Jag Mandir
A 17th-century island palace in the southern part of Lake Pichola, with eight white stone elephants lining its steps and a stop on the boat tour
Jag Mandir stands on a small island in the southern part of Lake Pichola. Work began in the 1620s under Maharana Karan Singh II and was completed by Jagat Singh I, so it is also called the 'Garden Palace in the Lake'. Legend has it that the Mughal prince Khurram, later Emperor Shah Jahan, took refuge here when he rose against his father. There is a widely told claim that the domed palace Gol Mahal inspired the design of the Taj Mahal. Highlights of the island include eight white marble elephants on the landing steps, pavilions of yellow sandstone and marble, courtyard gardens and a lakeside café, and at sunset you can look back over the full view of the City Palace. Boats from the City Palace's Rameshwar Ghat stop at the island on the more expensive tickets. The island also has a restaurant and a wedding venue.
Opening hours
Boat tours approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Lake Pichola & Lake Palace
- Doodh Talai & Karni Mata Ropeway
- Ambrai Ghat
- City Palace, Udaipur
- Bagore Ki Haveli
- Jagdish Temple
- Gulab Bagh
- Vintage and Classic Car Collection