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Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
The Jal Mahal palace has got an eye-popping makeover. Traditional boat-makers from Vrindavan have crafted the Rajput style wooden boats. A gentle splashing of oars on the clear lake waters takes you to Jal Mahal. You move past decorated hallways and chambers on the first floor to climb all the way up to the fragrant Chameli Bagh. Across the lake, you can view the Aravalli hills, dotted with temples and ancient forts, and on the other side, bustling Jaipur. The most remarkable change is in the lake itself. The drains were diverted, two million tonnes of toxic silt were dredged from the bottom, increasing its depth by over a metre, a water treatment system was developed, local vegetation and fish reintroduced, the surrounding wetlands regenerated and five nesting islands created to attract migratory birds.
Ce palais de cinq étages a été construit en 1799 dans son architecture les caractéristique des style de Rajput et de Mughal .
On en sait peu sur les intentions initiales du palais, bien que beaucoup croient qu'il était destiné à être utilisé comme une escapade estivale et un pavillon de chasse aux canards pour la famille royale
Les couloirs et les grandes chambres du premier étage sont décorées avec goût avec de belles peintures.
Sur la terrasse du palais, il y a un jardin avec des passages voûtés. A chaque coin de ce palais se dressent des tours semi-octogonales avec une coupoles élégante.
Un pavillon rectangulaire Bengali style appelé Chhatri.est situé au centre de la terrasse .
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From my slide archives: The Jal Mahal ("Water Palace" built in 1699) in the middle of Man Sagar Lake was in bad repair and almost a ruin when I visited Jaipur in 1988 and took this sunrise photograph. Maybe the decay added to the mystery - a hauntingly beautiful apparition in the morning mists. In 2000 restoration works started and have been concluded and restored the palace to former glory.
The picture was originally photographed on Fuji Chrome film with my Nikon FE2 camera and 130mm lens. I photographed the slide bracketing it with a Nikon D850 camera and enhanced the picture in Lightroom, Photoshop, and Topaz.
The well lit eye catching Jal Mahal looks like a sparkling solitaire in the middle of the Man Sagar lake. The surrounding Nahargarh hills, dotted with lights from temples, look like its crown. All this reflects in the water of the lake give it a mesmerizing touch!
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Jal Mahal (Water Palace) was built in 1699 inside Mansagar lake has a fascinating architecture...
Taken in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
The Jal Mahal, or "Water Palace," is a historic architectural gem located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built in the 18th century by Maharaja Madho Singh I, it stands amidst the Man Sagar Lake, offering a picturesque sight. The palace's lower floors are submerged in water, giving it a unique appearance. Originally intended as a pleasure palace for royal duck hunting and recreational retreats, it exemplifies Rajput and Mughal architectural styles. The palace served as a hunting lodge and an entertainment venue for the royals, who indulged in the sport of waterfowl hunting amidst its tranquil surroundings. Today, while the palace is not open to the public, it remains a prominent landmark and a symbol of Jaipur's rich cultural heritage. The Man Sagar Lake surrounding the palace also serves as a habitat for various species of waterfowl, contributing to its ecological significance alongside its historical allure.
The Jal Mahal, or "Water Palace," is a historic architectural gem located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built in the 18th century by Maharaja Madho Singh I, it stands amidst the Man Sagar Lake, offering a picturesque sight. The palace's lower floors are submerged in water, giving it a unique appearance. Originally intended as a pleasure palace for royal duck hunting and recreational retreats, it exemplifies Rajput and Mughal architectural styles. The palace served as a hunting lodge and an entertainment venue for the royals, who indulged in the sport of waterfowl hunting amidst its tranquil surroundings. Today, while the palace is not open to the public, it remains a prominent landmark and a symbol of Jaipur's rich cultural heritage. The Man Sagar Lake surrounding the palace also serves as a habitat for various species of waterfowl, contributing to its ecological significance alongside its historical allure.
The Jal Mahal, or "Water Palace," is a historic architectural gem located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built in the 18th century by Maharaja Madho Singh I, it stands amidst the Man Sagar Lake, offering a picturesque sight. The palace's lower floors are submerged in water, giving it a unique appearance. Originally intended as a pleasure palace for royal duck hunting and recreational retreats, it exemplifies Rajput and Mughal architectural styles. The palace served as a hunting lodge and an entertainment venue for the royals, who indulged in the sport of waterfowl hunting amidst its tranquil surroundings. Today, while the palace is not open to the public, it remains a prominent landmark and a symbol of Jaipur's rich cultural heritage. The Man Sagar Lake surrounding the palace also serves as a habitat for various species of waterfowl, contributing to its ecological significance alongside its historical allure.
The astonishingly beautiful Jal Mahal (Water Palace) located in the middle of Man Sagar lake, surrounded by Aravallis is a treat for the eyes. This shot captures the beauty of the light colored stone walls of the Jal Mahal contrasting to the deep blue water of the lake with egrets and other birds sitting on the rocks in the lake, giving pleasure to the beholder.
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It is the calmness within you that negates any stir around. Jal Mahal at Jaipur in the tranquil Man Sagar Lake.
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Jaipur, India. It would be much prettier if capture in night lights, I always love the glow of flood lights on buildings.
It was very hot at 43 plus degrees Celsius and our coach did not even stop. I took a quick snap from the window of our moving vehicle.
Looks like a floating palace to me.
While man has busy building permanent formations in monuments and structures, nature has had its constant too; in change...
The Spot-billed duck peacefully paddling on the blue waters of Man Sagar lake in Jaipur oblivious of it being captured through the lens on a camera. The reflection of blue sky and the yellow Jal Mahal on the ripples of water add a magical touch to the shot!
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Jal Mahal (The Lake Palace), built in 1699, is one of the main attractions in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Le lac artificiel, Man Sagar, dans le milieu duquel Jala Mahal se dresse, a été construit en 1610 par Raja Man Singh, alors dirigeant de Amer, en réponse à une famine et la pénurie aiguë d'eau de la fin de la siècle précédent.
Afin d'éviter une telle répétition, Raja Man Singh a ordonné qu'un barrage soit construit à travers la rivière Dharbawati, avec un réservoir, le lac Man Sagar, pour le stockage de l'eau. Pendant des décennies, le lac a fourni les habitants de la région avec de l'eau potable et d'irrigation. Après avoir hébergé grand nombre d'espèces d'oiseaux, au siècle dernier,
le lac est devenu un dépotoir pour les eaux usées chassant ainsi toute velléité de venir l' admirer
En 2004, une entreprise privée en partenariat Public-privé s'est occupé du lac et Jal Mahal avec l'intention de le transformer en une station et d'en faire une destination touristique. Pour la dernière décennie, la société a été occupé à nettoyer le lac et restaurer le palais. Les résultats sont positifs. La qualité de l'eau est améliorée et les oiseaux sont revenus.
Jal Mahal n'est toujours pas ouvert aux touristes, mais on peut profiter de la vue du palais par la navigation de plaisance dans le lac. et pour les touristes , l'occasion d'une pause sur la Route qui mène au Fort Amber .