In Udaipur, nobody visits anyone empty-handed. A box of mithai is how you say thank you, congratulations, happy festival and sorry we are late, all at once. If you are staying with friends, visiting family or just have a sweet tooth, you will end up in a sweet shop sooner or later.
Here are eight local mithai shops spread across the city, grouped by neighbourhood so you can pick the one closest to where you are. This is a practical local guide, not a ranking.
When the sweet shops get busy
Sweet shops are busy all year, but two festivals turn them into a different world. Around Raksha Bandhan, sisters and brothers queue for boxes to share after the rakhi is tied, and ghevar (a crisp, honeycomb-like disc soaked in syrup) appears on every counter around Teej and Rakhi. Around Diwali, families buy sweets by the kilo for guests, neighbours and colleagues, and gift boxes stack up to the ceiling.
Festival dates follow the Hindu calendar and change every year, so check before you plan. Our events and festivals page is a good place to start.
Old city and Bapu Bazaar
1. Arora Misthan, Jagdish Temple Road
On the road that climbs to Jagdish Temple, Arora Misthan is handy if you are exploring the old city. Ring the temple bell, wander the lanes and pick up a box on the way back to your guesthouse.
2. Jagdish Misthan Bhandar, Surajpole and Ganesh Ghati
Around Surajpole and Ganesh Ghati, this is another convenient stop for anyone moving between the old city markets, temples and heritage lanes.
3. Jodhana Sweets, Bapu Bazaar
Just outside Surajpole in Bapu Bazaar, one of Udaipur's busiest shopping streets, Jodhana Sweets makes it easy to combine shopping with mithai. Buy your bandhani dupatta, then buy your sweets, then sit down. In that order.
Hiran Magri and Bhupalpura
4. Shastri Sweets, Shastri Circle and Hiran Magri
Shastri Sweets is linked with the Shastri Circle and Bhupalpura area and also has locations around Sector 4 and Sector 14 in Hiran Magri. Having several branches makes it a neighbourhood regular for many residents.
5. Jai Agrawal Sweets, Chanakya Puri, Hiran Magri
Near Guru Nanak Public School in Chanakya Puri and Pooja Nagar, this is a local favourite for families in Hiran Magri who would rather not battle central-city traffic during festival week.
Ayad and University Road
6. Shree Vasudev Dudh Bhandar, University Road
On University Road near Anand Plaza in the Ayad and Pahada area, this dudh bhandar is a convenient stop for anyone staying on this side of the city.
7. Ram Ji Sweets, University Main Road
Also in the Ayad and Pahada area, Ram Ji Sweets gives residents and visitors around University Road a second local option for festive boxes and everyday treats.
Fatehpura
8. Festival Celebration Bakery & Sweets
Around Fatehpura Road, Fatehpura Chauraha and Pulla Bhuwana, this bakery-and-sweets shop is useful if you are near Fateh Sagar and want mithai and baked treats under one roof.
Quick guide by area
| You are around | Try |
|---|---|
| Jagdish Temple and the old city | Arora Misthan, Jagdish Misthan Bhandar |
| Bapu Bazaar | Jodhana Sweets |
| Hiran Magri, Bhupalpura | Shastri Sweets, Jai Agrawal Sweets |
| Ayad, University Road | Shree Vasudev Dudh Bhandar, Ram Ji Sweets |
| Fatehpura, near Fateh Sagar | Festival Celebration Bakery & Sweets |
Local tip: In festival week, shop in the morning. Afternoon and evening queues can be long and popular sweets sell out. For a big order, call the shop a day or two ahead.
How to buy mithai like a local
- Ask what is fresh today. Milk-based sweets taste best on the day they are made. Shopkeepers will tell you honestly.
- Mix the box. An assorted box keeps everyone happy. Ask for a mix of dry sweets and milk sweets.
- Think about the journey. Taking sweets home on a flight? Dry sweets such as laddoos and barfi travel better than syrupy ones. Ask the shop to pack them well.
- Check pack sizes. If you are gifting several families, ask what box sizes are available before you start choosing.
Sweets are only the final course. Before dessert, try the Rajasthani thali, where churma plays the sweet role, or the rabdi malpua on our street food trail.
Quick answers
Where can I buy sweets in Udaipur's old city?
Arora Misthan on Jagdish Temple Road and Jagdish Misthan Bhandar around Surajpole and Ganesh Ghati are convenient, and Jodhana Sweets is in nearby Bapu Bazaar.
What sweet is Udaipur known for during Rakhi?
Ghevar is the classic sweet around Teej and Raksha Bandhan in Rajasthan, alongside assorted mithai boxes for family gatherings.
Should I buy festival sweets in advance?
For Raksha Bandhan or Diwali, yes if you need several boxes. Shop early in the day or order ahead, since popular items run out.
