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Luxury floating palaces
One of the brightest representatives of Indian architecture are luxurious floating palaces Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir. They hit its grandeur and scope, and are considered among the most beautiful structures in the world. More recently, "only" in the XVIII century in India, on the cliff of the island Niwas Udaipur, almost in the middle of Lake Pichola, located a summer royal residence. Nowadays, thanks to the restoration work and original design, the residence of the Maharaja of "evolved" into a beautiful hotel, deserves evaluation of 5 stars. It is a luxurious palace on Lake Pichola, better known as Jag Niwas, located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Lake Pichola Palace built of precious and rare white marble mine which was found in the mountains of Udaipur. This is the most beautiful building material, which, depending on the time of day is able to change its color. The total area of the palace is almost 16,000 square meters. meters. A feature of the first floor rooms is their perfectly round shape with a diameter of 6, 4 meters. However, not only is able to literally put in mute shock from what he saw of luxury everyone who crosses the threshold of the palace. In a long list of attractions of the Indian residence: Throne of Shah Jahan, created from cast stone, masterpieces of art, unique works of stained glass, the mosque dedicated to a Muslim saint Baba Kapoor, unique fountains and ponds.
The building of the palace is a multilevel structure having a plurality of open terraces, marble colonnades, pools of clear water, the upper room, having a perfectly circular shape, and a courtyard with a huge artificial lakes located here and islets on them. The roof structure is formed by the amazing beauty of the huge dome. The walls of the structure, made of white marble, the ability to change the color shade depending on the time of day, are decorated with elegant stucco and colorful mosaics, which are interspersed with fragments of black marble. The main feature, which leads to the delight of all visitors Jag Nivas, is that amazingly beautiful wall constructions go straight into the deep waters of Lake Pichola. Windows luxurious rooms are looking at the mirror surface of the lake. Time spent in Jag Niwas, will be remembered for all its visitors.
The construction of the Palace of Lake Pichola was carried out from 1743, the year of 1746-th year under the guidance of Maharana of Udaipur. Inspirer and Founder of the Palace was the Jag Niwas, (Gian Niwas), in fact, that's why a new building on his behalf and got its name. The main facade of the Palace facing to the east, and it is not surprising, as many residents of this country shall be made prayers to the Sun God is in the morning. Palace Lake Pichola, surrounded by majestic colonnades, amazing fountains and magnificent gardens, was the summer residence of many rulers of Udaipur. There they found not only privacy, but also carried out so-called Durbar, or secular balls, tips.
Some historical documents there is a mention of the Lake Palace as a place in which were able to find shelter persecuted enemies famous Europeans. Approximately 100 years after the construction of the Palace, in 1857, the year the country passed the Mutiny, and some families of Europeans were able to escape and hide behind the walls of the Palace of the Lake Pichola. Right then Maharana Swaroop Singh, decided to help the fugitives, and ordered the destruction of all the boats in the city, preventing thus the rebels to reach the island.
In the history of the palace is the period when he found himself completely untapped. Beautiful buildings during the second half of the nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century stood abandoned and gradually began to crumble. In the mid-twentieth century, a descendant of Indian rulers Bhagwat Singh bought the property and the land around it, made a complex reconstruction and restoration works that turned the building into an impressive high-end hotel. Restoring the palace from obscurity and decorate his room, he took the American designer and artist Didi. Thanks to his talent and virtually dilapidated abandoned buildings turned into one of the many wonderful gems of Indian architecture.
It is interesting that now all this - the heritage tourists. After the middle of the XX century Jag Niwas was the hotel, the luxury, of course. Its luxurious rooms overlook directly on the surface of the lake, its terraces, pavilions and restaurants intricate. Visitors can, for example, will be long remembered an evening spent on the floating islands of one of the domestic restaurants Jag Niwas. And you get to it even today can be only by boat.
Time passed slowly as usual, on Lake Pichola Palace gradually began to lose its former glory, and about to produce at least some restoration work and the speech was not. Many writers have referred to this masterpiece as the "unique aqueous Palace Udaipur, collapsing under the influence of time and humidity." Maharana Bhopal Singh, during whose reign were in 1930-1955-th year, is attached to the Palace Hall, later called Chandra Prakash. A little later, Jag Niwas Palace was radically transformed into a first class hotel in Udaipur "luxury". On the creation of the project by well-known at the time the American artist Dede contractor. In 1971, the hotel owner was the company «Taj Hotel Resorts and Palaces». Determined to contribute to the restoration of monuments of history and architecture, the new owners under the guidance of Jamshid DF finish building to the main building has 75 rooms. Follow the global restoration, which has touched the Palace of Lake Pichola, conducted recently, only 2000. Nowadays, it is in excellent condition and included in the lists of many tourist companies as one of the most important attractions of the East. This building at the time visited by Queen Elizabeth, the Shah of Iran, Jacqueline Kennedy, Vivien Leigh.
Room from 12 marble blocks, the throne of Shah Jahan carved out of monolithic stone, a small mosque dedicated to the Kapoor Baba, a local Muslim saint, original paintings, sparkling and crystal works of stained glass, artificial lakes with islands, fountains - this is the most interesting objects in the island although the list of attractions of the palace is not exhausted. From the windows you can admire the smooth surface of Lake Pichola, and in the evening enjoy fine dining on the island among the lilies.
By the way, Lake Pichola is not entirely artificial, just in time, Maharaja has expanded its area of eight square kilometers. Lake System allows you to adjust the water level during the monsoon. During droughts to the hotel can be reached by land transportation.
Udaipur is located on the shores of three lakes, for which he received the glory "Oriental Venice". You can also hear the name "Versailles" - the palace in the middle of Lake Pichola. He is the most recognizable attraction in Rajasthan. This magnificent lake complex was recognized as the most romantic place in India, as well as most expensive and most beautiful hotels in the country. He goes out of ten of the best hotels in the world and is considered one of the most famous places in the world. Palace Lake Pichola in Udaipur made the city one of the most recognizable and contributed to attracting tourists. This town has many years fighting for the title of the main tourist center of the West Indies. And all thanks to this wonderful place. The current state of the Palace of Lake Pichola in Udaipur The second half of the XIX Century Water Palace Udaipur much decayed under the influence of time, environmental factors and social upheaval. Pierre Loti spoke of him as a "slowly collapsing under the lake water." In those hard times visited the palace famous cyclists - Fanny Bullock Workman and her husband William Hunter Workman. They were surprised by the "cheap and tasteless style" interior decoration of the palace, and said that a "filling in the form of ancient European furniture, wooden clocks, ornaments of colored glass and toys, all this seems to the visitor is not an appropriate place where he expected to see real Oriental splendor. " When the palace was granted the status of the hotel, he was in a state of decline. It was the only way to preserve this unique building. In 1971, when the hotel began to manage the company «Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces», he was reinstated. And most recently, in 2000, it was held the second most complex restoration. Now he is in excellent condition and is the property of tourists from all over the world. How long he will remain in the memory, because all the incredible beauty of the East lies within the walls of the palace.
Lake Pichola Palace is located on the island Niwas in the heart of the city of Udaipur in western India. The city in which it is located, is famous since ancient times for its palaces of incredible beauty and unique style. Some of the most famous palaces are here. This is the City Palace, and Jagmandir, Pichola and the Lake Palace and Monsoon Palace or the Palace of Rains. Here you can also see the collection of cars of the Maharaja, Vaishnava temple of Jagdish Mandir, the residence of the former Prime Minister Gaff ki Haveli, pink ornamental garden of the XVIII century Saheliyon ki Bari, an ethnographic museum and tourist village of Shilpgram, Agar, a wonderful picturesque artificial mountain lake Badi ka Talab. Through Udaipur hosts numerous tourist routes, but, nevertheless, it does not lose its special flavor.
How to get to the Palace of Lake Pichola in Udaipur from Goa to Udaipur can be reached in different ways. From Udaipur is located 42 km Airport Dabok. Here, sit down planes from different cities: Delhi, Goa from Mumbai, Jaipur, Jodhpur and others. With this airport operate such airlines like Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Indians Airlines. You can also get on the train. True, you have to change several times. From Udaipur to Delhi runs two trains from Delhi and can be reached almost anywhere. There is also a train from from Mumbai. And, of course, can not forget about the buses. Bus paths are open to any city of India. And from the city to the hotel tourists get on the boats, as well as a couple of centuries ago.
Palace Lake Pichola often in lists of the most spectacular species of not only India but the entire world. He dips his wall directly into the water of the lake, and this is its main feature. Inside the marble walls hide a multitude of patios, fountains, artificial lakes with artificial islands. This place has earned the love of many famous people who have visited it, for example, Lord Curzon, Vivien Leigh, Queen Elizabeth II, Jackie Kennedy. Palace on just getting set. Here, the events unfolded James Bond film in 1983 - "Octopussy" - as well as the British television series "The Pearl of the Crown."
You will not regret visiting this ancient Indian city of Udaipur. His splendor amazes even the most nevpechatlitelnogo person. You can not take your eyes off the beauty and luxury of palaces and temples, made in a unique style, unmatched by the masters of all ages, and even from the narrow and crooked streets, where there are many historical events. You immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient times and enjoy a wonderful holiday in India. Be sure to look at all corners of the city, because that is where all the fun lies.
And now about the second Palace:
Magnificent and luxurious palace Jag Mandir is located in one of the two islands of Lake Pichola, belonging to the city of Udaipur, which is also called the Venice of the East, or the White City. Construction Jag Mandir was held in three stages under the guidance of three rulers: it began in 1551 Maharana Amar Singh, in the years 1620-1628 continued Maharana Karan Singh, and completed construction during his reign (1628-1652) Maharana Jagat Singh I.
The three-level palace is a complex of buildings of incredible beauty. The earliest construction of the building began Gul Mahal - a small palace of yellow sandstone with a wide main dome, topped with an Islamic crescent. Inside, one above the other are three domed hall. Initially the palace to be used as a safe haven for Prince Khurrama, who was hiding from his father - Mughal emperor Jahangir, and to which Maharana Amar Singh regarded with great favor.
Jag Mandir Palace Chief communicates with Gul Mahal and facing the "face" to the City Palace. It is an aggregate of many halls, pavilions and halls lined with great stone mosaics. In the corners of the palace are located octagonal tower adorned with small domes. Right at the entrance to the palace is the pavilion, which is an arched colonnade of snow-white color, which is decorated with figures of elephants, carved out of stone, but later they were damaged and replaced with foam.
On the territory of the palace complex of lush garden, for which the Jag Mandir Palace is even called the Lake Garden. It features a courtyard, which is decorated with white and black tiles and full of fountains and pools. Jag Mandir Palace has always been a place to relax, and today it is often rented for various events and parties. To get on the island, you can use boats and boats that depart from the dock at City Palace.
Source: masterok.livejournal.com
The building of the palace is a multilevel structure having a plurality of open terraces, marble colonnades, pools of clear water, the upper room, having a perfectly circular shape, and a courtyard with a huge artificial lakes located here and islets on them. The roof structure is formed by the amazing beauty of the huge dome. The walls of the structure, made of white marble, the ability to change the color shade depending on the time of day, are decorated with elegant stucco and colorful mosaics, which are interspersed with fragments of black marble. The main feature, which leads to the delight of all visitors Jag Nivas, is that amazingly beautiful wall constructions go straight into the deep waters of Lake Pichola. Windows luxurious rooms are looking at the mirror surface of the lake. Time spent in Jag Niwas, will be remembered for all its visitors.
The construction of the Palace of Lake Pichola was carried out from 1743, the year of 1746-th year under the guidance of Maharana of Udaipur. Inspirer and Founder of the Palace was the Jag Niwas, (Gian Niwas), in fact, that's why a new building on his behalf and got its name. The main facade of the Palace facing to the east, and it is not surprising, as many residents of this country shall be made prayers to the Sun God is in the morning. Palace Lake Pichola, surrounded by majestic colonnades, amazing fountains and magnificent gardens, was the summer residence of many rulers of Udaipur. There they found not only privacy, but also carried out so-called Durbar, or secular balls, tips.
Some historical documents there is a mention of the Lake Palace as a place in which were able to find shelter persecuted enemies famous Europeans. Approximately 100 years after the construction of the Palace, in 1857, the year the country passed the Mutiny, and some families of Europeans were able to escape and hide behind the walls of the Palace of the Lake Pichola. Right then Maharana Swaroop Singh, decided to help the fugitives, and ordered the destruction of all the boats in the city, preventing thus the rebels to reach the island.
In the history of the palace is the period when he found himself completely untapped. Beautiful buildings during the second half of the nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century stood abandoned and gradually began to crumble. In the mid-twentieth century, a descendant of Indian rulers Bhagwat Singh bought the property and the land around it, made a complex reconstruction and restoration works that turned the building into an impressive high-end hotel. Restoring the palace from obscurity and decorate his room, he took the American designer and artist Didi. Thanks to his talent and virtually dilapidated abandoned buildings turned into one of the many wonderful gems of Indian architecture.
It is interesting that now all this - the heritage tourists. After the middle of the XX century Jag Niwas was the hotel, the luxury, of course. Its luxurious rooms overlook directly on the surface of the lake, its terraces, pavilions and restaurants intricate. Visitors can, for example, will be long remembered an evening spent on the floating islands of one of the domestic restaurants Jag Niwas. And you get to it even today can be only by boat.
Time passed slowly as usual, on Lake Pichola Palace gradually began to lose its former glory, and about to produce at least some restoration work and the speech was not. Many writers have referred to this masterpiece as the "unique aqueous Palace Udaipur, collapsing under the influence of time and humidity." Maharana Bhopal Singh, during whose reign were in 1930-1955-th year, is attached to the Palace Hall, later called Chandra Prakash. A little later, Jag Niwas Palace was radically transformed into a first class hotel in Udaipur "luxury". On the creation of the project by well-known at the time the American artist Dede contractor. In 1971, the hotel owner was the company «Taj Hotel Resorts and Palaces». Determined to contribute to the restoration of monuments of history and architecture, the new owners under the guidance of Jamshid DF finish building to the main building has 75 rooms. Follow the global restoration, which has touched the Palace of Lake Pichola, conducted recently, only 2000. Nowadays, it is in excellent condition and included in the lists of many tourist companies as one of the most important attractions of the East. This building at the time visited by Queen Elizabeth, the Shah of Iran, Jacqueline Kennedy, Vivien Leigh.
Room from 12 marble blocks, the throne of Shah Jahan carved out of monolithic stone, a small mosque dedicated to the Kapoor Baba, a local Muslim saint, original paintings, sparkling and crystal works of stained glass, artificial lakes with islands, fountains - this is the most interesting objects in the island although the list of attractions of the palace is not exhausted. From the windows you can admire the smooth surface of Lake Pichola, and in the evening enjoy fine dining on the island among the lilies.
By the way, Lake Pichola is not entirely artificial, just in time, Maharaja has expanded its area of eight square kilometers. Lake System allows you to adjust the water level during the monsoon. During droughts to the hotel can be reached by land transportation.
Udaipur is located on the shores of three lakes, for which he received the glory "Oriental Venice". You can also hear the name "Versailles" - the palace in the middle of Lake Pichola. He is the most recognizable attraction in Rajasthan. This magnificent lake complex was recognized as the most romantic place in India, as well as most expensive and most beautiful hotels in the country. He goes out of ten of the best hotels in the world and is considered one of the most famous places in the world. Palace Lake Pichola in Udaipur made the city one of the most recognizable and contributed to attracting tourists. This town has many years fighting for the title of the main tourist center of the West Indies. And all thanks to this wonderful place. The current state of the Palace of Lake Pichola in Udaipur The second half of the XIX Century Water Palace Udaipur much decayed under the influence of time, environmental factors and social upheaval. Pierre Loti spoke of him as a "slowly collapsing under the lake water." In those hard times visited the palace famous cyclists - Fanny Bullock Workman and her husband William Hunter Workman. They were surprised by the "cheap and tasteless style" interior decoration of the palace, and said that a "filling in the form of ancient European furniture, wooden clocks, ornaments of colored glass and toys, all this seems to the visitor is not an appropriate place where he expected to see real Oriental splendor. " When the palace was granted the status of the hotel, he was in a state of decline. It was the only way to preserve this unique building. In 1971, when the hotel began to manage the company «Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces», he was reinstated. And most recently, in 2000, it was held the second most complex restoration. Now he is in excellent condition and is the property of tourists from all over the world. How long he will remain in the memory, because all the incredible beauty of the East lies within the walls of the palace.
Lake Pichola Palace is located on the island Niwas in the heart of the city of Udaipur in western India. The city in which it is located, is famous since ancient times for its palaces of incredible beauty and unique style. Some of the most famous palaces are here. This is the City Palace, and Jagmandir, Pichola and the Lake Palace and Monsoon Palace or the Palace of Rains. Here you can also see the collection of cars of the Maharaja, Vaishnava temple of Jagdish Mandir, the residence of the former Prime Minister Gaff ki Haveli, pink ornamental garden of the XVIII century Saheliyon ki Bari, an ethnographic museum and tourist village of Shilpgram, Agar, a wonderful picturesque artificial mountain lake Badi ka Talab. Through Udaipur hosts numerous tourist routes, but, nevertheless, it does not lose its special flavor.
How to get to the Palace of Lake Pichola in Udaipur from Goa to Udaipur can be reached in different ways. From Udaipur is located 42 km Airport Dabok. Here, sit down planes from different cities: Delhi, Goa from Mumbai, Jaipur, Jodhpur and others. With this airport operate such airlines like Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Indians Airlines. You can also get on the train. True, you have to change several times. From Udaipur to Delhi runs two trains from Delhi and can be reached almost anywhere. There is also a train from from Mumbai. And, of course, can not forget about the buses. Bus paths are open to any city of India. And from the city to the hotel tourists get on the boats, as well as a couple of centuries ago.
Palace Lake Pichola often in lists of the most spectacular species of not only India but the entire world. He dips his wall directly into the water of the lake, and this is its main feature. Inside the marble walls hide a multitude of patios, fountains, artificial lakes with artificial islands. This place has earned the love of many famous people who have visited it, for example, Lord Curzon, Vivien Leigh, Queen Elizabeth II, Jackie Kennedy. Palace on just getting set. Here, the events unfolded James Bond film in 1983 - "Octopussy" - as well as the British television series "The Pearl of the Crown."
You will not regret visiting this ancient Indian city of Udaipur. His splendor amazes even the most nevpechatlitelnogo person. You can not take your eyes off the beauty and luxury of palaces and temples, made in a unique style, unmatched by the masters of all ages, and even from the narrow and crooked streets, where there are many historical events. You immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient times and enjoy a wonderful holiday in India. Be sure to look at all corners of the city, because that is where all the fun lies.
And now about the second Palace:
Magnificent and luxurious palace Jag Mandir is located in one of the two islands of Lake Pichola, belonging to the city of Udaipur, which is also called the Venice of the East, or the White City. Construction Jag Mandir was held in three stages under the guidance of three rulers: it began in 1551 Maharana Amar Singh, in the years 1620-1628 continued Maharana Karan Singh, and completed construction during his reign (1628-1652) Maharana Jagat Singh I.
The three-level palace is a complex of buildings of incredible beauty. The earliest construction of the building began Gul Mahal - a small palace of yellow sandstone with a wide main dome, topped with an Islamic crescent. Inside, one above the other are three domed hall. Initially the palace to be used as a safe haven for Prince Khurrama, who was hiding from his father - Mughal emperor Jahangir, and to which Maharana Amar Singh regarded with great favor.
Jag Mandir Palace Chief communicates with Gul Mahal and facing the "face" to the City Palace. It is an aggregate of many halls, pavilions and halls lined with great stone mosaics. In the corners of the palace are located octagonal tower adorned with small domes. Right at the entrance to the palace is the pavilion, which is an arched colonnade of snow-white color, which is decorated with figures of elephants, carved out of stone, but later they were damaged and replaced with foam.
On the territory of the palace complex of lush garden, for which the Jag Mandir Palace is even called the Lake Garden. It features a courtyard, which is decorated with white and black tiles and full of fountains and pools. Jag Mandir Palace has always been a place to relax, and today it is often rented for various events and parties. To get on the island, you can use boats and boats that depart from the dock at City Palace.
Source: masterok.livejournal.com
