Plan a complete Udaipur to Chittorgarh road trip with the best route, day-wise itinerary, toll costs, road conditions, fuel cost, Chittorgarh Fort places to visit, food stops, stay options and self-drive tips. The Udaipur to Chittorgarh distance by road is approximately 111 km, and the drive takes around 2 hours via the Golden Quadrilateral / Udaipur Road and NH27, passing Debari, Dabok and Mangalwad. This is one of the easiest day trips from Udaipur with a smooth highway drive for most of the way, with a short stretch of local roads through Chittorgarh town, connecting the lake city of Udaipur with one of Rajasthan's most important historical sites. Because of the short travel time, most travelers start early, explore the massive Chittorgarh Fort in detail, and return the same day, though an overnight stay is also easy to add. Ideal for history-focused road trips from Udaipur, the route pairs comfortable driving with Rajput landmarks like Vijay Stambh, Rana Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace and Gaumukh Kund. If you prefer a scenic hill drive instead, you can also explore the Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh road trip.
The best route from Udaipur to Chittorgarh follows the NH27 highway (Golden Quadrilateral) via Dabok, Mangalwad, and Bansen offering a smooth highway, with local streets through Chittorgarh town near the Fort.
✔ Fastest route via NH27 Golden Quadrilateral highway.
✔ Smooth surface, minimal sharp turns.
✔ Regular fuel stations and food stops along the way.
Overall: Excellent
Udaipur to Chittorgarh via NH 27. FASTag is mandatory on this stretch.
Quick overview of your 2-day road trip
Start your Udaipur to Chittorgarh road trip after an early breakfast, ideally 7:00 AM, to clear Udaipur city traffic before joining NH27. You will reach Chittorgarh by mid-morning. Check into your hotel, rest through the late morning, and have lunch by early afternoon before heading to Chittorgarh Fort, India's largest fort, spread across ~700 acres on a hilltop.
Enter through Ram Pol, the seventh and final gate on the approach road. Six earlier gates (Padan Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jorla Pol, Laxman Pol) come before it and you will simply drive through them. Ram Pol is where the ticket counter is and where your visit begins. From there, follow the fort's single loop road in the order below. It is designed to bring you past every monument once, with no backtracking, and returns you to Vijay Stambh in time for sunset before the fort closes at 6:00 PM. Between sunset and the Light & Sound Show, browse Fort Road Market right at the fort exit for textiles, handicrafts, jewellery and souvenirs. After this, return for the Light & Sound Show at Kumbha Palace at 7:00 PM, then close the day with dinner in town.
With extra time, add Meera Temple and Kalika Mata Temple right after Vijay Stambh, and Kirti Stambh on your way back from Padmini Palace before returning to Vijay Stambh for sunset.
Try a quick kachori or samosa from a roadside stall near Fort Road, a common Rajasthani snack stop before or after the fort visit.
Day 2 is optional for travelers staying overnight in Chittorgarh. Since the fort is fully covered on Day 1, this day is a relaxed half-day rather than another packed sightseeing stop. Start with breakfast at your hotel, then drive to Sanwariyaji Temple in Mandaphiya, ~41 km away, one of Rajasthan's most visited Krishna pilgrimage sites, for morning darshan. The temple opens at 5:30 AM, so an early start comfortably fits the morning darshan window before it closes at noon. Have lunch in Chittorgarh or on the way, then begin the return drive to Udaipur by early afternoon, reaching the lake city by evening.
Choose convenient stops on this route.
Kavad — Rajasthan's Living Storybook
A wooden shrine with hinged doors that unfold to reveal hand-painted scenes from Hindu epics, once carried village to village by storytellers. Made only in Bassi village near Chittorgarh, this 400-year-old craft holds a GI tag. Look for genuine pieces at Sadar Bazar or the Fort Road shops, a small slice of living heritage worth carrying home.
This map shows the recommended Udaipur to Chittorgarh road trip route via NH 27. Distances and travel times are approximate and intended for planning reference. The live map below reflects current traffic, so its time estimate may differ slightly. For live navigation or to start from a different point, open this route directly in Google Maps.
✔ Travelers staying in Udaipur looking for a historical day trip.
✔ Visitors interested in forts, Rajput history and architecture.
✔ Families and couples wanting a comfortable, short highway drive.
✔ First-time Rajasthan visitors keen to explore beyond Udaipur's lakes.
✔ A deep historical experience without long travel time , Chittorgarh is just ~2 hours away.
✔ Easy, wide-highway NH27 driving with minimal fatigue.
✔ Explore India's largest fort, with palaces, towers and viewpoints in one place.
✔ Pairs easily with the Udaipur to Ranakpur road trip for more Rajasthan heritage.
The Udaipur to Chittorgarh distance by road is approximately 111 km via the Golden Quadrilateral / Udaipur Road and NH27, passing Debari, Dabok and Mangalwad. The drive takes around 2 hours, making it one of the easiest day trips from Udaipur.
The best route is via the Golden Quadrilateral / Udaipur Road and NH27 through Debari, Dabok and Mangalwad , a wide, smooth highway and the route preferred by Google Maps. An alternate via the older Udaipur–Chittorgarh Road is also available.
Toll charges is ₹150 one way for a standard car on the NH27 plazas. FASTag is mandatory, rates vary slightly by vehicle category.
Chittorgarh Fort is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Entry is ₹40 for Indian visitors and ₹600 for foreign nationals; children under 15 enter free. Start before noon to avoid heat and crowds.
Yes, vehicles are allowed inside Chittorgarh Fort, and most visitors drive between the monuments because the fort covers a very large area (~700 acres).
Plan 3–4 hours to comfortably cover the main points — Vijay Stambh, Rana Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace, Gaumukh Kund and the temples at a relaxed pace.
A guide is not mandatory, but hiring one (or an audio guide) helps you understand the history, legends and significance of each monument inside the fort.
Yes, with a short 2 hour drive each way, most travelers do Chittorgarh as a comfortable same-day trip from Udaipur, starting early and returning by evening. An overnight stay is optional for a slower pace.
You can attend the Light & Sound Show at Chittorgarh Fort (~₹150 for Indian adults), which narrates the fort's history and legends, or relax at your hotel. Sightseeing options after dark are otherwise limited.
October to March is best, when the weather is comfortable for walking the large fort. Summers are hot inside the open complex, while monsoon brings greenery but humidity.
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