A palace that floats on water

Have you ever dreamt of discovering a hidden fort-palace veiled by the shimmering waters of a waters? The pink urban centre of India, Jaipur, hosts one such precious gem. Step into Jal Mahal, a grand fort-palace rising from the yet waters of Man Sagar Waterbody. This red sandstone fort-palace seems to float on the surface as its elegant form reflects on the calm waters of the waters.

The Jal Mahal's name comes from its eye-catching location in the middle of Man Sagar Waters, which translates to "Water Fort-palace." However, the royal residence doesn't float on the water; most of the building rests submerged beneath the lake's surface, with only the top floor visible. This creates the illusion of a royal residence emerging from the water.