Narlai Leopard Safari from Udaipur: Jeep & Village Walk

Spot leopards in the countryside, then walk through centuries-old temple lanes

This full-day tour from Udaipur takes you 130 kilometers to Narlai, a centuries-old village at the base of a hillock, where you walk through maze-like lanes past intricately carved Jain temples and meet villagers in traditional dress, then embark on a jeep safari to view leopards and panthers in the surrounding countryside. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, an English-speaking guide and naturalist, and two bottles of water per person are included. The drive each way takes three hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Narlai village walk and leopard safari

• Pickup from Udaipur hotel
• Drive 3 hours to Narlai
• Walk through Narlai village
• Visit ornately carved Jain temples
• Enjoy lunch at nearby restaurant
• Leopard jeep safari in countryside
• Drive back to Udaipur

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Udaipur hotel in the early morning (06:45 or 07:15 depending on season) for the three-hour drive to Narlai. The village sits at the base of a hillock crowned by an elephant statue and has been a settlement for centuries, once an important royal hunting reserve. You'll walk through its narrow lanes with your guide, passing the ornately carved temples of Adinath and Lord Shiva, whose ceilings carry fine murals. The walk lets you move at your own pace through the village maze and see how people dress and live here, with colorfully dressed locals in huge turbans going about their day.

After the village exploration, you'll have lunch at a nearby restaurant before heading out on the jeep safari. This is when the landscape shifts: you're riding through the countryside around Narlai in a shared jeep with your naturalist guide, looking for leopards and panthers that inhabit the region. The safari covers the terrain where these big cats roam, and the guide knows where to watch for them. Once the safari ends, you're driven back to Udaipur, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening depending on which departure time you chose.

The full day (village walk, lunch, jeep safari, and all driving) takes 10 hours total. You'll need comfortable walking shoes for the village lanes and the jeep ride. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat or scarf are recommended for sun protection. Knees and shoulders must be covered when entering the temples, so plan your clothes accordingly. The walk involves a moderate amount of movement through the village, and the jeep ride itself is bumpy terrain, so this works best for travelers who are comfortable with both walking and being jostled in a vehicle.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Udaipur city center.
• private air-conditioned transport for the full 10-hour day.
• English-speaking guide and naturalist.
• lunch at a local restaurant (beverages excluded).
• two bottles of mineral water per person.
• one shared jeep safari for leopard and panther sightings.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:00 and 12:30

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.

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?The day involves a moderate amount of walking through village lanes and a bumpy jeep ride through countryside terrain, so it suits travelers comfortable with both movement and an early start: morning departures begin before 7 am depending on season. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't arrange the drive or the safari logistics yourself. The guide and naturalist handle the route and the wildlife spotting.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

How far is Narlai from Udaipur, and how much time is spent driving?

Narlai lies 130 kilometers from Udaipur, with a three-hour drive each way. The full day trip takes 10 hours total, including the village walk, lunch, jeep safari, and all travel time.

What are the pickup times, and do they differ by season?

Summer morning pickups start at 06:45 am and evening pickups at 04:30 pm. Winter morning pickups start at 07:15 am and evening pickups at 04:00 pm. Your hotel pickup is within the city center.

What temples will I see in Narlai village?

The two most prominent temples are the Adinath temple and the Lord Shiva temple, both with intricately carved details and ceilings decorated with fine murals. Several other Hindu and Jain temples line the village lanes.

What animals might I see on the jeep safari?

The safari focuses on spotting leopards and panthers in the countryside around Narlai. An English-speaking naturalist guides the jeep to areas where these big cats are known to roam.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking guide and naturalist, lunch at a local restaurant, one shared jeep safari, and two bottles of mineral water per person. Beverages with lunch and gratuities are not included.

What should I wear for the village temples?

Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women when entering temples. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the village lanes, and bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat or scarf for sun protection during the day.