Lake Palace Udaipur

The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas 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.

Udaipur, the famed 'city of sunrise', was founded in 1567 by Maharana Udai Singh, a valiant Rajput king. This indolent lake city with its fantasies in marble, picturesque hibiscus-covered gardens and elaborate fountain pavilions embodies the glory of the Rajput era.

The Maharana, ruler of Jaipur from 1628 to 1654, was very friendly with Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and encouraged his craftsmen to imitate 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.

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 obscure craftsmanship and the ethnic themes using the textiles and handicrafts all over highlights the beauty. 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 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 organized. Lake Palace houses 83 rooms including 17 beautiful suites and 53 deluxe rooms. The rooms and the suites of the hotel are beautifully designed. The royal banquet rooms are now reception rooms, bars and restaurant.