Crystal Gallery - Udaipur !!!

... Lake Palace     ... Darbar Hall     ... City Palace     ... Lake Pichola

Sparkling Crystals - The Royal Passion of Mewars !!!

The crystal gallery is one the most lustrous attractions for tourist showcasing the rare and precious crystal from the royal treasure. For more than hundred years, the crystals remained underground and the gallery was not open to public prospect, due to its beauty and richness.

The gallery is nearly 129 years old (at the time of writing) with the magnificent collection of Oslers Crystals. These precious crystals were ordered by Maharana Sajjan Singh from the famous manufacturers F and C Osler Company, Birmingham, England around 1877 A.D. Although, the Maharana could not see the most valuable crystals due to his premature death. These treasured crystals are kept in the charismatic City Palace Complex, inside the Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel overlook the majestic and imperial Darbar Hall. The fragile crystal gallery is open to visitors from 10 am to 1pm and 3 pm to 8 pm throughout the year.

The Luminous Crystal Gallery !!!
The brilliant collection of Crystals at Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur, has a rare glittering realms of fantasy. Here you can not escape the charm of millions of crystal twinkling and blazing through the corridors of the gallery, as your eye catches a glimpse of these 'magnum opus' that are unique in the world. Visiting this unique crystal gallery will be a royal treat for you some thing your eyes have never seen in your life. Glance at the elegant sofa sets with hand rest and frames, a four-poster bed with rich hangings, tables, throne like chairs and table fountains artifacts among the bigger items chiseled out of glass that requires a minute glass cut skill. There are also royal perfume and honey bottles, trays and cups, plates and champagne glasses, candle stands and coasters all made up of glass definitely cast a spell on you. Next to this you can experience the royal Darbar hall, that displays the portraits of the former rulers of Udaipur like the legend Maharana Pratap and others, who fought bravely and frequently challenged Akbar. Other precious items include crystal dressing tables, chairs, crockery, table fountains and even the regal beds.

The entrance fee to the Crystal Gallery is high but then it is a fragile and exclusive collection of quartz that needs to be protected. Do tour the crystal gallery if planning to visit the city of lakes, it is rattling to explore the flashes of light once you reach the crystal gallery of Fateh Prakash Palace.


Make Your Visit Eternal Catch the Nearby Glimpse !!!
The crystal gallery is associated with many close by attraction within the famous City Palace complex. Visit the numerate small and big palaces, museums and gardens, that are rare in the world for its unmatched popularity like the Darbar Hall (Hall of Audience) that proudly faces the precious crystal gallery. The hall is renowned for hosting thousands of royal weddings, festivals, parties and meetings. Next to this you will experience the Dilkhush Mahal (Palace of Joy), as soon as you enter the Mahal indoors it will fascinates you with the mosaic of peacocks and the fabulous paintings work, which is unique in the world.

Another attraction around the Crystal Gallery is Moti Mahal (Pearl palace), it is adorned with the corking mirror work. The Barri Mahal (Garden Palace) is an amazing garden with twin water tanks, beside the great charm of flora there is Chini Mahal close to the Crystal Gallery that showcases the magnificent ornamental tiles. Another, most important palace is Manak Mahal (Ruby Palace), which has minute glass and sparkling mirror work while the Krishna Vilas has a remarkable collection of miniatures paintings that portray royal processions, festivals and images of former Maharanas.


How to Reach !!!
The esthetical Crystal Gallery is constructed inside the City Palace Complex, located in the banks of famous Lake Pichola, which is easily approachable by taxis, local buses and even by rickshaws. There are also the luxurious tourist cabs available for a sightseeing tour of the city including the City Palace. Udaipur is well plugged in by air with Jaipur, Jodhpur, Delhi, Ahmadabad and Mumbai and the roads are well linked to the national highway 8, that links Udaipur to Agra by 630 Km, Ahmadabad by 262 Km and Ajmer by 264 Km.