Approaching Udaipur from its city-centre side, City Palace is a historic complex beside Lake Pichola, where a museum visit unfolds across courtyards and palace buildings. Its scale makes it worth planning as part of a day in the old city.
- Location: beside Lake Pichola, Udaipur.
- Complex: four major palaces and several smaller palaces.
- Hours: published opening times differ; confirm the current hours before setting out.
- Getting there: local buses, tongas, auto-rickshaws and taxis connect the city centre with the palace.
What the City Palace complex includes
City Palace Udaipur brings together four major palaces and several smaller ones, with the main section preserved as a museum. The palace stands beside Lake Pichola, placing the waterfront directly alongside the historic complex.
Maharana Udai Singh II commissioned the palace, and his successors expanded it over four centuries. Rajasthan Tourism describes a varied layout of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens, so the complex is more than a single palace building.
Rajasthan Tourism identifies Tripolia, a triple-arched gate, as the main entrance, and Mor Chowk for its glass peacock mosaics. These named features offer useful landmarks as you plan a route through the site.
How does the museum visit work?
The City Palace Museum occupies the complex’s main section, and audio guides are available from the Information Desk in Moti Chowk. They are offered in English, French, German and Spanish, giving you a self-guided option in several languages.
Certified, trained guides can be identified by their orange-coloured lanyards. Their charges are shown on each guide’s identity card. If you prefer to take photographs, photography is allowed, but flash is not permitted in galleries and exhibit areas. Commercial and professional photography requires permission from the MMCF Administration.
Cloakroom and locker facilities are available near the Badi Pol ticket counter. Accessibility varies across the complex: different levels and narrow stairways mean access is not possible in every area. For special accommodation requests, contact the museum by email before your visit.
City Palace Udaipur tickets, timings and time needed
Published opening hours differ: one source gives 09:00 am–09:00 pm, while another gives 09:30 AM–05:30 PM. Check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–21:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Current entry prices and ticket categories could not be verified, so don’t rely on an assumed ticket price or type. Confirm ticket details with the museum before travelling to the entrance. The complex includes several palace buildings and varied architectural spaces, so allow time to make your way through the museum and its surroundings.
How do you get to City Palace from Hotel Savera?
From Hotel Savera, reach Udaipur city centre in about 22 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by car; from there, local buses, tongas, auto-rickshaws and taxis are options for continuing to City Palace.
Pair the palace visit with time beside Lake Pichola, which stands alongside the complex.
You can work the palace into a one-day Udaipur route alongside other city stops.
Nearby stops to add to the visit
Lake Pichola is the natural companion to a palace visit: City Palace stands beside it, and Jag Mandir and Lake Palace are also among Udaipur’s sights. Lake Palace is in Lake Pichola. If a boat trip is part of your plans, the Lake Pichola boat ride guide covers its routes and boarding points.
The old city markets are another possible stop when planning time in Udaipur.
Hathi Pol and Bada Bazaar are covered in a guide to the old city markets.
FAQs
What are the opening hours of City Palace Udaipur?
Open daily. Published hours differ. Confirm the current hours before your visit.
Can you take photographs inside City Palace Museum?
Photography is allowed, but flash is prohibited in galleries and exhibit areas. Commercial and professional photography requires permission from the MMCF Administration.
Are audio guides available at City Palace?
Yes. Audio guides are available at the Information Desk in Moti Chowk in English, French, German and Spanish.
Is the palace accessible throughout?
No. Different levels and narrow stairways limit access in some areas. Contact the museum by email about special accommodation requests.