Jag Mandir Udaipur(Entry time ,fee,distance,facts,)

About Jag Mandir(Udaipur)

Jag Mandir is a palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola(Udaipur). It is also(Known) as "Lake Garden Palace". The palace(Jag Mandir) is located in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was constructed by three Maharanas of the Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar kingdom. The construction of the palace was started in 1551 by Maharana Amar Singh(son of  ‎Maharana Pratap), continued by Maharana Karan Singh and finally completed by Maharana Jagat Singh I. It is named as "Jagat Mandir" in honor of the last-named Maharana Jagat Singh. The royal family used to the palace as a summer resort and pleasure palace for holding parties and function. The palace served as a refuge to asylum seekers on two separate occasions in this palace.

Jag Mandir Palace in Udaipur.

The beautiful Jag Mandir Palace sits majestically on an island on the magnificent Lake Pichola(Udaipur). The construction of this palace was completed by Maharana Jagat Singh(son of Sangram Singh II) in the mid-17th century and was used as a summer resort by the royal family.

Address: Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001


Hours:

• Friday 10am–6pm
• Hours might differ
• Saturday 10am–6pm
• Sunday 10am–6pm
• Monday 10am–6pm
• Tuesday 10am–6pm
• Wednesday 10am–6pm
• Thursday 10am–6pm

Phone: 0294 242 4186

Construction started: 1551
Owner: Arvind Singh Mewar

• Timings: 10 AM to 10.30 PM
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• Palace Entry Fee: Rs. 175 for Person
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• Boat Cost: Rs. 300 per Adults & Rs. 150 per Child for Regular Boat, Rs. 500 per Adult & Rs. 200 per Child for Sunset Boat

History of Jag Mandir

Jagmandir has an interesting history associated with the Mughal emperor Shahjahan( fifth Mughal emperor), earlier known as Prince Khurram. In the year 1623, Khurram(Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram) rebelled against his father Jahangir as he wanted to occupy the throne. Fearing for his safety, Khurram sought refuge in the Mewar kingdom of Udaipur which was under the rule of Maharana Karan Singh(son of Sangram Singh II).

Maharana Karan Singh(sons of Maharana Amar Singh) offered refuge to Khurram as he was born to a Rajput lady. Khurram along with his wife and two sons were initially kept in City Palace(Udaipur). Later they were moved to Gul Mahal(Jagmandir) in the partially completed Jag Mandir as it was safer due to its location amidst the lake.


 It was later enlarged by Maharana Karan Singh’s son Jagat Singh into a magnificent palace and named Jag Mandir Palace. The palace left a huge impact on Khurram who later became Emperor Shah Jahan and went on built the marvelous wonder, Taj Mahal.

Maharana Jagat Singh(son of Sangram Singh II) added further new structures to the Jag Mandir complex including Gul Mahal. He was responsible for completing the construction of Jagmandir(Lake Garden Palace) Isla in the 17th century. In his honor, the palace was named after him.



Jagmandir acted as a refuge palace on one more occasion which was during the revolt of 1857. During the war, Maharana Swaroop Singh( Maharaj Shivdan Singh) offered shelter to a number of European families in this palace.