Jal Mahal, Rajasthan, India
Serene Jal Mahal is home to an 18th-century palace of the same name, an intricately carved sandstone building that is part-submerged and reflected in Man Sagar Lake. Lakeside trails lead into the Aravalli Hills, where Nahargarh Fort houses a glass palace and wax museum. Nearby Jaigarh Fort has a vast warriors’ hall and sweeping views over Jaipur. Local shops specialize in distinctive Persian-style blue pottery.