This majestic white Royal building towers itself on a hill and is surrounded by crenellated walls. The palace was completed in its present form by the contribution of many rulers. Originally started by Udai Singh, the later addition were so carefully planned and integrated with the original building that it becomes difficult to belive that the building was not conceived as a whole. The palace stands along the shores of lake Pichola.

Approach to the palace is through the Hati Pol or the elephant gate. The Bara pol or the great gate leads to the first court which joins Tripolia or the triple gate. Between the two gates are eight carved toranas or arches which marks the spot where the rulers were weighed against gold or silver the equivalent value of which was then distributed among the poor. Beyond the Tripolia is the arena where the elephant fights were staged.