Should I Visit Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

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 Himachal Pradesh. 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 Himachal Pradesh?

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.

Himachal Pradesh

With a name that translates to "abode of snow," Himachal Pradesh is a state in north-western India with opportunities for experiencing the Himalaya mountain range. Visitors come to the region to experience the mountain scenery, engage in Tibetan culture, and learn about the region's ancient past.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, and The Best Cultural Tours in India.

Which place is cheaper, Himachal Pradesh or Udaipur?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Udaipur Prices
India Prices

Himachal Pradesh Prices
India Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Udaipur $40

Himachal Pradesh $0.00

The average daily cost (per person) in Udaipur is $40, while the average daily cost in Himachal Pradesh is $0.00. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Udaipur and Himachal Pradesh in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Udaipur $15

Himachal Pradesh -
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Udaipur $30

Himachal Pradesh $0.00

Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Himachal Pradesh

Looking for a hotel in Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Udaipur Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Udaipur $6.86

Himachal Pradesh -

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur

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

Tuk Tuk Ride

$0.46

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Udaipur:

Transfer to Jodhpur via Ranakpur & Kumbhalgarh Fort: $48
Private Transfer From Airport to Hotel: $14
Udaipur to jodhpur one Way Transfer: $47
Udaipur Full Day Custom Tour with Transfers: $85
Udaipur Airport Transfers: $27
Udaipur Airport : Private Transfer to/from Udaipur Hotels: $5.77
Transfer From Udaipur To Jaipur Via Chittorgarh Fort: $85
Smooth Departure Transfer by Car from Udaipur to Ahmadabad: $100
Shilpgram: Private Half-Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $45
Private Udaipur City Tour With Jodhpur Transfer Next Day: $75
Private Udaipur Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel/Accommodation: $7.10
Private Transfers from Udaipur To Jodhpur Hotels with stops: $47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Himachal Pradesh

Also for Himachal Pradesh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
Affordable Dehradun Airport Transfer.: $15
Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20
Affordable transfer from Dehradun to Delhi: $39
Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Manali Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $79
Dehradun to Rishikesh ArirportTransfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $271
From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $139
Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $36
Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $38
Private Transfer from Dehradun to Delhi: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

Prices for flights to both Himachal Pradesh 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 $19

Himachal Pradesh -

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur

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

Udaipur Shopping tour by female consultant optional cooking class: $8.88
Cooking class and dinner with Rekha family with full meals: $14
Durga Cooking Class: $17
DURGA COOKING CLASS UDAIPUR: $17
Old City Walking & food Tour with a Local: $20
Breakfast Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $22
Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $24
Authentic Indian Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner: $29
mamta cooking class awarded by tripadvisor : $32
3 Hours Indian Cooking Session at Local Home (Udaipur): $34
Secret Cooking Session with the bheel Tribe: $43
Evening Cooking Session and Dinner with an Indian Family: $50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Himachal Pradesh

For Himachal Pradesh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

Sattvic Traditional Cooking Classes, Rishikesh India: $50

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Udaipur $6.95

Himachal Pradesh -

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

$1.16
Lake Boat Tour

$2.32

Tours and Activities in Udaipur

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

Diwali with Udaipur Locals 2025 tickets - Meals & activities: $8.88
Explore A Full-Day Private City Tour: $70
Full Day Udaipur City Tour by Private Vehicle: $88
Local Sightseeing - Udaipur ," Travel With Chinmay ".: $35
3 Days Private Udaipur Tour: $130
3 Night 4 Days Udaipur And Jodhpur Tour: $135
5 Days: Udaipur & Jodhpur Tour with Accommodation: $330
6 Night 7 Days Udaipur,Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Tour From Udaipur : $275
7 - Days Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur Tour: $721
A Bicycle Tour of the Countryside Surrounding Udaipur: $246
Best of Udaipur (Guided Full Day City Sightseeing Tour by Car): $83
Chittorgarh Fort Tours By Private Car: $83

Tours and Activities in Himachal Pradesh

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

Sightseeing around Mussoorie: $7.80
Mussoorie Nature Walk Tour: $8.21
Shimla Private Guided Walk Tour exploring the colonial trails: $12
Discover Colonial Trails of Shimla 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour: $12
hilloferry - a guided cycling tour: $12
Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
Nature Walk of Mussoorie (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
Heritage & Cultural 2 Hour Shimla Walking Tour : $13
The Spiritual Trails of Dharamshala(2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $13
Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour Nainital (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
Nainital Walking Tour: $13

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Udaipur $8.65

Himachal Pradesh -

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 Udaipur: $38

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Udaipur and Himachal Pradesh, we can see that Udaipur is more expensive. And not only is Himachal Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Himachal Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Himachal Pradesh 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 Udaipur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Udaipur than you might in Himachal Pradesh.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Udaipur Expensive? and Is Himachal Pradesh Expensive?.

Which has a larger population, Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

Himachal Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Udaipur. When comparing the sizes of Udaipur and Himachal Pradesh, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

A Travel Price Comparison for India Udaipur vs. Himachal Pradesh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

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

Where Should I go: Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

Udaipur

Himachal Pradesh

Which place is cheaper, Himachal Pradesh or Udaipur?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Himachal Pradesh

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Himachal Pradesh

Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Himachal Pradesh

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur

Tours and Activities in Udaipur

Tours and Activities in Himachal Pradesh

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur

Which has a larger population, Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

Related Articles for Udaipur

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A Travel Price Comparison for India Udaipur vs. Himachal Pradesh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

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

Where Should I go: Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

Udaipur

Himachal Pradesh

Which place is cheaper, Himachal Pradesh or Udaipur?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Udaipur and Himachal Pradesh

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Udaipur

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Udaipur

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Himachal Pradesh

Is it cheaper to fly into Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Udaipur

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Himachal Pradesh

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment Prices in Udaipur

Tours and Activities in Udaipur

Tours and Activities in Himachal Pradesh

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Udaipur

Which has a larger population, Udaipur or Himachal Pradesh?

Related Articles for Udaipur

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