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Highlight: Picturesque location, in the middle of Pichola Lake
Should I Visit: Yes, it’s a must visit tourist place
Location: Jag Niwas Island, Udaipur. Southern part of Rajasthan
Built by: Maharana Jagat Singh II
Built in: 1743 – 1746
How to reach: The Palace is reached by a boat or a ferry
About the Palace
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.
The Lake Palace at Udaipur can be said to be the best example of the Rajasthani architecture. The white marble Palace stand amidst the lake Pichola. A picture perfect spot for any photographer, the Lake Palace looks amazing. The complete scene looks as if the fairytale has come alive. The Lake Palace is said to be one of the most beautiful palaces in world. It arises out of the Turquoise waters of the Pichola Lake, like an elegant fantasy in white marble.
The Lake Palace in the middle of Lake Pichola
The palace possesses royal durbars, vast courtyards, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens, which all add unique fascination to this grand palace. The rooms and apartments inside the beautiful Lake Palace exude royalty and grandeur. Nucleus of the palace is overwhelmingly beautiful with the presence of highlighted mirrors, engravings, inlaid stones of pink; green lotus leaves pointed arches, dramatic motifs, etc. This beautiful palace has many beautiful buildings. Some of them are Bada Mahal, Ajjan Niwas, Phool Mahal, Kush Mahal, etc.which add to the majesty of the Palace. The rooms at these palaces are adorned with painted mirror works, colorful lotus leaves, inlaid stonework, and stunning motifs.
The Lake Palace, one of the most romantic places on this earth
Architecture of the Lake Palace
The magnificent palace is made up of marbles. The courtyards in the palace are lined with columns, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens to add to its impressive image. The 83 rooms have different themes. Each room has been designed exclusively and they are decorated with textiles and handicrafts of the region. The rooms have been converted into 17 suits and 53 luxury rooms. The large halls called Bada Mahal, Kush Mahal, Sajjan Niwas, Phool Mahal and Dhola Mahal have been changed to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, banquet halls and conference rooms. In the lake, there is a half submerged idol of dancing women. An interesting story goes behind the statue. It is said that a lady dancer told the ruler of the palace that she could cross the lake Pichola on a rope, dancing all the way. The king bet half his kingdom if she could do it. The lady accepted the challenge and almost completed the ropeway when king, fearing the loss of half his kingdom, cut the rope and the dancer fell in the lake. The idol is a beautifully carved piece of architecture.
