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Umaid Bhawan Palace, located at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India,
is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj
Hotels. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur,
this monument has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the Jodhpur royal
family. Umaid Bhawan Palace was called Chittar Palace during its construction due to its
location on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur. Ground for the foundations of the
building was broken on 18 November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work
was completed in 1943.
Definitely the most beautiful of
all palaces in Jodhpur, the Umaid Bhawan Palace is spread across
26acres of land. The Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the
great palaces in Jodhpur and is one of the largest residences in
the world. Built between 1929 and 1943, over 3000 artisans
toiled to create this magnificent edifice in golden yellow
sandstone.
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Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur |
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Fast Facts about Umaid Bhawan Palace
Location : Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Cuisine : Indian, Rajasthani, Marwari
Facilties : Restaurant, Bar, Conference Hall, Swimming Pool,
Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Health Club, Croquet court,
Billiards, Private Museum
Accommodation at Umaid Bhawan Palace
A stay in Umaid Bhawan Palace would transport you to the royal world and
give you a taste of their lifestyle. The Umaid Bhawan Palace has a
combination of rooms and suites:
Maharaja Suite : The once Maharaja Umaid Singh's own suite. Typically
masculine, the suite is decorated with murals of leopards from Africa,
tigers and horses.
Maharani Suite : Once the private chamber of the Maharani of Jodhpur.
Typically feminine, the suite is done up in pink, black and chrome. With
a private drawing room, dining room and a little kitchenette, the suite
is complete. Overlooking the beautiful gardens and the Mehrangarh Fort.
Tucked in the basement of the Umaid Bhawan Palace is the zodiac swimming
pool, private and accessible to only the residents of the hotel.
The Umaid Bhawan Palace houses a tennis, badminton, squash and croquet
courts. There is also a health club and billiards room.
The private museum attached to the Palace contains a small but exquisite
set of display section, exhibiting arms, furniture, antique clocks and
priceless China vases that formed a part the private collection of
Maharajas of Jodhpur.
Dining at Umaid Bhawan Palace
The Trophy Bar, the Risala Restaurant ,the Marwar Hall, the Pillars
restaurant and the Kebab Corner are the various eateries at the Umaid
Bhawan Palace.
Banquets and Conference Facilities at Umaid Bhawan Palace
The Umaid Bhawan Palace has in the past few years become increasingly
popular as a conference destination. The palace has meeting spaces
available for small and large gatherings.
Location of Umaid Bhawan Palace
The Umaid Bhawan Palace is 5 kms from the airport, 6 kms from the
railway station, 3 km from the city center and 3 kms from the bus stand. |
