PalacesJag Mandir
An island palace of marble pavilions in the middle of Pichola.
Included in Pichola boat ride45 minutes
City Palace
Eleven palaces built over four centuries, stacked along Lake Pichola.
₹300–400 adult (museum)9 am – 9 pmOld City
Maharana Udai Singh II began the City Palace in the 16th century and his successors kept adding to it for close to four hundred years. The result is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan: a run of courtyards, balconies and towers along the east bank of Lake Pichola.
Inside the City Palace Museum, look for Mor Chowk and its glass-mosaic peacocks, the mirror work of Sheesh Mahal, and the royal portrait galleries. The upper terraces give the best view in the city across the lake to Jag Mandir and the Lake Palace.
Good to know
- The Crystal Gallery is a separate ticket (about ₹500) and photography isn't allowed inside.
- The evening sound and light show at Manek Chowk runs in Hindi and English; check the day's timing at the gate.
- Combine with Jagdish Temple, two minutes from the main gate.
City Palace: quick answers
What is the entry fee for City Palace?
Entry to City Palace: ₹300–400 adult (museum). Fees were last checked in October 2026 and change often, so confirm at the counter.
What are the timings of City Palace?
City Palace timings: 9 am – 9 pm.
How much time do you need at City Palace?
Time needed at City Palace: 2–3 hours.
When is the best time to visit City Palace?
Best time to visit City Palace: at opening, before tour groups.
Where is City Palace?
City Palace is at Old City, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
City Palace by Lake Pichola. Photo: tommy, CC BY-SA 2.0
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