City Palace, Udaipur
Udaipur, India
"City Palace is the 400-year-old palace complex of the Mewar dynasty on the east bank of Lake Pichola — the largest royal palace in Rajasthan and an exclusive events-wedding venue (Manek Chowk, Durbar Hall, the palace lawns) for grand celebrations, with guests staying at the adjoining Shiv Niwas Palace and Fateh Prakash Palace."
The City Palace of Udaipur is the seat of the Mewar dynasty — a soaring complex of palaces, courtyards and terraces begun in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II and extended by his successors over four centuries, rising above the east bank of Lake Pichola. Managed by the HRH Group of Hotels (the custodians of the Maharana of Mewar's heritage), it is one of India's most prestigious wedding settings: the grand Manek Chowk courtyard hosts large ceremonies and receptions, the ornate Durbar Hall at Fateh Prakash Palace stages regal banquets, and the palace lawns and terraces frame pheras against the lake and the Aravallis. Because the palace is a living monument, weddings here are an exclusive events booking — the wedding party stays at the two heritage hotels within the complex, Shiv Niwas Palace and Fateh Prakash Palace, and celebrates across the royal courtyards. For couples who want the actual palace of a ruling royal house as their venue, nothing in Udaipur compares.
Per-Plate, Multi-Day & Package Costs
City Palace is an exclusive events venue, so the cost is built from venue hire + per-plate F&B + decor rather than room nights. Realistically a City Palace wedding runs from around Rs.2 crore to Rs.8 crore+ depending on guest count, the spaces booked (Manek Chowk, Durbar Hall, lawns), F&B tier and the rooms taken at Shiv Niwas / Fateh Prakash Palace for your guests. Contact us for current venue-rental and per-plate rates and a full budget breakdown.
Beyond rooms, the wedding total at City Palace, Udaipur is built from a few moving parts:
- Catering (per plate): typically Rs.2,500–6,000 per guest per meal — multiply by guest count and the number of functions.
- A 3-day wedding (welcome dinner, haldi/mehendi, sangeet, pheras, reception) is the standard format; a 2-day version trims a function and the room nights.
- Venue rental, decor & entertainment sit on top of rooms and F&B, and vary most with your decor ambition.
- Our role: we secure the hotel block at the best rate with no planner markup — you keep full control of decor, catering and your planner.
Best Season for Weddings
Recommended
October, November, December
February, March
Peak Months
November, December, February
Book 8-12 months ahead
Avoid
May, June, July
Pleasant 12-28 deg C in season. The palace and lake are spectacular at sunset and after dark.
Location & Accessibility
In the heart of Udaipur on the east bank of Lake Pichola, about 22 km / 35 minutes from Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR). Guests stay within the complex at Shiv Niwas Palace or Fateh Prakash Palace.
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR)
22 km / 35-minute drive
Udaipur City Railway Station
3 km / 10-minute drive
Nearby Attractions for Wedding Guests
Lake Pichola & Jagmandir
On the lake - Heritage Site
Jagdish Temple
0.5 km - Temple
Wedding Types & Services
Ceremonies Supported
NRI Friendly Perfect for NRI & International Couples
- The actual palace of a ruling royal house — a once-in-a-lifetime setting
- Multi-currency invoicing
- International guest concierge
- Time-zone coordinated planning
Venue Policies & Permissions
Music/DJ cutoff: 12:00 AM
Event Spaces
Manek Chowk
Capacity: Up to 1,500 guests
Outdoor (Courtyard)The vast ceremonial entrance courtyard of the City Palace — the grandest open-air setting in Udaipur for large receptions and the main wedding ceremony, framed by the palace facade.
Durbar Hall (Fateh Prakash Palace)
Capacity: Up to 400 guests
Indoor (Heritage Hall)One of India's most ornate ceremonial halls — crystal chandeliers, royal portraits and regal grandeur for indoor banquets and receptions.
Palace Lawns & Terraces
Capacity: Up to 500 guests
Outdoor (Lawn/Terrace)Lakeside lawns and palace terraces for daytime functions and sunset cocktails, with Lake Pichola and the Aravallis as the backdrop.
Sample Wedding Itinerary
3 days, 2 nights (stay at City Palace hotels) | 250-1000 guests | Est. Rs.2 Cr - Rs.8 Cr+ (estimate, full event)
Check in at Shiv Niwas / Fateh Prakash Palace; lakeside welcome dinner on the palace terraces.
Daytime mehendi on the palace lawns; sangeet in the Durbar Hall or a courtyard under the stars.
Baraat into Manek Chowk; pheras in the grand courtyard with the illuminated City Palace as the backdrop, followed by a royal reception.
Expert Insights & FAQs
Q: What is the wedding cost at City Palace, Udaipur?
City Palace is an exclusive events venue, so the cost is built from venue hire + per-plate F&B + decor rather than room nights. Realistically a City Palace wedding runs from around Rs.2 crore to Rs.8 crore+ depending on guest count, the spaces booked (Manek Chowk, Durbar Hall, lawns), F&B tier and the rooms taken at Shiv Niwas / Fateh Prakash Palace for your guests. Contact us for current venue-rental and per-plate rates and a full budget breakdown.
Q: Can guests stay at City Palace?
Yes — the wedding party stays within the palace complex at the two HRH heritage hotels, Shiv Niwas Palace and Fateh Prakash Palace, and celebrates across the royal courtyards and lawns. City Palace itself is the events venue rather than the accommodation.
Q: What is the guest capacity at City Palace, Udaipur?
From intimate gatherings of about 100 up to 2,000 guests. Manek Chowk (the grand courtyard) handles up to 1,500, the Durbar Hall about 400 for indoor banquets, and the palace lawns and terraces up to 500 for daytime functions.
Q: Which venues are used for a City Palace wedding?
The signature spaces are Manek Chowk (the vast entrance courtyard for the main ceremony and grand receptions), the ornate Durbar Hall at Fateh Prakash Palace (indoor banquets), and the lakeside palace lawns and terraces (mehendi, haldi, sunset cocktails).
Q: Why choose City Palace for a wedding?
It is the actual palace of the Mewar royal family — the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, 400 years old, on Lake Pichola. For couples who want a genuinely royal Udaipur wedding in a living palace rather than a palace-hotel, City Palace is unmatched.
At a Glance
- Capacity:
- Up to 2,000 guests across Manek Chowk, the palace lawns & Durbar Hall
- Setting:
- 400-year-old Mewar Palace Complex on the east bank of Lake Pichola
- Rooms:
- Guests stay at Shiv Niwas Palace & Fateh Prakash Palace (within the complex)
- Best Season:
- October to March (peak: November, December, February)
- Category:
- 5-Star Heritage Palace Events Complex
Key Features
- Seat of the Mewar dynasty — the actual palace of a ruling royal house
- 400-year-old complex on the east bank of Lake Pichola
- Manek Chowk courtyard for up to 1,500 guests
- Ornate Durbar Hall at Fateh Prakash Palace
- Guests stay within the complex at Shiv Niwas & Fateh Prakash Palace
- Among the most prestigious royal wedding venues in India
Concierge Note
Ideal for sunset ceremonies. The best weather window is October to March (peak: November, December, February). Popular with NRI couples planning from abroad.
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