Udaipur City Full-Day Tour: Palace, Temple & Lake Pichola

Four landmarks, one boat ride, and the route mapped out for you

A full-day guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur covers City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari and Lake Pichola, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle. The day includes a one-hour boat ride across Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir, and time for local shopping in the evening to browse textiles, leather goods, jewelry and miniature paintings. Bottled water is provided throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. City Palace Udaipur2h
2. Saheliyon Ki Bari1h
3. Jagdish Temple1h
4. Lake Pichola1h · entry included

Full day Udaipur city sightseeing

• Pick up from hotel
• Visit City Palace
• Explore Saheliyon Ki Bari garden
• Tour Jagdish Temple
• Boat ride on Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir
• Evening local shopping

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and heads to City Palace, the 16th-century complex built by Maharana Udai Singh II. The palace sits at the center of Udaipur's old city, and your guide walks you through the different structures built by successive rulers within the same grounds. From there you move to Saheliyon Ki Bari, a garden designed with marble pavilions, kiosks set into pools, lotus ponds and rain fountains. The name means Garden of Maidens, and the carved details are what the source material emphasizes.

Jagdish Temple comes next, a three-story Indo-Aryan structure devoted to Lord Vishnu and the largest temple in Udaipur. The gateway sits 150 meters from the City Palace's Bara Pol, so the two landmarks are close enough to visit in sequence. The temple's carved pillars, painted walls and decorated ceilings are the architectural details your guide will point out. After the temple, you head to Lake Pichola for the one-hour boat ride. This is the centerpiece of the afternoon, taking you across the water to Jag Mandir and giving you views of the lake that earned Udaipur its nickname as the Lake City.

The evening is left open for shopping in the local markets, where you can find textiles, leather goods, jewelry and miniature paintings. Your guide and driver remain with you throughout, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the transitions between sites. The tour runs five to eight hours depending on how long you spend at each stop and whether you take the full shopping time in the evening.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• air-conditioned vehicle between sites.
• bottled water.
• one-hour boat ride on Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir.

Before you book

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

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pashmina Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're based in Udaipur without your own transport: the guide coordinates all movement between City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and the gardens, so you follow one planned route rather than piecing together separate visits.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is City Palace Udaipur and why is it the first stop?

City Palace Udaipur is a 16th-century complex built by Maharana Udai Singh II, the founder of Udaipur. Multiple palaces were constructed inside the same grounds by different rulers over time, making it one of the city's top attractions and the natural starting point for a full-day tour.

How long is the boat ride on Lake Pichola, and where does it go?

The boat ride lasts one hour and takes you across Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir. This is the highlight of the afternoon and gives you the best views of the lake that made Udaipur famous.

What will I see at Saheliyon Ki Bari?

Saheliyon Ki Bari, or Garden of Maidens, features marble pavilions, kiosks built into pools, lotus ponds and rain fountains. The garden is designed with carved details and offers views across the water.

Is there time to shop, and what can I find in the local markets?

Yes, the evening includes time for shopping in local markets where you can browse textiles, leather goods, jewelry and miniature paintings. Your guide can direct you to the best shops and help with any questions.

What does the tour include, and what should I bring?

The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water throughout the day. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as you'll be on your feet at the palace, temple and garden, and bring sun protection for the boat ride.