Entrance Fees: Entrance fees of City Palace in INR 50.
The majestic white City Palace located in the heart of Udaipur
was originally built by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia Rajput
clan and extended to its present form by subsequent Maharanas. Built
in granite and marble and surrounded by crenellated fort walls,
the largest palace complex in Rajasthan stands on a crest overlooking
the Pichola Lake.
The City Palace Udaipur is a heritage building, which showcases
the finest elements of Rajput culture and the arts. The spectacular
buildings within the City Palace Udaipur are influenced by European
and Chinese architecture and are amazing in the range and aesthetic
beauty of their artwork. The entrance to the Palace complex is through
the 'Elephant Gate' or the 'Hathi Pol.' The Jagdish Temple where
Lord Vishnu is worshipped can be seen here. The 'Great Gate' or
'Bara Pol' is the entrance to the first courtyard. There are marble
arches, an elephant fighting arena and many gardens within the palace
complex. The rooms within the palace are beautifully decorated and
painted.