UMAID BHAWAN PALACE, JODHPUR

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Best Time to Visit: October – February

Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur 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 Umaid Bhawan 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 Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur is a blend of eastern and western architectural influences. Umaid Bhawan Palace is 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.

Guests can savour the grandeur of one of the world’s most spectacular palace hotels with a choice of 64 luxurious rooms and suites. The choice of grand, elegant and informal halls, lawns and courtyards offers several venues for conferences and private parties. Special theme evenings can be organized at varied venues including a sand dune.

By Air: Jodhpur airport is 5 kms from the city centre. It is well connected with the metropolitan cities in India through direct flights. The nearest international airport is New Delhi (528 kms)

By Road: The main highway between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer is via Agoli and Pokaran. The highway is well connected with Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur by bus.

By Rail: Jodhpur is well connected by railway lines. Trains to Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are easily available.

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