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The white marble façade does remind the
visitor a bit of the Taj Mahal. The Lake Palace Udaipur is famous for its
frescoes. The marble walls have silver filigree work, and are
set in colored stones to create patterns of flowers, climbing
vines, leaves, and peacocks. The beauty of Rajasthan comes
alive through these frescoes. From the windows and balconies,
you have a marvelous view of the lake, shimmering in the
desert terrain. The Aravali Mountains, older than the
Himalayas, look down somberly at the palace.
The gardens hold beautiful fountains, another style borrowed
from Mughal architecture. Once, peacocks roamed the gardens,
heralding the arrival of rains by spreading out their
turquoise and green plumes. Today, the gardens are a place for
rest and recreation, barbeques, and maybe a picnic. Don’t
forget to visit the swimming pool, where once the courtiers
and princes did laps for recreation and exercise.
For trivia lovers, here is another piece of information: the
1983 James Bond movie, Octopussy, was shot at the Lake Palace Udaipur.
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