Taj Lake Palace

About

Floating like a white marble mirage in the middle of Lake Pichola, the Taj Lake Palace is arguably the most romantic hotel in the world. Built in 1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II as a summer pleasure palace, it was famously featured in the James Bond movie Octopussy. The hotel is accessible only by a private boat, ensuring absolute privacy and exclusivity for its guests. Every inch of this property screams royalty—from the intricate marble latticework and glass inlays to the open-air courtyards filled with the scent of jasmine. The rooms offer breathtaking views of the City Palace, Aravalli Hills, and Jag Mandir. Guests are treated to a "Royal Gangaur" dining experience on a floating barge, complete with folk music and fireworks. The Jiva Spa on the boat offers treatments inspired by ancient Indian wellness traditions. With butlers who treat you like the Maharanas of old and a setting that defies imagination, Taj Lake Palace offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience of living in a floating jewel.