Jal Mahal, Narnaul
Narnaul, Haryana, India
A 1591 pleasure palace afloat in a stepped tank — Shah Quli Khan's Akbar-era water folly, causeway-linked and dome-crowned in Aravalli scrub.
Why visit: Haryana's prettiest secret monument — a palace standing in water.
History: Built by Akbar's general Shah Quli Khan, who captured Hemu at Panipat.
- ›Causeway approach
- ›Tank-corner chhatris
- ›Dome interiors
- ›Tripolia gateway nearby
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Best time
Oct–Mar
Entry fee
Free–₹25
Est. budget
₹200–500
Duration
1–2 hrs
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