About
Lake Palace, also known as the Taj Lake Palace, stands on an island in Lake Pichola in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. The address is Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001. Built in 1746, it is a palace that now operates as a luxury hotel, and it is the setting most visitors come to see from across the water.
What to expect
The palace is made of white marble, and from the lakeshore it appears to float on the water. That effect is the reason many visitors describe it as one of the most romantic palaces in the world. Seen at different times of day, the white walls reflect against the lake and the hills around it, which gives the building a calm, almost unreal presence.
Because it is a working hotel, the palace is best approached as a place to stay, dine or simply admire. Those who are not guests should check ahead with the hotel about what visits are possible.
The city around it
- Lake Pichola, the lake on which the palace sits, is the centre of Udaipur's lakeside scene.
- The city's old quarter, with its lanes and waterfront, makes a natural companion to a visit.
- Views of the palace from the lake and the surrounding shore are among the most popular ways to see it.
For a visitor to Udaipur, Lake Palace is a fitting focus for an evening by the water, whether you come to stay, to dine, or to look across the lake at a building that seems to rise straight out of it.
Contact: +91-294-242-8800.