Fly from Mumbai to Maharana Pratap Airport; choose a morning flight if the schedule and fare work for your group. Allow about 5–7 hours door to door, including getting to the airport, arriving early, the flight, baggage collection and the transfer into town. Check live schedules before booking—flight times and fares vary. From the airport, a pre-booked cab is easiest for eight people; confirm you’ll have enough seats and luggage space, or arrange two vehicles. The drive to the old-city lake area is typically around 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic.
Check availability and group rates at Zostel Udaipur, by Hanuman Ghat, and book well ahead: eight beds may mean multiple rooms, and hostel pricing and room types can change. Once everyone has checked in, walk to Gangaur Ghat for an unhurried lakeside stroll of about 45 minutes. The ghat is a lovely place to get your bearings and watch the light change over Lake Pichola; keep the evening flexible if your flight is delayed.
Have dinner at Ambrai Restaurant at Amet Haveli, near Ambrai Ghat, for views across the water towards the old city. Budget roughly ₹500–₹1,000 per person, before any extras; reserve ahead for a group of eight and request a lake-facing table, though the view isn’t guaranteed. It’s a short walk from Hanuman Ghat, but use an auto or cab if you’re tired or the lanes are unfamiliar.
Start around 9:00 a.m. at City Palace, Udaipur, when the morning is cooler and you’re more likely to beat the biggest tour groups. Allow 2–3 hours for the courtyards, galleries and museum; check the official ticket information before you go, as entry prices and hours can change, and budget extra time for queues. From there, walk through the Old City lanes to Jagdish Temple—about 30–45 minutes is enough to take in its carved exterior and, if access allows, the shrine. Remove your shoes before entering and dress respectfully; temple access and timings can vary.
Walk or take an auto-rickshaw to Upre by 1559 AD at Hanuman Ghat for a lake-view lunch. Set aside around ₹700–₹1,200 per person, as planned, and consider booking ahead for eight people—especially if you want a table with a view. The short Old City walks can be slow through narrow, busy lanes, so allow roughly 15–25 minutes for the transfer depending on where you start and traffic.
After lunch, take an auto or cab to Saheliyon Ki Bari in Panchwati; allow about an hour to wander the fountains and gardens, and check the day’s opening hours and current entry fee before setting out. Continue by cab to Fateh Sagar Lake—usually around 10–20 minutes, traffic permitting—and leave 1–1.5 hours to stroll the waterfront and unwind near sunset. For eight friends, agree on a pickup point before splitting up; autos and cabs are easier to coordinate from the main lakefront road than from the smaller lanes.
Check out, leave your bags with your hotel, and head to Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace in Bansdara early. Allow 2–3 hours for the uphill transfer and visit; access arrangements can change, so confirm whether you can take a taxi up or need to use the designated shuttle. The hill road is winding, so agree on your return pickup before you start exploring. Bring water and a light layer—the ridge can be breezy.
Make your way back into town for lunch at Natraj Dining Hall & Restaurant on City Station Road. A thali is typically around ₹300–₹600 per person; for eight, expect a busy dining room at peak lunch time, so allow about an hour rather than rushing straight through.
After lunch, take a cab to Shilpgram in Hawala village and give yourselves 1.5–2 hours to browse the crafts and rural-arts complex. Check its opening hours and that it is open on Thursday, 21 January before setting out. Collect your bags afterward and go directly to Maharana Pratap Airport; leave a generous buffer for the drive, airport check-in and security. Book a late flight to Mumbai only after confirming it gives you enough time for all three stops—allow roughly 5–7 hours door to door for the airport transfer, check-in, flight and arrival logistics. If no suitable late flight operates, keep the full itinerary and add a night in Udaipur rather than trying to squeeze the visits into an unsafe connection.
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