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.

How to reach Udaipur City Palace from Ahmedabad?

Udaipur City Palace is about 258 km from Ahmedabad. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹185, 5h 15m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹480, 5h 34m), Train (3AC) (~₹515, 4h 53m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹185) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (4h 53m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

How to reach Udaipur City Palace from Jaipur?

Udaipur City Palace is about 418 km from Jaipur. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹270, 8h 3m), Train (3AC) (~₹720, 7h 26m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,165, 8h). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹270) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (7h 26m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

How to reach Udaipur City Palace from Delhi?

Udaipur City Palace is about 712 km from Delhi. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹425, 13h 11m), Train (3AC) (~₹1,105, 12h 8m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,930, 13h 21m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹425) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (12h 8m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

Udaipur City Palace Tourism 2026 – Places to Visit, Things to Do, Best Time & Itinerary

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

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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?

Visitor CategoryPrice

Indian Adult — Palace Museum
₹300
Foreign National — Palace Museum
₹600
Indian Child (5 – 18)
₹100
Foreign Child (5 – 18)
₹200
Children below 5
Free

Additional charges

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

Prices indicative — verify at the official counter or website before your visit.Updated 2025-10

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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.

How to reach Udaipur City Palace from major cities

Udaipur City Palace from Ahmedabad

~258 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹185 · 5h 15m
State Bus (Deluxe) ₹480 · 5h 34m
Train (3AC) ₹515 · 4h 53m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹3,655 · 4h 57m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹185) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (4h 53m).

Udaipur City Palace from Jaipur

~418 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹270 · 8h 3m
Train (3AC) ₹720 · 7h 26m
Volvo AC Bus ₹1,165 · 8h
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹5,735 · 7h 51m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹270) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (7h 26m).

Udaipur City Palace from Delhi

~712 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹425 · 13h 11m
Train (3AC) ₹1,105 · 12h 8m
Volvo AC Bus ₹1,930 · 13h 21m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹9,555 · 13h 12m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹425) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (12h 8m).

Udaipur City Palace from Mumbai

~772 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹455 · 14h 13m
Train (3AC) ₹1,180 · 13h 6m
Volvo AC Bus ₹2,085 · 14h 26m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹10,330 · 14h 17m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹455) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (13h 6m).

Udaipur City Palace from Pune

~842 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹495 · 15h 27m
Train (3AC) ₹1,270 · 14h 13m
Volvo AC Bus ₹2,270 · 15h 43m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹11,245 · 15h 34m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹495) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (14h 13m).

Udaipur City Palace from Lucknow

~963 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹560 · 17h 33m
Train (3AC) ₹1,425 · 16h 9m
Volvo AC Bus ₹2,585 · 17h 54m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹12,815 · 17h 45m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹560) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (16h 9m).

Fares are indicative estimates based on distance — verify with the operator before booking.

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.

Travelling from within India, Udaipur connects to every metro by daily domestic flights and the railway network, so Udaipur City Palace slots easily into a wider Rajasthan itinerary.

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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.
How to reach Udaipur City Palace from Ahmedabad?: Udaipur City Palace is about 258 km from Ahmedabad. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹185, 5h 15m), State Bus (Deluxe) (~₹480, 5h 34m), Train (3AC) (~₹515, 4h 53m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹185) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (4h 53m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
How to reach Udaipur City Palace from Jaipur?: Udaipur City Palace is about 418 km from Jaipur. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹270, 8h 3m), Train (3AC) (~₹720, 7h 26m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,165, 8h). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹270) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (7h 26m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
How to reach Udaipur City Palace from Delhi?: Udaipur City Palace is about 712 km from Delhi. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹425, 13h 11m), Train (3AC) (~₹1,105, 12h 8m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,930, 13h 21m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹425) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (12h 8m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.