Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)
19th-century hilltop palace with panoramic Udaipur views — best at sunset.
- Timings
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Entry fee
- ₹100 (Indian), ₹300 (foreign)
- Time needed
- 1 – 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Sunset
About Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)
Built in 1884 by Maharaja Sajjan Singh originally as an astronomical centre to track monsoon clouds. The drive up is steep and twisty (don't try at night). From the terrace you can see all three of Udaipur's lakes shimmer at once.
Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh) — common questions
What are the Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh) timings?
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Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh) is open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
What is the entry fee for Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)?
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Entry: ₹100 (Indian), ₹300 (foreign).
How much time do you need at Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)?
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Plan for roughly 1 – 1.5 hours.
What is the best time to visit Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)?
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Sunset.
How crowded does Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh) get?
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Medium crowd levels overall.
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