If you are thinking about traveling to the royal city of Udaipur from Any City, time has come for some serious visual pampering for you. Known as the City of Lakes, Udaipur is the dreamland of anyone with a camera. This Rajasthani jewel has numerous spots to click from the majestic palaces, serene lakes to the quiet alleyways which have been famous as Instagram-worthy.
So here are the 15 coolest photography spots to shoot in all of Udaipur, whether you are a jovial traveler or a serious one, which will elevate your Instagram quotient and have your followers stunned.
1. City Palace
City Palace is perhaps the most iconic destination in Rajasthan, featuring both Rajasthani and Mughal architecture and an extensive view of Lake Pichola. Picturesquely capture enormous courtyards along with fine balconies and vibrant mosaic work.
📍 Location: Inside the City Palace Complex
📸 Best time to shoot: Early morning to avoid crowds
2. Lake Pichola & Jag Mandir
Sailing during the setting sun in Lake Pichola is truly heavenly. Set against the golden hour skies, isolate the Jag Mandir or the floating Taj Lake Palace.
📍 Location: Lake Pichola
📸 Best time: Sunset
3. Sajjangarh Palace (Monsoon Palace)
Set on the crest of a hill, this bygone royal house strikes intense views of the entire Udaipur. It looks even more enchanting during sunset.
📍 Location: 9 km from city center
📸 Best Time: Evening
4. Taj Lake Palace
The hotel gives the appearance of floating in the middle of Lake Pichola and is one of the most Instagrammable places in Udaipur.
📍 Access: Restricted to guests or diners.
📸 Shot Tip: Go for a boat ride or Ambrai Ghat.
5. Bagore Ki Haveli
The colorful doors, courtyards, and folk performances offer rich photographic content reflecting Rajasthani culture.
📍 Location: Gangaur Ghat
📸 Best time: Afternoon light
6. Gangaur Ghat
A delightful and serene terrace by the glorious Lake Pichola offers itself as a canvas for many an unscripted portrait, mirror reflections on the water, and sunrise captures.
📍 Location: Close to Bagore Ki Haveli
📸 Best time: Early morning
7. Fateh Sagar Lake
Encircled with hills, this place is just perfect for long-exposure photography or casual stroll shots.
📍 Location: North of Lake Pichola
📸 Best time: Early morning or sunset.
8. Ambrai Ghat
The Palace and its direct view are anything but perfect for a shimmering mirror in the water.
📍 Location: Opposite the City Palace
📸 Best time: Blue hour (after sunset)
9. Saheliyon Ki Bari
This lovely oasis with fountains, lotus pools, and marble elephants presents a tranquil green backdrop for portraits.
📍 Location: Near Fateh Sagar Lake
📸Best Time: Morning Light
10. Karni Mata Temple (via Ropeway)
Take the cable car for a bird’s eye view of the city. The elevated angle gives you a unique perspective.
📍 Location: Doodh Talai
📸 Best time: Sunset or blue hour
11. Shilpgram
Traditional huts, this creates a rural arts and crafts complex, appropriate for photography that speaks and breathes culture.
📍 Location: 3 km from Fateh Sagar
📸 Best time: Mid-morning for soft shadows
12. Ahar Cenotaphs
An offbeat, hushing site, with hundreds of domed marble chhatris. It makes for a wonderful photography spot in Udaipur.
📍 Location: 2 km from city center
📸 Best time: Late afternoon light
13. Badi Lake
If you want to step away from the more crowded lakes in Udaipur, Badi Lake is ideal for wide-angle landscapes and reflection photography.
📍Location: 12 km from Udaipur
📸 Best time: Sunrise
14. Vintage Car Museum
For old car enthusiasts, the museum showcases rare vintage vehicles which were previously owned by the Maharanas of Udaipur.
📍 Location: Near Gulab Bagh
📸 Best time- Midday for indoor lighting
15. Decorated Streets of Old Udaipur
The old city is completely adorned with wall murals and colorful doors with real-life happenings of the Rajasthani folk — just perfect from a candid perspective.
📍Location: Near Jagdish Temple, Chandpole
📸Best time: Anytime, preferably morning for good light
Final Tip for Udapiur Travelers
Traveling from any of the cities to Udaipur, the city provides a rich palette of culture and color. Keep your camera on standby, loaded with an extra memory card, and be respectful of local customs while attempting that perfect click. Sharing your adventures on Instagram would also link aspiring travel photographers with hashtags like #bestphotospotsinUdaipur and #InstagrammableplacesUdaipur to give an idea of the city to someone planning their visit and also help the other wandering souls looking forward to escaping to India.
