Jag Mandir Palace Beckons You for a Royal Experience

Jag Mandir is an enchanting attraction of the romantic city Udaipur. Royally built on an island in the middle of the beautiful Pichola Lake, it is a must-see attraction. Lake Palace is another attraction of the Lake Pichola. Once a royal abode, Lake Palace is now a famous heritage hotel of India where tourists come to get the taste of royalty of the bygone era. Jag Mandir was built by the three Maharanas of the Mewar Kingdom. Maharana Amar Singh laid its foundation in the year 1551 and its construction work continued by Maharana Karan Singh (1620-1628) and finally it was completed by Maharana Jagat Singh. This wonderful island palace was once the summer resort of the royal family. And it also served as a refuge to asylum seekers on two different occasions. Jag Mandir is also known as Lake Garden Palace. This palace holds sheer historic significance. The purpose of building this palace was to provide shelter to Prince Khurram (later Emperor Shah Jahan) in the year 1626 when he had decided to revolt against his father Jehangir. The wonderful and attractive architecture of the Jag Mandir never fails to capture the hearts of onlookers. Its exquisite carvings are a treat to the eyes. Gul Mahal is one of the major attractions of the palace. Reflecting Mughal architectural style it was built by Rana Karan Singh. Its interiors were lavishly decorated for the personal use of his important guests. The interior walls were inlaid with beautiful and colorful precious stones like ruby, onyx, jade, cornelian and jasper. Built in yellow sandstone, the palace boasts of an imposing dome. The other attractions of the Jag Mandir are residential suites, internal courts, and a labyrinth of reception halls. This palace reflects both Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture. Its elephant facade with four carved statues of elephants on its sides looks mesmerizing. Bara Patharon ka Mahal, the Zenana Mahal and the Kunwar Pada ka Mahal are the other attractions of Jag Mandir.