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Lake Palace, Udaipur

The LakePalace 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 LakePalace 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 ShahJahan 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.
LakePalace 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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