Structure of Jal Mahal Jal Mahal palace was built in red sandstone with five storied buildings; four floors remain under water when the lake is filled with water. There are chhatris in the four corners of the palace; one rectangular chhatri on the roof was made in Bengal style of art. On the terrace of the palace, a garden was built with arched passages. At each corner of this palace semi-octagonal towers were built with a cupola. Chhatris and Cenotaphs near Jal Mahal Opposite the lake at Gaitore, there are chhatris and cenotaphs erected over cremation platforms of some of the Kachwaha rulers of Jaipur. They were built by Jai Singh II. The cenotaphs were erected in the honour of Pratap Singh, Madho Singh II and Jai Singh II. Jai Singh II’s cenotaph is made of marble with intricate carvings and a dome with 20 carved pillars. Visiting Information to Jal Mahal Jal Mahal palace is accessible from the Jaipur-Delhi National Highway 8 at a distance of 4 kilometers from Jaipur. The NH also links the city with Mumbai. Regular flights are available to Jaipur International Airport. Trains are also available to Jaipur Railway Station to reach the palace. Jal Mahal palace is not open to visitors. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |