• City Palace

City Palace complex is actually a conglomeration of buildings added by various Maharanis, the palace manages to retain a surprising uniformity of design. Building was started by Maharana Udai Singh II . The palace is surmounted by balconies, towers & cupolas and there are wonderful views over the lake and the city from the upper terrace. 

Main entrance is from northern end through the Baripol of 1600 and the Tripolia Gate of 1725 , with its eight carved marble arches. It was once custom for Maharanis to be weighed under the gate and their weight in gold or silver distributed to the populace.

In Badi Chowk , the large rectangular courtyard outside the museum, there are some shops selling pricey handicrafts and a money exchange facility. 

The main part of the palace is now preserved as the City Palace Museum, housing a large and varied collection of artefacts. Downstairs from the entrance is an armoury section, sporting a collection of old weapons including a lethal two-prolonged sword.

Statue Maharana Pratap

The Ganesh Deori is the entrance to the museum and leads up to the Rajya Angan, or Royal courtyard , the very spot where Udai Singh met the sage who told him to found this city here. The rooms of the museum are extravagantly decorated with mirrors , tiles and paintings. In the Manak Mahal (Ruby Palace) there is the exquisite glass and mirror work, while Krishna Vilas has a remarkable collection of the miniatures.Teh Moti Mahal has beautiful mirror work and the Chini Mahal is covered in ornamental tiles. The Surya Chopar has a huge ,ornamental sun-the symbol of mewar dynasty, the origins of which are traced to the sun. The Mor Chowk (Peacock Square) has beautiful mosaics of the peacocks, the favourite Rajasthani bird. In the Bari Mahal there is a fine central garden with good views over the old city. More beautiful paintings can be seen in the Zenana Mahal , which opens onto Laxmi Chowk;there's a beautiful white pavilion in the center of this square. Note the large tiger catching cage near Zenana Mahal entrance ; a helpless goat of buffalo would be tied up inside the cage to lure the tiger in-gruesome. 

Photography is not permitted in Krishna Vilas.

Information for The Tourists 
In City Palace Complex
Still Camera - 75 Rs.
Video Camera - 300 Rs.

For City Palace Museum
Entrance Fee :-
For children under 5 - Free 
For children under 12 - 20 Rs.
For adults - 35 Rs.

• Saheliyon ki Bari

Saheliyon ki badi, situated in the north of the city, is well maintained, with fountains and kiosks, a delightful lotus pool and marble elephants. There is also a small museum here; of which the main attraction are some stuffed cobras. 

• Suraj Gokhada

The balcony of the sun, is where the Suryavanshi Maharanas of Mewar presented themselves to the people in time of trouble to restore their confidence. The ‘Mor Chowk’ known for its exquisite peacock mosaics in glass and the ‘Chini Chitrashala’ noted for its blue and white ceramics are other attractions in the palace.

• Pratap Memorial

Atop Moti Magri (Pearl Hill), overlooking Fateh Sagar, is a statue of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap, who frequently defied Mughals, riding bravely on his beloved horse Chetak. The path to the top traverses some pleasant gardens including a Japanese rock garden

• Gulab Bagh

A spectacular rose Garden laid out by Maharana Sajjan Singh, is situated near the palace on east side of Lake Pichhola. A library in the garden has a rare collection of ancient handwritten manuscripts and books.

Within the garden, there is a zoo where tigers, leopards, chinkara and many wild animals and birds are being kept. 

• Sajjan Garh

Sajjan Garh, a former monsoon palace 1100 ft. high above the surrounding and 3100 ft. from sea level, was built by Maharana Sajjan Singh in 1884. The palace looks its best during the rainy season. It offers a panoramic overview of the city's lakes, palaces and surrounding country side.

The hillside is thickly wooded and the former rulers maintained this as a royal shooting preserve

• Fateh Sagar

Surrounded by a number of hills, Fateh Sagar was originally built in 1678 by Maharana Jai singh, but it was reconstructed by Maharana Fateh Singh after heavy rains destroyed the dam.

It is an artificial lake. A canal links the two, via Swaroop Sagar and Rang Sagar Lakes. A pleasant drive winds along the east bank and in the middle of the lake is Nehru Park, a popular garden island with a boat shaped cafe. In dry years, you can walk there otherwise you can catch a boat, from the bottom of Moti Magri, to reach there.

Information for The Tourists
Boat rent:- 
Motor Boat - 10 Rs. Per Person
Pedal Boat - 50 Rs. for 1/2 an hour
and 100 for 1 hour 
Pedal Boats are not operated when the water level is low.

Nehru Garden Timings :-
8 am to 7 pm in Summers 
8 am to 6 pm in Winters

• Pichola Lake

Beautiful Lake Pichola was enlarged by Maharaja Udai Singh II after he founded the city. He built a masonry dam, known as the Badipol, and the lake is now 4km long and 3 km wide. Nevertheless, it remains fairly shallow and can actually dry up - in severe droughts it's possible to walk to Jagniwas and Jagmandir island. 

A handful of crocodiles are believed to inhabit the more remote parts of the lake, near the inhabited sections of the shore. The City Palace extends for a long stretch along the east bank.

• Jagdish Temple

Located only 150 m north of the entrance to the City Palace, this fine Indo-Aryan Temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651 and enshrines a black stone image of Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the Universe. There is a brass image of the Garuda in a shrine in front of the temple and steps up to the temple are flanked by elephants.

• Lok Kala Museum

An interesting collection exhibited by this small museum and foundation for the preservation and promotion of local folk arts includes dresses, turbans, dolls, masks, musical instruments, paintings and - it's high point - puppets. Regular 15-minute puppet shows are held daily and are included in the admission charge.

• Nagda

At Nagda there are some 10th century temples. The Jain temple of Adbudji is essentially ruined, but its architecture is intresting. About 500m away, the Sas Bahu temple hsa very fine and intricate carvings. There are also some small temples submerged in the nearby lake.

• Haldighati

Situated 40 Kms north of Udaipur, Haldighati, is where Maharana Pratap defied the superior Mughal forces of Akbar in 1576. The site is marked by a small chhatri which commemorates the warrior's horse, Chetak. Although badly wounded and exhausted, this brave horse carried Maharana Pratap to safety before collapsing and dying. It is for this loyalty and courage that Chetak is honored.

The vast terrain that was so supposedly covered with blood, that the sand there is still red in colour.

• Kumbhalgarh Fort

Kumbhalgarh, situated 65 km north of Udaipur hold a heroic past having sheltered the heir of Mewar throne in times of Danger. It was here that the baby prince of Mewar was hidden from an assassin. It is an isolated and fascinating place, built by Maharana Khumbha in the 15th century. Because of its inaccessibility - at1100m on top of the Aravalli Range - it was taken only once in history. Even then, it took the combined armies of the Mughal emperor Akbar, and of Amber and Marwar to breach its defenses. The thick walls of this mighty fort stretch some 36km and are wide enough for eight horses to ride abreast. They enclose many temples, palaces, gardens and water storage facilities. The fort was renovated in the 19th century by Maharana Fateh Singh. It is worth taking a leisurely walk in the large compound, which has some interesting ruins and is very peaceful. 

There is also the Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary here, known for its wolves. The scarcity of water-holes between March and June makes this the best time to see animals, including chowsinghas (four-horned antelopes), leopards, panthers, sloth bears and various bird species.

• Jagat

Jagat is a small town, located 56 Kms southeast of Udaipur, containing a small 10th century Ambika or Durga Mata Temple. There are some fine carvings which have inspired some people to call the town the Khajuraho Of Rajasthan.

• Kankroli

Jaisamand Lake was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 17th century and created by damming Gomti River; today it measures 14 km long and 9km wide. There are beautiful chatries (cenotaphs) around this embankment, each with an elephant in front. The summer palaces of the Udaipur Maharanis are also here. The lake features a variety of bird life and the nearby Jaisamand Sanctuary is home of panthers, leopards, deer, wild boars and crocodiles. The forests used to be a favorite hunting ground for the former rulers of Mewar, and elaborate hunting expeditions would frequently take place here.

• Rajsamand Lake

Rajsamand Lake was created by a dam constructed in 1660 by Maharana Jai Singh. There many ornamental arches and beautifully carved chatries (cenotaphs) along the huge bund (embankment). It also has several interesting old inscriptions.

• Ahar

About 2 Kms east of the ancient capital of Sisodia- Udaipur, Ahar is famous for the impressive cluster of cenotaphs of the Maharanis of Mewar, which are recently been restored. A total of around 19 former Maharanis were cremated here. The most striking cenotaph is that of Maharana Amar Singh, who ruled from 1597 to 1620.

There is a museum, where you will find a limited, but very old collection of earthen pottery, sculptures and other archaeological finds. Some pieces date back to 1700 BC and there is a beautiful 10th century metal figure of Buddha. 

Photography is not allowed.

Time 
Open Saturday - Thursday from 10 AM -4:30 PM. 
Admission fees 3 Rs. from Saturday - Thursday except Monday. 
On Monday - Free