| 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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