Taj Lake Palace

Taj Lake Palace

Afloat on an island at the heart of Lake Pichola in India‘s romantic Rajasthan state, the Taj Lake Palace offers impeccable service with a regal touch. A former summer home to the Mewar dynasty, its grand rooms and suites overlook either the shimmering lake or the private courtyard gardens. Rooms and suites have been painstakingly restored in exquisite 18th-century style, from resplendent Indian textiles and hand-carved wooden latticework to intricate teak furnishings and marble fixtures.

With a 24-hour private room attendant, round-the-clock water taxi service, and an opulent onsite spa, this resplendent former royal residence offers luxury on another level, while its location makes it ideal for exploring Udaipur. The hotel sits at the center of Lake Pichola, reached by private water taxi. Udaipur is 14 miles from Maharana Pratap Airport.

With a storied regal past to uphold, the ten exquisite rooms have been furnished to capture their royal history. They feature king-sized or double beds, 24-hour private room attendants, and 24-hour in-room dining facilities. Each room features bespoke design elements and the finest materials, such as teak, silk and marble.

Taking influence from flavors around the world, the hotel’s four eateries offer a world-class range of dining options. Neel Kamal offers Indian cuisine from Rajasthan and the North-West Frontier (formerly a region of the British Indian Empire and now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan) in a dining room with all the pomp and elegance of a royal banquet hall. Jharokha serves contemporary world cuisine with flourishes of Asian and Continental dining. Rooftop restaurant Bhairo serves European haute cuisine accompanied by romantic views of lakeside Udaipur. There is also the option of relaxed finger food at convivial cocktail bar Amrit Sagar.