Jal Mahal, the Water Palace

Location: On the Amber Road (National Highway no.-8) near Maharani ki Chhatri

Time to Visit: Entry not allowed but visitors can see the palace from roadside

Preferred Timings: Sunrise or during Sunset

Admission Fee: No admission

Famous for: Bird watching

Photography & video charges: free, a good place for photographs.

How to Reach: Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach the monument or they can hire rickshaws, tempos and taxis

Nearest Railway Station: Jaipur Railway Station

Nearest Airport: Jaipur Airport

Time required for sightseeing: 15 minutes

Among the massive forts and imposing palaces of the city, Jal Mahal or the Water Palace is another testimony to the luxurious and exorbitant way of living of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The palace was built as a summer resort and pleasure spot by Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799 in the middle of the beautiful Man Sagar Lake. It is one of the finest and most exotic pieces of Rajput architecture reflecting the technical excellence and knowledge of the builders of those times. Even the Man Sagar Lake is a man made lake formed by constructing a dam between the two hills by Sawai Man Singh II for meeting the growing demands of water by the residents of Jaipur city.

The palace was reached by a well-made paved causeway, another piece of fascinating architecture, offering picturesque views to its patrons. Later ferry services were made available for the visitors. However, these days it is not possible to visit the palace as it is soon going to be the first palace hotel of Jaipur.

Visiting Man Sagar Lake can be a good experience even for an ornithologist as a variety of species of birds have been spotted here during the winter season.

Special Attraction/ Annual Event

The palace is flood lit every evening and it is a beautiful sight from the roadside pavement. This is the best time to use your camera lenses.

Nearby Shopping Attractions

Johari Bazaar, Chandpol Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Kishanpol Bazaar and Khazana Walon Ka Rasta

Nearby Tourist Attractions

Hawa Mahal, Isar Lat, City Palace, Central Museum, Jantar Mantar, and Seven Gates of the Old walled city.

Nearby Places to Eat

Hotel Trident, Chanakya restaurant, LMB hotel, Niro's, Natraj restaurant, Surya Mahal, Copper Chimney, Handi restaurant, Sagar Ratna and Jaipur Inn.