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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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