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If you are in Udaipur and if you are visiting Sajjangarh Biological Park<\/a> you must also take some time out for the Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace. We would recommend that you take a day out for both these places as you can explore the park and the palace on the same day. However, you need to ensure that you are in complete control of how you spend your time here. After exploring the park we decided to head back to the same twin entrance gate to buy tickets for the Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace. However, this time we entered the right side gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The left entrance is for the park while the right is for the Monsoon palace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here you need to buy tickets from two separate counters. First, for entry to the Monsoon Palace and the second for the vehicle (transport fee) that will take you up the palace. If you have your own vehicle you can skip buying the second ticket and instead pay charges for your car to enter the palace premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note<\/strong>: Private taxis, Ola and Uber vehicles are not allowed to enter the premises and take you up the palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticket Cost per Person (Indian Citizen) is Rs. 60\/-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vehicle Fee per Person: Rs. 90\/- (Roundtrip)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Two-wheeler Rate: Rs. 30\/-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Car Parking: Rs. 200\/-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rates for foreign tourists are different. There are no additional camera charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace History<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located to the west of the Udaipur City, Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace is built at an altitude of 944 m (3100 feet) above the sea level. On a personal note, I felt that this palace is what Christ the Redeemer<\/em> is to Rio de Janerio. No matter wherever you are in Udaipur you can see this palace on the hilltop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay, back to the history part. The palace is located on the top of Banasdara mountain of Aravalli hill range. Built in 1884, by the 72nd<\/sup> ruler of the Mewar dynasty, Maharana Sajjan Singh, this palace overlooks the Fateh Sagar Lake and Lake Pichola in the east.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sajjan Singh took over the throne when he was 15. His uncle did not approve this, but luckily he had the support of the British. Immediately after the coronation ceremony, Sajjan Singh decided to busy himself in infrastructure development activities to strengthen his kingdom. While he approved many engineering and construction and masonry projects, Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace was his most ambitious one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord Ripon honoured him with the title of \u201cGrand Commander of the Star of India\u201d in 1881. He was known as the \u201cMan of Vision\u201d. He was also passionate about astronomy and it was for this that he initially decided to build this palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built with white marble, originally, this palace was to be nine-storey high to track monsoon clouds and the weather conditions. Hence, it is still popularly known as Monsoon Palace. However, later on, a fort was built around it to serve as a holiday home for the royal family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, Sajjan Singh\u2019s untimely death (at the age of 26) brought this ambitious project to a halt. His successor, Maharana Fateh Singh completed the remaining sections of the palace and used it as a hunting lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace exhibits the Rajput architecture with the use of exquisitely carved motifs of leaves and flowers. While the walls are plastered with lime mortar the palace is built on marble pillars. The turrets allow the guards to secure and regulate the palace. It also has an underground cistern that stores all the rainwater for the royal family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a James Bond and Roger Moore fan you will be happy to know that few scenes of Octopussy (1983) are shot here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace Tour:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By the time we finished with the Sajjangarh Biological Park, it was already three past noon. So, we were desperately hungry (although we had a water and toilet break at the park). The ride was quite a unique experience because a single winding road takes you to the top of the hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Test your driving skills on these roads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately or unfortunately, we had a Formula One-inspired driver leading us to the top. Hence, the 10-minute ride was nothing short of an adventure in itself. Luckily, we had nothing in our guts to spill out when we stepped out of the jeep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arrived at the Chunda Palace Cafe and Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A small interior section of the Chunda Palace Cafe and Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The decor is nicely done for this tiny space.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Looking out to the patio area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The outside space is also very relaxing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sadly, enjoying the view is the only good thing here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nevertheless, we were still quite happy with our experiences.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hence, we decided to eat before we take the tour of the palace. Chunda Palace Caf\u00e9 and Restaurant is on the north side of the palace. It offers a great view while you eat and relax. However, the sad part is that the food served here does not do justice to the sophisticated and royal d\u00e9cor. We would recommend you carry your own sandwiches or snack in the bag rather than spending money here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A View of the Fateh Sagar Lake from the Monsoon Palace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A View of the Lake Pichola from the Monsoon Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A zoom in view of the City Palace and Lake Pichola from the palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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