India /Rajasthan /Jaipur /Jaipur
Sight Address : Jal Mahal,Jacob Road, Jacob Road, Civil Lines, Sanganer, Jaipur, 302 006 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Jal Mahal (Water Palace) is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
Jal Mahal
HistoryEdit
The Jal Mahal of Rajasthan was built by the ruler of Amer in the water reservoir which is known as the Man Sagar lake. The body was built to deal with the prevailing draught in the state and this reservoir helped to cope up with the condition and provided irrigation facility throughout the year. The palace in the middle was restored to it’s original state by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century and during it was the time during which the city of Jaipur got it’ famous forts like Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Amer fort. The garden Kanak Vrindavan Valley was also built during the phase. It was the time when Rajputana architectural style obtained the marvellous monuments and all this credit goes to Maharaja Jai Singh II.A dam was constructed, initially using earth and quartzite, across the eastern valley between Amer hills and Amagarh hills. The dam was later converted into a stone masonry structure in the 17th century. The dam, as existing now (see picture), is about 300 metres (980 ft) long and 28.5–34.5 metres (94–113 ft) in width. It is provided with three sluice gates for release of water for irrigation of agricultural land in the down stream area.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
9.00 A.M. To 6.00 P.M.
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
N.A.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.35
Kids Rs. : 20
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.150
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs.50
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Jal Mahal (ITC Rajputana Hotel) ; ITC Rajputana Hotel, Palace Road, Station Road, Jaipur , 302006 ; Ph/M – (+91) 141 5100100 ; Food Serve – Multi-cuisine, Indian, Chinese
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Jal Mahal, Jaipur can be accessed by Taxi. Taxis run on meter, and charges will hover around Rs 12 per kilometer.
Bus : Jal Mahal is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Jaipur city. Buses are easily available to Jal Mahal from any major destinations of Jaipur.
Train : The nearest railway station to reach Jal Mahal is Jaipur Railway Station, Shanti Nagar, Hasanpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India which is located at a middle of city. After getting down at the railway station, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.
Air : The airport is situated close to Sanganer, almost 13 km to the south of Jaipur City. Domestic airlines connect the city to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Agra, Jodhpur and Udaipur. The Jaipur airport also provides international flights to Dubai, London, Muscat and Sharjah. Taxis are available to and from airport. Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, etc. fly daily to Jaipur.
Others : Cycle rickshaws charge anywhere from Rs 10 to 30, but this mode of transport is very slow.
Things to CarryEdit
Tourists should carry light cotton clothing, sunscreen.
Safety / WarningEdit
Summer – light tropical or cotton Winter – Woollens
1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
2. Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
4. Don’t flash jewellery or large sums of money.
5. Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers.
HelplineEdit
Police 100
Fire 101
Ambulance 108
Child 1098
Directory Assistance 209
