Lake Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan
Formerly known as Jag Niwas, Lake Palace is located on a natural rock on Jag Niwas island. Surrounded by lake Pichola, this beautiful palace is voted as one of the most romantic hotels in India. The palace was built under the supervision of 62nd successor of Mewar and so it was named after him. One can experience the adventure and beauty of this fascinating palace from its very first look.
Located in the middle of the Pichola Lake, Hotel Lake Palace is accessible by boat that is operated by hotel. White marble in centre of a freshwater artificial lake offers breathtaking views. The palace was used as the summer resort for holding the meetings or darbars. East facing hotel Lake Palace offers its tourists to pray to the Sun God. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces took over the management in 1971 for its renovation and restoration.
Well-designed courtyards lined with columns, fountains and gardens and exclusively designed, pillared terraces reveal the love for art and the imagination of the architect, observer and the artisans.
In 1971, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces took over management of the hotel and converted the palace into a heritage hotel. The hotel offers a lavish stay with traditionalist architecture and fixtures and Rajputana style furnishing and all modern services to ensure the comfort of the guests.