Udaipur Lantern Festival - The Eccentric Diwali Festivity!

The regal city of Udaipur attracts thousands of tourists owing to its enchanting scenery, entailing of majestic palaces, pretty lakes and picture-perfect mountains. Each year, Udaipur observes a high footfall of travelers from all across the country near the festive period of Diwali. The city looks exceptionally beautiful during the festive period, with its historic structures decked up with glittering lights and a celebratory atmosphere all around. One glorious event that takes place during this period is the Udaipur Lantern Festival.

Date and Location of Udaipur Lantern Festival

The date and location of the Udaipur Lantern Festival 2024 is 24th February.

Timings of Udaipur Lantern Festival

The festival commences at 3:00 PM and continues till 11:00 PM.

Udaipur Lantern Festival Entry Ticket

The tickets for the festival come at a price of INR 800 for general entry and INR 1500 for comfort entry.

Lighting the Lanterns

Post 10:00 PM, the festival concluded with the lighting of lanterns by all the guests and releasing them towards the sky, sending a message of a green and safe Diwali to the world.

Conceptualised by UdaipurBlog in 2012, the Udaipur Lantern Festival is a unique concept of celebrating the festival of lights, where thousands of people gather together to celebrate Diwali at a commonplace with utmost delight and enthusiasm. Together they release thousands of lanterns in the sky, turning the night sky into a beautiful hue of gold. The festival also witnessed live performances by various famous artists, bustling bazaars, scrumptious food, incredible art collections and a plethora of fun activities.

Udaipur Lantern Festival is a commendable event that celebrates the spirit of Diwali in an eco-friendly and joyous manner. It is one of the best times for travellers looking forward to visiting the splendid city of Udaipur and explore its local food, culture and art. As far as lanterns are concerned, it is rightly said, "when you light a lantern for someone else, it automatically lights up your path too".