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City Palace Udaipur

Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

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Overview

Rajasthan's largest palace complex rises in cream-coloured tiers above Lake Pichola — eleven interlinked mahals of mirror-work, miniature paintings, peacock mosaics and balconies framing the Aravallis. Still home to the Mewar royal family, with sunset boat rides to Jag Mandir below.

Why visit: Lake-and-palace romance at its finest — Udaipur's defining landmark.

History: Begun by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559 when he shifted Mewar's capital from Chittorgarh; 22 successive maharanas added to it over 400 years.

Things to do

›Tour the Mor Chowk peacock mosaics and Sheesh Mahal
›Frame Lake Pichola from the palace balconies
›Sunset boat cruise to Jag Mandir island palace
›Evening Mewar light-and-sound show in Manek Chowk
›Browse the vintage car museum nearby

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Travel Information

Best time

Sep–Mar

Entry fee

₹300 (museum), boat extra

Hours

9:30 am–5:30 pm

Est. budget

₹500–1500

Duration

Half–full day

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Bagore ki Haveli

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Lake Pichola

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The 1362 lake that made Udaipur the 'Venice of the East' — sunset boats gliding past the Lake Palace, ghats and the City Palace's marble mile.

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Jag Mandir Island Palace

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Saheliyon ki Bari

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Fateh Sagar Lake

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Udaipur's second jewel — a blue oval under the Aravallis with Nehru Park island, the solar observatory and the loved Fateh Sagar chowpatty.

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Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace

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Shilpgram Udaipur

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Eklingji Temple

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