The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5
hectare of the island in the middleof the Pichola Lake. Built by Maharana Jagat
Singh in 1743 it was meant as a royal summer palace and now converted in to
a five star palace hotel.
It is a magical palace
and its image in the middle of the lake is like a leaf straight out of a
fairy
tale book with an excellent taste of intricate craftsmanship and the
ethnic themes using the textiles and handicrafts all over highlight the
beauty that is simply beyond compare the lake around makes a pleasant murmur
with its rippling waves and lapping that adds to the mesmerising moments.
The Lake Palace is one of the most beautiful palaces in the
world, arising out of the Turquoise Waters of the Pichola like an elegant
fantasy in white marble. The Lake palace was built in the 17th century on a
natural foundation of 4 acers of rock. It was initially called Jaginwas
after its founder Maharana Jagjit Singh.
The Maharana, ruler of
Jaipur from 1628 to 1654, was very friendly with Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
and encouraged his craftsmen to copy some of the glories of his incomparable
buildings at Agra. The successive rulers used this cool haven as their
summer resort, holding their regal durbars in its courtyards. These
courtyards lined with columns, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens all
add to its impressive image.
The rooms are decorated with cusped
arches, inland stones of pink, and green lotus leaves and painted mirrors.
apartments like the Bada Mahal, Kush Mahal, Ajjan Niwas, Phool Mahal and
Dhola Mahal. All enhance the romance of the elegant setting. Among the
facilities available are swimming pool, conference hall and a bar. Other
events of recreation organised here are excursions in and around and a bar
other events of recreation organised here are excursions in and around
Udaipur.
Lake Palace houses 83 rooms including 17 beautiful suites and 53 Deluxe rooms.
The rooms and the suites of the hotel are beautifully designed; each having
a particular theme & decorated with textiles and handicrafts of the region.
The royal banquet rooms are now reception rooms, bars and restaurants.
Apartments names the Bada Mahal, Khush Mahal,
Sajjan Niwas, Phool Mahal and the Dhola Mahal add to the romantic setting
and give a taste of the regal splendor of a bygone era , they also boast of
a Restaurant, a coffee shop and a well appointed lobby with jewellery and
souvenir shops. This expansive building covers an area of about 4 acres
including beautiful trees and gardens. Cuisine of the most mouth-watering
variety brought to life by our skilled chefs. Be honored and indulged as
befits royalty.
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