Bagore Ki Haveli is a beautiful 300-year-old historic haveli located at Gangaur Ghat on the banks of Lake Pichola, in the heart of Udaipur’s Old City. Once a royal residence, it is now a museum showcasing traditional Rajasthani costumes, jewellery, paintings, antiques, and architecture. In the evening, the haveli comes alive with the famous Dharohar Folk Dance Show, featuring colourful Rajasthani music, dance, puppetry, and traditional performances. It is a perfect place to experience Udaipur’s royal heritage and vibrant folk culture in one visit.

This guide covers timings, ticket prices, what to see inside, and how to plan your evening around the famous Dharohar dance show.

🏰 What is Bagore Ki Haveli?

Bagore Ki Haveli is an 18th-century royal haveli (mansion) built by Amar Chand Badwa, who served as the Prime Minister of the Mewar kingdom. Later, Maharaj Shakti Singh of Bagore expanded the haveli and added its distinctive triple-arched gateway in 1878. The building eventually became known as Bagore Ki Haveli, meaning the Haveli of Bagore. Today, this historic mansion has been preserved as a museum and cultural centre, giving visitors a glimpse into the royal lifestyle, architecture, and traditions of Rajasthan.

The Rajasthan government now runs it as a heritage museum. It has over 100 rooms. Inside, you’ll find costumes, jewellery, paintings, and manuscripts tied to Mewar’s royal life, right beside the lake at Gangaur Ghat Udaipur (Incredible India).

Bagore Ki Haveli Udaipur mansion on the banks of Lake Pichola at sunset

⏰ Bagore Ki Haveli Timings & Dharohar Show

Experience	Timing	Details
🏛️ Bagore Ki Haveli Museum	9:30 AM – 5:30 PM	Explore the historic haveli, royal costumes, jewellery, paintings, antiques, and traditional architecture.
🎟️ Dharohar Show Ticket Counter	Around 5:30 PM	Offline tickets for the evening folk dance show become available.
💃 Dharohar Folk Dance Show	7:00 PM – 8:00 PM	Traditional Rajasthani folk dances, music, puppetry, and cultural performances in the haveli courtyard.
🪑 Seating	First-come, first-served	Seats are not numbered, so arriving early is recommended for a good view.

🎟️ Bagore Ki Haveli — Tickets & What to See

To experience everything at Bagore Ki Haveli, you should plan for two separate tickets: one for the daytime museum visit and another for the evening Dharohar Folk Dance Show. They are separate experiences, so there is no single combined ticket.

1. 🏛️ Daytime Museum Visit

The museum is open approximately from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Tickets are generally purchased offline at the haveli entrance. The museum allows you to explore the historic royal rooms and see traditional Rajasthani collections, including costumes, jewellery, paintings, puppets, and the famous giant turban. A camera fee may be charged separately.

Ticket Type	Price
Indian Adult	₹60
Child (5–12 years)	₹30
Foreigner	₹100
Camera Fee	₹50 extra

2. 💃 Evening Dharohar Folk Dance Show

The Dharohar Folk Dance Show takes place from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the historic courtyard of the haveli. You can book online in advance through the official booking portal, which is recommended if you want to secure your seats. Offline tickets are also available from the courtyard counter from around 5:30 PM, but arriving early is advisable because seating is first-come, first-served.

Ticket Type	Price
Indian Adult	₹125
Child (5–10 years)	₹75
Foreigner	₹250
Camera Fee	₹125 extra

The show features traditional Rajasthani folk music, colourful dances, puppetry, and spectacular balancing performances, including the famous pottery-balancing dance. It is one of the best ways to experience Rajasthan’s living folk culture in an authentic historic setting.

Dharohar Folk Dance – Official Booking Portal

Best plan: Visit the museum in the afternoon, explore the nearby Gangaur Ghat/Lake Pichola, and return by around 6:15–6:30 PM for the 7:00 PM Dharohar show..

🏛️ What to See Inside Bagore Ki Haveli

Take your time while exploring Bagore Ki Haveli, as many of its most interesting details can be missed if you walk through too quickly.

Mirror & Glasswork: Visit the Queen’s Chamber, known for its beautiful mirror and coloured-glass decoration, which reflects the traditional style of Mewar interiors.
Jharokhas & Balconies: Look closely at the intricately carved stone jharokhas (projecting balconies) that give the haveli its distinctive Rajasthani appearance.
Royal Costumes & Jewellery: The collection of traditional clothing and jewellery provides a fascinating glimpse into how members of Rajasthan’s royal and aristocratic families dressed.
Paintings & Manuscripts: Small galleries display Mewar-era paintings, manuscripts, and historic objects, offering insight into the region’s artistic and cultural traditions.
Historic Courtyards: Don’t rush through the courtyards. They are an important part of the haveli’s architecture and atmosphere—and one of them transforms into the stage for the evening Dharohar Folk Dance Show.

💡 Tip: Rather than focusing only on the museum displays, look up at the ceilings, balconies, windows, and decorative details—the architecture itself is one of the main attractions.

Traditional mirror and glass work inside Bagore Ki Haveli Udaipur

💃 Dharohar Folk Dance Show

The Dharohar Folk Dance Show is a one-hour evening performance showcasing Rajasthan’s traditional dance, music, and puppetry in the historic courtyard of Bagore Ki Haveli.

Ghoomar: Graceful traditional Rajasthani circular dance.
Bhavai: Dancers balance multiple pots on their heads while dancing.
Terah Taali: Performers play small cymbals called manjiras attached to their bodies.
Chari Dance: Women dance with decorated brass pots, sometimes carrying flames.
Kathputli: Traditional Rajasthani string-puppet performance.

✨ Why it’s special: Watching these performances under the open sky, surrounded by the haveli’s old balconies and beautiful architecture, makes the experience feel authentic and memorable.

🌤️ Best Time to Visit Bagore Ki Haveli

The best time to visit Bagore Ki Haveli is from October to March, when Udaipur’s weather is cooler and more comfortable for sightseeing. During the summer months, afternoons can be quite hot, so it is better to avoid visiting during peak afternoon heat.

For the best overall experience, late afternoon and early evening are ideal, as you can enjoy the pleasant weather and the atmosphere around Gangaur Ghat and Lake Pichola..

Dharohar folk dance show at Bagore Ki Haveli courtyard in Udaipur

Quick tips before you go

Arrive at least 15 to 20 minutes before the show. Seats fill up fast in peak season.
Carry cash for camera fees and any offline tickets.
Photography is usually fine, but flash and video rules can vary. Ask staff on arrival.
Combine your visit with nearby spots. Our Jagdish Temple and Gangaur Ghat guide and City Palace Udaipur guide cover both, and they’re a short walk from Bagore Ki Haveli.
Book online in advance during festival season, since offline queues can get long.

Planning a full Udaipur trip around this? Many travellers pair Bagore Ki Haveli with a Lake Pichola boat ride and a walk through our roundup of places to visit in Udaipur on the same day. If you’d rather have this itinerary planned for you, you can browse our Rajasthan trip itineraries and get local pickup, guide, and timing sorted in advance.