Amazing view of the udaipur city. Feeling of pride of our rich Indian royal culture. We took a guide who charged us INR 500. But was totally worth it. He took us around the entire palace and explained every sequence of events in a very interesting manner.

The palace rooms are gorgeous. Most of the highlights have brief interpretive labels so we did fine without hiring a guide, but probably a guide would give more depth to the experience. The reason for four stars rather than five was the for the crowds. I don’t recommend visiting during Diwali week if you can possibly avoid it. The doors and passageways that connect the palace rooms are small, so people are packed in like sardines and it is nearly impossible to linger even long enough to read the labels or take a photo.

City palace overlooks Lake Pichola. It is constructed atop a hill on several levels. Golf carts are available on payment to take one from the main gate to the entrance of the palace which otherwise is an uphill walk. Apart from its architecture, the panoramic views of the lake and of the city are amazing. The Badi mahal is the highest point to view the city. Amazingly, it is at ground level allowing trees to flourish….. There is a Mardana (male) mahal and a zanana (female) mahal with dressing rooms and swings for queens. The Mor or peacock chowk connects the two mahals. The sheesh mahal is simply awesome. Interestingly, the entire palace can be rented for weddings!!!! There is a separate Crystal gallery and a ticket has to be purchased for it. It houses an amazing collection of crystal ware including a crystal bed!! An awesome place to visit and spend 2-3 hours exploring it

The views from inside the palace and from the 4th level are amazing. A clear lake panoramic view. I liked the courtyards, all of them. The ground level though is a bit crowded, and I didn't like that they opened an eatery inside a historical monument. Much of the palace is taken up by the King's family and Taj Fateh Prakash Palace. You should take a speed boat ride in the Pichola Lake. There are many viewpoints and photo op points within the Palace, and you should make good use of that. The ticket counter doesn't accept cards or UPI. They only accept cash. Always take a personal guide (not headphones). They make your tour interesting and costs Rs. 500 per trip for 3-7 people.

The premium attraction of Udaipur. Although the entry fee is quite high (INR 400 for Indians) the palace and its contents are worth the price. At least they did not charge me a camera fee. Unfortunately the day we visited, it was extremally busy and obviously overcrowded. Even then I could find a few pocket of spaces to appreciate the beauty of this magnificent palace. To properly see this place it takes at least half a day. Guides will normally give you one and half hour so we decided not to hire one. Fortunately the palace is well maintained and the displays are in good condition. If you are interested in getting a boat ride then you have to buy the boat ticket from inside the palace compound only. There are a few eating options inside the compound but for obvious reasons they are expensive.

This fort turned museum is a must visit for anyone traveling to udaipur. It gives you immense pride and knowledge of our mewar rule. You can hire a guide for better visualization of events that happened in the mewar era.

I am serving as tour advisor, tour guide and travel operator specialized in spanish, english, hindi and sindi language from past 10+ years. City palace is a place in Udaipur, Rajasthan which depicts true colors of traditions, culture and history altogether. I take sightseeing tour for city palace Udaipur on daily basis and i am also a registered tour guide from Udaipur tourism. A must visit place when you are in udaipur.

City palace has excellent mediaeval age artifacts of the mewar dynasty. Quite an awesome collection. Note: There are few very narrow passageways as you move through the palace museum and can get crowded in there.Not for the claustrophobics.

Amazing place to visit. Beautiful paintings and history at it’s best. Don’t miss. It does take some effort to go up and down narrow stairwells, so not for people with mobility issues or with infants. Spend some time to enjoy the sights. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

A wonderful experience visiting this piece of history and an exquisitely maintained monument. From the outer gate itself a sense of discipline and orderly movement is established by the staff sending a strong signal that this visit is to be taken seriously!!! This imposing structure leaves you awestruck throughout from the outer walls to the inner courtyards. Viewing the Pichola lake with a palace in the middle on a bright winter morning is another picture perfect moment. Spending 3 hours in the museum was grossly inadequate to appreciate the professionally curated massive collection, indeed. One of the best experiences in Udaipur and in the whole of Rajasthan, in my opinion.