Picolo recommends · Hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Taj Fateh Prakash Palace
From the terrace you look straight across Lake Pichola to the white Lake Palace, with the hills behind Udaipur turning gold.
At sunset the terrace fills with people watching the light change on the water, while the Lake Palace glows white in the middle of it. Fateh Prakash belongs to the City Palace complex, the royal residence that runs along the eastern shore of Lake Pichola.
Rooms and suites look out over the lake. Inside, the Durbar Hall, the old royal reception hall, is known for its collection of furniture made of crystal. Outside the gates, the bazaars and lanes of the old town begin.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Taj Fateh Prakash Palace
We chose it for travellers who want the palace experience without being cut off on an island. You can walk out into the city whenever you like, and the view from the terrace is the one everyone else is trying to photograph.
You get less space here than on the island, though you also pay less. The City Palace is a major sight, so the surroundings are busy with visitors during the day. Come for the town and the views, not for space.
What you get
- Terrace facing the Lake Palace
- Rooms and suites with lake views
- Durbar Hall with crystal furniture
- Dinner on the terrace at sunset
- Lake boat trips close by
A day at Taj Fateh Prakash Palace
- Morning
- A walk through the City Palace museum before the tour groups arrive.
- Midday
- Tea on the terrace with the lake below.
- Afternoon
- Out into the bazaars of the old town.
- Evening
- Dinner on the terrace while the Lake Palace lights up.
Location
City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Open in MapsQuestions about Taj Fateh Prakash Palace
Is Taj Fateh Prakash Palace part of the City Palace?
Yes. The hotel is part of the City Palace complex on the shore of Lake Pichola, so the museum and the old town are right outside.
Can you see the Lake Palace from Taj Fateh Prakash Palace?
Yes. The terrace faces the Lake Palace across the water, and the view is at its best around sunset, when the marble turns pink and gold.
Is Taj Fateh Prakash Palace cheaper than Taj Lake Palace?
Generally, yes. Rates are lower and the rooms are smaller, but you gain an easy walk into the city without needing a boat.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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