Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal is a historic palace located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Built primarily from local pink and red sandstone, the palace has five levels, with the lower levels remaining submerged when the lake is full. The visible structure, surrounded by the waters of Man Sagar Lake and the Aravalli hills, creates the distinctive appearance of a palace emerging from the lake.

The palace is particularly admired for its Rajput architectural character, symmetrical design and rooftop garden with four octagonal chhatris. Today, visitors generally view and photograph Jal Mahal from the lakeside promenade, as the palace itself is not open to general visitors.

Jal Mahal was originally constructed around 1699 by Sawai Jai Singh of Amber as a duck-hunting lodge rather than a royal residence. The palace and the surrounding lake were subsequently renovated and enlarged in the 18th century. Rajasthan Tourism also describes the structure as having been associated with royal duck-hunting activities.

See one of Jaipur's most recognizable historic landmarks.
Enjoy views of the palace surrounded by Man Sagar Lake.
Photograph the distinctive palace-and-lake landscape.
Observe traditional Rajput architectural features.
Enjoy views of the surrounding Aravalli hills.
Visit one of Jaipur's popular evening sightseeing locations.

Photograph Jal Mahal from the lakeside.
Enjoy the view of Man Sagar Lake.
Observe the palace architecture and rooftop chhatris.
Enjoy the surrounding Aravalli landscape.
Visit the nearby Gaitore royal cenotaphs.
Spend time along the lakefront promenade.