City Palace, Udaipur

Overview

The City Palace in Udaipur is a complex of palaces built over about four centuries by the Mewar rulers, starting in 1553 under Maharana Udai Singh II. Its balconies, courtyards and mirror work look out over Lake Pichola.

Much of it is now a museum, and the view of the lake and the Aravalli hills from the upper terraces is the highlight.

What to look for

• The peacock mosaics of Mor Chowk
• Balconies over Lake Pichola
• The mirror-work rooms and the Zenana Mahal

Visiting tips

• Allow about two hours.
• Combine it with a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola.
• A guide helps unravel the layers of building across the centuries.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at City Palace, Udaipur, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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Nearby

Chittorgarh Fort Vijay Stambh Jag Mandir Lake Pichola Jagdish Temple Saheliyon Ki Bari Eklingji Temple