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Taj Lake Palace

Udaipur, India

Taj Lake Palace

Like a marble Atlantis rising from the waters of Lake Pichola, this former royal residence embodies a unique genius loci. As the boat approaches the jetty, turrets, jharokhas, domes, and balconies come into view, deliberately built facing east to welcome the first light of day. A royal residence demands regal proportions, and while the common areas exude immaculate grandeur, accented with marble and precious stones, the suites themselves are full of colour and artistry, in the frescoes that are a legacy of the site's 18th-century origins. The Chandra Prakash Suite, featuring wall paintings of Krishna and Radha, bears witness to this heritage. Afterwards, you might wish to enjoy a delicious laal maas at Neel Kamal restaurant while gazing toward the Jag Mandir Palace, the royals' summer residence and a filming location for Octopussy, the 13th James Bond film.

Accommodations

What we like

The Moment

A dinner out on the lake aboard Gangaur, the hotel’s 150-year-old vessel.

The Serenity

In the Grand Presidential Suite, is ultimate comfort is afloat.

The adventure

A fleeting detour to Jagmandir and its immaculate gardens, another island set upon Lake Pichola.

Location

Address

Taj Lake Palace, Lake Pichola

313 001 Udaipur, India

Airport

Fifty minutes from Maharana Pratap Airport by private transfer.

Lake Pichola island

A palace set upon a lake. The City Palace jetty, five minutes away; Jag Mandir, across the water.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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