Sight guide · Udaipur · India
Visiting Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial
On a hill above Fateh Sagar, gardens surround a bronze statue of Maharana Pratap, Mewar's celebrated 16th-century warrior king, on his horse Chetak.
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Quick answer
Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial is a park in Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Park
- Area
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, views and outdoors
- Best months
- December–February
About Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial
On a hill above Fateh Sagar, gardens surround a bronze statue of Maharana Pratap, Mewar's celebrated 16th-century warrior king, on his horse Chetak. Paths lead up to views over the lake.
Tip: Walk up in the early evening, then go down to the lake promenade for sunset.
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 Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial
Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- January: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- December: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- February: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-January the sun sets at about 18:07 local time (calculated for Udaipur).
When to visit Udaipur has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen City Palace and Lake Pichola boat ride.
- No. 17 of the 17 sights in our Udaipur things-to-do list.
Near Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial
Also in Fateh Sagar Lake, so you can walk between them:
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal — 1 hour, low cost
- Fateh Sagar Lake — 1–2 hours, free
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari — 1 hour, low cost
If you like Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial
- City Palace — Lal Ghat, 2–3 hours
- Jag Mandir — Lake Pichola, 1–1.5 hours
- Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace — Sajjangarh, 1.5–2 hours
Staying near Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial
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 Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial?
Plan 1 hour. With Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal nearby, it fits a half-day in Fateh Sagar Lake.
+Is Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Walk up in the early evening, then go down to the lake promenade for sunset.
+Do I need to book Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.