Udaipur01$900/ night
Taj Lake Palace
Lake Pichola· Luxury hotel
The floating marble palace itself, reached only by boat; the ultimate couples' splurge.
India · Ready-made itinerary
3 Day Udaipur Itinerary for Couples (Romantic Plan)
Udaipur is built around its lakes, so this plan is too: palaces in the morning light, the water at sunset, and dinners facing the Lake Palace.
- Length
- 3 days
- Budget for two
- $1,000 incl. stays
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Pace
- Relaxed
Who it suits: Honeymooners and couples celebrating something; travellers who'd rather linger than tick boxes.
Day 1: Palaces on Lake Pichola
- 9:30 AM · City Palace, Lake Pichola east bank
- 1:30 PM · Lunch at Ambrai Ghat, Hanuman Ghat
- 4:30 PM · Sunset boat to Jag Mandir, Lake Pichola
Day 2: Old city and a royal sunset
- 9:00 AM · Jagdish Temple and old-city lanes, Old City
- 1:00 PM · Saheliyon ki Bari, Fateh Sagar area
- 5:00 PM · Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, Bansdara Hill
Day 3: Into the Aravallis
- 8:00 AM · Eklingji and Nagda temples, Kailashpuri
- 1:30 PM · Bagore ki Haveli, Gangaur Ghat
- 7:30 PM · Candlelit dinner facing the Lake Palace, Lake Pichola
3 days · GoRoam travel package · Couple
Udaipur
Udaipur for two: lake palaces, a sunset boat on Lake Pichola, old-city lanes and a day trip into the Aravalli hills, with candlelit dinners on the water.
From
Anywhere
to Udaipur
Travellers
2 travellers
2 adults
Pace
Slow
Comfort spending
Staying in
Boutique
2 nights
Into
Iconic sights, History
+1 more
Don't miss
The big moments.
4 highlights · tap one to see its day
Where to stay
Pick your base.
Hand-picked for a boutique stay · Nov 19 Nov 21
The plan
Day by day.
Day 01 · Thu, Nov 19
Palaces on Lake Pichola
The City Palace, then a sunset boat to Jag Mandir.
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- 1Morning· 9:30 AM - 1:00 PMEst.$209:30 AM - 1:00 PM 3.5 hours
City Palace
Sight Lake Pichola east bankA cascade of palaces built over four centuries, with the Mor Chowk peacock mosaics and the mirrored Sheesh Mahal. The terraces frame Lake Pichola and the Lake Palace hotel below.
Local tip · Rent the audio guide; the palace is a maze and the stories are the point.
- 650 m9 min walkDirections
- 2Afternoon· 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMEst.$301:30 PM - 3:30 PM 2 hours
Lunch at Ambrai Ghat
Food & drink Hanuman GhatCross to the quieter west bank for a lakeside lunch looking back at the City Palace, the classic Udaipur view.
Local tip · Ask for a table on the ghat edge; it's the same view as the postcards.
- 1.8 km~10 min by taxiDirections
- 3Evening· 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMEst.$244:30 PM - 6:30 PM 2 hours
Sunset boat to Jag Mandir
Activity Lake PicholaThe palace boat ride stops at Jag Mandir, the island palace said to have inspired the Taj Mahal, and times the return for sunset.
Local tip · Book the last sunset departure at the City Palace jetty in the morning; it sells out.
Day 01 · Thu, Nov 19
Palaces on Lake Pichola
The City Palace, then a sunset boat to Jag Mandir.
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- 1Morning· 9:30 AM - 1:00 PMEst.$209:30 AM - 1:00 PM 3.5 hours
City Palace
Sight Lake Pichola east bankA cascade of palaces built over four centuries, with the Mor Chowk peacock mosaics and the mirrored Sheesh Mahal. The terraces frame Lake Pichola and the Lake Palace hotel below.
Local tip · Rent the audio guide; the palace is a maze and the stories are the point.
- 650 m9 min walkDirections
- 2Afternoon· 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMEst.$301:30 PM - 3:30 PM 2 hours
Lunch at Ambrai Ghat
Food & drink Hanuman GhatCross to the quieter west bank for a lakeside lunch looking back at the City Palace, the classic Udaipur view.
Local tip · Ask for a table on the ghat edge; it's the same view as the postcards.
- 1.8 km~10 min by taxiDirections
- 3Evening· 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMEst.$244:30 PM - 6:30 PM 2 hours
Sunset boat to Jag Mandir
Activity Lake PicholaThe palace boat ride stops at Jag Mandir, the island palace said to have inspired the Taj Mahal, and times the return for sunset.
Local tip · Book the last sunset departure at the City Palace jetty in the morning; it sells out.
Day 02 · Fri, Nov 20
Old city and a royal sunset
Lanes, havelis, a folk show, and the hilltop Monsoon Palace.
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- 1Morning· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMEst.$59:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3 hours
Jagdish Temple and old-city lanes
Culture Old CityA carved 17th-century Vishnu temple at the heart of the old city, then the lanes around it full of miniature-painting studios and silver shops.
Local tip · Many studios run short painting demos; a good way to buy a genuine miniature.
- 3.3 km~15 min by taxiDirections
- 2Afternoon· 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMEst.$31:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2 hours
Saheliyon ki Bari
Nature Fateh Sagar areaThe 'garden of the maidens', with marble elephants, lotus pools and fountains fed by gravity from Fateh Sagar Lake.
Local tip · Pair it with a walk along Fateh Sagar's promenade afterwards.
- 6.4 km~20 min by taxiDirections
- 3Evening· 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMEst.$155:00 PM - 7:30 PM 2.5 hours
Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace
Sight Bansdara HillA white hilltop palace above the city, built to watch monsoon clouds. At sunset you see every lake in Udaipur at once.
Local tip · Vehicles go up from the sanctuary gate; the last one usually leaves around sunset, so don't linger past it.
Day 03 · Sat, Nov 21
Into the Aravallis
A morning in the hills and a farewell dinner on the lake.
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- 1Morning· 8:00 AM - 12:30 PMEst.$258:00 AM - 12:30 PM 4.5 hours
Eklingji and Nagda temples
Culture KailashpuriTwenty kilometres north, Eklingji is the Mewar rulers' family temple, still in worship. Nearby Nagda's 10th-century Sas-Bahu temples sit quietly by a lake.
Local tip · No phones or cameras inside Eklingji; leave them in the car.
- 25 km~65 min by taxiDirections
- 2Afternoon· 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMEst.$41:30 PM - 4:00 PM 2 hours
Bagore ki Haveli
Culture Gangaur GhatAn 18th-century minister's mansion turned museum, with rooms of puppets, costumes and the world's 'largest turban'.
Local tip · Come back at 7 PM for the Dharohar folk dance show in the courtyard (tickets at the gate).
- 700 m9 min walkDirections
- 3Evening· 7:30 PM - 10:00 PMEst.$707:30 PM - 10:00 PM 2.5 hours
Candlelit dinner facing the Lake Palace
Food & drink Lake PicholaEnd with dinner on a lakeside terrace looking at the illuminated Lake Palace, a fitting last night.
Local tip · Reserve a lake-edge table a day ahead for a weekend night.
Today's trickMost sights close by 6 PM; keep evenings for the lake.
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Good to know
The essentials.
Weather
Oct-Mar is mild (10-28°C). Lakes are fullest after the Jul-Sep monsoon.
Money
Indian Rupee (INR). UPI and cards work in towns; carry cash for small temples, coracles and rural stalls.
Language
Hindi and Mewari; English widely understood
Padharo mhare des: welcome to my land
Plugs
Type C/D, 230V
Tipping
5–10%
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5-10% in restaurants
Getting around
Autos for the old city; book a cab for Sajjangarh and Eklingji.
Make it yours.
Change the dates, budget, pace or who's coming, and GoRoam re-plans every day around you.
Questions about this trip
How many days are enough for Udaipur?
Three days lets you see the City Palace, the lakes, Sajjangarh and the old city at a relaxed pace, plus a half-day trip to Eklingji and Nagda.
Which is the best sunset spot in Udaipur?
The palace boat ride on Lake Pichola for sunset on the water, or Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace for a view over every lake from the hills.
Is Udaipur good for a honeymoon?
It's one of India's most romantic cities: lake-view heritage hotels, boat rides, rooftop dinners and a slower pace than Jaipur.
When should couples visit Udaipur?
October to March for pleasant weather; just after the monsoon (September-October) the lakes are fullest.