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The vintage coupé glides to a stop at the lake's edge. It's hard to believe the floating vision in marble is real. Blink, and indeed, there is a luminous palace emerging from the mist. Suddenly you are in a boat, drifting ever closer and the reality doesn't disappoint. At Taj Lake Palace, with the Aravalli Mountains and city palaces as a backdrop, one gets an impending sense of enchantment.
Ana Bru
Owner & High-end Travel Specialist
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Accommodations at Taj Lake Palace are as delightful as the exterior. Every one of the romantic rooms holds a story and among the most compelling is the Chandra Prakash Suite, meaning Lustre of the Moon. The decorative gilt moldings, sculpted marble columns, and fine fretwork screens impressed even the Maharaja who held court in this very room in the 1930s.
There are countless unique experiences to be had. Indulge in royal Mewar fare at the Lily Pond, where courtesans once welcomed royalty into the folds of the palace. Or sail into a purple sunset on a 150-year old ceremonial barge complete with candlelight and resplendently dressed oarsmen. Indulge in a heritage walk with a royal escort armed with caviar, paté and a bottle of bubbly. Soak in the sounds and sights of the city as your royal butler accompanies you on a shopping trip.
In this royal dream, anything is possible.
Key points:
- Location: In Udaipur city, in the middle of Lake Pichola.
- Accommodation: 83 rooms and 19 suites.
- Activities: Cultural visits, boat trips, music, sunset cruise, elephant rides, camel rides, shopping, vintage car drive and yoga.
- Cuisine: The Master Chef can create special wine appreciation menus, degustation menus, theme menus and traditional Rajasthani meals served on gold plated thalis.
- Best season: From September to April.
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