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Road Trips from Udaipur
From two-hour hill drives to a long run into the desert, these are the road trips from Udaipur worth your weekend: forts, temples, a hill station and the Blue City.
5Curated Routes85-250 KmDistance Range1–2 DaysTypical DurationOct–MarBest Season
Most road trips from Udaipur are short. That is the appeal. The city sits where the Aravalli hills begin to fold, so within two hours of leaving Lake Pichola you can be walking the ramparts at Kumbhalgarh or standing under the carved marble ceilings at Ranakpur. Stretch the drive to three and a half hours and you reach Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan.
That range is what makes Udaipur such an easy base. A one day trip from Udaipur is realistic for Ranakpur or Chittorgarh. Kumbhalgarh and Mount Abu work better as weekend getaways from Udaipur with one night away. Jodhpur, at 250 km, is the long one and deserves two days.
Each route below links to a full guide with the exact road we recommend, toll and fuel costs, a day-wise plan, food stops and places to stay. Start with the comparison table if you already know how many hours you want to spend behind the wheel.
Quick picks
- Shortest drive: Kumbhalgarh, ~85 km
- Best day trip: Ranakpur, ~95 km
- Best weekend trip: Mount Abu, ~165 km
- Best for history: Chittorgarh, ~115 km
- Best in monsoon: Mount Abu, ~165 km
- Best long drive: Jodhpur, ~250 km
By trip length
Road Trips from Udaipur by Distance
Why Start From Udaipur
Your Gateway to the Aravalli & Mewar Circuit
Central Aravalli Location
Udaipur sits at the southern edge of the Aravalli range, putting hill stations, forts and temple towns within a 2–5 hour radius.
Easy, Well-Marked Highways
NH27 and NH58 connect most of these routes with minimal city traffic once you clear Udaipur — beginner-friendly self-drive roads.
Every Distance Range Covered
From a 95 km half-day trip to Ranakpur to a full 250 km run to Jodhpur — pick a route that matches the time you actually have.
Heritage-Dense Corridor
Hilltop forts, marble temple carving, and one of only two hill stations in Rajasthan — all reachable without a multi-city itinerary.
At a Glance
Udaipur Road Trip Distance and Time Chart
A quick side-by-side of every road trip from Udaipur so you can plan around the time you have.
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Highway | Ideal trip | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumbhalgarh | ~85 km | ~2 hours | Udaipur → Kumbhalgarh via Kelwara | 2 Days | Heritage & Culture |
| Ranakpur | ~95 km | ~2 hours | Udaipur → Ranakpur via Gogunda & Sayra | 1 Day | — |
| Chittorgarh | ~115 km | ~2 hours | Udaipur → Chittorgarh via NH27 (Golden Quadrilateral) | 2 Days | Heritage & Culture |
| Mount Abu | ~165 km | ~3.5 hours | Udaipur → Mount Abu via NH27 | 2 Days | — |
| Jodhpur | ~250 km | ~5 hours | Udaipur → Jodhpur via NH58 & SH61 | 2 Days | Heritage & Culture |
Circuits
Combine Two Trips into One
About 220 km · 2 days
Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur loop
Drive to Kumbhalgarh, stay the night, cross to Ranakpur next morning (about 50 km on a hill road) and return to Udaipur by evening.
250 km · lunch halt
Udaipur to Jodhpur via Ranakpur
Ranakpur lies close to the Jodhpur road and the temple opens to visitors from noon, which fits a morning start from Udaipur.
115 km · east
Chittorgarh as a standalone day
It lies in the opposite direction from the other drives, so do not pair it with Kumbhalgarh or Mount Abu.
Best time
Best Time for a Road Trip from Udaipur
October to March is the comfortable window for all five routes. The monsoon is the prettiest season in the hills, and the hardest to drive in.
Best Season
Winter
Oct – Mar
Clear skies, cool mornings and good visibility on every road out of the city. This is peak season, so book hill and fort stays ahead for long weekends and the Christmas to New Year week.
10°C – 28°C
Summer
Apr – Jun
Leave before 6:30 AM and keep sightseeing to the early morning. Hill destinations such as Mount Abu stay several degrees cooler; open highway and desert-side drives are the hardest in this heat.
28°C – 44°C
Monsoon
Jul – Sep
The Aravallis turn green and the lakes fill, which makes this the best season for short hill drives. Ghat roads get slippery and foggy, so drive them in daylight only and check for waterlogging after heavy rain.
Carry rain gear
Avoid
May – Jun Afternoons
May and June afternoons on any highway stretch, hill and ghat roads after dark in any season, and the return to Udaipur on Sunday evenings of long weekends.
Stay Safe
Climate figures are based on normals published by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Before You Leave
Before You Leave Udaipur
A few things worth sorting out before you pull out of the city.
01
Pick your exit by direction
Hill routes leave from the north and west side of the city; routes toward Chittorgarh leave from the east. Check which side yours uses and start before 7 AM to skip city traffic.
02
Fill the tank in the city
Fuel pumps are sparse on hill roads, and fewer still stay open late.
03
Check FASTag Balance
NH27 and NH58 both carry toll plazas. Keep FASTag topped up to avoid double charges at the booth.
04
Download Offline Maps
Mobile signal drops on hill and forest stretches, often exactly where the turns matter.
Fort entry tickets for Chittorgarh and Kumbhalgarh can be booked through ASI online ticketing. For official visitor information, see Rajasthan Tourism.
Where to stay
Where to Stay in Udaipur Before You Set Off
Stay by the lake for the views, or near the highway for the head start. Old-city hotels around Lake Pichola and the City Palace are the reason most people come, but narrow lanes add 15 to 20 minutes before you reach open road. If you plan to leave before sunrise for a long drive, a night on the Bhuwana side of town is the practical choice. Fatehsagar is a fair middle ground.
Lake PicholaCity Palace RoadFatehsagarBhuwana Highway Belt
Good to Know
- Book a stay on the Bhuwana / Ashok Nagar side if leaving for Mount Abu or Jodhpur before sunrise.
- Lake-facing hotels add 15–20 minutes to reach the NH27 exit — factor this into early starts.
- Most hotels can arrange a driver-on-call if you'd rather not self-drive both ways.
Road Trips from Udaipur — FAQs
Which is the best road trip to take from Udaipur?
Udaipur to Mount Abu is the most popular weekend road trip from Udaipur at around 165 km and 3.5 hours, offering the only hill station in Rajasthan. For a shorter outing, Udaipur to Ranakpur is an easy half-day drive to see the marble Jain temple complex.
What is the shortest road trip from Udaipur?
Udaipur to Ranakpur is the shortest road trip from Udaipur at approximately 95 km, taking around 2 to 2.5 hours one way, making it an easy half-day or full-day trip.
Can I visit Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur in one trip from Udaipur?
Yes, Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur can be combined into a single 1 to 2 day loop from Udaipur since Ranakpur sits along the route to Kumbhalgarh, roughly 85 to 95 km from the city.
Which road trip from Udaipur is best for a day trip?
Udaipur to Ranakpur and Udaipur to Chittorgarh are both well suited to a single-day trip, with drive times of roughly 2 to 3 hours one way, leaving enough daylight to sightsee and return the same evening.
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