Sight guide · Udaipur · India
Visiting Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
This folk-art museum and cultural institute displays Rajasthani puppets, masks, costumes and musical instruments, and stages puppet shows that keep alive the region's string-puppet tradition.
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Quick answer
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal is a museum in Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art, kids and rainy day
- Best months
- July–September
About Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
This folk-art museum and cultural institute displays Rajasthani puppets, masks, costumes and musical instruments, and stages puppet shows that keep alive the region's string-puppet tradition.
Tip: Time your visit for one of the puppet shows, a highlight for children.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Fateh Sagar Lake, a wider lake north of the old city with promenades, parks and cafés.
Best time to visit Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal 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 Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal on day 3, together with Saheliyon-ki-Bari and Fateh Sagar Lake.
- No. 16 of the 17 sights in our Udaipur things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Udaipur with kids.
Near Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
Also in Fateh Sagar Lake, so you can walk between them:
- Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial — 1 hour, low cost
- Fateh Sagar Lake — 1–2 hours, free
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari — 1 hour, low cost
If you like Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
- Bagore Ki Haveli — Lal Ghat, 1.5–2 hours
- Vintage and Classic Car Collection — Gulab Bagh, 45 minutes
- Shilpgram — Western outskirts, 1.5–2 hours
Staying near Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
Stay in Fateh Sagar Lake ($$) to walk here: a wider lake north of the old city with promenades, parks and cafés. All areas to stay in Udaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal?
Plan 1 hour. With Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial nearby, it fits a half-day in Fateh Sagar Lake.
+Is Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal?
July–September, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Time your visit for one of the puppet shows, a highlight for children.
+Do I need to book Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal 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.