CULTURAL SHOWCASE
A multitude of museums in Udaipur showcase the Rajputana culture of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mewar.
The City Palace Museum should be your first stop to understand the history of Udaipur. Built by Maharana Bhagwat Singh, it showcases miniature paintings, silver artefacts, personal belongings of royal families, swords, artillery, and antiques. For connoisseurs of the finer things in life, 11 The Vintage and Classic Car Museum is a veritable pitstop. More than 20 vintage cars are exhibited at this venue that is located close to the Garden Hotel.The museum at 12 Bagore Ki Haveli is where you can explore the history of the haveli architecture in Udaipur. Step into this restored home to see the way the rich once lived—chambers of royal ladies, dressing rooms, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms, worship spaces, and recreation rooms are still preserved here. The lifestyles of Bhil, Mina, Garasia, Kathodi, and Saharia tribes have been showcased at tribal museum of 13 Shilpgram. For a dose of history that goes beyond the Rajput rule, visit the Ahar Archaeological Museum.