About Udaipur City Palace
Rajasthan's largest palace complex. Eleven interconnected palaces, raised by 22 Mewar kings across 400 years, climb straight out of Lake Pichola.
Best Time to Visit
September to March
The Mewar Festival in spring and Shilpgram Utsav in late December fill the palace courtyards with Rajasthani folk music and dance performances.
Entry fees in your currency
- Indian Adult — Palace Museum₹300$…
- Foreign National — Palace Museum₹600$…
- Indian Child (5 – 18)₹100$…
- Foreign Child (5 – 18)₹200$…
- Children below 5Free—
- Crystal Gallery (separate ticket)₹600 / ₹800$…
- Vintage & Classic Car Collection₹300 / ₹400$…
- Sunset boat ride to Jag Mandir₹400 / ₹700$…
- Audio guide (in 8 languages)₹250$…
Live INR rates, refreshed hourly. Confirm at the gate counter — entry fees may have changed since this page was updated.
Entry Fee · Tickets
How much does it cost to visit Udaipur City Palace?
- Indian Adult — Palace Museum₹300
- Foreign National — Palace Museum₹600
- Indian Child (5 – 18)₹100
- Foreign Child (5 – 18)₹200
- Children below 5Free
- Crystal Gallery (separate ticket)Indian / Foreigner — includes high-tea at Surya Darshan terrace₹600 / ₹800
- Vintage & Classic Car CollectionIndian / Foreigner₹300 / ₹400
- Sunset boat ride to Jag MandirPre-sunset / sunset slot — leaves from Bansi Ghat inside the palace₹400 / ₹700
- Audio guide (in 8 languages)₹250
- Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. all days; last entry 4:30 p.m.
- The palace is still partly the residence of the Mewar royal family — the museum is one wing
- Buy combo tickets at the Toran Pol main gate to save ~₹200 over individual sights
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Travel Tips
- Take the sunset boat ride from Bansi Ghat to Jag Mandir island
- Visit the Crystal Gallery — the world's largest single private collection
- The palace museum closes at 5:30 pm; plan a full morning visit
How to Reach Udaipur City Palace
Udaipur City Palace is located in Rajasthan, India at coordinates 24.5764°N, 73.6835°E. You can reach Udaipur City Palace by air (nearest airport in Rajasthan), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.
Planning Your Visit to Udaipur City Palace
Udaipur City Palace lies in Rajasthan, India, and ranks among the state’s most-visited heritage destinations. The nearest major city and transport gateway is Udaipur, roughly 3 km away — most travellers route through Udaipur by air or rail before continuing on to Udaipur City Palace. Time your trip for September to March for the most comfortable weather.
Visitors from United States are eligible for India’s e-Tourist Visa — apply online a few days before you fly. Foreign nationals pay ₹600 entry at Udaipur City Palace, and all on-site costs are in Indian Rupees (₹); use the currency converter above to see each ticket tier in your home currency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Udaipur City Palace?
- The best time to visit Udaipur City Palace is September to March. The Mewar Festival in spring and Shilpgram Utsav in late December fill the palace courtyards with Rajasthani folk music and dance performances.
- What are the top travel tips for Udaipur City Palace?
- Take the sunset boat ride from Bansi Ghat to Jag Mandir island. Visit the Crystal Gallery — the world's largest single private collection. The palace museum closes at 5:30 pm; plan a full morning visit.
- Where is Udaipur City Palace located?
- Udaipur City Palace is in Rajasthan, India, at 24.5764° N, 73.6835° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Udaipur, about 3 km away.
- What are the best places to visit near Udaipur City Palace?
- Top attractions near Udaipur City Palace include Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur (about 203 km away), Pushkar (about 230 km away), Ajmer Sharif Dargah (about 230 km away) — all easy to combine on a Rajasthan trip.
- What is the entry fee at Udaipur City Palace for foreign tourists?
- Foreign nationals pay ₹600 to enter Udaipur City Palace (rates last verified 2025-10). Indian and other ticket tiers are listed in the Entry Fee section above.
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