Shilpgram
An open-air folk village at the foot of the hills west of town, recreating traditional houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat and other states, often with folk dance and craft shows
Shilpgram, meaning 'Village of Craftsmen', is run by the West Zone Cultural Centre. Covering about 28 hectares at the foot of the Aravalli Hills, it recreates traditional mud houses and village buildings from the western Indian states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra, displaying local pottery, textiles, woodcarving and household goods. Folk performers often put on song and dance, puppet shows and acrobatics, and visitors can ride camels or watch potters at work. The Shilpgram Craft Fair, held in late December each year, brings together hundreds of craftspeople from across India and is one of Udaipur's liveliest folk events. Admission is low (check on site). It is about 3 km northwest of Fateh Sagar Lake, reached by taxi or tuk-tuk.
Opening hours
Daily about 11:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Badi Lake
- Sajjangarh Biological Park
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari
- Moti Magri (Maharana Pratap Memorial)
- Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
- Bagore Ki Haveli