Udaipur remains one of the best places in Rajasthan for a romantic escape. Fondly called the Venice of the East, Udaipur makes for a true luxury escape, with its beautiful properties, serene lanes and heritage palaces. The pristine Lake Pichola makes this city even more amazing. There’s only one palace located in the midst of Lake Pichola, which is Taj Lake Palace. The mesmerising resort is truly one of a kind! A perfect backdrop for royal weddings & magical honeymoons, the Taj Lake Palace is incomparable.
Made for
Taj Lake Palace is made for the luxurious traveller who loves to be treated like royalty. The Taj Lake Palace treats all of their guests like kings and queens Even the arrival is royal! Imagine arriving at a palace in the middle of the lake with rose petal showers & a platter of refreshments which greet you. Guards also escort you under a sequinned umbrella to give you a traditional welcome. Even the dining experience is unforgettable as your personal butlers take care of your each & every need.
About the property
The Taj Lake palace was earlier called the Jat Niwas where Maharana Jagat Singh II of Udaipur used to spend moonlight picnics with the ladies, it was his own pleasure palace. This was restored after to its original glory & became world renowned. It became so famous that a James Bond film, Octopussy was filmed here. Its location in the middle of the lake offers some breathtaking views from the room of the Aravalli Hills, Jag Mandir & City Palace. Unclear
This location also provides for an excellent backdrop to the fine dining restaurants at the Taj Lake Palace. There are four restaurants so that the guests can have any cuisine they wish to. They serve authentic Rajasthani cuisine, continental, an exclusive bar is here as well.
There are 66 rooms & 17 suits at this massive palace. They are designed to offer a different mood & period. From Luxury Rooms, Palace Rooms to the Grand Presidential Suite; the Taj Lake Palace has something for everyone! The Palace Rooms have classic Indian architectural themes & high ceilings which are accentuated by rich decor & flower motifs. The in room services include 24 hour personalised butler service, bath menu & bath salts, Forest Essentials bath amenities. While the most grand room of all, the Grand Presidential Suite offers a true royal experience. The Shambu Prakash suite which is named after Maharana Shambhu Singh, is furnished in impressive & opulent decor. The services include complimentary bottle of wines, DVD player, pillow & quilt menu, five- fixture bathroom amenities, etc.
Cost
The starting range of the rooms here are from Rs 31,000 per night. These are Luxury rooms which have a princely inspired decor with a queen bed. The rate includes room, breakfast & complimentary wi-fi. The highest priced rooms here which is the Grand Presidential suite is for Rs 4,25,000/ night. The rate includes room, breakfast & complimentary Wi-Fi.
Food
Neel Kamal serves authentic flavours of Udaipur, as well as signature dishes from India. Bhairo is a rooftop restaurant that treat your senses to contemporary European cuisine. They also have a bar called Amrit Sagar which offers a selection of vintage wines & cigars.
Best time to go
Best time to visit Udaipur is the winter season from September- March, as it's cooler because of the onset of winters.
How to get here
Closest city is Delhi from where you can reach by air
By air: You can reach Udaipur by air, they have their own Maharana Pratap Airport, 22 km away from the city.
By road: Delhi to Udaipur is a 14 hour journey by road.
By train: Udaipur has its own railway station, Rana Pratap Nagar railway station, which is connected to major cities like Ahmedabad, Ajmer etc.
What to do here and around the property
There are many activities that you can indulge in at the resort, from Indian aroma therapies, spa indulgences to body scrubs & wraps; they even have a Mewar Khas treatment which is a pre-bathing ritual of the royalty in the preparation of an auspicious ceremony.
If you want to explore the beautiful city of Udaipur, then there are many forts to explore, a scenic boat-ride on the Lake Pichola, You can explore the City Palace or the Jag Mandir, which is a top destination wedding place in Udaipur. Other than that, you can explore the plethora of cafes here.
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