Udaipur, India
Taj Lake Palace
Starting Price
€850Nearest Airport
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) — 26km away
Starting Price€850
Nearest Airport
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) — 26km away
Perfect For
History enthusiasts wanting to stay in a 1746 "floating" white marble palaceCinema fans seeking the iconic setting of the Bond film "Octopussy"Couples looking for the world's most romantic and isolated lake-island sanctuaryTraditionalists who value Rajput royal service and historic ferry transfers
Taj Lake Palace
Udaipur, India
From €850 / night
Part of the Taj Hotels collection
Tata Neu / Taj InnerCircle member? Book via the official website to unlock exclusive rates and member benefits.
Popular Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Jiva Spa on a boat
- Royal historic boat cruises
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Cultural performances
- Heritage walks
- Yoga and meditation
- Concierge service
Overview
Built in 1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II as a summer pleasure palace, this white marble structure occupies an entire four-acre island in the center of Lake Pichola. Originally known as Jag Niwas, the palace was designed to face east, allowing inhabitants to pray to the Sun God at dawn. The architecture is an ethereal example of Rajput artistry, featuring scalloped arches, inlaid stones, and interior courtyards filled with fountains and lotus ponds. It gained global fame as the setting for the Bond film Octopussy and remains the world's most famous "floating" heritage hotel.
Lake & RiversideStaying in an 18th-century marble palace in the middle of a lakeLiving a James Bond "Octopussy" fantasyExperiencing the ultimate heritage hospitality of the Maharanas
Highlights
- Housed in an 18th-century white marble palace that appears to float on Lake Pichola
- Formerly the "Jag Niwas" summer palace for the Royal House of Mewar
- Served as the primary filming location for the James Bond film "Octopussy"
- Accessible exclusively by private boat to ensure total guest seclusion
Things to Know
- Check-in: 2:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 PM
- The hotel is located on an island and is accessible exclusively via a 24-hour private boat shuttle from the mainland jetty
- Visitors who are not resident guests are generally not permitted on the island to maintain privacy
- Traditional formal attire or smart casual wear is requested for dinner at Neel Kamal
Activities
Traditional "Ganga Aarti" rituals on the lake
Guided heritage walks of Udaipur
Private boat excursions for birdwatching
Popular Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Jiva Spa on a boat
- Royal historic boat cruises
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Cultural performances
- Heritage walks
- Yoga and meditation
- Concierge service
Taj Lake Palace
Udaipur, India
From €850 / night
Part of the Taj Hotels collection
Tata Neu / Taj InnerCircle member? Book via the official website to unlock exclusive rates and member benefits.
Dining
- Neel Kamal — Authentic Rajasthani and Northwest Frontier Cuisine
- Jharokha — All-day Global Cuisine with Lake Pichola Views
- Bhairo — Rooftop European Contemporary Cuisine (Seasonal)
- Amrit Sagar — Sophisticated Bar featuring signature martinis and vintage spirits
Neel Kamal — Authentic Rajasthani and Northwest Frontier CuisineJharokha — All-day Global Cuisine with Lake Pichola ViewsBhairo — Rooftop European Contemporary Cuisine (Seasonal)Amrit Sagar — Sophisticated Bar featuring signature martinis and vintage spirits
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Location
Open in Google MapsLake Pichola, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313004, India
