| Description: | 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. Jal Mahal 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 Jal Mahal or Water 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. |
