Lake Palace Udaipur

Covered in this Section : Fast facts, Brief history, Lake Palace Overview, Speciality, Facilities and Services and Accessibility.

Fast Facts
District : Udaipur, Southern Rajasthan
Distance : 352 kms from Jaipur city
Best Time To Visit : October to March

Brief History
Lake Palace was built by Maharana Jagat Singh II, in the year 1754. The Maharana during those days had very cordial relations with the Mughal kings. The Maharana's predecessors, seeking an opportunity, invited the local craftsmen who were responsible for making some great buildings for the Mughals. There was not any other better place other than this small island, on which the palace stands today. The palace, once built, served as the summer resort for Maharana's successors. This marvellous palace in the twentieth century evolved into a luxury resort hotel. Now in contract with Indian hotels, the palace is managed by the Taj Group of Hotels.

Lake Palace - Overview
Udaipur is bounded in the west by Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar. Lake Pichola is spread more towards the south west of the city. In the middle of this lake is a small island called Jagniwas Island. The Jagniwas Island, as it exists at present, is what people know as the Lake Palace. The palace represents a luxury resort in the middle of the lake at Udaipur, accessible by boat or a chopper. This private residence of the royal family of Mewar is one of the world's widely acclaimed luxury hotels. The floating palace, overlooking the distant city, in the deep blue waters of the lake is one site tourists do not easily forget.

What's So Special
The unique location is the key factor of the beautiful lake palace. Floating in the clear water, cut off from the rest of the city and approached by a boat makes it the most romantic place around. Such is the beauty of the place that it got featured in one of the James Bond movies. With ripples in the water and the magnificent reflection of the palace one has very little chances of resisting the charm.

The palace, like many other princely constructions, features the grandiosity of the place. The palace houses 83 rooms, including the regal suites. These rooms are furnished with the best available in Rajasthan - there is exquisite furniture, textiles, handicrafts and more. The architecture resembles popular Rajputana and Mughal style. Besides elegant rooms, there are banquet rooms, bars, restaurants and even a swimming pool.

The rooms of the palace are known to provide some breath taking views of the surrounding lake. The palace hotel is one of the most romantic places in the state and at large.

Facilities and Services
Butler Service, Built in Room Safe, Bank and Money Exchange, Shopping Arcade, Royal Spa, Travel Desk Services, Car Rental, Multimedia Equipments, Domestic and International Dialing Service, Multi Cuisine Restaurants, Banquet Halls, Bars, Swimming Pool.

Reaching Lake Palace
Udaipur is connected to the cities of Rajasthan and the adjacent ones by roads, railways and connecting flights. National Highway No.8 connects the place with the national capital - Delhi. Provided in the city are railway station and bus stands. Airport is 25 kms far, railway station - 3 kms and bus station is 2 kms away from the palace.

Palace On Wheels Tour (08 Days) Features : A luxury train tour takes you along the major cities of Rajasthan. The travel will be restricted to the late night hours to give you enough time to explore the destinations. Towards the end of the tour you will reach Udaipur. Umaid Bhawan, royal cenotaphs and the fort are some of the attractions you will find yourself at. Tour plan will be Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Agrai.

	Romantic Maharaja (20 Days) Features : This tour gives you the best romantic places in India. There will be two days stay at the romantic hotspot Udaipur. Make a good of your time at Rang Niwas Palace Hotel. The tour plan will be Agra, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Narlai, Jodhpur, Jaiselmer, Gajner, Bikaner, Shekhavati.

Heritage Tour To India (19 Days) Features : This tour arranges for the visit to the famous tourist destination of Rajasthan - Udaipur. You will get to explore the popular City Palace at Udaipur, and more. The stay at Udaipur will be for one day and the tour will proceed from here to further destinations. Places to be visited include Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Pokharan, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Gwalior, Orcha, Khajuraho, Varanasi.

Grand North India Tour (15 Days) Features : This tour gives you two days stay at Udaipur city. The tour begins from Delhi and traverses the regions of Agra, Rajasthan and finally concludes at Mumbai. You will get ample opportunities to reach the popular attractions at Udaipur, including City Palace, Lake Palace and more. The tour plan will be Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Osian, Udaipur, Mumbai.

Best Places of India (21 Days) Features : This one months package takes you to a number of tourist places in several Indian states. The tour features the most sought after destinations by the tourists. The tour starts from Delhi city and concludes at Mumbai. Udaipur is one of the major cities covered in the tour. You will be visiting the attractions here including the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki Bari and more.