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Take a ride on the ropeway and see Udaipur’s lakes and palaces from the sky. Glide up to the revered Karni Mata Temple and add a touch of spirituality to your sightseeing.
The gondola climbs from Doodh Talai towards Machla Magra Hill, and with every minute the city opens up: Lake Pichola, the City Palace and the Aravalli ranges spread out below you. It is the quickest way to see Udaipur from above.
Learn why the ropeway is loved by pilgrims, and how it gives a peaceful ride to the temple of Karni Mata.
Karni Mata is revered as an incarnation of Goddess Durga and the deity of Rajput royal families. The ropeway lets elders, families and differently-abled visitors reach the hilltop easily, then walk the short, vehicle-free path to the temple.
From the hilltop you can also reach Ekling Garh Fort, once the armoury of the Mewar kingdom.
The fort still holds old cannons such as Jagat Shobha, worshipped by locals to this day. A cable car ride in the morning and a fort walk at sunset make a perfect half-day.
Why the ropeway is the best sunset spot in Udaipur.
Reach the top about an hour before sunset, walk to the viewing deck and watch the sky turn gold over Lake Pichola. Evening rides are popular, so come a little early.