Jal Mahal Jaipur also known as Water Palace is considered as one of the most beautiful architectural palace that was built with the Mughal and Rajput craftsmanship. Jal Mahal palace provides a charming view of the Man Sagar Lake and the Nahargarh hills that border it. It is considered an architectural beauty built in the Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture. The boats are traditionally built by boat makers of Vrindavan and a ride to Jal Mahal in those boats takes you to the beautiful history of Rajasthan.
Jal Mahal was constructed in the year 1750 by Maharaja Madho Singh. The Mahal was never built with an intention to be used as a palace. Madho Singh just wished to have it as a lodge for himself and as a place for his duck hunting parties. During the 18th century, Madho Singh’s son- Madho Singh II enhanced the beauty of the palace by adding courtyard grounds to it and making more changes in the exteriors.
The city is extremely well-connected to the other parts of the country and the world through a multitude of transportation modes. The domestic airport is at a distance of 7 km from the main city at Sanganer, while the international airport is at a distance of 10 km. The airport connects the city to the major metro cities across India and abroad. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or a bus and reach your desired destination in and around Jaipur.
Visitors are not allowed to enter the Palace. But you can enjoy the view of the palace by boating in the lake.
Visiting the Jai Mahal during the rainy season is even more pleasant as it imparts a great edge to the sandstone of the palace and as a result, they become even more dazzling and beautiful. The lake on which the Jai Mahal is built is also a result of by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh I’s noble initiative. As a dam was built by the Maharaja between the two hills, the lake was formed. The lake actually helps in adding more attraction to the palace tour as there are hundreds of migratory birds found in this part of Jaipur. Hence tours to Jai Mahal also attract a lot of birdwatchers as well. However, the prime attraction in this part of Jaipur remains the Jai Mahal palace. It offers a great tour value as the particular palace not only reflects the excellence in architecture of that period but also reveals the Rajput tradition and culture. The best time to visit this place is during the month of October to March
