Lake Palace, Udaipur
The
Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5 hectare
of the island in the middle of 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.
