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Udaipur — host of Mewar Festival

Festival · RAJASTHAN

Mewar Festival.

March / April (coincides with Gangaur) · Udaipur

Women carry brass pots in procession. Boat procession on Lake Pichola. Cultural performances at City Palace.

Why it mattersUdaipur's celebration of spring with royal grandeur.

Going for this? Udaipur in March

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March is Udaipur's transition month — winter's leaving but summer hasn't arrived yet. Expect 30-32°C by midday, comfortable mornings and evenings, and noticeably thinner crowds. Holi falls in March and Udaipur celebrates it with real enthusiasm — color, music, and a city-wide energy that's infectious. Lake levels are starting their slow decline but still look good for photos.

See the Udaipur March guide →

Getting there

Elevation
598 m
Nearest airport
Maharana Pratap (Udaipur)
Nearest railway
Udaipur City

Live in Udaipur

Where to stay in Udaipur

  • Kailash Miniature Painting Workshop

    ₹800-1500/session
    shop · Near City Palace

    Kailash Joshi's studio offers genuine miniature painting lessons (2-3 hours). You create your own piece using traditional techniques and natural pigments. Not a tourist assembly line — actual art education. Book a day ahead.

  • Bunkyard Hostel

    ₹400-1200/bed or room
    guesthouse · Lal Ghat

    Lake-view dorms at hostel prices — best value in Udaipur. The rooftop common area is perfect for watching the City Palace light up at night. Social vibe, helpful staff who book everything at local rates. The private rooms sell out fast.

  • Amet Haveli

    Rs 5000-12000/night
    heritage · Lake Pichola, Udaipur

    Best lake-view heritage hotel right on Lake Pichola with terrace restaurant, traditional Mewari architecture and stunning palace views

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Where to eat

  • Neel Kamal

    Legendary
    Taj Lake Palace, Lake Pichola · ₹₹₹₹

    SignatureMewari thali

    Strictly hotel-residents-only — non-guest dinner reservations are not accepted. Live Indian classical instrumental during the 7:30-10:30pm service.

  • Ambrai

    Legendary
    Hanuman Ghat, Lake Pichola · ₹₹₹₹

    Signaturelaal maas with bajra roti

    There's a ₹2,000 cover for the lakeside row — book 7-10 days ahead for sunset (5:30-7pm) or you'll be on the back balcony. Boats from City Palace ghat run through dusk.

  • Upré by 1559 AD

    Legendary
    Lake Pichola Hotel, Outside Chandpole · ₹₹₹

    SignatureMewari thali

    Time arrival for 30 minutes before sunset; the Aravalli light on City Palace's white facade is the dish here. Reservations are tight from October to March.

  • Sheesh Mahal

    Legendary
    The Leela Palace, Lake Pichola · ₹₹₹₹

    SignatureDal-e-Sheesh and Raan-e-Sheesh

    Dinner-only, 7-11pm. The slow-cooked Raan-e-Sheesh needs to be ordered when booking — the kitchen prepares it sous-vide-style hours ahead.

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What else to see in Udaipur

  • City Palace

    Largest palace complex in Rajasthan overlooking Lake Pichola.

    palace
    3 hours

  • Bagore Ki Haveli

    18th-century haveli on Lake Pichola with 138 rooms. Evening Dharohar folk dance show is a must-see.

    palace
    1-2 hours

  • Ambrai Ghat

    Best sunset viewpoint in Udaipur. Views of City Palace, Jag Mandir, and Lake Palace from across Pichola.

    ghat
    1 hour

  • Fateh Sagar Lake

    Artificial lake with Nehru Island Park in the center. Boating with City Palace and Aravalli Hills views.

    lake
    1-2 hours

  • Lake Pichola Boat Ride

    Sunset boat ride past Jag Mandir and the Lake Palace Hotel.

    lake
    1 hour

Other festivals in March, elsewhere

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