Jal Mahal, Jaipur
| Location | Amer Rd, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Jaipur (Map) |
| Entry Fee & Timings | Jal Mahal is open from 06:00 am to 06:30 pm all days in week, The entry fee for Indian Rs 10 and for foreigner Rs 50. |
| Place Type | Palace & Landmarks, Monument |
| Place visit with | Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | April, May, June |
About Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal is situated in the middle of Mansagar lake on Jaipur-Amer road, it was built by Sawai Jai Singh in 1799 AD. Prior to the construction of this palace, Jai Singh had built Mansagar Lake by constructing a dam on the Garbhavati river for the water supply of Jaipur, due to which this palace was also known as "I Ball" and 'The Water Palace'. The king used this palace to spend special time with his queen, they also used it on royal festivals.
Architecture of Jal Mahal
The maximum depth inside the Jalmahal lake is 15 feet and the minimum depth is 4.9 feet. It is a five storey structure built in Rajput style of architecture with influence of Mughal architectural style which is inspired by Rajput architectural style. The Jal Mahal is built with red sandstone.
Interesting facts about Jal Mahal
- The attractive terrace garden of Jal Mahal is known as Chameli Bagh.
- The Jalmahal was built as a picnic spot rather than a residential structure, so there are no individual rooms inside it.
- It is believed that this palace was built during the famine when the lake floor dried up completely. Therefore, when it was built, was completely visible.
- The walls of this stone palace were built so strongly that it prevented any water from coming in. Limestone was used to strengthen the walls.
- Jalmahal is now also developing as a bird sanctuary. More than 1 lakh trees have been planted in the nursery of Jal Mahal. Whose special thing is that this nursery is the nursery with the tallest trees in Rajasthan.
- Jalmahal is submerged in the lake, the only way to reach here is by boat. The palace has been declared a protected property by the government, so boat rides and entry into the palace complex are currently prohibited.
How to reach Jal Mahal
By Air:- International airport is located at a distance of 18.2 km.
By Railway:- Jaipur Railway Station is the nearest to Jal Mahal which is situated at a distance of 6.9 km.
By Metro:- The nearest metro station to Jal Mahal is Chandpole Metro Station which is situated at a distance of 5.9 km.
By Bus:- The nearest bus stand to Jal Mahal is Sindhi Camp Bus Stand which is at a distance of 5.3 kms.
Nearby famous places
- Gems Galaxy 1.9 km away
- Amber Palace 5.8 km away
- Hidden Jaipur 2.4 km away
- Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind 25 minutes away
- Rajasthali Textile Development Corporation 11 minutes away
- Shri New Satguru - The Textile World 19 minutes away
- Raj Tours Jaipur 2.5 km away
- Silk Gram Textiles 24 minutes away
- Akriti Jewellers 16 minutes away
- Jantar Mantar - Jaipur 1.6 km away
- Diwan-e-Khas Hall of Private Audience 32 minutes away
- Mukesh Art Gallery 3 km away
- Rajasthan Cultural Tours 1.8 km away
Jal Mahal FAQs: 𝒜. It is located at Amer Rd, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Jaipur.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Jal Mahal: Jal Mahal is open from 06:00 am to 06:30 pm all days in week, The entry fee for Indian Rs 10 and for foreigner Rs 50..
𝒜. You should visit Jal Mahal during April, May, June months for best experience.
𝒜. It is located at Amer Rd, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Jaipur.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Jal Mahal: Jal Mahal is open from 06:00 am to 06:30 pm all days in week, The entry fee for Indian Rs 10 and for foreigner Rs 50..
𝒜. You should visit Jal Mahal during April, May, June months for best experience.