Udaipur is a city that has been attracting tourists because of its history and valour of the great King of Udaipur, Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar. The city has a lot of places that depict its history and offer a glimpse of Udaipur’s regal past. However, apart from exploring the city, other locations near Udaipur make for one-day trips and can be explored at your own pace.
Several places in and around Udaipur can be explored in one day and can be used as picnic spots too. In this blog, we will tell you about some of these places that are one-day trips from Udaipur, the activities that you can do there and how you can travel to these places.
Day Trips from Udaipur For Family Outings
1. Eklingji Temple, Kailashpuri
Eklingji Temple in Kailashpuri is 10 kms away from Udaipur. This area is famous for its striking temple complex and the idol that is placed in the temple. The idol of Shivji present in the temple is made out of black marble and is a 4 faced idol. Shivji is considered to be the protector and saviour of Udaipur. Therefore, Eklingji is one of the most respected and visited temples.
Activities you can do here:
- You can visit the Eklingji Temple throughout the day. There are specific timings for aarti, so you can check the timings and plan your visits.
- After the darshan at the temple, you can relish some yummy hot Mirchi Vada cooked fresh and hot in front of you.
How can you travel to Eklingji?
You can travel to Eklingji Temple by hiring a taxi or cab, or renting a scooty or by travelling by the local buses.
2. Nathdwara
Nathdwara is the place where the lord himself resides. When you look into the history of the ShreeNath Ji Mandir, you will know that the idol of Lord Krishna was bought from Vrindavan after the Mughals had attacked the city. Lord Krishna is loved by all, the temple is always crowded with devotees.
Activities to do at Nathdwara:
- Coming to Nathdwara, the first thing to do is to go to the temple and get your darshans. This is because there are different darshan and bhog timings at the Mandir; during these time periods, the temple doors remain closed.
- After the darshan, you can head out of the mandir and have a light breakfast like Pudina Tea, Poha, Jalebi and Gujarati breakfast too. After enjoying the yummy breakfast, you can head to the Statue of Belief.
- The Statue of Belief is an idol where there are many activities for the kids to enjoy. There is a glass bridge inside the idol, a jalabhishek point at the idol. The guests can go inside the idol and explore the museum there.
- There are many other activities like adventure sports, bungee jumping, etc, for the kids to enjoy.
How to Reach Nathdwara?
You can reach Nathdwara by hiring a taxi, a cab, a bus or by renting a scooty. The scooty is a less preferred option, but if you are someone who loves to have a bit of adventure in their trip, then you can rent a scooty and go for a long drive. Nathdwara is a one-day trip from Udaipur; you can enjoy a family or friends day out here.
3. Haldi Ghati
Haldi Ghati is one of the most prominent areas in the books of history. Haldi Ghati is an area where the Battle of Haldighati was fought in the 15th century between the then ruler Maharana Pratap Singh and the Mughal forces led by Man Singh 1. This place is famous for its turmeric-coloured yellow soil, the place where the battle took place, named Rakt Talai, the Maharana Pratap Memorial, etc. It is a one-day trip from Udaipur and is accessible throughout the year.
Activities to do at Haldi Ghati:
- You can explore the area of Haldi Ghati once you reach there. You can visit the museum there and learn the history behind the battle of Haldighati.
- After exploring the Museum, you can visit Rakt Talai. This is the location where the actual battle took place.
- You can also visit the Chetak Samadhi. The Chetak Samadhi is the place where the horse of Maharana Pratap Singh had fallen after safely escorting his injured owner.
- If you want to get an item from there, then you can get the gulab jal or the gulkad from there, which is made out of roses that bloom in April only.
How to Reach Haldi Ghati?
You can reach Haldi Ghati by hiring a taxi, a cab, or a bus. Haldi Ghati is a one-day trip from Udaipur, where you can enjoy a family or friends day out.
4. Sanwariya Seth
Sanwariya Seth is a temple that is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is located near the Chittorgarh district. This temple is famous for fulfilling all the wishes of the devotees. The local people of the place fondly call him Seth, which means wealthy businessman. During festivals like Janmasthmi is celebrated with full devotion and love for Krishna Ji.
Activities you can do at Sanwariya Seth:
- This location is famous for the temple itself. It is located a little in the interiors of the village Mandfiya Geera Kheda.
- If you are visiting the temple during Janmasthmi, then you will be able to witness fairs there and also feel the devotional energy there.
How can you reach Sanwariya Seth?
Since is it only a one-day trip from Udaipur, you can hire a taxi or travel by your own car or even take a bus from Udaipur to reach Sanwariya Seth.
5. Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh is a city that is 100 kms away from Udaipur and can be explored in one day trip from Udaipur. Chittorgarh is a city that is known for their queen Rani Padmavati. The strength and courage she had shown when she attempted Jauhar with all the other ladies of the fort. There are other monuments inside the fort that can be visited and seen. As it is a tourist location, you can get many items like their local handloom sarees, perfumes (ittar), etc. for keeping it is as memory of your trip.
Activities to do at Chittorgarh:
- You can explore the different gates of the Chittorgarh Fort. Explore the different monuments like the Rani Padmavati Mahal, the Kali ka Mandi and the Vijay Stamb.
- Incase, you like to bring a souvenir with you as a memory from this trip, then you can buy the local handloom sarees available there.
How to Reach Chittorgarh?
Since the distance between Chittorgarh and Udaipur is very less, therefore it is a perfect Chittorgarh day trip Udaipur and can be reached by own car, hired taxi or cab or even take a bus.
6. Kumbhalgarh
Kumbhalgarh is a city that is famously known to be the birthplace for Maharana Pratap Singh and is also famous for the great wall built near the fort. This wall is considered the second greatest wall after the Great wall of China. Kumbhalgarh is a hill station that can be visited during the monsoons for beautiful panoramic views.
Activities to do at Kumbhalgarh:
- You can visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort and explore the fort while also witnessing the Great wall near the fort.
- You can make your trip a bit adventurous by going for a wildlife trekking at Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
- You can also explore the Badal Mahal, which is located at the top of the fort.
- There is an evening light and music show, which also takes place in the evenings. You can be part of these shows and know the history of the fort.
How to Reach Kumbhalgarh?
You can reach Kumbhalgarh from Udaipur by travelling in your own car, booking a whole-day cab or taxi or by bus too.
7. Ranakpur
Ranakpur is a place near the Pali District of Rajasthan. It is a one-day trip from Udaipur and can be explored at one’s own pace. This location is very famous for its Jain temples, the Ranakpur Dam and the wildlife sanctuary present there. The Jain temples present here are famous for their architectural marvels.
Activities to do at Ranakpur:
- You can visit the Ranakpur Jain temple here and witness the architectural marvel of the place.
- You can also explore the Sun Temple there. The temple architecture embodies horses, celestial bodies and warriors of Rajasthan.
- The Ranakpur Wildlife Sanctuary is the other best thing you can visit during the day.
- The Ranakpur Dam is the most visited place by tourists because of the beautiful panoramic views and the calm environment of the surroundings.
How to Reach Ranakpur?
Ranakpur from Udaipur can be reached through bus, cab or your own car. If you are travelling in your own car, then you can explore the city at your own pace and comfort.
Conclusion
The One day trip from Udaipur is the most beautiful and enjoyable trip with family or friends as you can start early in the morning explore the different locations nearby to the city and return back the same day without taking leaves.
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