A Travel Price Comparison for India Udaipur vs. Bodh Gaya for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Udaipur or Bodh Gaya?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Udaipur and Bodh Gaya. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Udaipur or Bodh Gaya?

Udaipur

Udaipur, also known as the "Venice of the East," is becoming increasingly popular as an Indian wedding destination as well as with travelers searching for a romantic and picturesque city, rich with history, scenic areas, and palaces.

The "City of Lakes" is located in south of Rajasthan. There are a total of ten lakes in the lake system, which are connected and sustain water for drinking, irrigation and industrial use, which contributes to another reason for Udaipur's booming tourism: alcohol.

Udaipur has ideal climate and available water to support a liquor plant while a number of other Indian states ban the consumption of liquor altogether. Many local tourists, such as those from the neighboring dry state of Gujarat on the west, visit Udaipur specifically for this reason, especially considering that Gujarati alcohol prices are much higher and liquor must be purchased through the black market. It's no wonder why Udaipur is the destination for celebrations and vacation.

Udaipur has tropical weather and three main seasons, which are summer, monsoon, and winter. Winter, which takes place between September to March, is the most pleasant time to visit for sunny and warm days and cool nights.

Udaipur was also made famous in the James Bond film Octopussy. Several local hotels show the film nightly.

Bodh Gaya

Located in the state of Bihar in the northeast of India, Bodh Gaya is the most respected place and pilgrimage destination for Buddhists. Bodh Gaya is believed to be the site where Buddha Shakyamuni achieved enlightenment while meditating under the famous Bodhi tree.

Prince Gautama Siddartha was born in the sixth century, B.C. in what is modern-day Nepal. Siddartha lived a comfortable life of extravagance as he was born the son of King Suddhodana of the Sakya clan, but after witnessing human suffering, Siddartha decided to give up all of his possessions and embarked upon a quest to seek knowledge and the solution to such suffering. It is underneath a Pipal tree near the city of Gaya, that it is believed he began to meditate until he became enlightened. Today, a descendent of the original Bodhi Tree is located in the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in the city of Bodh Gaya.

Weather in Bodhgaya is generally warm throughout the year, with daytime highs in the 90s during summer and nighttime lows in the high 40s during winter. Because Bodhgaya is centered around religious sites, pack light layers and plan to dress modestly. Remember that you'll be expected to take shoes off at all temples, so sandals may be easier to wear and a good time-saver.

Which city is cheaper, Bodh Gaya or Udaipur?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $34, while the average daily cost in Bodh Gaya is $53. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Udaipur and Bodh Gaya in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Udaipur $16
    Bodh Gaya $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Udaipur $32
    Bodh Gaya $46
Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Bodh Gaya

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Hotels in Udaipur


Hotels in Bodh Gaya


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Udaipur $7.10
    Bodh Gaya $23
Typical Local Transportation prices in Udaipur

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Udaipur:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.49

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:

  • private cab for airport transfer: $12
  • Private Transfer From Airport to Hotel: $14
  • Udaipur- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing (3 Days): $328
  • Udaipur, The City of Lakes - A Heritage Walk with private transfers: $88
  • Udaipur to Ahmedabad private transfers: $37
  • Udaipur Wax Museum Skip-The-Line Combo Tickets with transfers: $17
  • Udaipur To Pushkar Private One Way Transfer: $60
  • Udaipur Full Day Custom Tour with Transfers: $87
  • Udaipur Full Day Custom Tour with Transfers: $82
  • Udaipur City Palace Sound and Light Show with Transfers: $28
  • Smooth Departure Transfer by Car from Udaipur to Ahmadabad: $81
  • Private one way transfer Udaipur to Ranakpur drop: $42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodh Gaya

Also for Bodh Gaya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Affordable Bodh Gaya Airport Transfer: $15
  • Private Transfer from Bodhgaya Hotel to Gaya Airport: $13

Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Bodh Gaya?

Prices for flights to both Bodh Gaya and Udaipur change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Udaipur $11
    Bodh Gaya $16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Udaipur.

  • Experience Indian Food: IN-PERSON & optional virtual cooking class on Zoom: $4.90
  • Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class Experience in Udaipur: $7.00
  • Private 4-Hour Indian Food Cooking Class with Meals: $7.05
  • Durga Cooking Class: $11
  • Cooking Class with Unforgettable Experience: $22
  • Authentic indian food tour: $22
  • Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $23
  • Learn Cooking in Udaipur - A Guided Activity: $28
  • 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session at Local Home (Udaipur): $33
  • Private Rajasthani Cooking Class in an Udaipur Home: $49
  • Evening Cooking Session and Dinner with an Indian Family: $72
  • Lake Pichola Boat cruise & lake side Dinner: $72

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Udaipur $10
    Bodh Gaya $9.99
Typical Entertainment prices in Udaipur

Here are a few typical costs in Udaipur for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Palace Entrance Fee
    $1.22
  • Lake Boat Tour
    $2.43

Tours and Activities in Udaipur

Here are a few actual costs in Udaipur for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • "Same Day Ajmer-Pushkar Tour Through AC Car": $67
  • 16-Day Rajasthan Multi Adventure Tour with Taj Mahal and Goa: $2,860
  • 3 Days Private Udaipur City Tour With Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Jain Temple: $62
  • 3 Night 4 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $134
  • 4 Night 5 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $149
  • 6 Night 7 Days Udaipur,Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Tour From Udaipur: $267
  • A Bicycle Tour of the Countryside Surrounding Udaipur: $214
  • Amazing Full-Day Tour To Ranakpur And Kumbalgarh From Udaipur: $86
  • BLive Electric Bike Tours – Hidden Trails of Udaipur: $21
  • Bagore ki haveli museum cultural session E-tickets w/ Pickup: $14
  • Best of Udaipur (Guided Full Day City Sightseeing Tour by Car): $84
  • Chittorgarh Day Tour from Udaipur: $125

Tours and Activities in Bodh Gaya

For Bodh Gaya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Guided Virtual Tour of Bodhgaya: $25
  • Bodhgaya Day Tour (Hotel Pickup): $28
  • Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Bodh Gaya with Lunch: $45
  • Excursion tour of Rajgir & Nalanda from Bodhgaya: $80
  • Bodhgaya Sightseeing With Monuments Entrances: $94
  • Bodhgaya Rajgir Nalanda Tour: $185
  • Exclusive Guided Tour of Bodh Gaya: $218
  • 8 Days Divine Steps of Buddha Tour from Bodhgaya: $790
  • 8 Day Buddha trail Tour- Bodhgaya, Rajgir,Nalanda, Kushinagar, Vaishali, Lumbini: $1,005

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Udaipur $9.07
    Bodh Gaya $5.74

Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur

Also in Udaipur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl Uaipur (3 Hours Guided Nightlife Experience): $21
  • Nightlife of Udaipur - Pub Crawl: $25
  • Pub Crawl Udaipur: $26

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Udaipur and Bodh Gaya, we can see that Bodh Gaya is more expensive. And not only is Udaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Udaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Udaipur and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Bodh Gaya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bodh Gaya than you might in Udaipur.

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