Jal Mahal - A palace with 4 underwater floors #BlogchatterA2Z
A fort about which not many know about , the Jal Mahal or the Water Palace.
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| The Jal Mahal |
It is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in the Pink city of India, Jaipur .
The Mahal was first built in 1699. The Man Sagar Lake is artificially built and so after many years , in the 18th century, Maharaja Jai Singh II renovated and enlarged both the palace and the palace.
It showcases the beauty of the Rajput culture and architecture . It overlooks the abode of tigers or the Baragarh hills .
The palace is a 5 storied - red sandstone structure out of which 4 stories remain submerged underwater when the lake is full. Only the top most floor is visible which includes the roof .
Looking at the worsening condition of the palace, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation decided to take matters into its hands and improve the palace's condition .
The project's expenditure or investment is estimated to be around Rs. 1.5 billion .
People are prohibited from entering the inside of the palace but it's view from the lakeside is beautiful enough for your pictures !
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Jal Mahal looks beautiful in the picture. It would be a blessing if the government could do something to restore it and protect it as well.
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DeleteBeautiful location! Thanks for sharing.
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DeleteLooking at this palace always make me have mixed feelings. On one side I'm happy that its closed for public access and I'm sad that I can't see it from the inside.
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