Dilwara temple rules
The Dilwara temples usually open to visitors from about noon; check current timings. Photography is not allowed inside, nor are leather items such as belts and bags, and shoulders and knees should be covered.
Rajasthan · 5 days / 4 nights
Udaipur and Mount Abu: lakes, palaces and the hills
Three nights in Udaipur for the palaces, the lakes and an evening of folk dance, then a night in Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station, for the marble Dilwara temples and sunset over the hills. Most days are unhurried, which suits couples and families; the one long day is the trip to Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur. Every day can be changed.
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Udaipur → Mount Abu
Highlights
What this trip is about
- The City Palace and a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola
- An evening of Rajasthani folk dance at Bagore ki Haveli
- Kumbhalgarh's long walls and the marble Jain temple at Ranakpur
- The carved marble Dilwara temples in Mount Abu
- Nakki Lake and sunset over the Aravalli hills
Day by day
The itinerary
A sample plan — every day can be changed.
- Day1
Arrive in Udaipur
Your driver meets you at Udaipur airport, about 22 km from the city, the station or your hotel. After a rest, walk down to Gangaur Ghat on Lake Pichola and spend the evening at Bagore ki Haveli, an 18th-century mansion whose courtyard hosts a show of Rajasthani folk dance; check the current show time.
Overnight: Udaipur
- Day2
Palaces, gardens and Lake Pichola
Spend the morning at the City Palace, a complex of palaces built over several centuries on the shore of Lake Pichola, and the 17th-century Jagdish temple near its gate. After lunch, visit Saheliyon ki Bari, an 18th-century garden of fountains and lotus pools, and drive along Fateh Sagar Lake. Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola at sunset, past the Lake Palace and the island palace of Jag Mandir.
Overnight: Udaipur
- Day3
Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur
Udaipur → Kumbhalgarh → Ranakpur → Udaipur · about 220 km, 5–6 hours of driving
A full day in the Aravalli hills. In the morning, explore Kumbhalgarh, a 15th-century hill fort whose walls are said to run for about 36 km, and climb to the palace at the top for the view. After lunch, visit Ranakpur, where the 15th-century Jain temple has more than 1,400 carved marble pillars, and return to Udaipur in the evening.
Overnight: Udaipur
- Day4
Udaipur to Mount Abu
Udaipur → Mount Abu · about 165 km, 3–4 hours
Drive west to Mount Abu, with the last stretch a winding climb from Abu Road. After lunch, visit the Dilwara temples, a group of Jain temples carved in white marble between the 11th and 13th centuries, which usually open to visitors from about noon. End the day with a boat on Nakki Lake and sunset from Sunset Point.
Overnight: Mount Abu
- Day5
Guru Shikhar and departure
Mount Abu → Udaipur · about 165 km, 3–4 hours
If you are up early, drive to Guru Shikhar, the highest point of the Aravalli range, about 15 km from town. Then head down the hill to Udaipur for your flight or train, allowing about four hours to the airport. You can also be dropped at Abu Road station, or in Ahmedabad (about 225 km) if you are travelling on to Gujarat.
What's in the price
Included and not included
Usually included
- Hotel stays in your chosen category: 3-star, 4-star, 5-star or heritage
- Daily breakfast
- A private air-conditioned car with driver for the whole trip
- Tolls, parking and interstate taxes
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Sightseeing as in the itinerary
Not included
- Flights and trains
- Monument tickets, boat rides, show tickets and camera fees
- Guide fees, unless quoted
- Meals not mentioned
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Your quote lists exactly what is included for your dates and hotels.
Best time to go
October to March is the best time for Udaipur, with mild days and cool nights, while Mount Abu is colder, especially from December to February. From April to June, Mount Abu stays cooler than the plains but Udaipur is hot, and the monsoon (July to September) turns the hills green and usually fills the lakes.
Good to know
Before you go
The long day out
The Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur day has five to six hours on hill roads and a steep climb at Kumbhalgarh, so wear comfortable shoes. Kumbhalgarh comes first because Ranakpur's temple usually opens to visitors from about noon.
Hill station weather
Mount Abu sits at about 1,200 m, so evenings are cool for much of the year and cold in winter; pack a warm layer. The road up from Abu Road is winding, so take something beforehand if anyone gets car-sick.
Questions
Udaipur and Mount Abu: FAQs
How many days do I need for Udaipur and Mount Abu?
Five days, with three nights in Udaipur and one in Mount Abu, is a comfortable plan that includes a day out to Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur. With four days, skip the day out; with six, add a second night in Mount Abu for a slower pace.
Is the Udaipur and Mount Abu tour good for a honeymoon?
Yes. Udaipur's lake-view hotels and sunset boat rides suit couples, and Mount Abu adds cool hill air and quiet viewpoints. On the Udaipur and Mount Abu tour you can choose a lake-view or heritage hotel for each stop.
Can we start the Udaipur and Mount Abu tour from Delhi or Ahmedabad?
Yes. Udaipur has direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai, so flying in is the quickest way to start, and Ahmedabad is about 260 km from Udaipur by road. The tour can also run the other way: start in Ahmedabad, drive to Mount Abu first and end in Udaipur.
Is Mount Abu suitable for children and seniors?
Yes. Mount Abu's main sights, the Dilwara temples, Nakki Lake and Sunset Point, are close together, and the car takes you most of the way. Sunset Point usually involves a short walk from the parking area.
Can we upgrade to heritage hotels in Udaipur and Mount Abu?
Yes. Udaipur has heritage hotels in restored havelis (traditional mansions built around courtyards) and palaces, several on the lake, and Mount Abu has former royal summer homes run as heritage hotels. You choose the category for each stop, and the quote is itemised.
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