Location: Jodhpur in the
state of Rajasthan
Known as: Umaid Bhawan Palace/Hotel
Best Time to Visit: October- March
Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur Information
The royal city of Jodhpur lies at the boundary of the Thar Desert echoes
the illustrative story of hoariness in the desert. The city is surrounded by
a stone wall was once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in
1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to
be descendants of Rama. Jodhpur is known for its poignant safely ensconces
bastions and Palaces.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
The palace was built by the Maharaja Umaid Singhji is considered one of the
world's largest and magnificent Royal residences of the maharajas of
Rajasthan. Built in the 20th century Umisd bhawan Palace is transfigured
into a hotel. Some part of the Palace is conserve as a museum by the royal
family of Jodhpur. This magnificent edifice was constructed in 14 years by
employing more then 3 thousand skilled artisans. A special sort of sandstone
used to build the palace, which is not weathered.
Structure of the Palace
Umaid Bhawan Palace an architectural splendor is a monolith built as
colossal complex. It is one of the biggest private residences of Maharajas
in the world. The palace consists of 347 chambers and a central dome
towering to a height of 185 feet.
Umaid Bhawan Palace/Hotel
Umaid Bhawan Palace converted into a hotel has an excellent, admirable
interior decor, it also treasures the paintings from the Ramayana. The
palace known for its poignant size is the first one to use air-conditions,
and elevators. The entrance leads to a musical fountain made completely of
English Crystal. Some of the old retainers of the royal house are still
persisting to serve the guests with the courteous and generosity. The palace
is equipped with all the leisure facilities like- squash, tennis, badminton
or billiards, Health Club, swimming in the underground swimming pool. There
is also a private museum with its antique collections extended over the
15-acre gardens
Mode of Transport
Airways: Airport is at a distance of 5km from Jodhpur and
it is well connected by Indian Airlines services to all the major cities.
Rail: Jodhpur is connected by means of rail transport
with Delhi, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Bikaner, Ahmedabad and Mumbai via Ahmedabad.
Road: RTDC (Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation)
connects the city by regular bus services to all the major cities within
Rajasthan and to outside states.
