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Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur,
Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces
of India and one of the largest residences in
the world – set amidst 26 acres of lush
gardens.
Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather
of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur, this golden-yellow
sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest
possible scale, in the fashionable Art Deco style
of that time. After 15 years in construction,
the 347-room palace was finally completed in 1943
– and has served as the principal residence
of the Jodhpur royal family since.
Designed by renowned Edwardian architect Henry
Lanchester, the palace is a blend of eastern and
western architectural influences. Its majestic
105-foot high cupola is influenced by the Renaissance,
while the towers draw inspiration from Rajput
tradition. The lavish interiors with gilt furniture
and elegant artwork follow the Art Deco style,
complemented by the exotic murals of the self-exiled
Polish artist Stefan Norblin. |
Accommodation |
Maharaja
Suite |
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:
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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.
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Dining
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Location |
| 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. |
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. |
Banquets
and Conference Facilities |
| 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. |
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