The Taj Lake Palace is a white marble and mosaic structure located in the middle of Lake Pichola Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. The 83-room palace has 17 suites and was built in 1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II, 62nd successor to the royal dynasty of Mewar – believed to be descendants of the Sun God.
The Taj Lake Palace occupies a four-acre island. Guests arrive by water transport.
The rate for a one double bed, lake view room with separate sitting area, air conditioning, TV with pay movies and telephone is about $475/nigh. High-speed Internet access is available at an extra charge.
Why This Trend Is Growing
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