Question 1

What is the "Booked Hotel Full or Closed Redirect" scam in Udaipur?

Accepted Answer

Auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers picking up tourists at the Udaipur railway station or bus stand claim that the hotel the visitor has booked is "closed for renovation," "flooded," or "fully booked despite your reservation." The driver then redirects to an alternative guesthouse in the Lal Ghat area that pays a commission of 20–30% per room delivered. The claimed problem with the original hotel is entirely fabricated. Call your hotel directly before departing from the station — every legitimate guesthouse in Udaipur has a phone number. Do not believe any claims about your hotel without calling first. Book and confirm via app or email and show the driver the address, insisting on being taken there.

Question 2

What is the "Fake Royal Family Guesthouse Upgrade Scams" scam in Udaipur?

Accepted Answer

Guesthouse operators in the old city, particularly in the Lal Ghat and Gangaur Ghat neighbourhoods, falsely claim that their property has connections to Udaipur's royal family or Mewar lineage to justify premium pricing. Some operators offer room "upgrades" at check-in claiming the booked room is unavailable, substituting a more expensive room without prior consent. Book only through platforms with confirmed pricing and cancellation policies. Royal-heritage claims should be verifiable through independent research — legitimate heritage properties such as Taj Lake Palace and Fateh Prakash Palace are well-documented. Confirm the exact room booked in writing before arrival.

Accommodation Scams in Udaipur

Booked Hotel Full or Closed Redirect

Fake Royal Family Guesthouse Upgrade Scams

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