Udaipur Mount Abu Trip from Indore: 4-Day Itinerary & Cost

Quick answer: An Udaipur and Mount Abu trip from Indore is best done in 3 nights and 4 days by road. Indore to Udaipur is about 430 km (8 to 9 hours), and Udaipur to Mount Abu is about 165 km (around 3.5 hours). Spend two days in Udaipur for Lake Pichola, the City Palace and sunset at Sajjangarh, and one day in Mount Abu for Nakki Lake, the Dilwara temples and Guru Shikhar. October to March is the best time to go. Group trips start from ₹4,499 per person.

If you live in Indore, Ujjain or Dewas, Udaipur and Mount Abu is one of the best long weekends you can take. It is an easy overnight drive, it gives you two completely different places in one trip, and it works on almost any budget. Udaipur brings the lakes, palaces and rooftop cafés. Mount Abu brings cool hill air, marble temples and sunset views over the Aravallis.

We run this trip from Indore almost every month, and it is one of our most booked weekend trips for friends, couples, college groups and first-time strangers trips. This guide covers the route, a day-wise itinerary, the cost, the best time and the things worth knowing before you go.

Udaipur and Mount Abu trip at a glance

How to reach Udaipur from Indore

By road: This is the most popular option. The route goes through Ratlam, Mandsaur, Nimach and Chittorgarh, and the highways are mostly in good condition. Most groups leave Indore in the late evening by tempo traveller or sleeper bus and reach Udaipur early in the morning, which saves a hotel night. If you are driving in daylight, stop at Chittorgarh Fort on the way; our Chittorgarh Fort guide explains what to see.

By train: A few trains connect Indore and Ratlam to Udaipur City station, but timings are limited, so check before you plan.

By flight: Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport has connections from major cities, but from Indore you will usually need one stop, which makes road the better choice for a short trip.

4-day Udaipur and Mount Abu itinerary from Indore

Day 0: Indore to Udaipur (overnight)

Meet the group and Trip Captain at the pickup point in Indore in the evening. The first few hours on the road are where the group starts to bond, with a dhaba dinner stop on the way. Overnight in transit.

Day 1: Udaipur, lakes and palaces

Reach Udaipur early, check in, freshen up and have breakfast. Start with the City Palace, a huge palace complex built over several centuries, with courtyards, balconies and museum rooms full of history. Walk through the old city to Jagdish Temple and down to Gangaur Ghat. In the evening, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola as the sun sets and the palaces light up around the water. Dinner at a rooftop café with lake views. Overnight in Udaipur.

Day 2: More of Udaipur and sunset at Sajjangarh

A slower morning. Visit Saheliyon ki Bari, a garden built for the royal ladies with fountains and marble elephants, then Fateh Sagar Lake for a walk or a boat ride. Shop for block-print fabric, silver jewellery and leather juttis in the Hathi Pol and Bada Bazaar area. In the late afternoon, drive up to Sajjangarh, the Monsoon Palace, for one of the best sunset views in Rajasthan. If you have energy left, catch the Dharohar folk dance show at Bagore ki Haveli. Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight in Udaipur. For more detail on the city, read our Udaipur travel guide.

Day 3: Udaipur to Mount Abu

After breakfast, drive to Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station, at around 1,200 metres in the Aravalli range. The air cools as the road climbs. After lunch, visit the Dilwara Jain temples, famous for some of the most detailed marble carving in India, built between the 11th and 13th centuries. Photography is not allowed inside, and visiting hours for tourists are usually limited to the afternoon, so plan accordingly. In the evening, take a boat ride on Nakki Lake and watch the sunset from Sunset Point. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Mount Abu.

Day 4: Guru Shikhar and back to Indore

Start early for Guru Shikhar, the highest point of the Aravalli range at about 1,720 metres, with a small temple at the top and wide views of the hills. Visit Achalgarh Fort and Toad Rock if time allows, then begin the drive back to Indore after lunch, reaching late at night.

Best places to visit in Udaipur and Mount Abu

Best time for an Udaipur and Mount Abu trip

The Christmas and New Year weeks are very busy. If you want to celebrate the year-end here, book our Udaipur Year End Road Trip early, and see the full list in our New Year trip 2027 guide.

How much does an Udaipur and Mount Abu trip from Indore cost?

An Udaipur and Mount Abu group trip from Indore costs about ₹4,500 to ₹9,000 per person for 3 nights and 4 days, depending on the stay and season. Most of the cost is transport and hotels, both of which are shared on a group trip. Here is a typical breakdown for a self-planned trip.

A group trip is usually the cheapest option. Our Udaipur and Mount Abu group trip (3N/4D) and the Udaipur and Bahubali Hills strangers trip both start from ₹4,499 per person. For more trips at this price, see our list of budget trips from Indore under ₹10,000.

What to eat in Udaipur and Mount Abu

In Udaipur, try dal baati churma, a Mewari thali, gatte ki sabzi and kachori with chai at a lakeside stall. The rooftop cafés around Lal Ghat also serve good continental food if you want a break from spice. In Mount Abu, the Nakki Lake area is full of street food, from hot corn and pav bhaji to rabri and kulfi. Vegetarian food is easy to find everywhere.

Tips for an Udaipur and Mount Abu trip

1. Book the Pichola boat ride for sunset. It is the most popular slot, so arrive early.

2. Check Dilwara visiting hours and dress modestly; leather items and photography are not allowed inside.

3. Carry a light jacket for Mount Abu evenings, even in March or October.

4. Start the Guru Shikhar visit early to avoid crowds and haze.

5. Keep some cash for small shops, boating counters and street food.

6. Avoid long weekends if you want quieter lakes and cheaper rooms.

Is this trip good for couples, friends and solo travellers?

Yes. Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities in India, Mount Abu is relaxed and family-friendly, and the combination works very well for groups. It is also a favourite first trip for women travelling alone, because both towns are tourist-friendly and compact. On TravelTech trips, girls share rooms only with girls, a Trip Captain stays with the group, and trips are smoke- and alcohol-free during travel. Read our strangers trip guide and the solo trip for girls guide if you are joining alone.

Extend your trip

Have an extra day or two? Add Kumbhalgarh Fort and the Ranakpur Jain temple on the way between Udaipur and Mount Abu, or turn it into a full Rajasthan loop with Jodhpur and Jaisalmer using our Rajasthan group trip itinerary. Wildlife lovers can add a leopard safari at Jawai; read the Jawai stranger trip from Indore review. For more weekend ideas, see the best road trips from Indore and Bhopal.

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