Jag Mandir is one of two whitewashed island palaces seemingly afloat on Lake Pichola. It was built by the royal family in the 17th century as a summer retreat and once accommodated Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor responsible for the Taj Mahal, while he and his family were in exile. Travel out there by launch for high tea, when the afternoon heat has subsided and the views across the water to Udaipur’s magnificent waterfront are at their most magical.

You can add this experience to any tailor-made itinerary that includes a stay in Udaipur.