The Things to do or look out for in City Palace Udaipur are as follows:
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Surya Chopar, City Palace, Udaipur
Surya Chopar at City Palace, Udaipur is a special room dedicated to the God of the Mewars(Warriors). The room is square shaped hence the name Chopar. It hosts a statue of Lord Surya (Sun) who is worshiped by the dynasty of Mewars. The ornamental statue is made of metal and is mounted on a wall. Currently the statue is covered with glass. The Surya Chopar located near the Mor Chowk, towards the exit of the City Palace Tour.
Moti Mahal, City Palace, Udaipur
Moti Mahal is one of the various star attactions of City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Moti means Pearl and Mahal means Palace - Palace of Pearls.
The room is decorated with beautiful mirror and glass work.
It was residence of Maharana Karan Singh. Maharana Karan Singh built this palatial room for his daily residence. The room windows provide magnificient view of the Udaipur City.
Besides glass work, walls and cieling of the room are decorated by various paintings. The doors of the Palace room were made of pure carved Ivory. The adjacent rooms have set up of old Rajasthani bedding and swing.
Besides glass work, walls and cieling of the room are decorated by various paintings. The doors of the Palace room were made of pure carved Ivory. The adjacent rooms have set up of old Rajasthani bedding and swing. Video of Moti Mahal, City Palace, Udaipur
Mor Chowk - Peacock Courtyard
Mor Chowk or Peacock Courtyard is one of the most elegant part of the City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is at the last of the City palace tour but not the least. This Courtyard consists of five peacocks mosiacs in glass decorated on the walls of the courtyard. The courtyard is open to sky and was used to host dinner banquets for the guests of the Royal family. The rooms surrounded by the Mor Chowk were residence of the Royal family men.
Video of Mor Chowk - Peacock Courtyard at City Palace, Udaipur
Video of Top view of Mor Chowk - Peacock Courtyard at City Palace, Udaipur
Manak Mahal, City Palace
Manak Mahal is one of the elegant parts of the City Palace, Udaipur,Rajasthan. The adjacent picture shows entrance towards the Manak Mahal from the Mor Chowk. The word Manak means - Ruby and Mahal means Palace or Residence. i.e. Ruby Palace. As the name suggests, the Manak Mahal is made of several red coloured glass or mosiac. The whole room is studded with costly glass work and paintings. The doors of the room are carved in Ivory. One should bear in mind that elephants hunting and use of Ivory was not illegal in olden days. Its restricted area and tourist are not allowed to enter the room. However they are allowed to view the room from outside.Video of Manak Mahal, City Palace, Udaipur Rajasthan
Elephant Fresco City Palace, Udaipur
As you walk through the City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, one can experience a lot of rich Rajasthani Art and culture in form of frescos, paintings, carvings, mosica paintings, etc.At entrance of the City Palace the tourist can site a huge elephant fresco on the wall.
This is followed by Museum in the City Palace. The museum hosts series of historically importants artifacts, war armour, paintings and statues.
Entrance of the Museum
Courtyard of Lake Palace Udaipur
As we walked throught the gallaries of the City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, we reached a Courtyard made of marble stone. The structure of this courtyard is similar to others, with a swimming pool or bath pool in center. The swimming pool is usually surrounded by walls from all the sides to provide enough privacy for queens and other ladies in the Palace while they are having bath. 
Usually the courtyard will have a balcony or two on one of the surrounding walls. This balcony was used by the King to enjoy the company of Queens from distance. As per the stories narated by the guides in the City Palace.The walk way in this courtyard is decorated by carved marble pillars.
In the evening time, the courtyard was used to host musical shows. The Royal Family members would occupy their seats in the balconies. While the other courtseans used to enjoy the musical show in the courtyard.
Click here to watch Youtube Video of Courtyard of Lake Palace Udaipur.
Outskirts of City Palace Udaipur
The palatial walls of the City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan embrace you with warm welcome, As you enter the Palace via the Tripolia (Three Arches Gates). One can site many balconies along the walls of the Palace.The carvings and architecture used in these balconies are a small indicator of the rich Rajasthani culture to be explored inside the City Palace.
There is big well maintianed garden in front of palace. In olden days this garden would have been a waiting place for all Palace visitors carts, elephants and horses. In mordern times, The garden also offers parking place for the visitors vehicles. This garden also hosts some of the Rajasthani Handicraft artifacts showrooms and a grand Cafe.Cafe Outside City Palace
Handicarft Showroom outside City Palace
City Palace Udaipur
The City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India is built by Maharana Udai Singh and is one of the major tourist attractions of the City. It is one of the largest palace complexes in Rajasthan. It lies on the banks of Lake Pichola. The palace has several gates known as Pols. The main entrance of the palace is triple arch gate - Tripolia.
Two grand Canons stand below the two of these arches. The palace comprises of several palaces, courtyards, balconies, hanging gardens, etc. The balconies and terraces provide breath taking view of the surrounding city and Lake Pichola.
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