Tourism in Rajasthan - Rajasthan is where all the country's similes and metaphors appear to have come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and
amazing lakes, palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans
and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers,
harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze - are all there in abundance.
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.
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 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 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 Shah Jahan 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.
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. 
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The City Palace, Jaipur 
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