Bahubali Hills Udaipur – Epic viewpoint of the lake

Bahubali Hills Udaipur – Epic viewpoint of the lake

Bahubali Hills Udaipur is a rocky viewpoint overlooking Badi Lake and Aravali Hills. The hotel is located just a short drive from the city of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India.

It's true that the 'Lake City' Udaipur is better known for magnificent palaces, royal buildings and extravagant weddings. However, if you are visiting Udaipur and are craving for an epic viewpoint or a break from the hustle and bustle, then I would highly recommend you to make the trip to Bahubali Hills or Badi Hills.

I first saw this viewpoint on Instagram and after asking around the hostel, I quickly realized that even the locals of Udaipur hadn't heard of this viewpoint. So I rented a motorbike and drove out in search of Badi Lakes. Here is a quick guide based on my experience of visiting the Bahubali Hills of Udaipur.

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Location of Bahubali Hills of Udaipur

Bahubali Hills View Point is located at Badi Lake, about 13 km from Udaipur. Badi Lake is hidden behind the Aravalli Hills, a mountain range overlooking Udaipur that is famous for the “Monsoon Palace.”

The Bahubali Hills viewpoint is located at the northern tip of Badi Lake and is accessible by road to a dirt parking lot where a short hiking trail begins.

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How to reach Bahubali Hills View Point

As far as I could tell, there are no tours or public transportation to Badi Lake or Bahubali Mountain. This means that if you want to venture out of town to take a look at the views, you'll either have to rent a motorbike or pay for a taxi or rickshaw driver.

I chose a motorbike which my hostel arranged for 350 rupees for the day.

Since I was in the tourist/backpacker area of ​​Brampole, I took the main road west (76A) towards the Aravali Hills, with the road turning into 'Devi Palace Road' and then 'Badi-Gorela-Mulla Talai Road'. This road is paved the entire way and skirts the steep, dry hills and edges of Lake Badi to the northern tip where you will find an unpaved road winding up a small hill.
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As you navigate to the pin above, you will eventually reach a dirt parking lot with a small stand. The very short trail to the Bahubali Hills viewpoint is just over the hill from the parking lot.
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Badi Lake viewpoint

Having spent the last few months in Rajasthan exploring temples, palaces and exciting cities, visiting the Bahubali Hills viewpoint, which is more in line with my usual travel style, felt welcoming and almost relieving.

The view over the mirror waters of Lake Badi, framed by the rugged desert landscape of Rajasthan, creates an epic scene.
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About Lake Badi

Badi Lake is an artificial freshwater lake created between 1652 and 1680 by Majarana Raj Singh I near the small village of Badi on the outskirts of Udaipur.

The lake was originally built to offset a famine before construction and was an important source of water during a drought in 1973.

Besides the Bahubali Hills viewpoint, there is also a “sunset point” on the eastern bank of the lake, which is accessible via the road you take to the viewpoint.

We stopped here briefly to take another look at the lake before heading back to Udaipur.
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Overnight in Udaipur

You'll want to stay in or near the "Brampole" area of ​​Udaipur for the best access to palaces, bridges, lakeside viewpoints, and pretty much everything else going on in Udaipur. Below I have listed the most recommended and top rated options.

Best Hostel Vibe: Hostel MantraPerfectly located, this hostel includes a rooftop area overlooking the lakes of Udaipur. This is a truly social hostel that is perfect for solo travelers. Dorms also cost around $3, so you really can't go wrong.

Best private room for couples: Gypsy Child Lake HostelA hostel that also offers private rooms with a terrace at a reasonable price. This is one of the top rated dormitory and homestay accommodations in Udaipur. It's in a great location, includes free breakfast, and has clean, air-conditioned rooms.

Stay in a Palace: RAAS Devigarh On the other end of the price spectrum is the 18th-century palace overlooking Udaipur; the RAAS Devigarh. If you have $200 to spend per night and want to live like a king, then this is probably the most unique place to spend a few nights in Udaipur.

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More Rajasthan Travel Blogs and Guides

Enjoy the Bahubali Hills viewpoint and looking for more India and Rajasthan travel ideas and guides to Udaipur? Check out some of the other articles I've written below.

Alternatively, for more tips on what to do and a good insight into what to expect in Udaipur, check out this Indian travel blogger's post!

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