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17th-century island palace in Lake Pichola, reached only by boat, with gardens, a restaurant and marble elephant sculptures.
The Mewar rulers built Jag Mandir in stages in the early 17th century; it is said Prince Khurram (later Shah Jahan) sheltered here. The island has the Gul Mahal, courtyards and a row of stone elephants at the water's edge. It is now run by the HRH Group with a cafe-restaurant and event spaces. Boats leave from City Palace jetties.
Highlights
- Stone elephants at the jetty
- Gul Mahal
- Island gardens
- Lake views of City Palace
Tips
- Boat rides may be suspended when lake levels are low
Around it
Within 1 km of Jag Mandir.
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