confirmed when you book.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not mentioned as part of the tour. You'll have time to eat during the day, and your guide can suggest places.

Can I do this tour if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be in an air-conditioned vehicle most of the day, and walking at each site is at your own pace.

Is the hotel included?

No. Hotel accommodation is not included. You arrange your own hotel in Udaipur for the night between day one and day two.

How many people are in the group?

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your group with your own driver and guide.

What language is the guide?

The driver and guide speak English. Audio guides at Ranakpur are also available in English.