Bagore ki Haveli Udaipur: Dance Show Timings, Tickets and Tips
Bagore ki Haveli, Udaipur: museum timings, the evening Dharohar dance show, tickets, how to get a good seat and how to plan the evening.
Bagore ki Haveli is an 18th-century mansion on Gangaur Ghat, beside Lake Pichola, and it holds a museum by day and one of Udaipur's best-known dance shows in the evening. It is an easy, low-cost stop that fits well into a lake day.
This guide covers timings, tickets and how to plan the visit around the show.
The haveli from the lakeside.
At a glance | |
|---|---|
Where | Gangaur Ghat, Lake Pichola, old Udaipur |
What | A mansion museum and an evening dance show |
Museum | Open through the day; check hours on arrival |
Show | Early evening, usually around 7 pm, lasting about an hour |
Tickets | Separate tickets for the museum and the show; prices vary |
Time needed | 1 to 1.5 hours for the museum, plus the show |
What it is
The haveli was built by a prime minister of Mewar in the 18th century and later fell into disrepair before being restored. It has well over a hundred rooms, many of them with mirror work, painted walls and old textiles, and it now holds a museum of costumes, furniture and daily life of the period.
The courtyard and the rooftop give lake views, and the haveli is one of the few places in the old city where you can see the interiors of a noble house.
The museum
Go in the morning or the afternoon. You can walk through the rooms and courtyards in about an hour. It is not a large collection, but the building itself is the exhibit.
Camera and phone charges have varied over time, so ask at the counter.
The Dharohar show
In the evening a dance and music performance runs in the courtyard. It is a short, folk-style programme, with several dances including a puppet segment and the pot-balancing dance.
Timing: usually early evening, around 7 pm.
Seats: the front rows go first. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early.
Tickets: buy at the counter or ahead through the venue. Prices change, so check on the day.
Cameras: a separate camera fee is typical.
The show is touristy but well done, and it is a good way to spend an hour after dinner or before it.
A courtyard of the haveli.
How to plan the evening
Reach Gangaur Ghat in the late afternoon and walk along the water.
See the museum rooms before the show.
Take your seat 30 minutes before the performance.
Have dinner on a rooftop afterwards. See the Udaipur in three days guide for how it fits the city.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Bagore ki Haveli show timings?
Usually early evening, around 7 pm, for about an hour. Check the same day, as timings can change.
How much are the tickets?
There are separate tickets for the museum and the show, and prices change. Ask at the counter.
How long does the museum take?
About an hour.
Do I need to book in advance?
It is usually not necessary, but arrive early for good seats in the high season.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The show is short and lively.
Plan your Udaipur days with us
We fit shows, lake views and dinners into one relaxed evening. Explore the Rajasthan destination page or talk to a trip designer.
Photo credits
Front view: Pallav.journo, CC BY-SA 4.0. Courtyard: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0. Both via Wikimedia Commons.
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