;Gateways Gateways, colloquially called
Pols, are set to the east of Udaipur city. A number of such gateways provide access to the palace complex. The main entry from the city is through the 'Badi Pol' (Great Gate), which leads to the first courtyard. Badi Pol (built in 1600) leads to the ‘Tripolia Pol', a triple-arched gate built in 1725, which provides the northern entry. The road between this gate and the palace is lined with shops and kiosks owned by craftsmen, book-binders, miniature painters and textile dealers. Between these two gates, eight marble arches or
Toranas are erected. It is said that the Maharanas used to be weighed here with gold and silver, which was then distributed among the local people. Following the Tripolia gate is an arena in front of the Toran Pol and the facade palace, the Manak Chowk, where elephant fights were staged in the past to test their prowess before starting on war campaigns. The main block of the city palace is approached through a modest door from the Ganesha Deodhi terrace. The door is flanked by whitewashed walls vibrantly painted with martial animals in the traditional Rajput style. There is a big boulders in the entry where elephants were tied. This elephant parking has now become car parking. Behind the entrance of Badi Pol there is a huge wall which was for the elephant fight. The elephant which touches the wall first would be considered weak elephant. Both elephants would pull each other in this fight. ;Bhim Vilas Bhim Vilas has a gallery of a collection of miniature paintings that depict the real-life stories of
Radha-
Krishna. ;Chini Chitrashala Chini Chitrashala (
Chinese art place) depicts
Chinese and
Dutch ornamental tiles. ;Choti Chitrashali Choti Chitrashali or 'Residence of Little Pictures', built in the early 19th century, has pictures of peacocks. ;Dilkhusha Mahal Dilkhusha Mahal or ‘Palace of Joy’ was built in 1620. ;Durbar Hall
Durbar Hall was built in 1909 within the Fatehpraksh Palace as a venue for official functions such as State banquets and meetings. The gallery of the hall was used by the Royal ladies to observe the Durbar proceedings. This hall has a luxuriant interior with large chandeliers. Weapons of the maharanas and some of their portraits are depicted here. The foundation stone for this hall was laid by
Lord Minto, the
Viceroy of India, in 1909, during the rule of
Maharana Fateh Singh and was then called Minto Hall. ;Fateprakash Palace Fateprakash Palace, which is now a luxury hotel, has a crystal gallery that consists of crystal chairs, dressing tables, sofas, tables, chairs and beds, crockery, table fountains which were never used. There is also a jewel studded carpet here. Maharana
Sajjan Singh had ordered these rare items in 1877 from F& C Osler & Co of
London but he died before they arrived here. It is said that the packages containing these crystals remained unopened for 110 years. ;Krishna Vilas Krishna Vilas is another chamber, which has a rich collection of miniature paintings that portray royal processions, festivals and games of the Maharanas. ;Laxmi Vilas chowk Laxmi Vilas Chowk is an art gallery with a distinctive collection of Mewar paintings. ;Manak Mahal The Manak Mahal approached from the Manak Chowk is an enclosure for formal audience for the Mewar rulers. It has a raised alcove inlaid completely in mirror glass. Sun-face emblems, in gleaming brass, religious insignia of the Sisodia dynasty are a recurring display at several locations in the City Palace with one being depicted on the façade of the Manak Chowk. The largest of such an emblem is also seen on the wall of the Surya Chopar, a reception centre at the lower level. Surya or Sun emblem of the Mewar dynasty depicts a
Bhil, the
Sun,
Chittor Fort and a
Rajput with an inscription in
Sanskrit of a quotation from the
Bhagavad Gita (Hindu holy scripture), which means "God Helps those who do their duty". It was customary for the Maharanas to offer obeisance to the Sun facing east, every morning before taking breakfast. ;Mor Chowk Mor Chowk or Peacock square is integral to the inner courts of the palace. The elaborate design of this chamber consists of three peacocks (representing the three seasons of summer, winter, and monsoon) modeled in high relief and faced with coloured glass mosaic, built into successive niches in the wall area or
jharoka, These were built during Maharana Sajjan Singh's reign, 200 years after the palace was established. The peacocks have been crafted with 5000 pieces of glass, which shine in green, gold, and blue colours. The apartments in front of the Chowk are depicted with scenes of Hindu god
Lord Krishna's legends. At the upper level, there is a projecting balcony, which is flanked by inserts of coloured glass. In an adjoining chamber, called the Kanch-ki-Burj, mosaics of mirrors adorn the walls. The Badi Charur Chowk within this chowk is a smaller court for private use. Its screen wall has painted and inlaid compositions depicting
European men and
Indian women. Proceeding further from the Mor-Chowk, in the Zenana Mahal or women's quarters exquisitely designed alcoves, balconies, colored windows, tiled walls, and floors are seen. ;Rang Bhawan Rang Bhawan is the palace that used to hold the royal treasure. There are temples of Lord Krishna,
Meera Bai and
Shiva located here. ;Sheesh Mahal The Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) in the City Palace of Udaipur was likely constructed during the reign of Maharana Udai Singh II, who founded Udaipur in 1559. It was later enhanced by successive Maharanas over the centuries. ;Museum In 1974, a part of the city palace and the 'Zenana Mahal' (Ladies Chamber) were converted into a museum. The museum is open for public. ==In popular culture==