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Your Location : udaipur india >> Monuments in Udaipur>>Jagmandir Island Jagmandir Island palace udaipurVisit timing Jagmandir island Udaipur Rajasthan :Morning 10:00 am to 05:00 Pm Admission :1 hour boat ride INR 325 Location: Jagmandir Island is located in the picturesque lake pichola Jagmandir is an island palace in Lake Pichola Udaipur. It was developed by Maharana Karan Singh when he extended and raised the level of the dam in about 1620 AD . It is on this island where Mughal prince Khurram took a refuge for a short time in 1623 when he was in revolt against his father Emperor Jahangir. Prince Khurram who later became Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ,builder of the Tajmahal at Agra was influenced by the small domed palace of Jagmandir ,with its fine in-lay work from which he derived some of the ideas for the design of TajMahal. Maharana Jagat Singh I (1628 -1652) made several additions to Jagmandir island in udaipur. Within the palace was the temple dedicated to the Lord Jagdish and hence the name is derived from that. It is well proportioned and attractive with large gardens and courtyards with tropical flowers and exotic fruit trees. In the middle of its courtyard is an exquisitely carved chhatri (small domed kiosk) of special grey-green granite called Pareva, imported especially for this purpose There is a museum detailing the history of the island. The Bird life alone makes a visit worthwhile.The island has some striking carving including a row of elephants that looks as though they are guarding the island.Fountains play, in its magnificent courtyard as stately elephants guard the entrance to the island. One hour boat ride in lake pichola from Bansi ghat in city palace complex takes you through the colourful bathing Ghats on Lake Pichola , ancient havelis on the lake shore, innumerable birds resting on partially submerged trees,and ofcourse beautiful Jagmandir Island ofudaipur ,Rajasthan
Today Jagmandir in udaipur is continuing the tradition of centuries - old hospitality and is the unique venue for Regal Weddings meticulously organised and planned by the HRH Group of Hotels , Udaipur.The guests are ferried in decorated boats across the lake in form of a procession to the Jagmandir Island in the middle of Lake Pichola, decorated with lights for the special occasion. The whole island has an encompassing view of the City Palace, Lake Palace, the Lake and the Aravali ranges of hills.The sight as one nears the island is stunning, as the whole island is beautifully illuminated and looks like a floating jewel. Once inside, the place transports you to another era, recapturing the essence of royal leisure palaces.Dinner and entertainment is a lavish affair, with barbeque snacks made live and a sumptuous spread of buffet dinner, with a choice of traditional yet lively folk song & dance Program or DJ music with a dance floor, with the grand finale of spectacular fire works. Rajasthani folk dances and music fills the atmosphere with waves of happiness Jagmandir's Garden Courtyard can accommodate between 50 to 304 guests for sit-down banquets; upto 500 guests can be catered for buffet style dining. The Darikhana at Jagmandir sland Udaipur is a cosy colonnaded venue for upto 40 guests who can enjoy spectacular views of The City Palace during sit-down dinners. Special lighting at Darikhana makes for a truly romantic setting. Jagmandir's Top Terrace is an even more exclusive and private venue where only 30 guests can be served. The views of the lake, mountains, island palaces and The City Palace are breath taking. Kunwarpada Lawns at Jagmandir island in udaipur have been developed to host dinners for 40 to 100 guests (upto 300 guests for buffet style dining); the lush-green illuminated lawns are on the edge of the lake. |
