For wedding guests · 3 days
Three days in Udaipur, between the celebrations
A relaxed plan that works around a typical three-day wedding: sights in the mornings, functions in the evenings, and the best of the City of Lakes in between.
1Day 1 · Arrival & welcome
- Afternoon
City Palace Museum, Udaipur
The Mewar royal family's lakeside palace complex, part of it still a residence, now houses a museum of paintings, textiles, silver and royal artefacts. Open into the evening, it is the anchor sight of old Udaipur.
- Timings
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM daily
- Entry
- ₹400
- Allow
- 1 h
Start here after check-in: it sets the scene for everything else in Udaipur.
- Late afternoon
Lake Pichola Boat Ride
The official boat excursion circles Lake Pichola with views of the City Palace and Taj Lake Palace and includes a stop at Jag Mandir. Sunset departures are the most popular.
- Timings
- Summer: regular rides 10 AM until 3 PM, sunset rides until 6 PM. Winter: regular 10 AM until 2 PM, sunset until 5 PM
- Entry
- ₹600
- Allow
- 1 h
- From city
- 0.2 km
Time it for sunset if you can; the palaces glow gold from the water.
- Evening
Bagore ki Haveli & Dharohar Folk Dance Show
An 18th-century haveli restored by WZCC as a museum of Mewar courtly life, which hosts the evening Dharohar show of Rajasthani folk dance and puppetry. The one-hour show is a popular group outing for guests.
- Timings
- Museum: about 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Entry
- ₹60 (foreigners ₹150)
- Allow
- 1–2 h
The Dharohar folk-dance show runs about 7–8 PM; tickets go on sale at the haveli from around 6:15 PM.
- Dinner
🍽 Ambrai (Amet Haveli)
Lake Pichola / Old City · about ₹1,900 for two · lake view
Waterside garden restaurant at Amet Haveli with tables along the bank of Lake Pichola looking across to the City Palace. A classic sunset-dinner spot; lakeside tables need advance booking.
A classic first-night dinner by the water. Book ahead for groups.
2Day 2 · Haldi & mehendi day
- Morning
Saheliyon ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens)
An 18th-century royal garden with fountains, lotus pools and marble pavilions, built for the ladies of the court. A short, easy stop that pairs well with Fateh Sagar.
- Timings
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Entry
- ₹30 (foreigners ₹150)
- Allow
- 1–2 h
Shaded gardens and fountains: an easy, unhurried morning.
- Late morning
Fateh Sagar Lake
A large lake with a lively promenade, boat rides out to Nehru Park island, and street food along Rani Road. A relaxed evening outing.
- Timings
- Boating about 8 AM - 4:30 PM
- Allow
- 1–2 h
- From city
- 5 km
Stroll the promenade or take a short boat ride before heading back.
- Afternoon
💍 Haldi / mehendi at the venue
- Evening
💍 Sangeet
3Day 3 · The wedding
- Morning
Vintage & Classic Car Collection
The Maharanas of Mewar's collection of vintage cars, including Rolls-Royces and Cadillacs, shown in the old state motor garage. A short stop for car enthusiasts.
- Timings
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Entry
- ₹330
- Allow
- 0.5 h
- From city
- 1.5 km
A quick, fun stop near the lake, done in well under an hour.
- Late morning
Shilpgram Rural Arts & Crafts Complex
A WZCC-run craft village of traditional huts representing Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa, with artisans, folk performances and shopping. Its December festival is a major annual event.
- Timings
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Entry
- ₹60 (foreigners ₹150)
- From city
- 3 km
Rajasthani crafts and folk architecture; good for gifts to take home.
- Afternoon
💍 Rest & get ready
- Evening
💍 Baraat, pheras & reception
Staying an extra day?
Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur make a classic full-day trip with a car and driver.
- Kumbhalgarh Fort: A UNESCO-listed 15th-century hill fort with some of the longest continuous fortification walls in the world and sweeping Aravalli views. Often combined with Ranakpur in a full-day trip.
- Ranakpur Jain Temple (Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara): A 15th-century marble Jain temple famed for its forest of intricately carved marble pillars, set in a forested Aravalli valley. Modest dress is required.
Timings and ticket prices were checked against official and published sources in November 2026 and can change, so confirm on the day.
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