Royal Indian Wedding in Udaipur - Rajasthan

Pichola, Fateh Prakash Palace is a Grand Heritage Palace Hotel with splendid collection of exquisite chandeliers, rare paintings, unique crystal and crockery. Each suite at Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel Udaipur is decorated with original portraits and period furniture, which have been in the family for generations.

Durbar Hall – Durbar Hall at Fateh Prakash Palace is one of the most majestic halls in India and has hosted several State Banquets, formal Durbars, Wedding Receptions and Royal parties through out the last century. The lavishly glittering crystal chandeliers and velvet canopies, the galleries with magnificent view of the Lake Pichola, Jagmandir, Lake Place and the Sajjangarh Palace make it a glorious venue for a royal event like wedding.

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The Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel Udaipur was originally Maharana Fateh Singhji's residence. This crescent shaped Palace provides spectacular views of Lake Pichola and the white city of Udaipur adjacent to it. Elegantly appointed suites with private terraces, a friendly pool-deck, a treasure-trove of souvenirs and precious gems, a Scottish Band, this former royal guesthouse has all this and more to make your visit to Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel Udaipur memorable. Shiv Niwas Palace, has won three times the National award for the best hotel in its category.

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Jagmandir - an island - palace on Lake Pichola was built by Maharana Karan Singh in 1622 as a pleasure palace for royal parties. Today this magnificent setting with its domes, marble pillars and fountain available for banquets, weddings etc.

An interesting history of the palace makes it even more attractive. It was this pleasure Palace where, Prince Khurram, later to become the Emperor Shahjahan of Mughal dynasty, took refuge. It is claimed that he derived his inspiration to build Taj Mahal from this island. This claim makes the whole event even more romantic.

This Island has hosted a number of grand events through the decades including weddings, theme parties and royal parties. The guests are ferried in decorated boats across the lake in form of a procession to the Jagmandir Island in the middle of Lake Pichola, decorated with lights for the special occasion. The whole island has an encompassing view of the City Palace, Lake Palace, the Lake and the Aravali ranges of hills. The Garden Courtyard, Darikhana and Top terrace of Jag Mandir provide excellent facilities for holding any type of event. The Garden Courtyard of Jag Mandir Palace can accommodate between 50 to 300 guests for sit-down banquets and upto 500 guests for buffet style catering.

The “Darikhana” is a cosy colonnaded venue has floor seating with mattress and bolsters and decorated with flowers. Special lighting at Darikhana makes for a truly romantic setting.

Top Terrace is a more exclusive and private venue with breathtaking views of the lake, mountains, island palace and the City palace.

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