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Umaid Bhawan Palace
Jodhpur, Code No- AT-RJ14

Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

 

A splendid example of the Indo-colonial and the art deco style of the thirties,Umaid Bhawan is one of the largest and grandest private residence in the world.Built between 1929 and 1943,over,3,000 artisans worked for more than 14 years to create this magnificent edifice.

If there is one palace that combines architectural extravaganza with aesthetic triumph, it is the Umaid Bhawan Palace. If there is something that is best experienced than described, it is absolutely a stay at the Umaid Bhawan Palace. From the time of the origin of Jodhpur to the present day, the Rathore capital suffered severe scarcity of water and drought followed with unfailing regularity every third or fourth year. A tradition developed among the Maharajas to alleviate the suffering of people by creating work. The work usually took the form of building canals, roads, temples, stepwells and palaces. Rosita Forbes, travelling in the 1930s through Jodhpur, experienced firsthand the severe rainless times in Jodhpur, and described the goings-on: 'The scarcity of water in the city has been remedied by the erection of a reservoir with eight pumping stations. Roads are spreading. Fine buildings are springing up on the outskirts of the lovely town…'

The majority of the 'fine buildings' was actually one single complex! An architectural extravaganza called the Umaid Bhawan Palace – among the biggest private residences in the world! A colossal 347 room structure with two monumental wings separated by a central dome soaring to a height of 185 feet!

Given the scale of construction, Rosita Forbes could be excused for the misplaced observation. Even the members of the royal family describe how as children they 'used to take stones and mark our way while going on so that we would be able to retrace our steps and find our way out!' Maharaja Umaid Singh conceived the Palace as the centerpiece of his massive famine-relief scheme.  The acclaimed designs of Henry Lanchester for Cardiff City Hall and Law Courts/Central Hall, Westminster, impressed Maharaja Umaid Singh, and Lutyen's protégé was entrusted with the job. It took 14 years and 3000 men to give shape to this stupendous expression. The Palace was designed as a smooth combination of European classical elements interlaced with oriental ones. Massive sandstone boulders were cut from a quarry at Surasagar near Jodhpur and transported by a special narrow-gauge train to the construction sites. Master masons chiselled these rough stones into blocks of five and seven tons. The blocks were then fitted in an interlocking fashion with no mortar or cement being used in the construction. Furnished with fashionable Art Deco interiors by the Polish artist and decorator, S. Norblin, the palace consumed one million square feet of the finest marble. The world of Umaid Bhawan Palace contained everything that the royalty required – a private cinema hall, a luxurious swimming pool inlaid with tiles depicting the zodiac, gigantic royal suites, a soaring rotunda, fancy ball rooms, a majestic durbar hall, billiards room, ballrooms, banquet halls, libraries, staff quarters, servant quarters…. In 1977, Umaid Bhawan opened as one of India's grandest luxury hotels. 

 

Facilities:

  • A choice of 98 air-conditioned rooms and suites

  • Telephone with direct dialling facility in every room

  • Television in every room with satellite channels

  • 24-hour room service

  • Money exchange

  • Travel counter

  • Doctor and beautician on call

  • Laundry and dry cleaning service

  • TV lounge

  • Shopping arcade

  • Palace museum, library

  • Golf and riding (on request)

  • Private auditorium/home theatre

  • Health club, indoor swimming pool

  • Sports facilities

  • Billiards, tennis, squash

  • Modern conference facilities

02 Nights / 03 Days Package.

VALIDITY: 01st Oct, 2014 to 31st March, 2015 (Except 23rd December, 2014 to 06th January, 2015)

Palace Room: Rs.1,07,000/- per couple.
Historical Suite: Rs.1,30,000/- per couple.
Royal Suite: Rs.1,72,500/- per couple.

Includes: Accommodation and breakfast for two nights on double occupancy, Airport or railway station transfer to the hotel in a hotel car, Late & lazy breakfast in bed, Heritage walk of the Palace followed by glass of sparkling wine at the BAR, One unique dining experience with a choice of set menus once during the stay, An indulgent massage “Indian Aroma Therapy” with essential signature oils and that luxuriates in our bespoke range of all – natural energising, relaxing or detoxifying blends, same is for a couple for an hour, once during their stay at JIVA Grande Spa of the palace, A Different turndown amenity in the room every evening along with special In-room bath set up with scented candles & flowers on one of the nights, Complimentary use of Spa wet areas. 10% savings on food, alcoholic / nonalcoholic beverage, Telecom, Laundry, All applicable taxes.

02 Nights Single Occupancy Package.

Palace Room: Rs.93,000/- per person.
Historical Suite: Rs.1,25,000/- per person.
Royal Suite: Rs.1,67,500/- per person.

02 Nights Double Occupancy Package.

Palace Room: Rs.98,000/- per couple.
Historical Suite: Rs.1,30,000/- per couple.
Royal Suite: Rs.1,72,500/- per couple.

Includes: Accommodation and breakfast for two nights, Airport or railway station transfer to the hotel in a hotel car, Traditional Rajasthani welcome and non alcoholic welcome drink on arrival, One special wellness lunch (choice of set menus) once during the stay, Herigate walk of the Palace folled by glass of sparkling wine, An indulgent massage “Indian Aroma Therapy” with essential signature oils once during the stay at JIVA Grande Spa of the Palace, Daily one hour Yoga session, Join the daily morning Yoga session , 10% savings on food, alcoholic / nonalcoholic beverage, Telecom, Laundry, All currently applicable Taxes..

 

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Tele : +91-11- 41612107, 26823836. Mobile: 9810002772, 9910002772.

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