City Palace
Sprawling marble palace complex on Lake Pichola, started in 1559.
- Timings
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Entry fee
- ₹300 (museum), ₹600 (Crystal Gallery)
- Time needed
- 3 – 4 hours
- Best time
- Morning (less crowded)
About City Palace
Eleven smaller palaces built by 22 generations of Mewar rulers, each in slightly different style — Rajput, Mughal, Chinese, European. The Crystal Gallery has tableware Maharaja Sajjan Singh ordered from F&C Osler but never used. The Manak Mahal mirror work is breathtaking.
Insider tips
- Audio guide is excellent — get one at entry
- Combine with a Pichola sunset boat from the palace's own ghat
- Photography fee ₹250 extra
City Palace — common questions
What are the City Palace timings?
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City Palace is open 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
What is the entry fee for City Palace?
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Entry: ₹300 (museum), ₹600 (Crystal Gallery).
How much time do you need at City Palace?
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Plan for roughly 3 – 4 hours.
What is the best time to visit City Palace?
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Morning (less crowded).
How crowded does City Palace get?
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High crowd levels overall — go early to avoid the worst of it.
Nearby
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