Taj Lake Palace - Udaipur's Floating Marvel

Udaipur, RajasthanPALACE

A historic white marble palace, now an exclusive luxury hotel, situated in the middle of Udaipur's Lake Pichola and accessible only by private boat.

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Not Wheelchair Friendly

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About the Destination

Overview

The Taj Lake Palace is an 18th-century royal summer palace that appears to float on the waters of Lake Pichola. Constructed entirely of white marble, it is now a luxury hotel managed by the Taj Group, accessible only by a private boat for resident guests. The experience begins from a private jetty on the mainland, leading to the hotel's grand courtyards, serene lily ponds, and intricately decorated interiors. Guests can walk through open-air corridors, relax by the poolside overlooking the lake, or enjoy views of the City Palace, Aravalli hills, and Jag Mandir island from their rooms.

Contact Information

Phone: +91-294-2428800

Email: lakepalace.udaipur@tajhotels.com

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Location & Address

P.O. Box 5, Lake Pichola, Lake Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

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Best Time to Visit

The best time to stay is from October to March when the weather is pleasant and cool, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 25°C. This is the peak tourist season. The monsoon months, from July to September, are also beautiful as the lake is full and the surrounding hills are green, offering a different kind of beauty. It's best to avoid the summer months from April to June when temperatures can exceed 40°C.
Peak Crowd: November-January, weekends, and during major festivals like Diwali and Christmas, when hotel occupancy is at its highest.
Moderate Crowd: February-March and October. These months offer great weather with slightly fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
Low Crowd: April-June due to extreme heat, and July-September during the monsoon season, which sees lower tourist footfall.

How to Reach

Air

Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) in Udaipur is the nearest airport, located about 25 km from the hotel's jetty. The drive takes approximately 45-60 minutes. The hotel can arrange airport transfers.

Train

Udaipur City Railway Station (UDZ) is the main station, about 4 km from the jetty. It is well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Agra. Taxis and auto-rickshaws are available at the station.

Road

Udaipur is well-connected by National Highway 48 and other state highways. It's about 400 km from Jaipur (6-7 hours) and 250 km from Ahmedabad (4-5 hours). Regular state-run and private luxury buses connect Udaipur to nearby cities.

Local Transport

To reach the hotel's mainland jetty, you can use auto-rickshaws, which are common throughout the city. App-based cab services like Uber and Ola are also widely available. The jetty is in a central location, easily accessible from most parts of the city.