Monsoon Palace / Sajjangarh Fort Udaipur
The Monsoon Palace, also known as the Sajjan Garh Palace, is a hilltop palatial residence in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan in India, overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake. It is named Sajjangarh after Maharana Sajjan Singh (1874–1884) of the Mewar dynasty, whom it was built for in 1884. The palace offers a panoramic view of the city’s lakes, palaces, and surrounding countryside. It was built chiefly to watch the monsoon clouds; hence, appropriately, it is popularly known as Monsoon Palace. It is said that the Maharana built it at the top of the hill to get a view of his ancestral home, Chittorgarh. Previously owned by the Mewar royal family, it is now under the control of the Forest Department of the Government of Rajasthan and has recently been opened to the public. The palace provides a beautiful view of the sunset.
Its builder, Maharana Sajjan Singh, originally planned to make it a five-story astronomical center. The plan was canceled with Maharana Sajjan Singh’s premature death. It was then turned into a monsoon palace and hunting lodge
High in the Aravalli Hills, just outside Udaipur, the palace is illuminated in the evenings, giving a golden orange glow (see the image in the infobox). The palace was used in the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy as the residence of Kamal Khan, an exiled Afghan prince.
Monsoon Palace / Sajjangarh Fort Udaipur Entry Fee
- 110 per person for Indians
- 300 per person for Foreigner
- 55 for 2 wheeler
- 300 for 4 wheeler
Monsoon Palace / Sajjangarh Fort Udaipur Phone 09928 959678
Is Sajjangarh worth visiting?
Recommended to visit at sunset time.
Also nice view of the city after sunset. Entry fees are 110rs per person and for car 300Rs per person.
Great view of Sunset and Udaipur City from here.
How do you get to Sajjangarh palace?
Udaipur railway station is 7.9 Km from Sajjangarh Fort. Roadways- The Sajjangarh Palace is 10km away from central Udaipur City.
You can take a local cab, auto-rickshaw, or a bus run by the government to reach the destination.
Why is Sajjangarh called Monsoon Palace?
The palace offers a panoramic view of the city’s lakes, palaces, and surrounding countryside. It was built chiefly to watch the monsoon clouds; hence, appropriately, it is popularly known as Monsoon Palace.
Interesting facts about Sajjangarh Fort
1. The sunset point is one of the most attractive sights of the Palace. During the sunset, the Palace illuminates the glow of golden orange. So never miss out on this marvelous view.
2. The Palace has been featured in a James Bond movie named Octopussy as the abode of the Afghan Prince.
3. The Palace is decked up every night with fairy lights, giving an ethereal view.
