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Palace, Udaipur
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.
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