Sight guide · Udaipur · India
Visiting Bagore Ki Haveli
An 18th-century mansion on Gangaur Ghat built for a prime minister of Mewar, now a museum of restored rooms, costumes and puppets.
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Quick answer
Bagore Ki Haveli is a museum in Lal Ghat, Udaipur. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Lal Ghat
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, after dark, art and kids
- Best months
- July–September
About Bagore Ki Haveli
An 18th-century mansion on Gangaur Ghat built for a prime minister of Mewar, now a museum of restored rooms, costumes and puppets. Each evening its courtyard hosts the Dharohar show of Rajasthani folk dances, including women balancing stacks of pots on their heads.
Tip: Arrive early for the evening dance show to get a seat on the cushions near the front.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Lal Ghat, old-city lanes between Jagdish Temple and the lake, full of rooftop guesthouses.
Best time to visit Bagore Ki Haveli
Bagore Ki Haveli is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- August: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- July: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- September: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit Udaipur has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Udaipur itinerary visits Bagore Ki Haveli on day 1, together with City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Ambrai Ghat.
- No. 6 of the 17 sights in our Udaipur things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Udaipur.
- A family favourite in Udaipur with kids.
Near Bagore Ki Haveli
Also in Lal Ghat, so you can walk between them:
- Jagdish Temple — 45 minutes, free
- City Palace — 2–3 hours, mid-priced
- Gangaur Ghat — 30 minutes, free
If you like Bagore Ki Haveli
- Vintage and Classic Car Collection — Gulab Bagh, 45 minutes
- Shilpgram — Western outskirts, 1.5–2 hours
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal — Fateh Sagar Lake, 1 hour
Staying near Bagore Ki Haveli
Stay in Lal Ghat ($$) to walk here: old-city lanes between Jagdish Temple and the lake, full of rooftop guesthouses. All areas to stay in Udaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Bagore Ki Haveli?
Plan 1.5–2 hours. With Jagdish Temple nearby, it fits a half-day in Lal Ghat.
+Is Bagore Ki Haveli free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Bagore Ki Haveli?
July–September, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Arrive early for the evening dance show to get a seat on the cushions near the front.
+Do I need to book Bagore Ki Haveli in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Bagore Ki Haveli good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Udaipur. Udaipur is a gentle introduction to India for families, with boat rides, palaces, gardens, puppet shows and lakeside promenades.