Taj Lake Palace Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Lake Pichola, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313004
Taj Lake Palace Udaipur is an 83 room heritage hotel occupying an entire island in the middle of Lake Pichola, reachable only by a short boat ride from the Bansi Ghat jetty. Originally built in 1746 as Jag Niwas, a private retreat for Maharana Jagat Singh II, it now offers four indoor and six outdoor venues for weddings, making it one of the most exclusive and most photographed, wedding venues in India.
ABOUT THE TAJ LAKE PALACE UDAIPUR
An 18th Century Island Palace on Lake Pichola
Most palace hotels were converted from something else a fort, a haveli, a maharaja’s city residence. Taj Lake Palace is unusual in that it was built as a retreat in the first plac in 1746, by a young prince who wanted somewhere quieter than the formal City Palace across the water. That origin still shapes how the place feels- intimate rather than imposing, even though it is genuinely a palace. Marble courtyards, lily ponds, mirror work and mango wood carvings fill the interior and because the whole building sits on its own island, there is no traffic, no street noise, nothing outside the boundary of the water.
Getting there is unlike arriving anywhere else in Udaipur. Guests are driven from the airport or railway station to the Bansi Ghat jetty on the City Palace side of Lake Pichola, then cross by private boat a ride of only about five minutes, but one that puts the entire palace on display as you approach, often with rose petals falling from the balconies and a flute playing as you step off. For a wedding, that boat crossing effectively becomes the first event of the celebration, not just a transfer.
- Total 83 rooms and suites - 65 rooms and 18 suites
- Four indoor and six outdoor event venues, from an intimate mirror work hall to a floating sangeet deck
- Located on its own island in Lake Pichola, accessed only by a ~5-minute private boat ride from the Bansi Ghat jetty
- About 22-26 km (a 40-50 minute drive) from Maharana Pratap Airport to the jetty
- Roughly 4 km from Udaipur City Railway Station to the jetty
- Full palace buyout available for total privacy across the wedding
EXPERIENCE & AMENITIES
Full Palace Buyout
Spa and Wellness
In House Heritage Dining
Royal Boat Arrival
Dedicated Butler Service
WEDDING VENUES AT THE TAJ LAKE PALACE UDAIPUR
| Venue | Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Gangaur Deck | 150-200 guests | Sangeet or reception, on a floating stage |
| Terrace/Gardens | 150-200 guests | Sunset varmala or reception |
| Lily Pond Courtyard | 100-150 guests | Mehendi or intimate haldi |
| Jhankar Courtyard | 100-150 guests | Small private rituals |
| Banquet Halls | 75-100 guests | Sangeet or indoor dinners |
| Mewar Mahal | 50-75 guests | High end dinners or receptions |
| Poolside | 30-50 guests | Cocktail parties |
Gangaur Deck
High Energy Sangeet, Reception Night
Lily Pond Courtyard
Mehendi, Intimate Haldi
Mewar Mahal
Receptions, High End Dinners
Banquet Halls
Sangeet, IOndoor dinners
Rooms & Suites at Taj Lake Palace Udaipur
Taj Lake Palace’s 83 keys split into 65 rooms and 18 suites, ranging from Luxury Rooms with Garden View up through Historic Suites, Royal Suites, Grand Royal Suites and the Grand Presidential Suite, the palace’s top accommodation. Every category leans into the same heritage aesthetic- antique furniture, mirror work and hand carved detailing, rather than a modern minimalist look. For a wedding, the more senior suite categories are often held back for the couple and immediate family, given the palace’s genuinely limited room inventory.
Garden and Lake View Options
Select Suites With Plunge Pools
In-House Heritage Dining
Butler Service Throughout the Stay
Taj Lake Palace Udaipur at a Glance
Rooms
83
Ideal Wedding Size
120 - 150
Wedding Cost
Start ₹2.76-3 Cr
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The largest single spaces, Gangaur Deck and the Terrace or Gardens, hold up to 150-200 guests each. Because the palace has ten total event spaces spread across the island, families often use it for one or two signature functions rather than the entire wedding program.
A full palace buyout alone runs ₹2.76-3 crore, and a complete wedding for 120-150 guests including stay, decor, entertainment and catering typically totals ₹3-6 crore. See our Taj Lake Palace Udaipur Wedding Cost guide for the full breakdown.
It is about 22-26 km from Maharana Pratap Airport to the Bansi Ghat jetty roughly a 40-50 minute drive, followed by a private boat ride of about 5 minutes across Lake Pichola to reach the palace itself.
Total 83 rooms and suites- 65 rooms and 18 suites, ranging from garden view Luxury Rooms to the Grand Presidential Suite.
Yes, with four indoor and six outdoor venues the palace can technically run a full multi day program, though its limited room inventory means many families pair it with a second Udaipur property for overflow accommodation and larger events, using the island for one or two signature functions.
Not explicitly stated on the property's own wedding content, general Udaipur guidance points to October-March for comfortable outdoor functions, but confirm current recommendations with the hotel.
This is not addressed in any source consulted for this page and should be confirmed directly with the hotel before including it in a client proposal.
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