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Lake Palace Udaipur
| Quick Facts |
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| Area |
55.76 square km. |
| Languages: |
Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi |
| Best Time To Visit: |
July-March |
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The Taj Lake Palace, located in the middle of Lake Pichola is a dream of white marble and mosaic glistening in the moonlight, very reminiscent of the most beautiful tourist cliché in the world; the Taj Mahal. Conceived in romance, the palace was built in 1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II, 62nd successor to the royal dynasty of Mewar – believed to be descendants of the Sun God.
Set against the backdrop of the majestic Aravalli Mountains on one side of the lake, and lofty palaces on the other, the Taj Lake Palace spreads across a four-acre island – an almost surreal vision in marble. The Royal Butlers descendents of the original palace retainers look after all contemporary comforts and ensure that all guests are treated like Royalty. |
What to See: |
» Dargah Ajmer Sharief
» Mayo College |
» Ana Sagar Lake
» Adhai-din-ka Jhonpra |
» Taragarh Fort
» Akbar´s Palace |
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» Mansingh Palace
» Hotel Regency
» Hotel Embassy |
» Hotel Sahil
» Phool Mahal Palace
» Hotel Ambassador |
» Roopangarh Fort
» Hotel Chitvan |
Festivals: |
| » Urs Ajmer Sharif |
Shopping: |
| Just like any other city in Rajasthan, Ajmer is also a shopper's paradise. There are numerous items in Ajmer that you will find worth buying. The most famous shopping items of Ajmer includes Antiques, Ornaments, Gold and silver jewelry in contemporary designs, Bandhini (colorful tie-and-dye Saris), Embroidered Jodhpuri Jutis (footwear), Ittar (a special form of local perfume). |
Accessibility: |
| By Air - Jaipur (132 km from Ajmer) is the nearest airport.
By Rail - Regular train services link Ajmer with all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
by surface - There is a well-connected network of buses that ply to and fro from Ajmer connecting it to major towns and cities in north India. |
