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Jal Mahal Japur

History of The Jal Mahal Jaipur

Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.

           

Tavel to tha Jal Mahal Jaipur

A rickshaw from Jaipur to Jal Mahal will cost between 50-100RS while the return journey should cost less than 150RS. A one day rickshaw tour that includes the Amer fort, the Jal Mahal and the monkey temple will cost around 500Rs. The Jal Mahal is connect to Jaipur by bus (bus number 5 and AC1) and the palace is on the main route between Jaipur and Amer. A single bus ticket from Jaipur will cost 10Rs and buses depart from Ajmeri gate. 

            

Information about The Jal Mahal Jaipur

Tourists who view the Water Palace from the banks of Lake Sagar are often unaware of the technological and design achievements of the ancient palace. Though the palace only appears to be a single story there are actual a further four submerged levels. The solid stone walls hold back millions of litres of water and the special designed lime mortar has prevented water seepage for over 250 years.

LOCATION- JAIPUR (RAJASTHAN)