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s the early morning mist clears on Lake Pichola, a white
marble palace emerges - as if floating - with the
backdrop of the ancient Aravalli Mountains that sit at the
edge of the lake. This is the Taj Lake Palace, a former summer
residence for the Maharaja of Udaipur.
Restored to its pristine glory, this spectacular palace became
world renowned when the James Bond film ‘Octopussy’ was
filmed at it. It was the secluded lair of the film’s eponymous
Bond Girl. This heritage hotel has 66 luxurious rooms and 17
grand suites. Its location on an island in the midst of a lake
affords every roombreathtaking views of the neighbouring City
Palace, Aravalli Hills, Machla Magra Hills and Jag Mandir.
Taj Lake Palace
Udaipur
I
ndia is home to over 120 National Parks andWildlife Sanctuaries
offering opportunities to view a diverse variety of native wildlife
with the majestic Bengal tiger the undisputed show stopper! A
safari extension can be easily incorporated into a Rajasthan tour.
Taj Safaris invites you to experience the unparalleled beauty of
the jungles of the Indian subcontinent. Enjoy twice-daily jungle
drives, conducted in the comfort of an open 4x4 safari vehicle,
direct from Taj’s unique and luxurious safari lodges - Mahua
Kothi in Bandavgarh National Park and Baghvan in Pench
National Park, Banjaar Tola in Kanha National Park and Pashan
Garh in Panna National Park.
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A Walk on the Wild Side
On safari with Taj Safaris