City Palace, Udaipur

Considered as one of the architectural marvels of Rajasthan, City Palace in Udaipur city is the biggest palace complex of the state. The City Palace of Udaipur is an example of the lavishness which the rulers of Mewar enjoyed so many centuries back, but still, now it appears to be just as elegant. It is situated on the eastern banks of the Lake Pichola. This beautiful palace is a combination of European, Rajasthani, Chinese and Mughal architecture, making it one of the most mysteriously attractive factors of the city of Udaipur.

The palace complex accompanies buildings like the Monsoon Palace, Jagdish Temple, Jag Mandir, Lake Palace, and Neemach Mata temple, and it is surrounded throughout by the Aravalli Mountains providing it with an attractive background. This palace is built fully with granite and marble, and it also has the amazing appeal of marble-work, silver-work, wall paintings, mirror-work, inlay-work, and murals. Let's take a look over some of the important facts and details of this impressive royal palace of Udaipur.

Things to Do City Palace

• After getting an entry through the Tripolia Gate, you can check out various other beautifully carved buildings inside the complex to explore which are Suraj Gokhda, the Bhim Vilas, the Dilkhush Mahal, the Mor-chowk, the Moti Mahal, the Sheesh Mahal, the Surya Chopar, Shambu Niwas and the Amar Vilas standing opposite to the Badi Mahal.
• Badi Mahal contains a swimming pool and also a hall, which consists of the best miniature paintings from the 18th and 19th Bhim Vilas. Bhim Vilas also contains great miniature paintings.
• The women’s quarters also called as the Zenana Mahal is beautifully furnished with wonderful attractions like balconies, tiled walls, colored windows, and floors. It has been transformed into a museum and is open to public entry.
• The Mewar sound and light show which is known as ‘The Legacy of Honour’ occurs at Manek Chowk between 7 pm to 8 pm. One should not miss this opportunity to take the experience of observing the great history of Rajasthan history.
• The City Palace Museum is one of the most wonderful features which provides a brief description of the culture and the history of the Mewar dynasty.

Things to Carry  

• You can carry a camera with you but have to pay some charges for that.
• Carry plenty of water and food because it will take two hours to explore the entire complex.
• If you carry student IDs and citizen IDs, you will be getting a discount.

The guides which are available

• You can get a Hindi-speaking guide at a cost of Rs. 300 at the City Palace complex.
• The guides which are available at the museum will charge Rs. 200 and the audio guides are also available there.

Timings of the City Palace

The operating hours of this famous City Palace are from 7 am to 11 pm.

Entrance Ticket Prices City Palace

• The entry ticket for an adult is Rs. 30 and the entry is permitted in specific areas only.
• The entry ticket for children is Rs. 15 which is accessible to permitted areas only.
• The entrances of City Palace, Udaipur are Sheetla Mata Gate and Badi Pol. You can avail the tickets on both the entrance gates.

The Museum Timings of City Palace

The duration to enjoy this amazing Museum is from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.

Ticket Charges at City Palace

• Adult (Age above 18 Years)- Rs. 250
• Students coming in Group – Rs. 100
• Child (Age between 5 to 18 Years) – Rs. 100
• All Types of Camera – Rs. 250
• Child (Age below 5 Years) – Free

In Popular Culture

The famous City Palace of the city of Udaipur has marked its place in so many films like the James Bond film Octopussy and the Bollywood movie which is Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. Manak Chowk is placed as a venue for the annual Maharana Mewar Foundation Awards.

Best Time to Explore City Palace

It is recommended to visit the city Palace during the morning and evening time in order to avoid the rush of the public and the burning heat. The perfect time to explore this amazing spot is during the winter season that is from October to March as the climate will be quite pleasant at this time.

How to Reach There

This beautiful palace is situated at a distance of 23.8 km from Udaipur airport. You can also avail of buses, taxis and other means of public transport at this place. You can also travel to this place with the help of autos and tongas. You can get boat rides from City Palace to Jagmandir at a cost of Rs. 400 per head.

City Palace Nearby attractions

• The major attraction in the city of Udaipur is Lake Pichola.
• The most attractive and nearby restaurants are Sunset Terrace, Lake View Rooftop restaurant, Amrit Sagar and the Whistling Teal.
• Check out Saheliyon ki Bari which is a famous garden and is located at a distance of 3.5 km from the City Palace.
• The biggest garden in Udaipur which is known as the Gulab Bagh and Zoo is at a distance of five-minute walk from the City Palace.
• The Sajjan Garh Palace also known as the Monsoon Palace is located at a distance of about 7 km, and it is also a famous hilltop accommodation that fails to notice the Fateh Sagar Lake.
• The Heritage Walk in Udaipur city is also a famous tourist attraction as it attracts most of the visitors through the many historic areas of the city and provides them with a brief knowledge of the tradition and culture of the Mewar royal dynasty.

Top Places to Stay Near City Palace 

You will get comfortable residence at Hotel Ishwar Palace, Hotel Raj Palace, Hotel Udaigarh, Hotel Chandra Prakash and Fateh Prakash Palace. You can also take the experience of the Oberoi Udaivilas or the Taj Lake Palace.

Conclusion

Depending upon the majestic architecture of the City Palace of Udaipur, it is a must-visit spot for every tourist and history enthusiast. It is considered the most attractive character of the city of lakes. The incredible beauty of this grand palatial complex has attracted so many visitors to this place from so many years till now. The history and culture can easily be understood if you pay a visit to this beautiful City Palace and indeed it will fill your mind with remarkable experience and refreshment. A must-visit tourist attraction in the City of Lakes, City Palace is indeed to captivate everyone with its wonderful architecture and great history. A trip to Udaipur is surely incomplete without having a visit to this spectacular City Palace. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get ready to explore this wonderful destination of City Palace in Udaipur with the Tusk Travel package which provides you with the best experience you have never thought of.