Jag Mandir

Jag Mandir is known as “Lake Garden Palace” of Rajasthan. It is located in Udaipur, which is quite attractive as tourist destinations. Jag Mandir is situated in the middle of Lake Pichola, which has a stunning structure with life-sized sculptures of eight elephants and has the garden of prettiest flowers. Built-in 1652 by Maharana Jagat Singh, this architectural marvel is contributing to enhancing the beauty of Udaipur. Jag Mandir is rich in heritage with architectural elegance, and that makes it one of the most visited places in India.

Structure of Jag Mandir

This three-storied deluxe palace is made by using marble and yellow sandstone with Mughal and Rajputana architectural in Picholi village (Pichola Lake is named after this village). Jag Mandir was used as a resort by the royal rulers of Mewar. Sprawling gardens, museums, and delicious cuisines are key highlights of this palace. Enjoy the soothing atmosphere of the surroundings and mesmerizing beauty at the time of sunset.

What to Explore in Jag Mandir?

Jag Mandir Palace is full of prominent structures that become attractions of this place. Explore and experience the royal and impressive architecture here.

• Sprawling Garden

The location of Jag Mandir, which attracts your attention first, is a lush green, gorgeous, and well-maintained garden. Enjoy at this delightful place where you can feel the pleasant breeze that is flowing from Lake Pichola. Inhaling some fresh air and relax at this heavenly place. This garden is splendidly decorated with colorful flowers like rose, jasmine, yew bushes, bougainvillea, nasturtiums, and verbenas. You can feel the joyful stroll over the soft green carpet of the garden and the mesmerizing sunset at this place.

• Mahals

Jag Mandir has many things to explore and to make you amazed by the stunning architecture. Octagonal towers and attractive domes are making the main part of the palace more gorgeous. Here you can see more things like:

Gul Mahal is the most pleasant sample of spellbinding architecture. It is surrounded by Mahals and made by using red and black marbles. This unique architectural masterpiece is carved with murals and paintings. Gul Mahal is one of the fascinating places in the Jag Mandir.

Bara Patharon Ka Mahal is another wonderful place in Jag Mandir Palace. This Bara Patharon Ka Mahal or palace of the Twelve Stones is built with twelve solid marble slabs.

Along with this Mahal, Jag Mandir also has other fascinating structures like Kunwar Pada Ka Mahal and Zenana Mahal. Kunwar Pada Ka Mahal is the place for a crowned prince, and Zenana Mahal has various chambers for the ladies of the royalty.

• Museum

Jag Mandir is the house of the brave kings of Mewar. If you love history and like to know about olden times, then you will enjoy this place. The Museum of Jag Mandir is a treasure house of artefacts, souvenirss, and relics of the Mewar Dynasty.

• Delicious Cuisines

Jag Mandir Palace has a separate restaurant where you can taste traditional, tasty, and delicious cuisines. To enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner, this palace is the perfect place. You can visit Darikhana, which is a restaurant in Jag Mandir, and enjoy delicious dishes.

• Bar and SPA

You can have an exciting time with your friends and family at the bar of the Jag Mandir Palace. Take Ayurvedic and traditional massages and treatments in this soothing ambiance. Restore your health and become stress-free here.

How to Reach Jag Mandir?

Once you reach at Maharana Pratap Airport and railway station in Udaipur then you can reach at Jag Mandir conveniently.

From Udaipur Airport:

From	To	Mode of Transport	Distance	Duration	Fare
Udaipur Airport	Jag Mandir	Taxi	22.1 Miles	33 min	INR 550  - INR 700
		Driver	22.1 Miles	33 min	INR 250 - INR 380
		Town car	22.1 Miles	33 min	INR 1,900 - INR 2,700

From Udaipur City Station:

From	To	Mode of Transport	Distance	Duration	Fare
Udaipur City Station	Jag Mandir	Taxi	10 Miles	15 min	INR 250 - INR 300
		Uber	10 Miles	15 min	INR 310 - INR 350
		By walk	1.8 Miles	36 min	-

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