Lake Palace
Lake Palace- Udaipur
This white marble structure rising out of the Lake Pichola has an irresistible charm that draws tourists from far and wide. The beauty of the Lake Palace is in a way responsible to bring Udaipur in the list of important tourists destinations of the world. Infact, the Lake Palace, along with two other palaces of Udaipur has also featured in the highly popular James Bond film, Octopussy.
The foundation of the Lake Palace was laid by Maharana Jagat Singh II in 1754. The palace covers the entire 1.5 hectares of the Lake Palace Island, earlier known as the Jag Niwas Island. Maharana Jagat Singh was pretty friendly with the Mughal contemporary, Shah Jahan, hence, his beautiful creation in Udaipur reflects some of the Mughal architectural influence. The palace served as summer residence for the Rajput rulers of Udaipur who loved to retreat to this magnificent palace in midst of a lake.
The rooms and apartments within the Lake Palace are all a classic example of sophisticated royalty. The beauty of the palace interiors is enhanced multifolds because of the presence of cusped arches, inland stones of pink, green lotus leaves and painted mirrors. The Bada Mahal, the Khush Mahal, Ajjan Niwas, Phool Mahal and Dhola Mahal are highly attractive. The upper rooms of the palace is perfectly round in shape. The courtyards have columns, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens which adds to the beauty of the palace.
The Lake Palace appears at its best during the dawn and dusk when the sun spreads its multihued shades in the water of the lake. Shimmering with every gust of wind, the reflection of the Lake Palace in the water is simply magical! A boat ride in the water of the Lake Pichola to or from the Lake Palace is an unforgettable experience for the tourists.
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