Taj's 1746 island palace — 83 keys on Jag Niwas in Lake Pichola, reached only by boat.
BrandTaj Hotels
DestinationUdaipur
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingLuxury hotel on the island of Jag Niwas in Lake Pichola
Best ForHeritage-led travelers on Rajasthan palace circuits, couples on milestone India trips, repeat Taj palace collectors moving between Udaipur-Jaipur-Hyderabad properties.
PrivacyHigh
ServiceRoyal Butler service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolNo
Built1746
Renovated2000
Taj Lake Palace occupies the entire island of Jag Niwas in Lake Pichola, built in 1746 as a royal summer residence and converted to a hotel in 1963. The property runs 65 rooms and 18 signature suites across the island, with boat transfer the only access point. The 2000 renovation preserved the origi
Key Features
Located on an island in Lake Pichola
Heritage property with royal decor
Luxurious spa and wellness center
Multiple fine dining restaurants
Private boat rides and cultural experiences
Infinity pool with lake view
Dining
Neel Kamal
Bhairo
Jharokha
Amrit Sagar
Signature Experience
The boat arrival at sunset — crossing Lake Pichola to the island palace as the City Palace catches the last light on the eastern shore.
The only hotel occupying an entire island in Lake Pichola, with boat-only access creating structural separation from Udaipur's mainland luxury cluster. Taj's royal palace service format executed at intimate 83-key scale.
Signature Suite: Grand Royal Suites
Princely decor, Wooden lattice, Irish work ceilings, Marble floors, Rajasthani artwork, Sheer fabrics, Modern amenities
Accolades
Indias Leading Hotel Suite 2024, Rajasthans Leading Palace Hotel 2024, Asias Leading Heritage Hotel 2023, Indias Leading Hotel Suite 2023
