Introduction

The life-size bronze statue of gallant warrior Maharana Pratap and his loyal horse Chetak, stands tall atop Moti Magri (Pearl Hill). Overlooking the calm waters of Fateh Sagar Lake, this memorial was built by Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar with the help of a pubic trust. From the hill you can capture in your lens some wonderful views of Fateh Sagar Lake, the sandstone and white-washed houses of Udaipur city, the ramparts of an ancient fort and the sprawling Japanese Rock Garden. Scores of visitors climb up the hill to pay tribute to Maharana Pratap, the brave ruler of Mewar, and his favorite horse ‘Chetak’ that carried its master to every battlefield and stood by him till he breathed his last.

Maharana Pratap was the son of Maharana Udai Singh II, and in about 1570 succeeded to the throne of Mewar, marking the era of Rajput ascendancy and their rivalry with Mughal Emperor Akbar. Chetak was finally killed in the battle of Haldighati while fighting the Mughals in 1576. Explore the site, find out more about Maharana Pratap who spent most of his life in jungles, click some pictures and simply soak up the views of Fateh Sagar Lake.

Special Attributes

From the hilltop you can take in a grand sweeping view of Fateh Sagar Lake and Udaipur city.

Nuisance

The site is very peaceful and free of irritants.

Dressing restrictions

Avoid wearing short or revealing clothes

Connectivity

You can easily reach the place from the city by taking a local bus, rickshaw, tonga or taxi.

Enjoyed by

Families, Backpackers

Exposure

You will be under the open sky. On a summer day the sun could be harsh, so it is advisable to carry your sunshades, sunblock cream and a bottle of drinking water. The climate of Udaipur is tropical with the mercury staying between a maximum of 42.3°C

Avoidable Season

April, May, June, July, August, September

Facilities

Light and sound shows are also held at Moti Magri. Show timings: 1930 hours in winter and 2015 hours in summer.

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction.

Tip

During the day, you can have a panoramic view of the lake, Udaipur city, Japanese Rock Garden and the ramparts of an earlier fort.

Type of site

Memorial site with a landscaped park on Moti Magri.