Udaipur trip for groups
Udaipur, the City of Lakes in southern Rajasthan, is the most popular long-weekend trip for groups from Gujarat: palaces on Lake Pichola, gardens and sunset points, with Nathdwara, Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur within a day's drive.
Udaipur is 260 km from Ahmedabad by road, 5–7 hours in a group vehicle. Best time: September to March. A 2-day trip from Ahmedabad in a 17-seater tempo traveller is ₹16,200–19,800 (as of Oct 2026).
How to reach Udaipur
- From Ahmedabad the drive follows the highway via Himmatnagar and Shamlaji, crossing into Rajasthan near Shamlaji.
- Commercial vehicles pay Rajasthan's entry tax at the border; operators add it on the quote.
- Udaipur has a railway station and an airport (Dabok); old-city lanes are narrow, so drivers drop groups at the edge.
Udaipur from Gujarat cities: distance and fares
Round trips with driver; the days are what most groups take.
| From | Distance | Days | 17-seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 260 km | 2 days | ₹16,200–19,800 | ₹34,800–46,800 |
| Gandhinagar | ≈ 229 km | 2 days | ₹14,500–17,700 | ₹30,900–41,500 |
| Vadodara | ≈ 316 km | 2 days | ₹19,300–23,700 | ₹41,900–56,500 |
| Surat | ≈ 476 km | 3 days | ₹29,000–35,600 | ₹63,100–85,100 |
| Rajkot | ≈ 476 km | 3 days | ₹29,000–35,600 | ₹63,100–85,100 |
| Bhavnagar | ≈ 429 km | 3 days | ₹26,400–32,400 | ₹57,100–77,000 |
| Jamnagar | ≈ 537 km | 3 days | ₹32,400–39,800 | ₹70,800–95,600 |
| Junagadh | ≈ 581 km | 3 days | ₹34,800–42,900 | ₹76,400–1,03,300 |
| Bhuj | ≈ 534 km | 3 days | ₹32,200–39,600 | ₹70,500–95,200 |
| Porbandar | ≈ 647 km | 3 days | ₹38,500–47,400 | ₹84,800–1,14,700 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
What to see in Udaipur
City of lakes, palaces and sunsets
Day 1
Palaces and Lake Pichola
- City Palace
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir
- Bagore ki Haveli dance show
Day 2
Gardens and sunset
- Saheliyon ki Bari
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Sajjangarh (Monsoon) Palace at sunset
Day 3
Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur
- Kumbhalgarh Fort and its great wall
- Ranakpur Jain Temple
Best time to go
September to March.
- Jan (good)
- Feb (good)
- Mar (good)
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep (good)
- Oct (good)
- Nov (good)
- Dec (good)
- Summer afternoons are very hot.
Where groups stay
- Lal Ghat / Old City: Lake views, narrow lanes (park the bus outside)
- Fateh Sagar: Easier access for large vehicles
- Old-city lanes are narrow; your driver will drop you at the edge and pick you up.
- Ranakpur temple has set visiting hours for tourists; check before you go.
Questions groups ask
How far is Udaipur from Ahmedabad?
260 km by road, about 5–7 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with stops. From Gandhinagar: ≈ 229 km. From Vadodara: ≈ 316 km. From Surat: ≈ 476 km.
What does a Udaipur trip cost for a group?
From Ahmedabad, a 2-day round trip with driver is ₹16,200–19,800 in a 17-seater tempo traveller and ₹34,800–46,800 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do you need for Udaipur?
Most groups plan 2 days from Ahmedabad: the plan below has 3 days of sightseeing, starting with palaces and lake pichola.
When is the best time to visit Udaipur?
September to March. It is busiest in December and January, when stays and vehicles cost more. Summer afternoons are very hot.
Where should a group stay in Udaipur?
Lal Ghat / Old City: lake views, narrow lanes (park the bus outside). Fateh Sagar: easier access for large vehicles.