Bagore Ki Haveli
बागोर की हवेली
An 18th-century noble mansion by Gangaur Ghat on the lake, a museum by day and home to Rajasthani folk dance shows each evening
Bagore Ki Haveli was built in the 18th century by Amar Chand Badwa, prime minister of the Kingdom of Mewar. It stands beside Gangaur Ghat on Lake Pichola and has more than a hundred rooms and courtyards. The West Zone Cultural Centre has restored it as a museum showing how Mewar nobles lived, with their clothing, jewellery and painted glass windows, and a turban gallery claimed to be the world's largest. The highlight is the 'Dharohar' folk performance held nightly from about 7 pm, lasting around an hour, featuring the Bhavai dance performed with clay pots balanced on the head, puppetry and Rajasthani folk songs. It is advisable to arrive by 6:30 pm to queue and secure seats; show tickets and camera tickets are charged separately. Allow about an hour to visit the museum by day, and combine it with photos at Gangaur Ghat by the lake.
Opening hours
Museum approx. 09:30–17:30; shows approx. 19:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Ambrai Ghat
- Jagdish Temple
- City Palace, Udaipur
- Lake Pichola & Lake Palace
- Jag Mandir
- Doodh Talai & Karni Mata Ropeway
- Vintage and Classic Car Collection
- Gulab Bagh