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Rajasthan's largest palace complex on the east bank of Lake Pichola, built over four centuries by the Mewar rulers; now partly a museum.
Construction began under Maharana Udai Singh II in the 16th century and successive rulers added wings, giving a chain of palaces with towers and balconies over the lake. The museum section, run by the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, covers courtyards, painted rooms and royal collections. Highlights include the peacock mosaics of Mor Chowk and the hanging garden of Badi Mahal. Boats to Jag Mandir leave from the palace's Rameshwar Ghat.
Highlights
- Mor Chowk peacock mosaics
- Badi Mahal garden
- Chini Chitrashali tiles
- Mewar painting collection
- Silver gallery
Tips
- Combine with a Lake Pichola boat ride from the palace jetty
- Allow extra time for the painting galleries
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