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Bagore Ki Haveli

An 18th century lakefront haveli where the Dharohar folk dance show every evening at 7 PM is one of the best cultural experiences in Udaipur

  • 18th century haveli museum
  • Gangaur Ghat, Old City
  • Dharohar dance show at 7 PM
  • October to March best
  • 1 to 2 hours

What makes it special

Bagore Ki Haveli is an 18th century mansion on Gangaur Ghat, right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola. During the day it works as a museum. In the evening it hosts the Dharohar folk dance show, which is the real reason most people come. If you are in Udaipur for even one evening, the dance show is worth seeing. It is one of the few places in the city where you can watch traditional Rajasthani folk performances in a genuinely atmospheric setting rather than a hotel banquet hall.

The haveli was built by Amar Chand Badwa, who served as the Prime Minister of the Mewar kingdom roughly between 1751 and 1778. After his death, the haveli passed to the Mewar royal family. It was eventually restored and converted into a museum. The building has over a hundred rooms spread across multiple levels, with exhibits of royal costumes, turbans, weapons, jewellery, paintings, and household items from the Mewar era. The Queen's Chamber has two glass and mirror peacock sculptures that are one of the more striking pieces inside.

The Dharohar Dance Show

This is the highlight. Every evening at 7 PM, the courtyard of the haveli comes alive with a one hour show of traditional Rajasthani folk dance and music. The performances typically include Ghoomar (the graceful swirling dance), Kalbeliya (the snake charmer community's dance), Bhavai (the pot balancing act), Chari (fire dance with flaming brass pots on the head), and a puppet show. The dancers perform in full traditional costume, the music is live, and the courtyard setting with old haveli walls around you makes it feel more authentic than most tourist shows.

Tickets go on sale from about 6:15 PM at the haveli counter. Seating is first come, first served. During peak season (November to February), the show fills up fast. Arrive by 6:00 to 6:15 PM to get a good seat. Front rows fill first. The show lasts about an hour. You can also book tickets through the official Dharohar website in advance if you want to be safe.

One practical note: the museum and the dance show have separate tickets. If you want to do both, you need to visit during the day for the museum (open roughly 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM) and come back in the evening for the show. Most visitors skip the museum and only come for the show, which is a reasonable choice if time is short. The museum is pleasant but not essential.

The evening plan that works

The best single evening plan in Udaipur goes like this. Sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola from Rameshwar Ghat (5:00 to 6:00 PM). Walk to Gangaur Ghat, which is about 300 metres. Grab your Dharohar show ticket by 6:15 PM. Watch the show from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Walk to one of the Lal Ghat or Ambrai rooftop restaurants for dinner. That is four hours, and it covers three of the best things in the city without any transport.

Show timings, ticket prices, and availability can change. Confirm at the haveli counter or the official Dharohar website before planning your evening.

Quick answers

Is Bagore Ki Haveli worth visiting?
Yes, especially the evening Dharohar folk dance show at 7 PM. It is one of the best cultural experiences in Udaipur. One hour of traditional Rajasthani dance and music in an 18th century haveli courtyard. Even if cultural shows are not usually your thing, this one is done well enough to be worth the evening.
What is the entry fee?
The museum and the dance show have separate tickets. Museum entry is roughly ₹60 for Indians and ₹100 for foreigners. Dance show tickets are roughly ₹90 to ₹130 for Indians and ₹150 to ₹200 for foreigners. Camera charges are extra.
When is the dance show?
Every evening at 7:00 PM, lasting about one hour. Tickets go on sale at 6:15 PM. Arrive by 6:00 PM for a good seat. Seating is first come, first served.
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Quick facts

Everything you need to know at a glance.

At a glance

Location
Gangaur Ghat, Old City, Udaipur. Right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola.
Built by
Amar Chand Badwa, Prime Minister of Mewar, 18th century (roughly 1751 to 1778).
Entry fee
Museum: roughly ₹60 Indians, ₹100 foreigners. Dance show: roughly ₹90 to ₹130 Indians, ₹150 to ₹200 foreigners. Separate tickets.
Museum timings
Generally 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM daily.
Dance show
Dharohar Folk Dance Show. 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily. Tickets from 6:15 PM.
Time needed
1.5 hours for the dance show (including queue). 30 to 60 min for the museum. Most visitors only do the show.
Best season
October to March. Arrive early in peak season, the show fills fast.

On the ground

Mobile network
Works fine.
Food
No food inside. Rooftop restaurants on Lal Ghat and Ambrai Ghat within a 5 to 10 minute walk.
Parking
No parking at the haveli. Walk from the old city. Nearest parking at Bapu Bazaar or Gulab Bagh.
Photography
Allowed in the museum and during the dance show. Camera ticket charges apply (roughly ₹50 to ₹125).
Accessibility
The haveli has multiple levels with stairs. Limited accessibility for wheelchair users. Ground floor and courtyard (dance show) are accessible.

Seasonal weather

  • October to March
    28°5°
    Winter
  • April to June
    42°25°
    Summer
  • July to September
    35°22°
    Monsoon

Suitable for

  • Couples — suitable
  • Families — suitable
  • Seniors — suitable
  • Solo — suitable
  • First-timers — suitable
  • Pet-friendly — not suitable

How to reach Bagore Ki Haveli

2 approach routes, with seasonal access.

  • From City Palace or Rameshwar Ghat

    Year round
    Distance
    500 m from City Palace, 300 m from boat ghat
    Time
    5 minute walk
    Road
    Old city lanes, pedestrian

    The haveli is on Gangaur Ghat in the old city, about 500 metres from City Palace and 300 metres from the Lake Pichola boat ride ghat. If you are in the old city, walk. No transport needed.

  • From Udaipur City Railway Station

    Year round
    Distance
    About 3 km
    Time
    10 to 15 minutes by auto
    Road
    City roads, then old city lanes on foot.

    Auto or Ola/Uber. Roughly ₹50 to ₹100. Ask for Gangaur Ghat or Bagore Ki Haveli.

Best time to visit

Season by season, so you can plan around the weather rather than hope.

  • Recommended

    Winter

    October to March

    Best time. Cool evenings make the open courtyard show comfortable and atmospheric.

    Evening temperature
    10 to 20°C
    Dance show
    At its best. Cool, atmospheric evenings.
    Crowds
    High. Arrive early.
    Tip
    Carry a light jacket for the evening show

    The dance show in the open courtyard is most enjoyable when the evening air is cool. November to February evenings drop to 10 to 15°C, so carry a light layer. This is peak tourist season, and the show fills fast. Arrive by 6:00 PM.

  • Summer

    April to June

    Warm evenings but the show still works. Fewer crowds.

    Evening temperature
    28 to 35°C
    Dance show
    Warm but doable
    Museum
    Hot on upper floors
    Crowds
    Low

    Summer evenings are warm but tolerable by 7 PM when the show starts. The museum during the day is hot inside the upper floors. Fewer crowds, so you can arrive later and still get a decent seat.

  • Monsoon

    July to September

    The show may be affected by rain. Check on the day.

    Evening temperature
    22 to 30°C
    Dance show
    Can be cancelled or moved indoors during rain
    Crowds
    Very low
    Tip
    Check on the day if rain is expected

    The dance show may be moved indoors or cancelled during heavy rain since it is held in an open courtyard. Check with the haveli on the day. When it does run, the monsoon atmosphere adds something to the setting.

Things to see & do

3 things worth your time at Bagore Ki Haveli.

  1. Watch the Dharohar folk dance show

    1 hour (arrive 45 min early)

    The main draw. A one hour show of traditional Rajasthani folk dance and music in the haveli courtyard every evening at 7 PM. Includes Ghoomar, Kalbeliya, Bhavai, Chari, and a puppet show. Live music, full costumes, and an atmospheric setting. Arrive by 6:00 to 6:15 PM for a good seat. Tickets from about 6:15 PM at the counter. First come, first served.

  2. Explore the museum during the day

    30 minutes to 1 hour

    Over a hundred rooms with exhibits of royal costumes, turbans, weapons, jewellery, Mewar era paintings, and household items. The Queen's Chamber with glass and mirror peacock sculptures is the standout. A separate ticket from the dance show. Open roughly 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Pleasant but not essential if time is short.

  3. Walk Gangaur Ghat after the show

    15 to 20 minutes

    The haveli sits right on Gangaur Ghat, one of the most photographed ghats on Lake Pichola. After the show, walk along the ghat for evening views of the lake and City Palace lit up. The Tripolia arch at the end of the ghat is a good photo spot.

Know before you visit Bagore Ki Haveli

The practical bits, from people who have been.

Two separate visits, two separate ticketsSeparate tickets, separate times. Most visitors come only for the evening dance show.

The museum and the dance show are separate experiences with separate tickets and different timings. The museum is a daytime visit (roughly 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM). The dance show is an evening event (7:00 PM to 8:00 PM). Most visitors skip the museum and only come for the dance show, which is a reasonable choice. If you want both, visit the museum in the afternoon and return for the show.

Arrive early for the dance showArrive by 6:00 PM for a good seat. Tickets from 6:15 PM. Fills fast in peak season.

Tickets go on sale at the haveli counter from about 6:15 PM. Seating is first come, first served. During peak season (November to February), the show fills up fast. Arrive by 6:00 to 6:15 PM to get a good seat. Front rows fill first. You can also book in advance through the official Dharohar folk dance website. Camera tickets are separate and cost extra.

The perfect evening planSunset boat ride, then walk to the dance show, then dinner with a view. The perfect evening.

The best single evening in Udaipur: sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola (5:00 to 6:00 PM), walk to Gangaur Ghat (5 minutes), Dharohar show ticket by 6:15 PM, watch the show (7:00 to 8:00 PM), dinner at a Lal Ghat or Ambrai rooftop restaurant. Four hours, three highlights, no transport needed. Everything is within 500 metres of each other.

The museum is optionalPleasant but skippable if time is short. The dance show is the real draw.

The museum is pleasant but not essential. Over a hundred rooms with royal costumes, turbans, weapons, and paintings. The Queen's Chamber with glass peacocks is the standout. Budget 30 to 60 minutes. Skip it if time is short and you are only coming for the dance show.

Nearby attractions

Other places worth the detour.

  • Lake Pichola

    50 m (on the waterfront) · 300 m to boat ghat

    The main lake of Udaipur. The sunset boat ride from Rameshwar Ghat is about 300 metres from the haveli. Do the boat ride first, then walk to the dance show. The perfect pairing.

  • City Palace

    500 m · 5 min walk

    The largest palace complex in Rajasthan, about 500 metres from the haveli. Most visitors do City Palace during the day and Bagore Ki Haveli in the evening.

  • Jagdish Temple

    250 m · 3 min walk

    Udaipur's largest temple, about 250 metres from the haveli. A 20 to 30 minute stop on the walk between City Palace and the ghats.

  • Ambrai Ghat

    700 m · 10 min walk

    The ghat on the western shore of the lake. The restaurant here has the best view of City Palace lit up at night. A 10 minute walk from the haveli, good for dinner after the dance show.

  • Lal Ghat area

    200 to 400 m · 3 to 5 min walk

    Rooftop restaurants with lake and palace views. Many options within a 5 minute walk from the haveli. Good for dinner after the dance show.

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FAQ

What is the entry fee for Bagore Ki Haveli?

The museum and the dance show have separate tickets. Museum entry is roughly ₹60 for Indian adults and ₹100 for foreigners. Dance show tickets are roughly ₹90 to ₹130 for Indians and ₹150 to ₹200 for foreigners. Camera charges are extra (roughly ₹50 to ₹125). These prices are updated periodically, so confirm at the counter.

What are the timings?

The museum is generally open from about 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM daily. The Dharohar Dance Show runs from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM every evening. Some sources report a second show from 8:00 to 9:00 PM during peak season. Tickets for the show go on sale from about 6:15 PM.

When is the Dharohar dance show?

Every evening at 7:00 PM in the haveli courtyard. The show lasts about one hour. Tickets go on sale at the haveli counter from about 6:15 PM. Seating is first come, first served. Arrive by 6:00 to 6:15 PM to get a good seat, especially during peak season (November to February). You can also book online through the official Dharohar website.

Is the dance show worth watching?

Yes. It is one of the best cultural experiences in Udaipur. The performances are authentic, the setting in the old haveli courtyard is atmospheric, and the one hour show covers the major Rajasthani folk dance traditions. Even if you are not usually into cultural shows, this one works.

How much time should I plan?

Most visitors only do the evening dance show, which takes about 1.5 hours including the queue and the performance. If you also visit the museum during the day, add another 30 to 60 minutes.

Are the museum and dance show at different times?

Yes. You need to visit the museum and the dance show at different times. The museum is a daytime visit (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM). The dance show is in the evening (7:00 PM). Separate tickets apply for each.

Where is Bagore Ki Haveli?

On Gangaur Ghat, right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola in the old city. About 500 metres from City Palace and about 300 metres from the Lake Pichola boat ride ghat at Rameshwar Ghat. You can walk between all of these.

Can I combine the boat ride and the dance show on the same evening?

Yes. Sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola (5:00 to 6:00 PM), walk to Gangaur Ghat (5 minutes), buy your Dharohar show ticket by 6:15 PM, watch the show (7:00 to 8:00 PM), then dinner at a Lal Ghat or Ambrai rooftop restaurant. Four hours, three highlights, zero transport needed.

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Last reviewed
July 2026