Bagore Ki Haveli is a palace-sized townhouse on Gangaur Ghat, built in the 18th century by Amar Chand Badwa, prime minister of the Mewar kingdom. Maharaj Shakti Singh of Bagore expanded it in 1878 and added the triple-arched gateway, and the building has carried the Bagore name since. Today it is run as a museum by the West Zone Cultural Centre and, in the evening, the courtyard becomes an open-air amphitheatre. The Dharohar folk dance show, staged here every day, presents traditional music and dance forms from Rajasthan in front of the haveli architecture, and the tourism board mentions puppet shows as part of the programme. By day the rooms are open as a museum of the haveli itself. Two experiences in one building make it a good fit for a first evening in Udaipur.
How to visit
The haveli is on the lake shore a short walk from the Jagdish Temple and the City Palace, and many heritage hotels in the Lal Ghat area are two to five minutes away. The tourism board lists the museum as open from 9:30 to 17:30.
The show is a separate ticket, booked on the show’s own booking site or at the counter. Start time and price are not on the pages we checked, so confirm both before you plan dinner, and note that the show times can change in the off-season and around festivals such as Diwali.
What to expect
The programme is a series of short acts, with costumed dancers, drummers and singers moving through regional styles, plus puppetry that the tourism board mentions as part of the programme. Seats fill up from the front, so arrive early if you want to see the footwork, and expect no assigned seating on the general section. The language barrier is minimal, since the performances are visual and music-led, and children usually enjoy the colours. Ask about camera fees at the gate.
Making the most of it
Visit the museum in the afternoon, then stay for the show, and walk to dinner along the ghat lanes afterwards. If you want a transport-and-dinner package, ask your hotel, but a self-guided evening is simple and cheap, and the lit lakefront ghat is one of the best evening walks in the city.
What to expect
The experience
A daytime museum visit in an 18th-century haveli and a nightly open-air folk dance and puppet programme in its courtyard.
Best time
Arrive early in the evening to claim a front seat, and visit the museum in the afternoon.
How long
About an hour for the show and an hour for the museum.
Tips
Confirm the start time and price before you plan dinner, book seats online in the busy months and expect a camera fee.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families, first-timers and anyone who wants culture without a long commitment.
- Families
- The costumes, drums and puppets keep children engaged, and there is no language barrier.
- Couples
- Combine the show with a stroll along the lit Gangaur Ghat afterwards.
- Pair with
- The Jagdish Temple and the City Palace by day, dinner by the ghats afterwards.
- Time needed
- An evening of about two hours, including the museum.
Good questions
What time is the Dharohar dance show at Bagore Ki Haveli?+
It runs every evening, but the start time is not on the pages we checked and can shift by season. Confirm it on the booking site before you go.
How do I book the Dharohar show?+
Seats can be booked online through the show’s own booking page, linked from the West Zone Cultural Centre site. Ask on the day whether any counter tickets are left.
What is Bagore Ki Haveli?+
It is an 18th-century mansion on Gangaur Ghat built by Amar Chand Badwa, a Mewar prime minister. It is now a museum, with an evening cultural show in its courtyard.
Is the Bagore Ki Haveli museum worth visiting?+
Yes, if you enjoy old buildings and want to see inside a Mewar noble’s mansion. The tourism board lists it as open from 9:30 to 17:30.
Is the Dharohar show suitable for children?+
Yes, it is colourful, loud and visual, with puppets and music that suit most ages. Arrive early so children can see the stage.
