Lake Palace on Lake Pichola viewed from City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
The Lake Palace (Jag Niwas) floats on Lake Pichola in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, framed by ornate balconies of the City Palace complex with the Aravalli Mountains in the distance.
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The White Jewel of Udaipur
The Lake Palace, known locally as Jag Niwas, appears to float on the turquoise waters of Lake Pichola, a masterpiece of Mewar architecture built between 1743 and 1746.
A Royal Perspective
This panoramic view captures the palace from the elevated terraces of the City Palace complex, where ornate sandstone balconies and carved arches frame one of India's most photographed vistas.
Timeless Rajasthan
Under the clear Rajasthani sky, the white marble palace gleams against the backdrop of the ancient Aravalli Mountains, embodying the romantic heritage of the Kingdom of Mewar.
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