Jag Mandir, Udaipur

Overview

Jag Mandir is a palace on an island in Lake Pichola, begun under Maharana Karan Singh in the early seventeenth century and completed under Maharana Jagat Singh I, after whom it is named. It served as a pleasure palace and a refuge.

Prince Khurram, the future Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, took shelter here in 1623–24 while in rebellion against his father, and the palace is said to have influenced his later architecture. Its gardens, domes and the Gul Mahal make a quiet retreat from the city.

What to look for

• The Gul Mahal and the domes of the palace
• The carved stone elephants at the entrance
• The gardens on the lake island
• The view of the City Palace from the water

Visiting tips

• Reach it by boat from the City Palace jetty; allow an hour or more for the trip and visit.
• Late afternoon light is soft on the lake.
• The palace is also used for events, so check access.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Jag Mandir, Udaipur, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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Nearby

Chittorgarh Fort Vijay Stambh City Palace Lake Pichola Jagdish Temple Saheliyon Ki Bari Eklingji Temple