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Jagmandir Island Palace
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India · HRH Group · Accessible Luxury
Jag Mandir was built as a pleasure palace and summer retreat for the Mewar royals, its construction spanning over a century, from 1551 to 1652 under Maharana Jagat Singh I, on an island in Lake Pichola in Udaipur. It is said to have sheltered the Mughal prince Khurram, the future Shah Jahan, while he was in exile, and it now takes ten rooms as a heritage hotel, reached by boat across the lake.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 1652
- Neighborhood: Shitla Marg
About Jagmandir Island Palace
- Jag Mandir was built as a pleasure palace and summer retreat for the Mewar royals, begun in 1551 and completed in 1652 under Maharana Jagat Singh I.
- It stands on an island in Lake Pichola, Udaipur, and has about ten rooms.
- It is said to have sheltered Prince Khurram, the future Shah Jahan, in exile.
History
Originally built as a pleasure palace and summer retreat for the Mewar royals, the construction of Jag Mandir spanned over a century, beginning in 1551 and reaching completion in 1652 under Maharana Jagat Singh I. The island palace famously served as a refuge for Prince Khurram, the future Emperor Shah Jahan, during his rebellion against his father. Today, it has been meticulously redeveloped by the HRH Group as a premier heritage destination and luxury hotel.
Restaurants and bars
- The Darikhana — Restaurant · select international cuisine
- Picholi Bar — Bar
- Paantya — Restaurant · Continental, Mughlai and authentic Rajasthani
- The Pool Deck — Poolside
- Panera — Restaurant
Experiences
- Palki Khana meal with Mewar Sound and Light Show — A meal packaged with the Mewar Sound and Light Show at a special price.
- Jagriti heritage museum — Heritage museum onsite giving an account of how Jagmandir was built and developed over the centuries.
- Classical music evenings — Musical soirees and performances at the Garden Courtyard; classical music in the evenings.
- Panghat Spa & Beauty Salon — Offers Ayurvedic and beauty treatments.
Amenities
- Boat transfers from the City Palace jetty
- The Panghat Spa and Salon for Ayurvedic treatments
- Fine dining at The Darikhana (colonnaded restaurant)
- Picholi Bar (historic bar venue)
- Heritage museum and expansive pleasure gardens
- All-day cafe and stylish dining venues
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