Udaipur 4-Day Budget Trip Under ₹7,000 Per Person
Planning a 4-day trip to Udaipur does not have to be expensive. With smart choices for accommodation, food, local transport and sightseeing, you can explore the City of Lakes comfortably within a budget of ₹7,000 per person.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Budget: ₹7,000 per person
Travel to/from Udaipur: Not included
Shopping: Not included
Complete Budget Breakdown
| Expense | Approx. Budget |
|---|---|
| Hotel – 3 Nights | ₹2,100 |
| Food – 4 Days | ₹1,600 |
| Local Transport | ₹800 |
| Sightseeing & Entry Tickets | ₹700 |
| Lake Pichola Boat Ride | ₹500 |
| Snacks & Small Expenses | ₹500 |
| Emergency Buffer | ₹800 |
| Total | ₹7,000 |
1. Accommodation – ₹2,100
For a budget-friendly trip, aim for accommodation costing around ₹700 per person per night.
3 nights × ₹700 = ₹2,100
The best areas to stay for a budget trip are:
- Old City
- Lal Ghat
- Jagdish Chowk
- Gulab Bagh
- Udaipole
Staying around the Old City can also help reduce transportation costs because several major attractions are within walking distance.
Tip: Two travellers can share a room to get better value.
2. Food – ₹1,600
Keep around ₹400 per day for food.
Daily Food Budget
- Breakfast: ₹70–₹100
- Lunch: ₹120–₹150
- Evening snacks: ₹50
- Dinner: ₹150–₹180
Foods to Try
Don’t leave Udaipur without trying:
- Dal Baati Churma
- Rajasthani Thali
- Pyaaz Kachori
- Mirchi Vada
- Chai
- Jalebi
- Local street food
Choosing local restaurants and street-food spots instead of eating every meal at premium cafés can keep your food budget under control.
3. Local Transportation – ₹800
You don’t need a cab for every attraction.
Use a combination of:
- Walking for Old City attractions
- Autos for short distances
- Shared autos where available
- Scooter rental for longer routes
- Cabs only when necessary
A good strategy is to group nearby attractions together so that you don’t spend unnecessarily on transportation.
Target budget: ₹800 for the entire trip.
4. Sightseeing & Entry Tickets – ₹700
The key to a ₹7,000 trip is mixing paid attractions with free experiences.
Paid Attractions
Choose a few of these according to your interest:
- City Palace
- Saheliyon Ki Bari
- Sajjangarh / Monsoon Palace
- Bagore Ki Haveli
Free or Low-Cost Experiences
- Jagdish Temple
- Gangaur Ghat
- Ambrai Ghat
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Doodh Talai
- Old City Walk
- Hathipole Market
- Bada Bazaar
You don’t need to pay an entry fee at every attraction to experience Udaipur.
5. Lake Pichola Boat Ride – ₹500
A boat ride on Lake Pichola is one experience worth including in your Udaipur itinerary.
Keep approximately ₹500 per person for the experience.
Ticket prices can vary depending on the type of boat, timing and season, so check the current fare before visiting.
6. Snacks & Small Expenses – ₹500
Keep around ₹125 per day for small expenses.
This can cover:
- Chai
- Kachori
- Ice cream
- Maggi
- Street food
- Small auto rides
- Other minor expenses
7. Emergency Buffer – ₹800
Don’t spend the entire ₹7,000.
Keeping ₹800 as a buffer gives you flexibility if:
- Hotel prices are slightly higher
- An auto costs more than expected
- You want an additional attraction
- Food costs increase
- You have an unexpected small expense
Suggested 4-Day Plan
Day 1 – Old City & Lake Pichola
Jagdish Temple → City Palace → Gangaur Ghat → Old City Walk → Ambrai Ghat → Lake Pichola
Focus on walking and nearby attractions to save on transportation.
Day 2 – Lakes & Gardens
Fateh Sagar Lake → Saheliyon Ki Bari → Shilpgram/Local Exploration → Fateh Sagar Sunset
Enjoy local snacks and a budget dinner.
Day 3 – Sajjangarh & Boat Ride
Sajjangarh/Monsoon Palace → Lunch → Lake Pichola Boat Ride → Gangaur Ghat → Old City
This is your main experience day.
Day 4 – Relaxed Udaipur
Doodh Talai → Karni Mata area (optional) → Hathipole → Bada Bazaar → Local Food → Final Sunset
Keep the last day relaxed so you have enough time for your onward journey.
Final Budget
₹7,000 per person for 4 Days / 3 Nights
₹2,100 — Stay
₹1,600 — Food
₹800 — Local Transport
₹700 — Sightseeing
₹500 — Lake Pichola Boat Ride
₹500 — Snacks & Small Expenses
₹800 — Emergency Buffer
Total: ₹7,000
Note: This budget covers expenses inside Udaipur only. Travel costs to and from Udaipur, shopping and luxury dining are not included. Hotel, transport and attraction prices may vary depending on the season, weekend, availability and booking date.
