Is Udaipur safe?
Relaxed and low in violent crime. Touts, commission-based shops and auto overcharging are the main annoyances, and women should avoid isolated lakeside paths at night.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 3/5, take real precautions.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-06-15.
- Homicide rate in India: 2.8 per 100,000 people (2022, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in India: 15.6 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Udaipur at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Crime | Overcharging, commission shops, occasional bag theft in crowded ghats, and harassment of women on quiet lakeside paths. |
| At night | Old-city lanes and rooftops are lively until about 10–11 pm. Take an auto or app cab after that rather than walking lake paths alone. |
| Solo women | Easier than most of Rajasthan thanks to many travelers. Staring happens; avoid empty ghats and lanes at night and book a trusted pickup. |
| Other risks | Heat above 40°C in May–June; Steep cobbled lanes and slippery steps; Stomach bugs from street food |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Rickshaw drivers saying your hotel is closed or full
- Miniature-painting shops that overprice and claim government approval
- Auto drivers refusing the meter or adding stops at shops
- Rooftop restaurants adding service charges not on the menu
Take care
- Quiet lakeside paths and ghats at night
- Boat operators offering unofficial rides without life jackets
- Steep narrow lanes and stairs, slippery after rain
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Satellite phones and satellite messengers like Garmin inReach are illegal without a licence; travelers have been arrested at airports.
- Alcohol is prohibited in Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland and Mizoram; beef is illegal in many states.
- Drones need registration and permission; photographing military sites, airports and bridges can lead to detention.
How Udaipur compares in India
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Rishikesh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kochi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kolkata | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hyderabad | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dharamshala | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Leh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Chennai | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pondicherry | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Varkala | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hampi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Amritsar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jodhpur | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jaisalmer | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pushkar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palolem | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Darjeeling | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Munnar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alleppey | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Andaman Islands | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Shimla | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Delhi | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Goa | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Mumbai | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Jaipur | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Agra | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Varanasi | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Bangalore | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Udaipur | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Manali | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Anjuna | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Udaipur safe for solo female travelers?
Easier than most of Rajasthan thanks to many travelers. Staring happens; avoid empty ghats and lanes at night and book a trusted pickup.
Is Udaipur safe at night?
Old-city lanes and rooftops are lively until about 10–11 pm. Take an auto or app cab after that rather than walking lake paths alone.
What is the crime rate in Udaipur?
Overcharging, commission shops, occasional bag theft in crowded ghats, and harassment of women on quiet lakeside paths. Nationally, India records 2.8 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Udaipur?
Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Rajasthan Tourism
- Udaipur Airport (Airports Authority of India)
- Indian Railways (IRCTC)
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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