20 December 2014

The Garden of Fountains and a Hotel

But not just any hotel
Lake Palace hotel Udaipur
The hotel, on Lake Pichola was the location for James Bond’s Octopussy. It is said to be opulent. We sailed over for afternoon tea, unfortunately we couldn't go inside, only residents are allowed in.


 The Garden of Fountains in Udaipur city was designed and built in the 18th century
by Maharaja Sangram Singh for his queen and her maid to offer them
'Pleasurable moments away from the political intrigues of the court'.

The garden is embellished with numerous fountains in its four water pools,
chiselled kiosks and marble elephants.
It is also celebrated for its lotus pool and bird-fountains.


The lush green lawns, spectacular bougainvilleas and marble pavilions
further enhance the romantic ambience of this beautiful garden.


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