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The Lake
Palace in Udaipur is a palace on an island in the middle of Lake
Pichola girdled by hills. Lake Palace was built in 1754 by Maharana
Jagat Singh II in Udaipur. This palace was earlier known as Jag Niwas
and was named by Maharana Jagat Singh. Lake Palace was the Summer
residence of the rulers of Mewar. This former summer residence of the
Royal family has now been converted into a fabulous luxurious hotel.
The Lake Palace Hotel is considered to be one of the best hotels in
the world.
The Lake palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation
of 4 acers of rock. 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 held their regal Durbars in the courtyards.
These courtyards are lined with columns, pillared terraces, fountains
and gardens. The rooms are decorated with cusped arches, inland stones
of pink, and green lotus leaves, intricate paintings and painted
mirrors. There are various apartments like the Bada Mahal, Kush Mahal,
Ajjan Niwas, Phool Mahal and Dhola Mahal in the palace.
The Pichola Lake surrounds the Lake Palace and rippling waves of the
lake make the whole atmosphere very pleasant. All the luxuries of the
Lake Palace have been utilized in making the hotel as attractive and
comfortable as possible. Lake Palace Hotel houses 83 rooms including
17 beautiful suites and 53 Deluxe rooms. The rooms and the suites of
the hotel are beautifully designed. Each suite have a particular theme
and decorated with textiles and handicrafts of the region. The royal
banquet rooms are now reception rooms, bars and restaurants.
Tourists would feel like honoured guests of Maharana at this exquisite
white marble palace that seems to float majestically on the still
waters of Lake Pichola. If you also want to feel like the honoured
guest then enjoy the stay in this luxurious hotel in Udaipur! |
