India tours. Water palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. India tourism

Often these places are called the "place of one photo". But does it make fewer people eager to see Nefertiti or the smile of Mona Lisa? Works of art will always attract thousands of admirers of the beautiful. And, if we are faced with the joint work of man and nature, and, moreover, shrouded in history about justice? Jal Mahal Palace is such a place.

Jal Mahal Palace (Palace on the Water) stands right in the middle of a small lake Man Sagar a few kilometers from the city of Jaipur. The palace was built in the Indo-Muslim style of Madho for the ruler of Rajasthan Singh I in the middle of the XVIII century. and served as a hunting country palace.

Tourists looking at him think that the palace is hanging in the air, barely touching the edge of the water. Legend has it that in ancient times there was a severe drought, which caused famine. People died in thousands from food shortages. Then the governor ordered to partition off the valley where his palace was located, a dam. Gradually, the deepening was filled with water, which in dry years began to be used for irrigation of fields. Well, Jal Mahal, which turned out to be in the middle of an artificial lake, got its present name "Palace on the water".

One of the brightest states of India, Rajasthan, conjures up images of glittering saris, swirling turbans, glorious fortresses and camels strolling through hilly sand dunes. The largest state of India is in the north-west of the country. Most of the territory is occupied by the Tar desert. Rajasthan or "land of the Rajs" (raja means "ruler" in Sanskrit) is a legendary region, which you can take in a fabulous train designed in the style of the great Maharajas. A trip to India will not be complete without a tour to the land of the fearless Rajput princes: Rajasthan.

The majestic fortresses on the tops of the hills and the famous palaces invite tourists to get acquainted with the famous historical past of the ancient city. The name of Jaipur "pink city" is not accidental. The city walls in the old part of the city, the buildings and temples are painted pink. The exact reasons for this coloring are unknown, various theories are being advanced, from using pink to give the city a catchy appearance to zealous worship of Jai Singh II by the Hindu deity Shiva, whose favorite color was pink.

Jal Mahal is a five-story building, four floors of which are hidden under water. The palace is a typical southern country building, the four walls of which limit the inner courtyard, and the corners of the building are marked with turrets. In the dry season, the building can be seen entirely, but it is not as beautiful as in the rest of the year. You can appreciate all this beauty only from a distance, tourists are not allowed into the palace on the water.

Both at daytime and at night, when the lights are bright on the top floor of the palace, the soaring palace attracts a lot of tourists, each of whom wants to make his own unique photograph. In the city center and on the outskirts of Jaipur, there are many tourist accommodation options. Luxury hotels and guesthouses are adjacent to each other. You can find a room on arrival in the city, walk around the hotels and choose the best one for yourself. But it is better to book in advance and be sure that you have a roof over your head.

In recent years, India has become one of the most popular countries for world tourism and deservedly so. Tourists from all over the world go to India in order to immerse themselves in the variety of countless beauties. Due to the vast territory and climatic conditions, India is famous for its magnificent variety of flora and fauna. This country can truly be called a country of 1000 wonders and contrasts. The majestic palaces side by side with slums for the caste of "untouchables". From the deafening noise and din of crowded markets, you can get into the silence of Hindu temples in half an hour.

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